News Summary
Southern California is offering a variety of kid-friendly fall events aimed at creating memorable family experiences amidst busy back-to-school schedules. From the Autumn Festival to Disney On Ice, there are numerous activities for families to enjoy together. Other notable events include the CicLAvia and Festival Chapin de Los Angeles, celebrating culture, arts, and food. With weekends packed with opportunities like Halloween Spooktacular and community events, families have plenty of reasons to bond and create lasting traditions this fall season.
Southern California is gearing up for an exciting array of kid-friendly fall events designed to foster quality family time amid busy back-to-school schedules. Parents are encouraged to engage in intentional scheduling to create lasting traditions and make memorable experiences with their children this fall.
Among the popular upcoming events are:
- Autumn Festival
- Brick-Or-Treat Monster Party
- Carved at Descanso Gardens
- Dinos Alive
- Disney On Ice
- Disney’s Fantasia in Concert
- DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids
- Great Big Family Play Day
- Orange County HalGLOWeen
- Halloween Spooktacular
- Howl-O-Sprint 5K and Kids Run
- Knott’s Spooky Farm
- Nights of the Jack
- Oogie Boogie Bash
- Tricks and Treats
This weekend, families can explore the Joshua Tree’s Hwy 62 Open Studio Art Tours, offering a unique opportunity to view the work of local artists. Another notable event is the CicLAvia, taking place on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a 7.15-mile route through various neighborhoods in Los Angeles, allowing families to enjoy outdoor activities in a safe environment.
On October 11-12, the Festival Chapin de Los Angeles will take place in Lafayette Park, showcasing Guatemalan music, arts, crafts, and cuisine, providing cultural enrichment alongside fun for the children and families.
Other events to look forward to include:
- Medieval food guide event at the Getty Center on October 10, exploring the culinary practices of the Middle Ages.
- John C. Reilly’s stage show, Mister Romantic, which runs through October 13 at the Palace Theatre.
- IAMA Theatre Company’s 8th Annual New Works Festival, featuring live readings of six new plays on October 11.
- dublab’s 26th Anniversary Party from October 9-12, which will include music and entertainment.
- Many Winters Gathering of Elders at Angels Gate Cultural Center on Indigenous Peoples Day, offering free admission.
- L.A. Catio Tour on October 11, which will showcase creative cat patios in Los Angeles.
- The Match Up: Singles Pickleball Tournament at Calabasas Pickleball Club from October 10-12.
- Viet Film Fest at The Frida Cinema from October 11-13, highlighting Vietnamese films.
- Totally Valley Oktoberfest in Van Nuys on October 10-11, featuring music and German beers.
- L.A. Times Food Bowl at City Market Social House on October 11, sampling dishes from over 25 restaurants.
- Caring House Coffee Tasting Event in Torrance on October 12 to support end-of-life care.
- Meal Ticket x Baker’s Bench pop-up event in Chinatown, spotlighting vegan culinary treats.
- Lake Forest’s Fall-o-Ween and the Long Beach’s Zombie Walk, both taking place throughout October for a thrilling experience.
With such a diverse offering of events, families across Southern California have numerous opportunities to engage in enjoyable activities together this fall, marking the season with memorable outings.
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Additional Resources
- Secret Los Angeles: Things to Do in October
- Wikipedia: October
- LAist: Best Weekend Events in Los Angeles
- Google Search: October events in Los Angeles
- ABC7: Día de Los Muertos Events
- Google Scholar: Family Events in Southern California
- KTLA: Halloween Events in Southern California
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Fall Festivals
- OC Register: Free Halloween Events
- Google News: Halloween Events 2025
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