Not-So-Scary Halloween Fun for Kids & Families
Hark, dear children and families! The season of pumpkins, giggles, and gentle spooks is upon us. But fear not — these gatherings are brimming with wonder, laughter, and enchantment, perfect for wee ones and their grown-ups. Come skip along with us as we share some of the most magical, not-so-scary holiday happenings in the land of Los Angeles.
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A Faery Hunt Show & Fairy Halloween Party
Tarzana – Sunday, October 12, 2025
Oh joy and jubilee! The faery folke invite you to join them on a most whimsical quest to find the Fairy Royalty. This event at the Tarzana Community and Cultural Center takes place from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Come with A Faery Hunt on a gentle, musical adventure where imaginations soar and children become part of the story. And when the quest is complete, the merriment continues with a Fairy Halloween Party! There shall be dancing, storytelling, unicorn readings, games, frolics, and one-on-one time with faery friends. Costumes are most welcome — the faeries love to see little knights, princesses, superheroes, and pumpkins in their midst! Get your tickets here: A Faery Hunt Tickets.
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Monterey Park Monster Mash
Monterey Park – Thursday, October 16, 2025 – Free
A village celebration awaits! Children may bring a decorated bag and wander merrily through carnival games, music, and tasty treats. The festivities sparkle from 4–7pm at Barnes Park, with live entertainment to delight the whole family as the sun begins to set. Monster Mash.
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Manhattan Beach Halloween Carnival
Manhattan Beach – Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Free (some activities extra)
Step right up, dear ones, to a carnival filled with old-fashioned delights! This event takes place at Manhattan Heights Park from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There’s a costume parade, a cupcake walk (yum!), games, and even a haunted house that’s more curious than frightening. A perfect celebration for families who love a touch of tradition with their holiday sparkle. . Manhattan Beach Halloween Carnival.
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Boo Bop! Halloween Music Party
Pasadena – Saturday, October 25, 2025
Music fills the air in Pasadena, where the Boo Bop festival awaits! This event goes from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Grant Park in Pasadena. Imagine trick-or-treating stations, storytelling, face painting, hair braiding, soft play, and music to make your heart skip with joy. Dress up in your finest costumes and join the celebration designed especially for little ones. Boo Bop Halloween.
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🚢 Battleship IOWA Halloween STEMebration
San Pedro – Saturday, October 18, 2025 – Free
Anchors aweigh, young adventurers! This event takes place on the Battleship USS IOWA from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Climb aboard the mighty Battleship IOWA, where families can enjoy wondrous STEM activities, crafts, games, and a spooky story corner. Even the local heroes — first responders — shall join in the trunk-or-treat merriment. An event like no other, floating upon the sea! Battleship IOWA Halloween.
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✨ And so, dear children and families, the land is full of enchantment this Halloween. With faeries, music, stories, and play, every pumpkin-headed giggle and costume-clad twirl shall make memories to last all year.
🌸 If your heart is calling you to join the faeries, simply flit on over A Faery Hunt Tickets and claim your place in the magic. We’ll be waiting with wings open wide, ready to share the sparkle of the season with you! ✨