Explore LAOctober 2026 Los Angeles Family Event Calendar
Current monthly calendar · October 1 to 31, 2026.
A whole month of little possibilities: 31 different events at 31 different venues, with each date shown once. Earlier October dates remain visible for reference; they are past listings, rather than upcoming activities to book.
The calendar is a mix of activities for young children, older kids, teens and whole families. Check the age and booking notes for your chosen date below. A listed program does not guarantee remaining tickets or space.
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Quick Picks for the rest of October
Start with an upcoming date, then check its age, cost and booking details below.
- October 13: Wild Child Kids Club at RUNWAY, RSVP offered
- October 17: The Emperor’s New Clothes, ages 3 to 9, $20 advertised tickets
- October 18: Sherman Oaks Street Fair, free admission
- October 20: Toddler Storytime, walking children through age 3
- October 24: Chillers and Thrillers, free family concert
- October 27: Squishy Halloween Toys, ages 6 to 12, register ahead
- October 31: Halloween Spectacular at Brentwood Country Mart
Your October calendar
Swipe across the grid on a small screen. Tap any event to read its full location, age and booking details. All times are local Los Angeles time.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Balancing ArtLa Cañada Library4 to 5 PM85/66° obs · °F | 2Smarty Pants StorytimeSan Gabriel Library11 to 11:30 AM103/64° obs · °F | 3Muertos ArtwalkOlvera Street10 AM to 7 PM104/76° obs · °F | ||||
| 4Cultural FestivalArtsakh • Glendale4 to 8 PM102/77° obs · °F | 5Library PlaydateMain Library • SM11 AM to noon104/77° obs · °F | 6Nature JournalingDeukmejian Park9:30 to 11:30 AM101/76° obs · °F | 7Kids WoodworkingLoma Alta • Altadena3:30 or 4:45 PM97/72° obs · °F | 8Donut Pond CraftSan Fernando Lib.11 AM to noon95/70° obs · °F | 9Book Sale PresaleLa Crescenta Library3 to 6 PM87/66° obs · °F | 10Música y PoemasHighland Park2 to 7 PM81/66° obs · °F |
| 11Filled MarketROW DTLA10 AM to 4 PM73/61° obs · °F | 12Holiday Art CampArtist Lab • Mid Wilshire9 AM to 3 PM67/55° obs · °F | 13Wild Child Kids ClubRUNWAY • Playa Vista10 to 11:30 AM72/58° · °F | 14Brick BuildersEl Sereno Library4 to 5 PM80/59° · °F | 15Musical StorytimeSanta Monica Pier3:30 or 4:30 PM88/68° · °F | 16Bebop • Bach • BerlinLineage • Pasadena7 PM92/69° · °F | 17Emperor’s New ClothesTheatre West1 PM89/68° · °F |
| 18Sherman Oaks FairVentura: Kester to Van Nuys10 AM to 6 PM87/66° · °F | 19Tiny TunesAngeles Mesa Library3:30 to 4 PM84/66°* · °F | 20Toddler StorytimeOcean Park Library • SM10:30 to 11 AM77/60°* · °F | 21Monster CraftJefferson Library3:30 to 4:30 PM79/61°* · °F | 22Face PaintingVallarta • Winnetka3 PM84/64°* · °F | 23Bluey’s Big PlayPantages • Hollywood6 PM84/65°* · °F | 24Halloween ConcertHuerta MS • Burbank5 to 6:30 PM83/64°* · °F |
| 25Howl O Ween Dog ParadePlayhouse Village Park11 AM to 2 PM78/58°* · °F | 26Halloween QuartetMission College • Sylmar3 to 4:30 PM80/63°* · °F | 27Squishy Halloween ToysCudahy Library2 to 3 PM79/62°* · °F | 28Calaveras + PumpkinsBrentwood Art • SM4:15 to 6:15 PM80/62°* · °F | 29Family Movie NightCrenshaw Family YMCA6 to 8 PM80/61°* · °F | 30Halloween SkatefestValley Skate Park6:30 to 9 PM79/61°* · °F | 31Halloween SpectacularBrentwood Country Mart11 AM to 2 PM78/60°* · °F |
obs = recorded temperatures; * = long range forecast estimate with lower confidence. Forecasts may change. See the weather notes below for sources and time periods.
The full event details
Wow! That's STEM: Balancing Art
Learn about the center of gravity and build a balancing art piece.
- When
- 4 to 5 PM
- Where
- La Cañada Flintridge Library · 4545 N. Oakwood Avenue, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
- Family fit
- Ages 6 to 12
- Cost
- Free library workshop. Advance registration was required.
- Booking
- Advance registration for every participant was required. This past event is included for reference, not as an open booking.
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Smarty Pants Storytime
A school readiness program with books, songs, rhymes and movement.
- When
- 11 to 11:30 AM
- Where
- San Gabriel Library · 500 South Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776
- Family fit
- Ages 2 to 5 with a parent or caregiver
- Cost
- Free library program. Advance registration was required.
- Booking
- Advance registration for every attendee was required. Registration is now closed because this is a past date.
Muertos Artwalk
Local artisan artwork, live music and cultural performances.
- When
- 10 AM to 7 PM
- Where
- Olvera Street · Olvera Street and Plaza Kiosko, El Pueblo Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Family fit
- Families; all ages
- Cost
- Free admission; purchases extra
- Booking
- Open to the public; no visitor registration stated
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Glendale Cultural Festival
Inaugural festival with music, cultural performances, artisan vendors and face painting.
- When
- 4 to 8 PM
- Where
- Artsakh Paseo · 125 N. Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA 91206
- Family fit
- Free family friendly public festival
- Cost
- Free admission; food and vendor purchases extra
- Booking
- No general visitor registration stated
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Library Playdate
Monthly gathering for children and their parents/caregivers to play and connect.
- When
- 11 AM to noon
- Where
- Santa Monica Main Library · 601 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Family fit
- Ages 0 to 3 with parents/caregivers
- Cost
- Free Santa Monica Public Library program
- Booking
- Limited space; first come, first served
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Nature Journaling
Volunteer led introduction to observation, art and the basics of nature journaling.
- When
- 9:30 to 11:30 AM
- Where
- Deukmejian Wilderness Park · 3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, CA 91214
- Family fit
- Adults and ages 11 to 17 with supervision
- Cost
- No program fee stated on official event page
- Booking
- RSVP required; city contact 818 to 937 to 7428
Woodworking with Side Street Projects
Build a wooden toy using hand tools, from cutting and sanding to drilling and assembling.
- When
- Class 1: 3:30 to 4:30 PM; Class 2: 4:45 to 5:45 PM
- Where
- Loma Alta Park · 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
- Family fit
- Ages 5 to 15; children younger than 5 cannot participate
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- Advance registration for the full six week series; one form per child; maximum 15 students per class. Not a drop in.
This was a six week enrolled series, with one hour sessions at 3:30 PM and 4:45 PM. It was not a drop in program.
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Keroppi’s Donut Pond Paper Craft
Build a paper pond with lily pads, flowers and playful details.
- When
- 11 AM to noon
- Where
- San Fernando Library, Meeting Room · 217 N. Maclay Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340
- Family fit
- Ages 2 to 5 with caregiver
- Cost
- Free LA County Library program
- Booking
- Advance registration required for each person, including children; event is past
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Friends of La Crescenta Library Members' Presale
A first look at the annual book sale.
- When
- 3 to 6 PM
- Where
- La Crescenta Library · 2809 Foothill Boulevard, La Crescenta, CA 91214
- Family fit
- All ages
- Cost
- Members only presale. Membership could be purchased at the door; the membership fee was not verified. Book purchases cost extra.
- Booking
- Friends membership required; the official listing allows joining at the door. This is an archival October 9 date.
Friends membership was required, with joining at the door permitted. Book purchases were separate.
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Música y Poemas Festival
Fourth annual community festival with music, inflatable games, a reptile activation and the NHM Mobile Museum.
- When
- 2 to 7 PM
- Where
- Figueroa Street between Avenues 55 and 58 · Figueroa Street between Avenue 55 and Avenue 58, Los Angeles, CA
- Family fit
- Family friendly; all ages
- Cost
- Free admission
- Booking
- Public street festival; no visitor registration stated
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Filled Market x Smorgasburg
Filipino American History Month special pop up with food, artisans, indie brands and DJs.
- When
- 10 AM to 4 PM
- Where
- ROW DTLA · 777 S. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021
- Family fit
- All ages / families
- Cost
- Free entry; food and purchases extra; check parking rates
- Booking
- No advance admission booking stated; no pets
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Art Camp
- When
- 9 AM to 3 PM
- Where
- The Artist Lab LA · 4282 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90010
- Family fit
- Ages 5 and older
- Cost
- $145 per student; art materials included. Bring lunch, snacks and water.
- Booking
- Advance reservation requested; small groups and limited space. No live inventory established. This date is already past when delivering the full October calendar.
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Kids Club at RUNWAY with Wild Child
- When
- 10 to 11:30 AM
- Where
- RUNWAY Playa Vista · 12775 Millennium Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094
- Family fit
- Designed for young children with caregivers. Exact numeric age range not listed by organizer.
- Cost
- The organizer page does not state the ticket price. Check the official registration page for any charge.
- Booking
- RSVP offered through the organizer’s event page. Exact price and remaining availability are not stated in the accessible listing.
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Brick Builders
- When
- 4 to 5 PM
- Where
- El Sereno Branch Library · 5226 Huntington Drive South, Los Angeles, CA 90032
- Family fit
- Kids; no numeric age range specified by organizer
- Cost
- Free LAPL program
- Booking
- No advance registration requirement specified in the official event listing; no capacity or inventory guarantee.
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Books & Cookies Musical Storytime at Locals’ Night
- When
- 3:30 or 4:30 PM
- Where
- Santa Monica Pier, Merry Go Round Building · 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Family fit
- Musical storytime for young children and caregivers; exact numeric age range not provided on Pier event page.
- Cost
- Locals’ Night general event tickets are free. Optional Pacific Park wristband package, parking, rides, food and shopping cost extra.
- Booking
- Free RSVP encouraged for Locals’ Night. The selected musical storytime sessions are inside the Merry Go Round Building at 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Optional rides and other activities have separate terms.
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Bebop•Bach•Berlin
- When
- 7 to 8:30 PM
- Where
- Lineage Performing Arts Center · 920 East Mountain Street, Pasadena, CA 91104
- Family fit
- Families who enjoy a 90 minute live music and contemporary dance performance. Organizer poster lists children 12 and under free; no minimum age stated.
- Cost
- Organizer poster: $20 general admission, $10 students and seniors, children 12 and under free. Online booking lists $23.02 general and $12.62 senior/student including estimated service fees. Confirm final charges and child ticket arrangements with the venue.
- Booking
- The organizer poster says buy tickets at the door. The venue also offers online tickets through On The Stage; its stated policy is all sales final. Current availability is not guaranteed.
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The Emperor’s New Clothes: Opening Day
- When
- 1 PM
- Where
- Theatre West · 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, Los Angeles, CA 90068
- Family fit
- Storybook Theatre programs are designed for ages 3 to 9
- Cost
- $20 advertised tickets; final booking fees not independently retrieved. Across street parking advertised separately at $12, card only.
- Booking
- Use Get Tickets link on the dedicated show page. Eventbrite retrieval unavailable
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34th Sherman Oaks Street Fair
- When
- 10 AM to 6 PM
- Where
- Ventura Boulevard street fair route · Ventura Boulevard between Kester Avenue and Van Nuys Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- Family fit
- All ages
- Cost
- Free event admission. Carnival attractions, food and shopping extra
- Booking
- Public attendee admission; current registration links are for vendors/sponsors. No attendee RSVP requirement stated by organizer.
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Tiny Tunes
- When
- 3:30 to 4 PM
- Where
- Angeles Mesa Branch Library · 2700 West 52nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90043
- Family fit
- Ages 1 to 5
- Cost
- Free LAPL program
- Booking
- No advance registration requirement stated in the official listing. Capacity not stated; avoid availability guarantee.
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Toddler Tuesdays: A Travelin’ Storytime · Session 1
- When
- 10:30 to 11 AM
- Where
- Ocean Park Branch Library · 2601 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Family fit
- Walking children through age 3
- Cost
- Free Santa Monica Public Library program, per official city Library Policies.
- Booking
- Limited space, first come first served. The selected first session is 10:30 to 11 AM. A separate second session is listed at 11:30 AM to noon.
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Halloween Monster Craft
- When
- 3:30 to 4:30 PM
- Where
- Jefferson · Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library · 2211 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018
- Family fit
- Kids; no numeric age restriction stated
- Cost
- Free LAPL program; materials provided
- Booking
- No advance registration requirement stated. Organizer notes this program may change or be canceled without notice; check the official listing before visiting.
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Día de los Muertos Face Painting
- When
- 3 PM
- Where
- Vallarta Supermarkets, Winnetka #24 · 19725 Vanowen Street, Winnetka, CA 91306
- Family fit
- Kids; no exact age bounds published
- Cost
- Free kids face painting; complimentary food samples announced
- Booking
- No RSVP required
Bluey’s Big Play
- When
- 6 PM
- Where
- Hollywood Pantages Theatre · 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- Family fit
- Recommended ages 2+; every guest needs a ticket, including infants; under 14 requires adult chaperone
- Cost
- Paid admission; check the official date specific ticket page for current prices and final fees.
- Booking
- Advance tickets through official Ticketmaster link
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Chillers and Thrillers: Free Halloween Concert
- When
- 5 to 6:30 PM
- Where
- Dolores Huerta Middle School Auditorium · 420 South Mariposa Street, Burbank, CA 91506
- Family fit
- Kids, teens and adults; family friendly concert and costume contest
- Cost
- Free concert; optional food or drinks may cost extra
- Booking
- Organizer Eventbrite registration offered. Festivities start at 4 PM, special performance at 4:30 PM, concert at 5 PM. Mandatory RSVP is not specified.
The concert is 5 to 6:30 PM; the organizer also lists festivities beginning at 4 PM.
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Bark in the Park: Howl o ween Parade and Costume Contest
Dogs and their humans celebrate with a costume parade, contests, pup treats and activities. Families are welcome to enjoy this dog centered event.
- When
- 11 AM to 2 PM
- Where
- Playhouse Village Park · 701 Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Family fit
- Families, kids, dogs and their humans; no exact age bounds stated
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- Organizer asks for free Eventbrite RSVP
This is a costume parade for dogs and their humans, with pup treats and activities. Families can enjoy the celebration, but it is not a general children’s costume parade.
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Kadima String Quartet Halloween Spooktacular
- When
- 3 to 4:30 PM
- Where
- AMP Theater, Los Angeles Mission College · 13356 Eldridge Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342
- Family fit
- Open to the public; no explicit minimum age
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No registration requirement stated on official event record
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All About Halloween: Squishy Toy Craft
Learn about Halloween traditions, then make squishy Halloween toys with balloons and dough.
- When
- 2 to 3 PM
- Where
- Cudahy Library · 5218 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy, CA 90201
- Family fit
- Ages 6 to 12
- Cost
- Free library program. Advance registration is required for each attendee, including children.
- Booking
- Advance registration for each attendee is required. The official booking record showed a registration link; no remaining space guarantee is claimed.
For ages 6 to 12. The workshop explores Halloween history, then uses balloons and dough to make squishy toys.
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information · Official booking or attendance information
All Ages Family Workshop: Calaveras Painting and Papier mâché Pumpkins
- When
- 4:15 to 6:15 PM
- Where
- Brentwood Art Center, Santa Monica campus · 1625 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Family fit
- All ages; adults and children working together
- Cost
- The organizer lists $60 with materials included. Confirm the number of participants covered and any additional fee when reserving.
- Booking
- Advance enrollment via organizer’s Enroll Now / ASAP Connected link
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Fall Family Movie Night
- When
- 6 to 8 PM
- Where
- Crenshaw Family YMCA gym · 3820 Santa Rosalia Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90008
- Family fit
- All ages, families
- Cost
- Free community event according to organizer’s activity description
- Booking
- YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles ACTIVENet Register Now link exists; advance registration requirement not expressly stated
The organizer has not named the film. Check the current event listing before deciding whether it suits your family.
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Halloween Skatefest
- When
- 6:30 to 9 PM
- Where
- Valley Skate Park · 1515 North Valley Street, Burbank, CA 91505
- Family fit
- All ages and skill levels
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- Registration not required
The current 2026 Parks Department Halloween page lists 6:30 to 9 PM. Confirm the start before attending because the separate city calendar record differs. Skatepark rules require a helmet, elbow and knee pads, and a signed waiver. A parent must sign for a minor.
Official event details · Official booking or attendance information
Halloween Spectacular
- When
- 11 AM to 2 PM
- Where
- Brentwood Country Mart · 225 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402
- Family fit
- Children and families; no exact age bounds stated
- Cost
- The organizer page does not state an admission fee. Confirm any charges before visiting.
- Booking
- No registration requirement or booking link stated
A small weather note
Temperatures are in °F for central Los Angeles; the Valley, coast and other neighborhoods may differ. October 1 to 12 shows the National Weather Service’s preliminary recorded daily high and low. The completed October 12 daily record is 67/55°F, replacing the earlier 5 PM provisional observation. Recorded lows refer to the observed calendar day.
October 13 to 18 shows the National Weather Service daytime high and that named day’s overnight forecast low. A forecast overnight low and a recorded calendar day minimum describe different periods.
October 19 to 31 uses the October 12 snapshot of AccuWeather’s published monthly forecast estimates, marked with an asterisk (*). They are longer range planning estimates with lower confidence, especially toward the end of the month. They are not historical averages. Exact temperatures and conditions may change substantially; check a fresh local forecast before your outing.
NWS observations and near term forecasts rechecked October 13, 2026. The near term point forecast was updated October 12 at 11:26 PM PDT. Extended estimates retain the October 12 snapshot. Sources: NWS Downtown Los Angeles climate record · NWS latest Downtown Los Angeles daily observation · NWS dated point forecast · NWS forecast display · AccuWeather October 2026 forecast · NOAA forecast reliability explainer.
Before you go
- Choose an upcoming date and check the official event and booking page again. Earlier dates are kept as a monthly reference.
- Some workshops need advance registration, and the woodworking entry was an enrolled series. Check the individual details.
- Tickets, membership, food, parking and optional extras may cost separately. Follow the official booking links for current prices and availability.
