Family-Friendly Halloween Events Around LA
A quick-scan guide to Halloween events worth putting on your calendar — from daytime trick-or-treating and museum celebrations to nighttime pumpkin trails.
2026 guide • Always check the official event link before heading out.
Family-Friendly Halloween Events
Halloween Party: A Night at the Autry
Date + Location Saturday, October 17 • 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Autry Museum of the American West
- A family Halloween night at the museum with seasonal activities and entertainment.
- Expect costumes, trick-or-treating and kid-focused Halloween fun.
- Ticketed event; check the Autry for current ticket availability and pricing.
Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Date + Location September 18–November 1 • Select days • Noon–5 PM
📍 Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Family-friendly daytime Halloween event included with regular park admission.
- Kids 13 and under can visit the Trick-or-Treat Trail and may wear costumes.
- 2026 activities include Patch’s Pumpkin Patch, a Looney Tunes Halloween Dance Party, crafts and the Spellbound Harvest Trail.
Halloween at Kidspace
Date + Location September 18–October 31
📍 Kidspace Children’s Museum
- Halloween programming is included with regular Kidspace admission.
- Daily costume parades happen at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM.
- Activities include Adopt-a-Monster, Witch’s Kitchen, Pumpkin Bowling and a spooky trike experience.
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns
Date + Location September 18–November 1 • Select nights
📍 South Coast Botanic Garden
- A mile-long nighttime walking trail featuring 10,000+ carved jack-o’-lanterns and illuminated displays.
- Expect large themed scenes, glowing pathways and seasonal photo opportunities.
- Timed tickets are required; pricing varies by date and time.
Trick-or-Treat in the Garden
Date + Location Friday, October 23 • 4–8 PM
📍 Los Angeles County Arboretum
- Self-guided trick-or-treat trail with nature-based treats and surprises.
- Discovery Tables feature creatures and specimens including snakes, insects, bones and skulls.
- Each registered child receives a treat bag; costumes are encouraged.
Scarium Family Night
Date + Location Friday, October 23 • 6:30–9 PM
📍 Aquarium of the Pacific
- After-hours Halloween night with trick-or-treating throughout the Aquarium and provided goodie bags.
- Includes a spooky scavenger hunt, DJ, kids activity booths, photo stations and vampire magician shows.
- Tickets: $30.95 general, $20.95 members; children under 3 are free.
Pumpkin Party at Leonis Adobe Museum
Date + Location Saturday, October 24
📍 Leonis Adobe Museum
- Explore Halloween-decorated historic grounds and take part in a scavenger hunt.
- Family activities include hands-on crafts, live music and 1880s rancho-life demonstrations.
- Tickets are sold at the door; members and children under 2 are free.
Boo at the L.A. Zoo
Date + Location October 24–25 + October 31–November 1 • 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Los Angeles Zoo
- Six trick-or-treat stations run from 10 AM–3 PM; bring your own treat bag.
- Also expect special keeper talks, pumpkin animal enrichment, themed photo ops and Halloween activities.
- Included with paid Zoo admission and free for active L.A. Zoo members.
19th Annual DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids
Date + Location Saturday, October 31 • 5–8 PM
📍 Grand Hope Park • 919 S Grand Ave.
- Designed especially for younger kids, with ages 2–8 highlighted by the event organizers.
- Expect trick-or-treating at real doors, character meet-and-greets, live performances, arts & crafts and dancing.
- This is a ticketed event; purchasing before Halloween is recommended.