35 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles October 2023 with Kids

There are tons of things to do in Los Angeles for ghouls and gals, but Halloween is the name of the game in October. Los Angeles comes alive with pumpkin patches, haunted houses, fall festivals, and, of course, trick-or-treating—so many opportunities to wear Halloween costumes!
Major treats are in store for things to do in Los Angeles for families this October. With Trolls taking over South Coast Botanic Gardens and pedestrians taking over a Valley freeway, this month is full of reasons to say, "You don't see that every day!" Also, I have this weird feeling that there's something else going on in October. An odd, creepy-crawly chill climbs up my spine like I'm going about my own business when all of a sudden—BOO! Favorite fright activities include the chance to boo at the zoo, pick pumpkins at the farm, get fit for Halloween while helping defeat cancer, and so much more.
These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Los Angeles in October—we're adding more events to the Los Angeles Family Event Calendar daily. Keep reading for the very best things to do in Los Angeles this October, and don't forget to check back weekly for our picks for the best things to do in Los Angeles each weekend.
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Places featured in this article:
Reyes Adobe Park and throughout Agoura Hills
Discovery Cube OC
Seoul International Park
Multiple Venues in Pasadena
Heritage Hill Historical Park
Culver City Arts District
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Multiple Hubs, including Mariachi Plaza
Ventura Boulevard
Whittier Narrows Rec Park / LA Prada Plaza
Numerous Venues along Grand Avenue, including: The Broad Museum
Long Beach Airport
Original Farmers Market
Wilson Plaza at UCLA
OC Fair & Event Center
Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Battleship Iowa
Third Street Promenade
Along the Arroyo Seco Parkway
Manhattan Beach Pier
Kidspace Children's Museum
King Gillette Ranch