Fall into Fun at 20 Harvest Festivals in Los Angeles

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Updated for 2026

There are so many ways to celebrate fall in Southern California. A Harvest Festival allows you to enjoy the best of autumn — the sights, the sounds, the smells, the tastes! Many people want you to believe we don’t have seasons here, but it’s obviously not true; we just have them California-style!

Harvest Festivals were traditionally meant to celebrate the end of the growing season, but since farmers here can grow food year-round, these events are a celebration of fall, and a chance to experience all the pumpkins, all the hay bales, and all the delicious treats!

Some farms have really gone the extra mile and offer horse-drawn wagon ride tours, pig races, costume contests, corn mazes, and yes, amazing food, too. Check out these terrific Family-friendly events.

The Best Fall Harvest Festivals around Los Angeles and SoCal

Fall Festival
Johnny Carson Park
400 Bob Hope Dr., Burbank, CA 91505

Visit Johnny Carson Park on Saturday, September 19^th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for a Fall Festival. “Enjoy an afternoon of local vendor booths, live music, and fall fun for the whole community.” Register online for this free event.

City of Westminster Fall Festival
Westminster Civic Center
8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683

The City of Westminster is hosting its 5^th Annual Fall Festival on Thursday, September 24^th (5 pm to 9 pm), Friday, September 25^th (5 pm to 11 pm), Saturday, September 26^th (12 pm to 11 pm), and Sunday, September 27^th (12 pm to 9 pm). The fun includes live musical performances, carnival games and rides, children’s activities, vendors, food, and more. Register online for this free event.

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2026 Rosemead Moon Festival
Valley Blvd. (between Walnut Grove Ave. & Ivar Ave.), Rosemead, CA 91770 

The City of Rosemead is hosting its 9th annual 2025 Moon Festival on Saturday, September 12^th from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm. The fun includes live performances, food, games, merchandise vendors, and more.

29^th Annual Fall Harvest Festival
Underwood Family Farms
3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021

Underwood Family Farms will host its Annual Fall Harvest Festival from Saturday, September 26^th, through Saturday, October 31^st, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. The Festival includes lots of fun activities, such as tractor-drawn wagon rides, live musical entertainment, a corn maze, hay pyramids, and much more.

Each weekend has a different theme. September 26^th and 27^th, it’s Friends of the Farm Weekend (Public Safety Weekend). On October 3^rd and 4^th, enjoy Farm Country Weekend, and Antique Tractor Weekend takes place on October 10^th and 11^th. October 17^th and 18^th is Wild West Weekend. And October 24^th and 25^th, it’s All About Pumpkins Weekend. Of course, October 31^st is Halloween Day! Details are available online. Check the website for fees and a schedule of events (different activities may be available only on the weekends).

Fall Festival
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036

The Original Farmers Market invites families to its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17^th, and Sunday, October 18^th, from 11 am to 9 pm. The festivities include a petting zoo, live entertainment, kids’ crafts, fall-themed games, and more. Check the website for more information as it becomes available.

Sugar Skull! A Día De Muertos Musical Adventure
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa
Samueli Theater, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

On September 19^th and 20^th at 1:00 pm, you can enjoy listening to a musical adventure that is “equal parts artistic and educational”. Experience the magic, music, and heart of Sugar Skull, a “high-energy bilingual production for families and young audiences.”

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Hallo-Queen Spooktacular
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa
Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

On Friday, October 16^th at 7:00 pm, you can “grab your fellow wild and untamed things” and enjoy a free screening of this iconic cult classic, complete with a fabulous drag preshow. Event times and ticket information can be found online.

Symphony Spooktacular
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa
600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Pacific Symphony presents “a festive celebration of Halloween for the whole family” on Saturday, October 24^th at 10:00 am (come at 9:00 am for pre-show activities) and 11:30 am (stay after for post-show activities). Hosted by Leopold the Leopard, this concert features playful, spooky orchestral favorites. Come dressed in your favorite costume for music, laughter, and spooky fun! Tickets are available online.

Asian Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706

Bowers Museum invites families to its Asian Mid-Autumn Moon Festival that will happen on Sunday, September 13^th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This free festival includes live performances, art projects, face painting, and more. Plus, enjoy samples of delicious, traditional moon cakes!

4^th Annual West Covina Moon Festival
West Covina City Hall Parking Lot
1444 W. Garvey Ave. South, West Covina, CA 91790

The 4^th Annual West Covina Moon Festival will happen on Saturday, October 3^rd from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Families will enjoy spectacular performances, vendors, food, and lots of family fun.

Autumn Festival
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

The Aquarium of the Pacific will host its annual Autumn Festival on Saturday, November 21^st, and Sunday, November 22^nd, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The Festival “highlights the traditions and cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.” Enjoy music and dance performances, craft demonstrations, cultural exhibits, and storytelling. The Festival is included in the general Aquarium admission. Ticket information is available online.

Oktoberfest at Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake Convention Center
42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Tickets to the 56^th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest are on sale now. The festivities will take place over ten straight weekends from September 12^th to November 14^th. Ticket options range from general admission, preferred seating options, Sunday Family-Fun Packages, Über Bürgermeister Party Packs, and Love Shacks.

Other big news for Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest is that big bands from Germany will be there once again, performing for certain weekends in October. Special activities for children include game booths, a climbing wall, and special kids’ contests (such as the pretzel toss). Details are available online.

Oktoberfest at Biergarten Old World Huntington Beach
7561 Center Ave. #49, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Visit Huntington Beach’s Old World Village for the 2026 Oktoberfest happening every Wednesday through Sunday from Saturday, September 12^th to Sunday, November 8^th. Visitors and locals can explore Old World’s cobblestone streets and enjoy a variety of authentic German beers, bites, and bands flown in from Germany. This Huntington Beach tradition is one you won’t want to miss — the event has been described as “Orange County’s Biggest Party Since 1977.” Details, including the age policy (certain times are for 21+), are available online.

Dozynki Harvest Festival
Pope John Paul II Polish Center
3999 Rose Dr., Yorba Linda, CA 92886

Celebrate Polish culture and experience the music, dancing, food, and exhibits that celebrate Thanksgiving after a bountiful harvest. This event will take place on September 19^th and 20^th, and features Polish folk dancers in traditional costumes as well as traditional, freshly prepared Polish foods.

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival
Juan Bautista de Anza Park
3701 Lost Hills Rd., Calabasas, CA 91301

The Calabasas Pumpkin Festival will take place on Sunday, October 18^th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Festival features a marketplace, live musical performances, food, pumpkin painting, photo ops, a pumpkin patch, and more. Parking and ticket information are available online. And here’s some fun trivia — Calabasas got its name from the Spanish word “calabaza,” meaning “pumpkin” or “gourd.”

ESGVJCC 2026 Akimatsuri Fall Festival
East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center (ESGVJCC)
1203 W. Puente Ave., West Covina, CA 91790

The East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center (ESGVJCC) is hosting an Akimatsuri Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10^th, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This special event allows people to come together to “embrace the autumn spirit and celebrate Japanese American culture.” Families will enjoy games, special exhibits, Japanese food and drink, cultural demonstrations and performances, and more. Register online for this free event.

Mid-Autumn Festival
Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618

This festival is also known as the Moon Festival and the Mooncake Festival and will take place on Friday, September 25^th, from 5 pm to 9:30 pm. The festival is held under the full moon and is “traditionally celebrated by many East and Southeast Asian cultures as a way to give thanks for the year’s bountiful harvest”. There will be educational displays, live music, art, crafts, food trucks, and lots of activities for all.

Rancho Family Fest
Central Park
30842 La Miranda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In South Orange County, you can attend the Rancho Family Fest on October 10^th and October 11^th starting at 1:00 pm. Festivities will include live music, a kids’ fun zone, food booths, vendor booths, a beer and wine garden, and more. Tickets run $25, and kids under 12 get in free. Active duty military also get in free.

La Habra Corn Festival
Children’s Museum, 301 S Euclid St., La Habra, CA 90631

The La Habra Corn Festival is one of the oldest parades in SoCal and spans three whole days — Friday, August 21^st, from 5 pm to 11 pm, Saturday, August 22^nd, from 11:30 am to 11 pm, and Sunday, August 23^rd, from 12 pm to 8 pm. Fun includes food, games, rides, crafts, music, and more. There’s even a parade on Saturday, August 22^nd at 9:30 am (on La Habra Blvd. between Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Cypress St.). Admission and parking are free.

Pumpkin Patch and Fall Fun Fest
Santa Anita Park
285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007

The Pumpkin Patch and Fall Fun Fest at Santa Anita Park will happen on October 24^th & 25^th, and also on October 31^st and November 1^st.There are so many fun things to do there, including pony rides, carnival games, face painting, crafts, inflatable bouncers, pumpkin painting, and more. Adult admission is $5 (includes general parking), and children 17 and younger are free. Details and ticket information are available online.

The Best Fall Harvest Festivals around Los Angeles and SoCal — Unconfirmed for 2026

L.A. Fall Fair
La Prada Event Plaza
Whittier Narrows Recreational Area
1600 N. Rosemead Blvd., South El Monte, CA 91733

Visit the L.A. Fall Fair between Friday, October 24^th, and Sunday, November 2^nd. It’s the “largest Fall Festival in Los Angeles County” and features 12 acres of amusement rides, local artisans, carnival games, live music (on weekends), food, and lots of fun! Children under the age of 8, as well as seniors over 65, are free! Parking is free as well. Details are available online, including height restrictions for carnival rides. (Open: Fridays 5 pm to 11 pm; Saturdays 2 pm to 11 pm; and Sundays 2 pm to 10 pm)

Sukkot Celebration
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618

Celebrate the joyous festival of Sukkot on October 8th at 11:00 am at Pretend City Children’s Museum. “This festive holiday commemorates the gathering of the harvest and the protection provided to the children of Israel during their journey out of Egypt.” Ticket information is available online.

Orange County Moon Festival 2026
Freedom Hall at Mile Square Park
16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

The Annual Orange County Moon Festival will happen on September 14th. The Festival is a “traditional celebration dating back thousands of years and marks an important cultural event for Orange County’s Vietnamese-American community.” Families will enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities (including face painting and balloon animals), food, and more.

Mid-Autumn Festival at Mt Sac
Mt. San Antonio College — Park Lot B
1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut, CA 91789

Celebrate Autumn at the 3^rd Annual Mid-Autumn Festival happening at Mt. San Antonio College on Saturday, October 4^th, and Sunday, October 5^th from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm each day. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration that can be traced down centuries and is traditionally celebrated in both Chinese and Vietnamese cultures. Celebrate the full harvest moon with live music, cultural demonstrations, food, mooncake samples, and more. Register online for this free event.

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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