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Park Tales: A Not So Scary Halloween is an awesome free Halloween event in Malibu. Photo courtesy of malibucity.org
Park Tales: A Not So Scary Halloween is an awesome free Halloween event in Malibu. Photo courtesy of malibucity.org
10/2/22 - By Roberta B

Why are free Halloween events so wonderful? Because we've already spent plenty on the Halloween costumes and the pumpkin and the Halloween candy—sometimes on multiple costumes and pumpkins and too many bags of Halloween candy! So get out your costumes, and put away your wallet. We sniffed out a whole bunch of free Halloween events in Los Angeles—including trunk-or-treats, pumpkin races, Halloween parades, and more—to make it a little easier to get out and do more with the kids at one of the most festive and fun times of the year.

Don't forget to check out our Los Angeles Halloween Fun Guide for details on other free Halloween activities in Los Angeles, like free home haunts and trick-or-treat spots, and other seasonal activities.

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Get those costumes ready for the South Pasadena Halloween Spooktacular. Photo courtesy of southpasadena.gov
Get those costumes ready for the South Pasadena Halloween Spooktacular. Photo courtesy of southpasadena.gov

Free Halloween Events in Los Angeles for Kids

Unleash the Villains Pop-Up Event

Lakewood - Saturday, October 8, 2022
Something spooky is coming to this South Bay pop-up in Lakewood. Dress up as your favorite Disney character for an afternoon of shopping, live music, giveaways, and more. The Evil Queen from Snow White and Maleficent herself will be present for photo-ops. READ MORE

Park Tales: A Not So Scary Halloween

Malibu - Thursday, October 13, 2022
This sweet storytime is perfect for your littlest trick-or-treaters. Halloween-themed stories are read at Malibu State Park in partnership with the Malibu Library.  READ MORE

Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park

Lake Forest - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 14 - 22, 2022
Families are invited to tour the spooky decorated historical grounds of Heritage Hill during special park hours and take photos at a variety of fall and Halloween-themed photo opportunities. Guests can try to find their way through the hay maze and complete a scavenger hunt for ghoulish goodies at this free, family-friendly event. READ MORE

Heritage Halloween

Simi Valley - Saturday, October 22, 2022
Admission is free to this family event at Strathearn Historical Park featuring games, trick-or-treating, a movie, and a costume parade. READ MORE

Halloween Autism Night at Pretend City

Irvine - Thursday, October 27, 2022
Children and their parents/siblings/caretakers can enjoy Halloween fun in a sensory-friendly environment along with other families at this special event. Kids are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costume and enjoy trick-or-treating around the museum. This event is free for families with children of all ages who are on the autism spectrum or have a disability, as well as therapists and/or behavioral coaches.  READ MORE

Long Beach Halloween Spookfest

Long Beach - Friday, October 28, 2022
Long Beach Towne Center hosts a spooky good time for Halloween with family-friendly entertainment, including a spooky stilt walker, airbrush artists, balloon twisters, kids' crafts, and Halloween-themed music. READ MORE

South Pasadena Halloween Spooktacular

South Pasadena - Friday, October 28, 2022
The City of South Pasadena’s free annual Halloween festival offers hair-raising excitement that includes carnival games, crafts, photo opportunities, jumpers, and more.  READ MORE

Bones Gulch Daytime Event

Santa Clarita - Sunday, October 30, 2022
For almost 50 years, the Sivley family has been curating unique haunted horrors in and around the Los Angeles area. Bones Gulch is a Halloween hotspot in Castaic, with haunted attractions, a spooky maze, and live entertainment. The one day only, free daytime event is a non-scare experience. Kids are welcome to come trick or treat at the Bones Gulch non-scare zones and watch a fun and family-friendly show.  READ MORE

Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade

Long Beach - Sunday, October 30, 2022
The parade for animal charities features more than 500 dogs in colorful costumes, marching through the trendy Belmont Shore district. Even for folks who don't normally venture down Long Beach way, some of these canine costumes really are worth the drive. The Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade claims to be the "World's Largest Halloween Pet Event."  READ MORE

Family Days: Día de los Muertos

DTLA - Sunday, October 30, 2022
The dead come to life at LA Plaza! Guests can explore the historical and cultural significance of Day of the Dead traditions at this annual event READ MORE

PAL Spooktacular

Santa Monica - Monday, October 31, 2022
The Santa Monica Police Activities League holds its annual Halloween celebration with a trick-or-treat lane, costumes, games, and more.  READ MORE
See the Bob Baker Spooktacular at One Colorado. Photo courtesy of the event
See the Bob Baker Spooktacular at One Colorado. Photo courtesy of the event

Free Trick or Treating Events in LA

Magnitude Cheer Trunk-or-Treat 2022

Northridge - Saturday, October 22, 2022
Magnitude Cheer invites neighbors to Trunk-or-Treat. Kids have an opportunity to dress up and trick-or-treat in a safe, family-friendly environment. READ MORE

Riviera Village Halloween Trick or Treat

Redondo Beach - Monday, October 31, 2022
Ghosts and goblins mix with princesses and superheroes as Riviera Village hosts its popular annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Stroll. READ MORE

Montrose Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular

Montrose - Monday, October 31, 2022
Sweet! The shops of Montrose offer a safe and spooky trick-or-treating option on Halloween night. This event is back after a two-year hiatus! READ MORE

Halloween at One Colorado

Pasadena - Monday, October 31, 2022
One Colorado and Old Pasadena offer tricks and treats this Halloween. Costumed kids can do their trick-or-treating among businesses throughout the mall, with a free outdoor screening of Ghostbusters at 7pm. READ MORE

Camarillo's Halloween in the Park

Camarillo - Monday, October 31, 2022
Halloween in the Park is a free family-friendly event featuring a Trick-or-Treat Village, lawn games, pumpkin painting, and food trucks.  READ MORE
The Fall Festival takes over the Original Farmers Market. Photo courtesy of the event
The Fall Festival takes over the Original Farmers Market. Photo courtesy of the event

Free Halloween Festivals for Families in LA

Fall Festival (Original Farmers Market)

Mid-City - Saturday & Sunday, October 22 & 23, 2022
Kids can enjoy the wonders of a country fair in the middle of the city. The Original Farmers Market on Fairfax plays host to the Fall Festival, featuring such family-friendly attractions as a pumpkin patch, pig races, fall-themed games, kids crafts, photo ops, and live entertainment.  READ MORE

Pumpkin Race Festival

Manhattan Beach - Sunday, October 23, 2022
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 Pumpkinrace Land. READ MORE

Winnetka Halloween Carnival

Winnetka - Saturday, October 29, 2022
Winnetka Park’s Halloween Carnival includes contests and games, a trick-or-treat village, crafts, candy, a snack shop, and more!  READ MORE

Glendora Halloween Carnival

Glendora - Saturday, October 29, 2022
The Community Services Department offers its annual Halloween Carnival at the Finkbiner Park Softball Fields. READ MORE

Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade

Anaheim - Saturday, October 29, 2022
The Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade has been an Anaheim tradition since 1924, when baseball legend Babe Ruth served as Grand Marshall. READ MORE

Brentwood Country Mart Halloween Festival

Brentwood - Sunday, October 30, 2022
Spooky! The Brentwood Country Mart hosts its annual Halloween Festival. Kids can trick or treat at the shops from 1pm to 5pm. READ MORE

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