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Kids & family activities in Southern California

Story times, festivals, farm days, free fun and family-friendly markets, gathered in one place. Filter by city, by when, or by what is near you.

Family events on set dates

38 events
Oct29Thu

Nightmare on Center Street

Thu, Oct 29
West Center Street Promenade, Anaheim

Trick-or-treating at market booths decorated for Halloween, plus a themed village of costumed vendors.

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Oct30Fri

Halloween Howl

Fri, Oct 30
Columbus Tustin Recreation Center, Tustin

Candy, games, prizes and a costume contest for kids.

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Oct30Fri

SAMLARC's Halloween Family Festival

Fri, Oct 30
Central Park, Rancho Santa Margarita

Trick-or-treating, bounce houses, a costume contest for kids, pets and families, a photo booth, music and games.

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Oct30Fri

Villa Park Halloween Fest

Fri, Oct 30
Villa Park Town Center, Villa Park

A neighborhood Halloween tradition since 2002, with contests and activities for costumed kids.

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Oct30Fri

Wild Tales: A Halloween Adventure

Fri, Oct 30
Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach

A story, short family hike and craft about the creepy-crawly creatures of Upper Newport Bay. Costumes welcome.

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Oct31Sat

Fall Artisan Market

Sat, Oct 31
Woodbridge Village Center, Irvine

An artisan market with candy and a DJ for the whole family.

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Oct31Sat

HB Downtown Surf City Spooktacular

Sat, Oct 31
Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, Huntington Beach

Main Street turns into a trick-or-treat route with a monster march, costume contest, character appearances and the Boo Wave, supporting Waymakers.

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Running all season

SeasonMulti-week

Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.

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