ALL WEEKEND

Western Heritage Weekend at Underwood Farms - Moorpark
Get out your bullwhip! The Wild West meets Halloween as the Underwood Family Farms Harvest Festival continues.

Green Festival - Downtown
Mom and Dad can take in DIY workshops, expert speakers, and all things earthy-crunchy; the Kids Green Zone helps kids learn about the importance of preserving the environment while having fun with crafts, stories, puppets, yoga, and music.

Descanso Gardens Harvest Festival - LaCanada-Flintridge
The beautiful Descanso Gardens provide a backdrop to this fall festival, with costume contests, crafts, and live music from Heidi Swedberg.

Fall Festival - Fairfax
It’s a farm fair smack in the middle of the city! Head on over to the Farmers' Market for a petting zoo, carnival games, pony rides, a pumpkin patch, and a strolling scarecrow.

Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) - Hollywood
'Twas the night before Christmas, and pumpkin-head Jack Skellington decided to get in on the yuletide action.

Camp Spooky - Buena Park
Knott's Berry Farm’s Halloween fest for kids keeps the thrills G-rated.

Boney Island - Sherman Oaks
Abra-cadaver! The skeletons on the lawn of this private home delight and amaze.

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival - Calabasas
Rides and activities are included in the admission price to this festival at Juan Bautista de Anza Park, featuring music, carnival games, crafts, rides, a pumpkin patch, a car show, and nature shows.
 
Boo at the LA Zoo - Griffith Park
It’s not just the kiddos who are trick-or-treating. Zoo creatures stomp and chomp their way through their pumpkin treats at the Los Angeles Zoo. Other fun includes pumpkin carving demos, a pumpkin patch, performances by Campfire Cathy, and creepy creature close encounters.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 19
Kinetic Sculpture Race - Ventura
Part mechanical, part artistic, 100% creative, these people-powered vehicles are ingenious and just plain fun to watch.

Getty Family Festival Celebrating Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from Church and Cloister  - West LA
The Getty Center’s Family Festivals are always worth the trip. The latest transports families back to Canterbury and the Medieval world.

Santa Monica Symphony - Santa Monica
The free concert by the Santa Monica Symphony features works by Verdi, Tchaikovsky, and Sibelius.
 
Disney Store Halloween Dress Rehearsal Party - Multiple Locations
Kids can work the kinks out of their costumes and get in the Halloween spirit at the Disney Store’s Halloween Dress Rehearsal party.
 
Auditions for Dickens Day event at the International Printing Museum -- Appointment only - Carson
International Printing Museum is looking for young actors to improvise and interact with guests at its annual Dickens Day. Any Artful Dodgers or Estellas amongst you?
 
Leo Carrillo State Park's 60th Birthday Celebration - Malibu
Leo Carrillo State Park invites the community to a day-long party as it celebrates its 60^th birthday.

Taste of Soul LA - Los Angeles
The largest street fair in LA offers food, entertainment and fun along Crenshaw Blvd.

Mar Vista Community Fall Festival - Mar Vista
This free festival has a theme of “Celebrating the Arts” and features community entertainment, arts & crafts, inflatable bouncers, and kids' activities.
 
Children's Book & Craft Party with Alva Sachs - Culver City
Room & Board Culver City hosts a fun-filled morning with local children’s author Alva Sachs.

15th Annual Latino Heritage Parade and Jamaica Pasadena
Jamaica's not just a country; it's also a community fair that follows the 15th annual Latino Heritage Parade in Pasadena.
 
Tongva Park and Ken Genser Square Official Opening  - Santa Monica
Santa Monica’s newest public spaces officially open, with cultural exhibits, entertainment, and tours. (And really cool play areas for kids!)

Free LEGO DC Superheroes The Joker Mini Mechbot - Multiple Locations
Young LEGO fans can get a free mini figure at participating Toys R Us locations.
 
Reign of Terror Haunted House - Kids' Tour - Thousand Oaks
Reign of Terror Haunted House is made not-as-scary for this kid-friendlier tour.
 
Yee Haw  - Pacific Palisades
The annual Yee Haw at Pali Elementary is a family carnival as well as a great way to check out a popular local charter school. 
 
Baby Loves Disco LA - Los Angeles
Not only does baby love disco, baby loves Halloween!

Halloween Costume Swap - Santa Monica
Trade in last year’s costume at this community swap through the Santa Monica Public Library.
 
Haunted Adventure at the Starlight Bowl - Burbank
The Starlight Bowl is haunted! Venture over for a frightening and fun-filled night… if you dare!  (Also Friday).

SUNDAY OCTOBER 20

Reptile and Amphibian Appreciation Day - Downtown
Show the creepy crawlies a little love at this annual event at the Natural History Museum.
 
Autumn Sea Fair - San Pedro
The annual celebration of the sea at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium includes live music, children's carnival games, marine-related exhibits, arts & crafts, films, and a sand sculpture contest.
 
Depot Day - Griffith Park
Depot Days is Travel Town's annual celebration and open house.  The day is filled with special exhibits and activities. 
 
Sherman Oaks Street Fair - Sherman Oaks
The “Biggest Block Party in LA” runs along Ventura Boulevard. The fun includes interactive exhibits, games, live music, a pet expo, and a fashion show.
 
Kidspace Halloween Hunt - Pasadena
Kidspace gives a nod to Easter this Halloween, sending kids scrambling throughout the museum in search of Halloween eggs and mini pumpkins.

Found LA: Festival of Neighborhoods - Multiple Locations
Explore LA's hidden gems with tours of the Ballona Wetlands, the Japanese Gardens, and the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, just to name a few.
Valley Preschool Fair - Woodland Hills
The Valley Preschool Fair brings together preschool directors and teachers from over 30 Valley-area preschools to help you find the right match for your kids.
 
Kids Rock! Westside Children's Center 20th Anniversary Arts Festival - Culver City
The fun at this fundraising event includes a battle of the bands, rock wall, bungee jump, game truck, karaoke booth, carnival games, art activities, food and more. All proceeds benefit the Westside Children's Center's programs.
 
Halloween Extravaganza - Mar Vista
SoCal Moms presents an afternoon of Halloween fun for families at Shawn's Pumpkin Patch, including games, rides, snacks, gift bags, and a Daddy & Me costume contest.
 
Ferdinand the Bull - Topanga
Creative Playground presents the tale of Ferdinand, a bull who likes to make up stories and imagine things - a bull who does not like to fight.

As always, there are many more activities listed on our daily events calendar. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, we hope you have marvelous time!