Free Halloween Events for Kids in Los Angeles in 2026
PCH Explorer Kids Club
Long Beach - FREE
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The monthly PCH Explorer is held event every first Tuesday of the month. Kids can enjoy a range of experiences such as interactive activities, creative crafts, special performances, and family-friendly surprises. On Tuesday, October 6, RSVP and wear a costume for a fun giveaway. Website
Monterey Park Monster Mash
Monterey Park - FREE
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Kids can bring a decorated goodie bag to collect treats at Monterey Park's annual Halloween event. The seasonal fun includes carnival games, giveaways, food trucks and activities from 4pm to 7pm. Live entertainment starts at 6pm. Website
2026 Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park
Lake Forest - FREE
Friday - Sunday, October 16 - 25, 2026
The spookily decorated historical grounds of Heritage Hill are open during special park hours, with a variety of fall and Halloween-themed photo opportunities. Guests can tour the grounds, try to find their way through the hay maze, and complete a scavenger hunt for ghoulish goodies* at this family-friendly event. Website
Youth Halloween Carnival - West Hollywood
West Hollywood - FREE
Saturday, October 17, 2026
So much fun, free Halloween fun is in store at the Annual Halloween Youth Carnival in West Hollywood. Kids can enjoy rides on a trackless train,carnival games, arts and crafts, and face painting, as well as a haunted house that is a hauntingly good blend of fright and delight. Website
Pumpkin Race Festival
Manhattan Beach - FREE
Sunday, October 18, 2026
The city of Manhattan Beach holds its annual Pumpkin Race on the pier. Families are encouraged to attend in costume and create their own crazy pumpkin race cars at the pier's colorful Pumpkin Race Land. Website
LA County Parks - Trick or Treat Villages
Multiple Locations - FREE
Select dates: October 20 - 31, 2026
LA County Parks celebrates Halloween and the autumn season with some fantastically spooky events held at many of its parks. Each Trick or Treat Village features game booths, arts and crafts, free candy, live performances, costume contests, and more. Website
South Pasadena Halloween Boo Bash
South Pasadena - FREE
Friday, October 23, 2026
Come dressed to impress! South Pasadena’s annual Halloween festival includes a costume contest, with age divisions for toddlers, youth, teens, families, and even pets. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Activities for all ages at this free event includes music, food, and inflatable jumpers. Website
Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade
Anaheim - FREE
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Anaheim's Fall Festival returns to Center Greens, the beautiful new city park next to Anaheim City Hall and the Downtown Anaheim Community Center. Also returning: the Anaheim Fall Festival Classic Car Show, as well as the evening Halloween Parade. Website
Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party
Newport Beach - FREE
Saturday, October 24, 2026
The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center hosts a fun family Halloween party featuring spooky stories, creepy crafts, weird science experiments, bizarre animals, and hair-raising games. Costumes encouraged. Website
Marina Spooktacular
Marina del Rey - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25, 2026
Marina del Rey's Halloween Spooktacular is appropriate for all ages, but the scares get scarier as darkness falls. Celebrants can experience thrills and chills navigating the blackout maze, embarking on graveyard treasure hunts, playing carnival games and braving the giant slide and inflatable maze. Website
Buena Park Cops 'N Goblins
Buena Park - FREE
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Candy abounds at Buena Park's Halloween event, which also features activities, games, and trunk-or-treating opportunities. Kids in costume can participate in a costume contest. Website
Ventura Harbor Witches Paddle 2026
Ventura - FREE
Friday, October 30, 2026
Witches take to the water on the Friday before Halloween for the Ride of the Ventura Harbor Witches. Swapping brooms for paddle boards, the coven stands up and paddles across the harbor, welcoming anyone in search of a good photo op or a fun paddle. Website
Halloween SkateFest
Burbank - FREE
Friday, October 30, 2026
Skaters can roll on over to the free Halloween Skatefest at Valley Skate Park. Skaters of all levels encouraged to participate. Registration is not required for this free event. Website
Battleship IOWA Halloween STEMebration
San Pedro - FREE
Saturday, October 31, 2026
This Halloween season, Battleship IOWA welcomes guests on board to enjoy a Halloween full of STEM fun Details on this year's celebration are to come, but in previous years have included STEM stations, craft stations, a spooky reading corner, and games, as well as multiple candy stations for gathering treats. Website
Family Halloween Costume Party
DTLA - FREE
Saturday, October 31, 2026
The Central Library celebrates Halloween with stories, crafts, and a costume parade. Website
Lakewood Halloween Carnivals
Multiple Locations - FREE
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Lakewood's traditional Halloween Carnivals offer fun and safety for youngsters on the year's spookiest night. Each park has a special theme, such as Minions. Zootopia 2, and KPop Demon Hunters. Website
Montrose Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular
Montrose - FREE
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Sweet! The shops of Montrose offer a safe and spooky trick-or-treating option on Halloween night. Website
Surf City Spooktacular
Huntington Beach - FREE
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Downtown Huntington beach offers free spooky fun for families this Halloween, including trick-or-treating at participating businesses. Website