La Quinta Park

After an incredible inaugural event in 2025, the City of La Quinta is pleased to announce that the La Quinta Fall Festival is returning on Friday, October 16 at 4:30 p.m. at La Quinta Park. The community is invited to come out and celebrate fall in the desert with live music, photo opportunities, activities for kids, face painting and much more.&nbsp;

The event is free to attend and open to the public. Food will be available for purchase from local-favorite food trucks, including Cruising Cones LLC and the Dogg Father Catering.&nbsp;

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Local Event: Second Annual La Quinta Fall Festival Celebrates  Fall in the Desert

Riverside County

La Quinta

California

Second Annual La Quinta Fall Festival...

After an incredible inaugural event in 2025, the City of La Quinta is pleased to announce that the La Quinta Fall Festival is...

Second Annual La Quinta Fall Festival Celebrates  Fall in the Desert

Bring the whole family for a spooktacular morning at Plaza Paseo Real’s Halloween Boo-Nanza on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the upper-level courtyard.
Event highlights include:
<ul><li>Live DJ</li><li>Trick-or-treat stations</li><li>Halloween-themed kids' crafts</li><li>Balloon twisting</li><li>Face painting</li><li>Festive photo opportunities</li></ul>
Costumes are encouraged! This event is FREE and open to the public.
Get into the Halloween spirit and make lasting memories together!

Local Event: Celebrate Halloween at Plaza Paseo Real’s Boo-Nanza!

San Diego County

San Diego

Celebrate Halloween at Plaza Paseo Real’s...

Bring the whole family for a spooktacular morning at Plaza Paseo Real’s Halloween Boo-Nanza on Saturday, October 17 from 10...

Celebrate Halloween at Plaza Paseo Real’s Boo-Nanza!

Victoria Gardens

Something spooky has arrived at Victoria Manor!
Gather your little ghosts, ghouls, and Halloween adventurers for a family-friendly Halloween experience filled with mystery, surprises, and not-too-scary fun. Explore a haunted house designed for all ages, follow clues throughout Victoria Manor, discover hidden surprises, and see if you can solve the mystery before time runs out!
What Awaits You at Victoria Manor?
Family-Friendly Haunted House
Step inside Victoria Manor and explore a spooky, not-too-scary haunted house adventure designed with families and young children in mind.
Follow the Clues
Keep your eyes open! Search for clues throughout the experience and see if you can solve the mystery of Victoria Manor.
Spooky Photo Opportunities
Capture the Halloween magic with festive photo opportunities throughout the event.
Trick-or-Treating with Our Retailers
Participating Victoria Gardens retailers will join in the fun, welcoming families with candy, treats, and Halloween surprises.
Prizes &amp; Surprises
Complete your adventure and you may just leave Victoria Manor with a special prize.
Special Victoria Gardens Mini Tote for the First 200 Kids
The first 200 children will receive a Victoria Gardens mini tote, while supplies last.
Come in Costume!
Little ghosts and ghouls are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes and join us for a spooktacular day of family fun.
WHEN:&nbsp;Saturday, October 17 TIME:&nbsp;11 AM-1 PM WHERE:&nbsp;Chaffey Town Square at Victoria Gardens COST:&nbsp;FREE
Will You Be Brave Enough to Enter Victoria Manor?
The haunted house experience is family-friendly and designed for young children. Activities, candy, prizes, giveaways, and promotional items are available while supplies last. Participating retailers and activities are subject to change.

Local Event: Ghosts at Victoria Manor - A Family-Friendly Halloween Adventure at Victoria Gardens

San Bernardino County

Rancho Cucamonga

Ghosts at Victoria Manor - A Family-Friendly...

Something spooky has arrived at Victoria Manor!
Gather your little ghosts, ghouls, and Halloween adventurers for a...

Ghosts at Victoria Manor - A Family-Friendly Halloween Adventure at Victoria Gardens

Campland on the Bay

Campland on the Bay will bring Halloween fun to the shores of Mission Bay during two weekends of its camper-favorite Howl-oween celebration.&nbsp; The Halloween festivities run Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25, and Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Campers' families are invited to dress up, decorate their campsites and RVs, and enjoy a spirited lineup of Halloween activities. Festivities will include trick-or-treating, costume and pet costume contests, a pumpkin carving contest, an RV decorating contest, costume dodgeball, bean bag tournaments, and a spooky DJ dance party.&nbsp;

Halloween gives families the opportunity to turn a traditional Halloween celebration into a waterfront getaway. In addition to the scheduled festivities, campers can enjoy RV or tent camping, recreational amenities, planned activities and time together along Mission Bay.

Families may choose either Howl-oween weekend – or return for both. Campsite reservations and additional information are available at <a href="https://campland.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Campland.com</a>

Local Event: Campland on the Bay's Howl-oween Festivities

Campland on the Bay's Howl-oween Festivities

Campland on the Bay will bring Halloween fun to the shores of Mission Bay during two weekends of its camper-favorite Howl-oween...

The Landing

Get ready for a night of tricks, treats and Halloween magic at <a href="https://thelandinginrenton.com/events/the-landing-in-renton-halloween-spooktacular-at-the-landing/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Landing’s</a> Halloween Spooktacular! Families are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and join this free, family-friendly celebration on Friday, October 23rd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can make their way from store to store for trick-or-treating, dance along to festive music, strike a pose at spooky photo booths and enjoy more Halloween surprises throughout the evening.
Whether you’re a little ghost, a mighty monster or something straight out of a storybook, there’s plenty of fun waiting for the whole family. Grab your costume, bring your candy bag, and get ready for an evening filled with treats, laughs and plenty of Halloween spirit!

Local Event: The Landing Gets Spooktacular for a Night of Halloween Fun

King County

Renton

Washington

The Landing Gets Spooktacular for a Night of...

Get ready for a night of tricks, treats and Halloween magic at The Landing’s Halloween Spooktacular! Families are invited to...

The Landing Gets Spooktacular for a Night of Halloween Fun

Lido Marina Village

Join us on the Lido Deck to shop the Female Maker Harvest Market, a local curated market featuring over 30 female artists and artisans.
Market highlights include:
<ul><li>More than 30 female artists and artisans</li><li>Trick-or-treating for littles in costume from 10 a.m.–noon, or while supplies last</li><li>Live music with Lexi Algar</li><li>Shop local throughout the market</li><li>Complimentary fall beverage from Noble Nectar for the first 40 shoppers</li></ul>

Local Event: Female Maker Harvest Market

Orange County

Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar

Female Maker Harvest Market

Join us on the Lido Deck to shop the Female Maker Harvest Market, a local curated market featuring over 30 female artists and...

The District at Tustin Legacy

Bring the whole family to The District at Tustin Legacy on Saturday, October 24 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for its annual favorite Halloween Boo Bash celebration.
Event highlights include:
<ul><li>Trick-or-treating</li><li>Music</li><li>Character meet-and-greets</li><li>Creepy crafts</li><li>Balloon twisters</li><li>Face painting</li></ul>
Come dressed in your favorite costume! This is event is FREE.
Celebrate the season with an afternoon of Halloween fun for the whole family!

Local Event: Halloween Boo Bash — The District at Tustin Legacy!

Tustin

Halloween Boo Bash — The District at Tustin...

Bring the whole family to The District at Tustin Legacy on Saturday, October 24 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for its annual favorite...

Halloween Boo Bash — The District at Tustin Legacy!

Local Event: Campland on the Bay's Howl-oween Festivities 

Campland on the Bay's Howl-oween Festivities 

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort &amp; Marina will transform the Back Bay into a glowing waterfront holiday destination with the return of its 36th annual Lighting of the Bay plus the Fire &amp; Lights Festival, beginning Friday, November 27, 2026, and continuing through January 3, 2027.
The holiday season officially gets underway at Newport Dunes on Friday, November 27, with a festive opening-night celebration along the waterfront.
Guests can enjoy visits with Santa, a spectacular fire dancer performance, a holiday movie, festive food and concessions, and more.
At approximately 6 p.m., Santa will flip the switch and the Back Bay will come alive as more than 50 floating holiday displays light up the water for the first time this season.
Admission is free, with a flat $15 parking fee for opening night.
Lighting of the Bay will illuminate the waterfront nightly at dusk throughout the season, with the Fire &amp; Lights Festival taking place Thursdays through Sundays from 4–9 p.m.

Local Event: Newport Dunes 36th Annual Lighting of the Bay — Opening Night Celebration

Newport Dunes 36th Annual Lighting of the Bay —...

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina will transform the Back Bay into a glowing waterfront holiday destination with the...

Newport Dunes 36th Annual Lighting of the Bay — Opening Night Celebration

The ACE Agency

Los Angeles County

Scott Snowden

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Santa Monica

Venice-Mar Vista

Los Angeles

Westwood-Century City

Brentwood

Marina Del Rey

Culver City

Chris Lindahl

Pacific Palisades

Beverly Hills

West Hollywood

Studio City

Encino-Tarzana

The Santa Monica Pier will celebrate 50 years since the emergence of the legendary Dogtown/Z-Boys era and its enduring influence on skateboarding and Southern California culture with a special edition of Locals’ Night on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 3:30–10 p.m.
Presented by Pacific Park, the free, all-ages celebration will feature a 7:30 p.m. drive-in screening of “Dogtown and Z-Boys,” the acclaimed documentary chronicling the pioneering Zephyr skateboard team, along with a live vinyl DJ set by legendary skateboarder and original Z-Boy Tony Alva, a skate ramp, live music by Cycotic Youth, Cheer performances from St. Monica and SAMOHI a classic car meet, DJ, Books &amp; Cookies Musical Storytime and more.
Emerging from the Westside in the mid-1970s, the Z-Boys brought a radical surf-inspired style to skateboarding that helped redefine the sport. Fifty years later, their influence continues to resonate through skateboarding, music, art, fashion and Southern California culture.

<h3>Locals’ Night Lineup</h3>
Pier Parking Deck Opens for Drive-In 
3:30–5:30 p.m. | Pier Parking Deck
Guests with Drive-In tickets can drive onto the Pier to secure their movie viewing spots. General Chair Seating guests can bring blankets and chairs for the designated seating area.

Books &amp; Cookies Musical Storytime 
3:30 and 4:30 | Merry Go-Round Building 
Interactive storytelling and music for families and young guests.

Skate Ramp 
3:30–7:30 p.m. | Pier Parking Deck
Skaters can take to the ramp before the movie. A free “Skate Ticket” and signed waiver are required.

Classic Car Meet + DJ 
4–8 p.m. | Pier Parking Deck
Classic cars celebrate Southern California car culture accompanied by DJ Cee Rock.
Main Stage 
5 p.m. and 9 p.m. | Main Stage - Pier Parking Deck
- 5 p.m. – Cheer performances from St. Monica and SAMOHI
- 9 p.m. - Live music by Cycotic Youth
Salsa at the West End 
6 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Behind Marisol
- 6 p.m. – Salsa Lessons with Courtney Parisi
- 7 p.m. - Live music by Chino Espinoza Y Los Duenos Del Son
Live Vinyl DJ Set by Tony Alva 
6:30 p.m. | Main Stage - Pier Parking Deck
Skateboarding legend and original Z-Boy Tony Alva takes over the turntables for a special live vinyl DJ set celebrating five decades of Dogtown and the Z-Boys.
50 Years of Dogtown: “Dogtown and Z-Boys” Drive-In Movie 
7:30 p.m. | Main Stage - Pier Parking Deck
The evening culminates under the stars with a special drive-in screening of the acclaimed Stacy Peralta documentary chronicling the rise of the Zephyr skateboard team and Westside surf and skate culture.
Guests can watch from their vehicles or reserve General Chair Seating and bring blankets and chairs.
Route 66 Centennial Spotlight
October’s Locals’ Night also shines a light on the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, the legendary highway that leads directly to the Santa Monica Pier with the moniker, “The end of the road is just the beginning.” For 100 years, the most iconic road trip in America has brought travelers through Downtown Santa Monica to the Santa Monica Pier. Learn more at www.santamonica.com/route66
Locals’ Night At The Santa Monica Pier
Locals’ Night is the Santa Monica Pier’s recurring community celebration, transforming the landmark into a gathering place for live music, arts and culture, family activities and programming. While many enjoy the magic of Locals’ Night and other free events at the Pier, few realize that this programming is made possible by Santa Monica Pier Corporation—a nonprofit that isn’t fully funded by the City of Santa Monica. 
Locals’ Night is presented by Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier and Playland Arcade. Admission is free, but advance reservations are required for designated event experiences:
<ul>
 <li>Drive-In Ticket: One vehicle onto the Pier for the movie. Vehicles must arrive between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.</li>
 <li>General Chair Seating Ticket: Guests should bring blankets or chairs for the designated movie viewing area.</li>
 <li>Skate Ticket: Required for anyone on the skate ramp. A signed waiver is also required.</li>
</ul>
Free tickets and complete event information are available at dogtowndrivein.eventbrite.com.
Guests are encouraged to arrive by rideshare, Metro, Big Blue Bus or bike. The Santa Monica Pier is located at 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Local Event: Santa Monica Pier Celebrates 50 Years Of Dogtown And The Z-Boys With Special Locals’ Night Drive-In

Santa Monica Pier Celebrates 50 Years Of...

The Santa Monica Pier will celebrate 50 years since the emergence of the legendary Dogtown/Z-Boys era and its enduring...

Santa Monica Pier Celebrates 50 Years Of Dogtown And The Z-Boys With Special Locals’ Night Drive-In

Kigala Preschool

Join Kigala Preschool for an exciting open house event for families with children from toddler through Pre-K. Come discover how our international, inquiry-based language immersion programs foster curiosity and connection through outdoor learning. 
During your visit, you can:
<ul><li><img alt="🌿" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f33f/72.png"> Explore our classrooms, atelier, and indoor &amp; outdoor learning environments</li><li><img alt="👋" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f44b/72.png"> Meet our teachers and staff, currently enrolled families, alumni, and prospective families</li><li><img alt="🐐" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f410/72.png"> Enjoy a&nbsp;petting zoo, fall arts &amp; crafts, and a dance party</li><li><img alt="⚽" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/26bd/72.png"> Meet our enrichment partners, including&nbsp;soccer, dance, and Kung Fu</li><li><img alt="🎃" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f383/72.png"> Enjoy light refreshments and spend a fun fall morning with our community</li></ul>

Local Event: Fall Open House & 20th Anniversary Celebration

Fall Open House & 20th Anniversary Celebration

Join Kigala Preschool for an exciting open house event for families with children from toddler through Pre-K. Come discover how...

Coeur D'Alene Avenue Elementary

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17 at Coeur d’Alene Avenue Elementary (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/810+Coeur+d%E2%80%99Alene+Ave?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">810 Coeur d’Alene Ave</a>). This is one of our favorite community events of the year, and it’s open to ALL. You don’t need to be a CDA family to join the fun!
3-6 PM&nbsp;Witching Hours Haunted maze, games, costume parade, inflatables, a DJ, and food trucks
6-7 PM Outdoor screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas. Bring a blanket and stay for the movie!
Tickets <a href="https://givebutter.com/spookysaturday26" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>
Sponsor &amp; get your name or business “terribly visible”: <a href="https://givebutter.com/sponsorspooky26" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>All proceeds support Friends of Coeur d’Alene Elementary and the programs our kids love. Hope to see your little ghouls there!

Local Event:  🎃👻 SPOOKY SATURDAY is back at Coeur d’Alene Elementary! 👻🎃

 🎃👻 SPOOKY SATURDAY is back at Coeur d’Alene...

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17 at Coeur d’Alene Avenue Elementary (810 Coeur d’Alene Ave). This is one of our...

 🎃👻 SPOOKY SATURDAY is back at Coeur d’Alene Elementary! 👻🎃

Santa Monica Auctions, 2525 Michigan Ave, A5, Santa Monica, CA, 90404

SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS will be hosting its annual live, in-person Modern and Contemporary Fine Art Auction on Sunday, October 18, starting at 12 PM PDT in Santa Monica, CA.
The event is free and open to the public. Seating in the auction room is reserved for registered bidders.
Our official auction preview is now open, with more than 200 works available to view in person. The auction includes artwork across a wide range of price points, with opportunities for every level of collector. Whether you are looking to purchase your first piece or are a seasoned collector looking to add to your collection, there is something for everyone.
Four ways to bid:
• Live in person
• Phone
• Absentee
• Online through LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable
Registration is free and available through our website:
www.smauctions.com
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 | 12 PM PDT
Bergamot Station Arts Center
2525 Michigan Ave, STE A5
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Tuesday-Saturday 11 AM - 5 PMInquiries: info@smauctions.com | (310) 315-1937Digital Catalog, Registration, and Virtual&nbsp;Walkthrough available for viewing on our website!

Local Event: FINE ART AUCTION | SUNDAY, OCT 18 Starting 12 PM PDT

FINE ART AUCTION | SUNDAY, OCT 18 Starting 12...

SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS will be hosting its annual live, in-person Modern and Contemporary Fine Art Auction on Sunday, October...

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