Best Things to Do This Weekend in Los Angeles with Kids Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026

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Every Weekend there are amazing Things to do in Los Angeles with Kids! We’ve curated a list of what we think are the most fun, most interesting family events in Los Angeles this weekend – so you can have the best time together!

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The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids this Weekend

You won’t run out of fun things to do with your kids this Halloween weekend, October 30th – November 1st. Participate in the Halloween STEMebration onboard Battleship IOWA, have some fun at the DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids in Grand Hope Park, attend L.A. ComicCon at the Los Angeles Convention Center, get ready for winter at SnowFest in Simi Valley, and much more.

And don’t forget, this weekend is the End of Daylight Savings Time. It’s time to “fall backward.” At 2:00 am on Sunday, November 1st, our clocks move back an hour. 

For even more seasonal fun, be sure to check out our posts 101 Fun Halloween Events in Los Angeles and 70 Events to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Los Angeles.

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DroneArt Show: Space Chase
Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007 

On November 6th & 7th, DroneArt Show: Space Chase will transform the sky above Los Angeles into a cosmic stage where 1,200 illuminated drones move in synchronized formations, bringing a cinematic story to life set to a dynamic soundtrack spanning classical, cinematic, and contemporary music.

At the heart of the experience is the story of Joey, a young boy fascinated by space, and Freddie, a curious alien traveling through the universe while evading mysterious pursuers. When their paths unexpectedly cross, their encounter sparks an unforgettable adventure exploring curiosity, courage, and the power of friendship. GET TICKETS NOW with our affiliate link.

Día de los Muertos Crafts
Palisades Branch Library
861 Alma Real Dr., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Families are invited to create Día de los Muertos Crafts at Palisades Branch Library on Friday, October 30th from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Families may create masks, Ofrendas (altars), and colorful papel picado. Supplies will be provided. (This activity is for families with children and teens of all ages.)

Ghouls Night Out
2nd & PCH
6400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803

Visit 2nd & PCH on Friday, October 30th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm to participate in Ghouls Night Out! The “Spooktacular Celebration” will include a DJ, costume contest, trick-or-treating, a photo booth, and more. Check the website for details.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Paper Mosaic Sugar Skull Craft
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library
3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503

Visit the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library on Friday, October 30th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm for a special Hispanic Heritage Month event. Children (5 and older) will create a “colorful paper mosaic sugar skull inspired by the Día de los Muertos tradition” while learning about the traditions and artistry of Día de los Muertos. 

Friday Movie Night: Coco and
Halloween Spectacular
Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Brentwood Country Mart is hosting a Movie Night on Friday, October 30th. Just in time for Halloween and Día de los Muertos, enjoy a free, outdoor screening of the Disney-Pixar film, Coco. “Follow Miguel on a vibrant journey through the Land of the Dead as he discovers the stories, traditions, and family ties that connect generations. Come early for dinner and treats from around the Mart, then settle in for a magical final Movie Night of the season.” The movie starts at 6:00 pm and is rated PG.
And on Saturday, October 31st from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, families can visit the Mart’s Halloween Spectacular event. “Bring your little ghosts, goblins, witches, and monsters for candy, costumes, and a very festive Halloween at the Mart.” There will be a costume contest at 11:00 am.

L.A. ComicCon
Los Angeles Conventino Center
1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015

L.A. ComicCon is happening this weekend, Friday, October 30th (3 pm to 9 pm), Saturday, October 31st (9:30 am to 7 pm), and Sunday, November 1st (9:30 am to 5 pm). L.A. ComicCon is described as “LA’s ultimate destination for comics, gaming, cosplay, anime and pop culture!” The event will include panel discussions, photo opportunities and autograph signings, cosplay, shopping (more than 800 exhibitors and vendors are scheduled to be at ComicCon), gaming (including tournaments, demonstrations, and interactive experiences), indoor trick-or-treating for kids (on Saturday, October 31st), and much more. Details and tickets are available online. (Children 12 and younger receive free admission.)

Calm Morning: Haunting Props and Set Decorating and 
Accessible Screening: The Witches
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is hosting a Calm Morning activity on Saturday, October 31st. Beginning at 9:00 am, families can explore the Museum’s new exhibition, Zombies! with sound and lighting adjustments to provide a more sensory-friendly experience.
From 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, families can participate in a Family Workshop “full of prop-making and set decorating. Families can usher in Halloween by decorating their own witchy set in front of our green screen, and then take a quick video in the world they create together.”
And at 11:00 am there is an accessible, open-caption screening of The Witches. The theater will remain dimly lit and the movie will be shown at a lower volume. “This wicked tale, adapted from Roald Dahl’s children’s novel of the same name, features the work of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in the iconic and terrifying reveal of the witches’ true forms, and an unforgettable performance by Anjelica Huston as the Grand High Witch.” The movie has a runtime of 91 minutes and is rated PG. Details and tickets are available online.    

Bowers’ Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries with Author Judy Campbell-Smith
Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706

Bowers’ Books for Kids: Storytime in the Galleries is happening on Saturday, October 31st from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Author Judy Campbell-Smith will be reading Ice Cream Everywhere: Sweet Stories from Around the World. The book is described as a “delightful journey through the history, traditions, and flavors of one of the world’s favorite treats that’s sure to satisfy your curiosity—and your sweet tooth!” An art project will follow the reading. Storytime in the Galleries includes free copies of the featured book (while supplies last) and free General Admission to the galleries. RSVP online for this free event.

Hometown Halloween Festival
Memorial Park
222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 

The City of Sierra Madre invites families to its Hometown Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 31st from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The fun includes a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, food vendors, trunk-or-treating, and more. Costumes are encouraged. This is a free community event.

Family Halloween Costume Party
Central Library – Children’s Literature Department
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Celebrate Halloween at the Central Library in Downtown LA on Saturday, October 31st from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. The fun will include stories, crafts, and a costume parade. (Activities are recommended for children ages 3-8.)

Magic Model Sugar Skulls
Hermosa Beach Library
550 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA 

Make your own Magic Model Sugar Skulls at Hermosa Beach Library on Saturday, October 31st from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Children (ages 5-12) will learn about the “traditions and history of Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead while decorating sugar skulls.”

Halloween Storytime, Face Painting and Book Giveaway
Frances Howard Goldwyn – Hollywood Regional Branch Library
1623 Ivar Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028

Celebrate Halloween at the Hollywood Branch Library on Saturday, October 31st from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their costumes. Activities include storytime, face painting, and the chance to choose a free book to bring home and add to your personal family library.

El Día de Muertos with Martin Espino
Donald Bruce Kaufman – Brentwood Branch Library
11820 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049

Celebrate El Día de Muertos with Martin Espino at the Brentwood Library on Saturday, October 31st from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Mr. Espino will be using music and poetry to teach about this special cultural celebration. “He will play from a huge collection of instruments, and he’ll have the audience singing ‘easy-to-sing-songs’ in native languages like Nahuatl, Huichol, and Maya.” This is an all-ages event. 

Boo-tastic Fun Festival
Baldwin Park Library
4181 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Baldwin Park Library invites families to its Boo-tastic Fun Festival on Saturday, October 31st from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Children of all ages are invited to dress up as your favorite book character. The fun will include arts and crafts, music, balloons, giveaways, and a library scavenger hunt.

Mad Lab Mayhem
FIGat7th
735 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017

Visit FIGat7th on Saturday, October 31st from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm for some Halloween fun! Mad Lab Mayhem is a free event “filled with slime, treats, costumes, and more.” The fun will include a slime station, photo ops, face painting, trick-or-treating at participating stores, a Mad Scientist Show (starting at 3:00 pm), and more. “Come in costume and get ready for a boo-tiful day of Halloween fun for the whole family!” Details are available online. 

Young Readers’ Halloween at Vroman’s Boo-kstore!
Vroman’s Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101

Vroman’s Boo-kstore is hosting a special Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 31st at 4:00 pm. After a special Halloween-themed storytime, children can “make your way through Vroman’s for trick-or-treating! We will have designated spots all around the Boo-kstore where young ghouls and goblins can happily haunt for goodies.” Costumes are highly encouraged.

Halloween Candy Crawl at Citadel Outlets
100 Citadel Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90040

Celebrate Halloween at Citadel Outlets on Saturday, October 31st from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. “Little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes can dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the center.” You’ll also find lots of fun photo opportunities. Don’t forget to bring your treat bags. 

Santa Monica PAL Halloween Spooktacular
PAL Youth Center
1401 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404

PAL Youth Center will be transformed into a Halloween wonderland  for their Halloween Spooktacular event happening on Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The free family-friendly event offers fun for every member of the family!

2026 DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids
Grand Hope Park
919 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Bring the family to DTLA Alliance’s annual, not-so-spooky Halloween party at Grand Hope Park on Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A number of activities are included with the purchase of a ticket including: arts and crafts, carnival games, character meet-and-greets, puppet and magic shows (every 30 minutes), a trick-or-treat trail, a kids’ “boo-gie dance party,” and more. (Recommended for children ages 2-8.) Details and tickets are available online. (Note – pre-sale tickets are slightly less than tickets purchased on the day of the event.)

Halloween STEMebration
Battleship IOWA
250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731

Battleship IOWA is hosting its annual Halloween STEMebration on Saturday, October 31st from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This free event offers hands-on science activities and spooky fun for the whole family. Don’t forget to wear your costumes! Check the website for more details.

Halloween Carnivals
Multiple Park Locations in Lakewood

The City of Lakewood is hosting Halloween Carnivals at Biscailuz, Bloomfield, Bolivar, Boyar, Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin Parks. Each Park has its own theme such as Toy Story at Bloomfield Park, Minions at Palms Park, and Scooby Doo at Del Valle Park. Parks will have lots of fun carnival activities. Plus, “haunted houses for little ghosts and goblins to venture inside will be available at Bolivar, Del Valle and San Martin Parks.” Mayfair Park will offer inflatable attractions for a fee. The Carnivals take place Halloween night from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Check the website for more details.

Pumpkin Patch and Fall Fun Fest
Santa Anita Park
285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA

Celebrate Halloween at the Pumpkin Patch and Fall Fun Fest at Santa Anita Park this weekend on Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm each day. There’s something for everyone including inflatable jumpers, carnival games, pony rides, face painting, a straw maze, crafts, and much more. Adult admission includes general parking and is $5 each. Children 17 and younger are free. Different activities have different fees. Details are available online. 

Family Matinee: Beetlejuice
New Beverly Cinema
7165 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

As part of its Family Matinee program, New Beverly Cinema is screening Beetlejuice on Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st at 2:00 pm. “Tim Burton’s afterlife spooktacular is an energetic mix of goth fantasy and laugh-out-loud comedy.” Tickets are available online. The movie has a runtime of 92 minutes and is rated PG.

First Sunday Family-Friendly Bird Walk
California Botanic Garden
1500 N. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711

Pomona Valley Bird Alliance is hosting a Family-Friendly Bird Walk at the California Botanic Garden on Sunday, November 1st from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. The free event takes families through the Garden’s winding trails and is about 2 hours long. Both beginners and experienced bird-watchers are invited. And if you don’t have your own binoculars, a limited number of loaner binoculars will be available. (Note – a guided cart option will be available for this bird walk. If families prefer to participate while riding in an open-sided cart, be sure to email the Garden. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.) Details are available online.

Impact Event: Pumpkins with Purpose
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92705

Discovery Cube Orange County is holding its annual Pumpkins With Purpose composting event on Sunday, November 1st from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Don’t throw away those Halloween pumpkins. Instead, bring them in for composting and families will receive a free child’s ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket. Plus, families can learn about composting, receive a free bag of compost to bring home, learn about the major stages of pumpkin plant growth, participate in the touch-a-truck activity, and more. RSVP online. 

SnowFest
Rancho Madera Community Park
556 Lake Park Dr., Simi Valley, CA

Ready for a snow day? Visit Rancho Madera Community Park on Sunday, November 1st from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for SnowFest. The fun includes sledding, a variety of vendors, kids’ attractions, food, and more. Families may pre-order wristbands (needed for kids using slides and other attractions) to avoid waiting in line on-site. Details are available online. 

Storytime Tails – Remarkable Reptiles
White Point Nature Education Center
1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 

Families are invited to White Point Nature Education Center for “fun stories about the cool critters that live on the nature preserve with crafts and hands-on activities” happening on Sunday, November 1st from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. (Recommended for families with children ages 3-6.)

Día de los Muertos at Woodlawn Cemetery
1847 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

After a six-year hiatus, Woodlawn Cemetery is once again hosting a Día de los Muertos event. The free community celebration will take place on Sunday, November 1st from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and will include live music, food, altars, art, and a meaningful day of remembrance. 

Family Science Sunday: Tiny Ocean Drifters
Marine Mammal Care Center
3601 S. Gaffey St. #8, San Pedro, CA 90731

Sunday, November 1st is Family Science Sunday at Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC). This hands-on event gives families the opportunities to “embark on a captivating one-hour journey delving into ocean conservation, marine mammals, and beyond.” The event provides a full visitor experience including access to the interactive exhibit hall and the chance to view current patients at the Center. The topic for Sunday, November 1st is Tiny Ocean Drifters. “Families will investigate different types of plankton, look at real samples under microscopes, and learn how these small organisms play a huge role in supporting marine life.” Reserve your tickets online. Families may select an 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, or 3:00 pm registration time. (Children must be at least 8 years old to attend. Note – there is a $1 nonrefundable program booking fee for each participant. And as a thank you for attending, on the day of the program, each participant will receive a $1 coupon that can be used in the gift shop or donated to the patients on premises.)

Sandra Martín Denis Día de los Muertos Storytime & Celebration 
Children’s Book World
10580 1/2 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064

Children’s Book World is hosting Sandra Martín Denis Día de los Muertos Storytime & Celebration on Sunday, November 1st from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Author Sandra Martín Denis will be celebrating her newest picture book, Sara the Great/Sara la Grande, with a bilingual story time. Order personalized copies online for store pickup or delivery anywhere in the U.S.

2026 Día de los Muertos Celebration
Northwest Branch Library
3323 Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505

Families are invited to a 2026 Día de los Muertos Celebration happening in the park behind Northwest Branch Library on Sunday, November 1st from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Activities include live musical performances, a community altar, crafts, dancing, and more. This is an all-ages event.

Día de los Muertos Family Celebration
Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Everyone is invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos at the L.A. Central Library on Sunday, November 1st from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. A number of special activities are planned including sugar decorating, storytelling, Aztec dance performances, arts and crafts, fun photo ops, Ofrenda making, and more. This is an all-ages, free community event. A schedule of the day’s events is available online.  

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