Updated for 2024
Happy Halloween! It’s time to plan your kids’ trick-or-treating adventure! Here in Los Angeles there are many great neighborhoods to go trick-or-treating – and plenty of Malls and shopping areas, too.
But what time does trick-or-treating start in Los Angeles? And when’s the best time to go? You’ll find the answer to all your questions about trick-or-treating times in Los Angeles, so you can have a fun and safe Halloween night.
What is the official start time for trick-or-treating in Los Angeles?
There is no official start time for trick-or-treating in Los Angeles (spoiler alert). However, most neighborhoods start trick-or-treating around sunset. This year, sunset in Los Angeles on Halloween is around 6:00 PM.
When is the best time to go trick-or-treating in Los Angeles?
The best time to go trick-or-treating in Los Angeles is between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. This is when most people are home and giving out candy. However, if you have young children, you may want to start earlier so that they don’t get too tired.
Also, if you go on the earlier side, it will still be a little bit light out, which is always safer.
In Los Angeles and Southern California, we trick or treat on October 31st, no matter what day of the week it happens to be, although we’re all happiest when it falls on a Friday or Saturday. Halloween 2024 is on a Thursday.
What is the typical start and end time for trick-or-treating in Los Angeles?
Most neighborhoods in Los Angeles end trick-or-treating around 9:00 PM. However, some neighborhoods may continue trick-or-treating until 10:00 PM or later. It depends how late you want to be out with your kids.
Tips for keeping your kids safe while trick-or-treating
Here are some tips for staying safe while trick-or-treating in Los Angeles:
- Trick-or-treat with a group of friends or family members.
- Stay in well-lit areas.
- Be aware of your surroundings and watch out for traffic.
- Only go to houses that have their porch lights on.
- Remind your kids to stay near you as you walk through a neighborhood.
- Inspect all candy before eating it.
Where to go Trick-or-Treating in Los Angeles — Besides in your Neighborhood
If for any reason your neighborhood isn’t very trick-or-treat friendly for Halloween, or you’re just not enthusiastic about going door-to-door, your family can still have fun trick-or-treating in Los Angeles at one of these fun spots with special activities for children on Halloween (and all month long.)
Trick-or-Treating and Block Party
Downtown Santa Monica & Third Street Promenade
Participating businesses throughout Downtown Santa Monica welcome trick-or-treating families and children on Halloween, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In addition, a Halloween Party is planned on the 1200 Block of the Third Street Promenade (between Arizona and Wilshire). The Party fun includes face painting, pumpkin decorating, games, music, free treats, and more. RSVP online for this free event.
How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat? Storytime
Vroman’s Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101
Celebrate Halloween at Vroman’s Bookstore with a special Halloween storytime on Thursday, October 31st from 11:00 am to 11:45 am. How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat? is the latest addition to the popular How Do Dinosaurs…? series. Storytime will also include “stickers, tattoos, activity sheets, and branded trick-or-treat bags to help li’l dinos remember to dot their Iguanodons and cross their T-Rexes as they stomp from door-to-door.”
Trick-or-Treat
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Families are invited to bring their kiddos to Trick-or-Treat at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw on Halloween, October 31st from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (while supplies last). A number of retailers are participating, and some are offering special promotions as well. A list of participating stores is available online.
Hip and Historic Halloween at The Culver Hotel
Lillie’s at The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Culver City’s Hip and Historic Halloween event is happening on Sunday, October 27th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The annual event features a haunted house, live music in the garden, and trick-or-treating at Lillie’s in The Culver Hotel.
Spook-tacular Trick-or-Treat
Valencia Town Center
24201 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355
Visit Valencia Town Center on Halloween from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for some Spook-tacular Trick-or-Treating fun! The Center is “transforming into a candy-filled wonderland.” Many retailers will be participating and each candy stop will be marked so you’ll know exactly where to go to fill your bags with treats! Remember to bring your own treat bags. No pre-registration is required.
Halloween Fun Fishy Fest
Heal the Bay Aquarium at the Santa Monica Pier
1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Heal the Bay Aquarium invites families to its Halloween Fun Fishy Fest on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th (from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm). Get in the spirit of the spooky season with a costume contest, a trick-or-treat trail that will have you “embark on a candy-filled adventure along the beautiful Santa Monica Pier,” puppet shows, the “Ghoulish Green Room,” story times, animal feeding demonstrations, and more. A schedule of events is available online.
Spooktacular Saturday
Ivy Station
8840 National Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Ivy Station invites families to its Spooktacular Saturday event happening on Saturday, October 26th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lots of fun activities are planned including story time (from 11:00 am to 11:30 am), crafts, face painting, games, music, and trick-or-treating (from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, while supplies last). Costumes are encouraged. Free tickets are available online.
Fall Fest – Trick or Treat Extravaganza
Eastland Center
2630 E. Workman Ave., West Covina, CA 91791
Visit the Eastland Center on Saturday, October 26th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm for their Fall Fest event. You’ll find three “fun stations” to explore with activities such as bounce houses, a DJ, pumpkin painting, a costume catwalk, and trick-or-treating (from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Register online for this free event.
Spooky Science
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar, CA 91342
Families can visit Spooky Science at Discovery Cube Los Angeles through Sunday, November 3rd. There is lots of Spooktacular fun to be had including pumpkin catapults, hay bale mazes, weekend costume parades, trick-or-treat stations, and more. Spooky Science is included with general admission. Details and ticket information are available online.
Kids Boo Fest
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, CA 91355
Especially for families with younger children, Six Flags offers Kids Boo Fest 2024. Kids Boo Fest takes place each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Sunday, November 3rd. The fun includes festive mazes, trick-or-treat trails, and so much more! Details and ticket information are available online.
Boo at the Zoo
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA 93021
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is hosting Boo at the Zoo on Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th as well as the following weekend on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th. The fun includes trick-or-treating, kids’ crafts, a scavenger hunt, special wildlife programs, meet-and-greets with animals, and more. Check the website; tickets will be available soon.
Glendora Village Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat
148 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora, CA 91741
Glendora Village is hosting its annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 31st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The fun includes a bounce house, scavenger hunt, and lots of treats!
Annual Halloween Spooktacular
Montrose Shopping Park
2200, 2300, 2400 blocks of Honolulu Ave., Glendale, CA 91020
From 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 31st, the charming Montrose Shopping Park invites children to trick-or-treat during its annual Halloween Spooktacular. Merchants will be giving out candy while families stroll about the festively decorated shopping area. This popular annual event is described as an “old-fashioned Trick-or-Treat event for the entire family.”
Heritage Halloween & Magic in the Park
Strathearn Historical Park & Museum
137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, CA
Strathearn Historical Park & Museum is hosting Heritage Halloween & Magic in the Park on Saturday, October 19th from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Enjoy old time games, a costume parade, trick-or-treating (from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm), and a magic show. Additionally, families are invited to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on-site. This is a free event.
Halloween Spooktacular
The Shops at Santa Anita
400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007
Visit The Shops at Santa Anita on October 31st from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for their Halloween Spooktacular event. The fun includes trick-or-treating at participating retailers (while supplies last) and a costume contest (at 5:00 pm).
Oak Park Halloween Carnival 2024
Oak Park Community Center
1000 Kanan Road, Oak Park, CA 91377
The Oak Park Halloween Carnival 2024 is happening on Halloween Day from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The fun includes a Trick-or-Treat Village, carnival games, face painting, arts and crafts, and of course, candy! Food will be available for purchase, as well. Tickets are available online.
The Best Neighborhoods for Trick or Treating in SoCal
Insider Tip: when you head to these areas, check for streets with Single-Family Homes, and check to make sure they’ve got their porch lights on. Bonus points if there are lots of houses decorated for Halloween.
These neighborhoods have been recommended by SoCal Moms and Dads for years.
- Toluca Lake
- South Pasadena: Diamond Ave + Oxley St.
- Culver City: Carlson Park and Lindberg Park areas
- Westchester
- Angelino Heights
- Mar Vista
- Burbank
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Boo at the L.A. Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
The Los Angeles Zoo invites families to experience Boo at the L.A. Zoo, taking place on two weekends — Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th as well as Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th. The fun includes trick-or-treating stations, animal pumpkin feedings, eduction stations, themed photo ops, an extinct animal graveyard, and more. Costumes are encouraged. All activities are included in general admission. Details and tickets are available online.
Halloween Bash 2024
Runway Playa Vista
12775 W. Millennium, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Runway Playa Vista is hosting its 5th Annual Halloween Bash on Sunday, October 27th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The fun includes crafts, a petting zoo, games, and more. Plus, from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm, a number of local businesses will be eagerly awaiting costumed children to stop by and trick-or-treat. Details are available online.
Halloween Spooktacular Event
Long Beach Towne Center
7575 Carson Blvd., Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Towne Center is hosting its Halloween Spooktacular Event on Saturday, October 19th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The free event features trick-or-treat stations, character meet-and-greets, kids’ crafts, music, and balloon twisters.
Trick-or-Treat in the Garden
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007
The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden invites families to its Trick-or-Treat In the Garden event happening on Friday, October 18th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. “While searching for trick-or-treat stations, children will discover fun facts about the plants at each destination and receive a nature-based treat when they reach them. Stop and visit our friendly resident hissing cockroaches, earthworms, snakes, bearded dragon, and carnivorous plants at tables along the way and learn about how these amazing creatures are far more fabulous than frightening.” Each child will receive a bag to use to collect their treats. Remember to bring your flashlights. Pre-registration is required. Details are available online.
Trick or Treating
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90067
Families are invited to bring their kiddos to Westfield Century City on Halloween from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm for fun trick-or-treating throughout the center. Participating retailers will have a white ghost in the window and will be providing candy and treats. Plus, be sure to stop by the Concierge desk for bonus treats!
Bu Bash – Halloween Carnival Spooktacular
Malibu Bluffs Park
24250 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
The City of Malibu invites families to its Bu Bash – Halloween Carnival Spooktacular on Friday, October 25th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The fun includes art activities, carnival games, bounce houses, on-site food trucks, a costume cat walk, spooky stories, and more, including the opportunity to participate in “Trick or Treat Street.” Plus, families are invited to bring in their carved and/or decorated pumpkins for a Community Pumpkin Display. This special event is designed for children ages 2-10. Pre-registration is recommended. Details are available online. ($10 per participant)
Sycamore Canyon’s Halloween Celebration 2024
Point Mugu State Park’s Sycamore Canyon Nature Center
9000 W. Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Point Mugu State Park’s Sycamore Canyon Nature Center is hosting their Annual Halloween Celebration on Saturday, October 26th from 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The free event features trick-or-treating throughout the Nature Center (from Noon until 5 pm), pumpkin painting (from 3 pm to 5:30 pm), and playing State Parks Bingo (at 2 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm). Costumes are highly encouraged, but not required.
Ghouls Night Fall Fest – Five-Year Anniversary
2nd & PCH
6400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803
2nd & PCH is celebrating their Five-Year Anniversary on Halloween, Thursday, October 31st from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Ghouls Night Fall Fest is a family-friendly event and will feature “eerie entertainment, hauntingly good music, trick-or-treating fun, costume contests, and spine-tingling surprises.” RSVP online for this free event.
Topanga Social Halloween
6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA
Topanga Social invites families to its Halloween event happening on Thursday, October 31st from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Kiddos in costume will receive candy (while supplies last). The fun also includes Halloween music and a costume contest. RSVP online.
3rd Annual Halloween Bash
Topanga Village
6256 California 27, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Topanga Village is hosting its 3rd Annual Halloween Bash on Halloween from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Come dressed in your costume to participate in the costume parade. The fun also includes dancing, games, and trick-or-treating at many of the participating Topanga Village businesses. RSVP online for this free event.
Scarium Family Night
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Aquarium of the Pacific is hosting Scarium Family Night on Friday,October 18th from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Get ready for Halloween activities for the whole family. Come dressed in your costumes and explore the Aquarium’s exhibits at night. “Touch sharks, rays, and sea jellies as you venture on a self-guided scavenger hunt. Event highlights include a costume contest, Pacific Pals, trick-or-treating with provided goodie bags, a vampire magician, and kids activity booths!” Details and tickets are available online.
Fall Fest
The Pike Outlets
95 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
Visit The Pike Outlets on Saturday, October 26th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm for their Fall Fest event. Get ready for a Spook-tacularly good time featuring character meet-and-greets, balloon artists, kids’ crafts, musical performances, center-wide trick-or-treating, and more.
Celebrate Halloween & Día de los Muertos at Castle Park
3500 Polk St., Riverside, CA 92505
Castle Park is celebrating Halloween & Día de los Muertos on Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, November 3rd. This daytime celebration features live music, festive decor, dance parties, trick-or-treating, performances, and more. Tickets are available online.
Trick-or-Treating in Orange County
Spellbinding Thrills at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park
1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, CA 92802
Disneyland’s take on Halloween includes spooky characters, fabulous decorations, and yes, trick-or-treating for candy treats. The Oogie Boogie Bash is a separate, ticketed event held each September and October, and has already sold out, but don’t worry because there’s plenty to see and do for Halloween at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
Halloween Spooktacular
Anaheim Hills Festival
8020 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA 92808
Anaheim Hills Festival invites families to its Halloween Spooktacular event on Thursday, October 31st from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This free community event will feature face painting, balloon twisting, and trick-or-treating at participating stores and restaurants (while supplies last).
Halloween Zoo-Tacular
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA 92869
The Orange County Zoo is celebrating Halloween early on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The fun includes spooky crafts, a scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating (while supplies last), and more! Families will also get the chance to see zoo animals receive treat-filled pumpkins throughout the day. Activities are designed for children 12 and younger. All activities are included in general admission and reservations are not needed.
Stay Spooky Groovy Halloween Fun
Bella Terra
7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
Bella Terra is hosting “Stay Spooky Groovy Halloween Fun” on Saturday, October 26th from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. “We’re flashing back to the 70’s for our retro ‘Stay Spooky’ Groovy Halloween Maker Market.” Enjoy music, character meet-and-greet opportunities, vendors, and trick-or-treating (which starts at 4:00 pm). The first 500 children in attendance will receive a trick-or-treat bag.
Boo at the Zoo
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Santa Ana Zoo hosts its Boo at the Zoo event on the last two weekends of October, Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th as well as Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th (from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm each night). This yearly “merry not scary” Halloween event includes trick-or-treating, nighttime animal encounters, scavenger hunts, and more. Details are available online.
Halloween Events
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618
Pretend City Children’s Museum is hosting several Halloween-themed events this year. Costume Week begins Wednesday, October 23rd and extends through Halloween. On weekdays, children in costume will receive $2 off general admission (tickets must be purchased at the door). Thursday, October 24th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Pretend City is hosting Neurodivergent Family Night. Trick-or-treating takes place at 6:15 pm. “Neurodivergent Family Night creates a chance for families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers to enjoy The City together in an environment that is designed to be sensory-friendly. Socialize with other parents and meet our community partners, who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community.” And if you visit the Museum on Halloween, children can trick-or-treat from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. Other fun activities are also planned including a live animal adventure. Details are available online.
Knotts Spooky Farm
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
“Kids can trick-or-treat around the town of Calico’s shops and buildings to collect sweet treats from the friendly townsfolk” at Knotts Spooky Farm. The fun is offered during the day, Thursdays through Sundays through October 31st. Ticket information is available online.
Boo-tastic Halloween Party
Adventure City
1238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim, CA 90680
Adventure City invites families to its Boo-tastic Halloween Party happening on eight October nights — October 4th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 30th, and 31st from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The fun includes 11 rides, walking through Adventure City’s “Trick-or-Treat Street” for candy and trinkets, a scavenger hunt, a Halloween light show, a Spooktacular dance party, and more. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are available online.
Trick-or-Treating in the South Bay
Sun & Sea x The Point: Family Fun Halloween Pop-Up
The Point
850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245
The Point is hosting a Family Fun Halloween Pop-Up event on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 30 vendors will be participating in this curated outdoor market. Plus, there will be lots of other fun activities including face painting, sweet treats, trick-or-treating, and more. Don’t forget your Trick-or-Treat bag!
Trick or Treat at the Lighthouse
Point Fermin Park
807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731
“Happy Hauntings” await you at Point Fermin Lighthouse’s Trick or Treat event happening on Saturday, October 26th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Children will “receive a Halloween treat bag to enter the trick or treat pathway and craft booth.” Entrance is free, and treats will be given to those dressed in costume.
2024 Halloween Trick or Treat
Riviera Village
Catalina Ave. (from Avenue I to S. Elena St.), Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Riviera Village’s 2024 Halloween Trick or Treat event is happening on Halloween, Thursday, October 31st from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Catalina Avenue will be closed to traffic from Avenue I to S. Elena Street, creating a fun and safe trick-or-treating atmosphere. Shops will be handing out candy and treats outdoors, and if you don’t feel like cooking, there are plenty of restaurants in the Village for a fun Halloween dinner.
Treats on the Street
Downtown Brea
S. Brea Blvd. and W. Birch St., Brea, CA 92821
Bring the kids to trick-or-treat in Downtown Brea on Thursday, October 31st from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Many downtown merchants will be participating in this special event.
7th Annual Halloween Celebration
Fisherman’s Wharf , Redondo Beach Pier
Head to the Redondo Beach Pier on Friday, October 25th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for the 7th Annual Halloween Celebration. This free event features prizes for best costume, sponsor giveaways, trick-or-treating on the Boardwalk and Pier (while supplies last), a DJ, and more.
Halloween Spooktacular
Cerritos Towne Center
12731 Towne Center Dr., Cerritos, CA 90703
Cerritos Towne Center invites families to its Halloween Spooktacular event happening on Sunday, October 27th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The fun includes Halloween-themed music, kids’ crafts, balloon twisters, character meet-and-greets, and trick-or-treat candy stations.
Mini Monsters Bash
The Children’s Museum at La Habra
301 S. Euclid St., La Habra, CA 90631
On Friday, October 25th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, The Children’s Museum at La Habra transforms into a “family-friendly, frightfully fun night full of plenty of tricks and treats for all ages.” The fun includes trick-or-treating throughout the Museum, a DJ dance party, crafts, games, and a magic show. Tickets are required and are available online. (Ticket price also includes a hot dog meal.)
Trick-or-Treating Destinations Worth the Drive
Trail or Treat
Camarillo Grove Park Nature Center
6968 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo, CA
Take a drive to Camarillo for the city’s Trail-Or-Treat event taking place on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Children will trick-or-treat along the Camarillo Grove Trail and earn trail treats while answering nature-based questions. Come dressed in your costume and good walking shoes. Children can also make a craft in the Nature Center or take it home to make it later. ($5 per child. Register online.)
Trick-or-Treat
The Collection at RiverPark
2751 Park View Ct., Oxnard, CA 93036
The Collection at RiverPark is hosting their Trick-or-Treat event on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. “To make sure our shops are ready for every ghost and ghoul, reservations are required” and may be made online.
Kids Seaside Trick or Treat 2024
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, CA
Ventura Harbor Village is hosting its Kids Seaside Trick or Treat 2024 event on Sunday, October 27th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This free event features more than twenty treat stops at participating Harbor shops and restaurants (while supplies last). The fun also includes face painting and fortune telling.
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Brick-Or-Treat Monster Party
LEGOLAND
One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008
LEGOLAND’s Brick-or-Treat Monster Party event takes place on Saturdays and Sundays in October. You’ll find “skele-TONS of candy, not-so-scary live shows, and silly monster LEGO characters!” The fun includes live entertainment, character meet-and-greets, limited time attractions including Disco Dragon Coaster, trick-or-treating, costume contests, and more. Details and tickets are available online.
Boo at the Zoo
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Niños Dr., Santa Barbara, CA
Take a drive to the Santa Barbara Zoo for their Boo at the Zoo celebration happening on several nights in October. The fun includes trick-or-treating and “monster-ous thrills” at this fun “spell-a-bration.” Boo at the Zoo takes place on Friday, October 18th, Saturday, October 19th, Sunday, October 20th, and the following weekend Friday, October 25th, Saturday, October 26th, and Sunday, October 27th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm each evening. Tickets are available online.
Sea World Halloween Spooktacular
500 SeaWorld Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
SeaWorld is celebrating Halloween with its Halloween Spooktacular event — a daytime, family-friendly, pirate-themed Halloween adventure featuring lots of trick-or-treat stations as well as lots of fun interactive activities. “From swashbuckling pirate parades to magical candy quests, this year’s Spooktacular offers a treasure trove of fun that will captivate kids and bring out the adventurer in everyone.” This year’s event features more trick-or-treating stations than ever before! Halloween Spooktacular takes place each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Sunday, November 3rd.
The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular
Sesame Place
2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista, CA 91911
“Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place!” The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven featuring trick-or-treating, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, dance parties, scavenger hunts, games, Halloween-themed shows, and “unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume!” The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular is included in general admission and takes place on Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, November 3rd. Details and ticket information are available online. (Note – Reusable tote bags must be purchased to participate in trick-or-treating and will be available at multiple locations at Sesame Place.)
Howl-O-Ween
The Living Desert Zoo Gardens
47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92260
Take a drive to The Living Desert Zoo Gardens to experience Howl-O-Ween on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. Come dressed in your costumes and “explore the deserts of the world, encounter more than 600 animals, and enjoy the beauty of our 50+ botanical gardens.” Howl-O-Ween activities include face painting, arts and crafts, limited-edition animal trading cards, trick-or-treat stations, and more. All Howl-O-Ween activities are included in general admission. (Be sure to check the website for a promo code; you’ll receive a free child’s ticket when you purchase an adult ticket.)
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Wendy Kennar is a mother, writer, and former teacher who has lived her entire life in the same Los Angeles zip code. You can read more from Wendy at her website WendyKennar.com where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (living with an invisible disability).
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