The Catalina Film Institute presents its 15th Annual Catalina Film Festival, a celebration of imagination, education, and destination. Recognized by filmmakers as one of the top 50 film festivals in the world by FilmFreeway.com, the festival features nearly 200 films along with nightly entertainment, industry panels, and special events. This year’s festivities begin in Long […]
Celebrate the 14th Annual San Diego International Dragon Boat Race and unleash the dragons on Fiesta Island. This two-day event features thrilling dragon boat competitions alongside vibrant pre-race festivities, including lion dance, live music, and cultural performances. Attendees can also explore the Vendor Village filled with food trucks, jewelry, clothing, and more. With fierce racing […]
Celebrate autumn at the Environmental Nature Center’s 50th Annual Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch, the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. Guests can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, including the “Craft Crawl,” nature games, delicious bites from SavorOC restaurants, pumpkins, and more. Proceeds support the ENC’s mission to provide transformative experiences that connect people […]
Celebrate one of Avalon’s newest and cutest traditions with the Fall Carnival, complete with a pumpkin patch on the beach. Guests can enjoy carnival-inspired games, delicious food and pre-packaged treats, live music, and family photos in the festive pumpkin patch. Proceeds benefit Avalon Schools and local non-profits. This family-friendly event is free to attend.
Dive into the season with San Clemente’s Pumpkin Splash! Guests of all ages can enjoy a floating pumpkin patch, swim in the pools, climb on inflatables, and take part in Halloween-themed activities. Each participant will receive one pumpkin to decorate while supplies last. Online presale closes at 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to event. […]
Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween adventure at the El Dorado Nature Center’s Howloween Festival. Trick-or-treat along the trails, explore the animal education village, and catch spooky stories on the spooktacular stage. Kids can bounce at the Ohhh-possum Patch and enjoy ghoulish grub before heading home. Costumes are encouraged, but please leave pets at home for this […]
Step aboard the historic Battleship IOWA for the fifth annual Halloween STEMebration, a free family-friendly event combining spooky fun with hands-on science. Guests can enjoy six candy stations, trunk-or-treat with first responders, festive games like Witch’s Ring Toss and Boooo-wling, and STEM-inspired activities including a slime factory, spooky tangrams, and a candy tower challenge. With […]
Celebrate the season coastal-style at Paséa Hotel & Spa’s first-ever Fall Festival. The Ocean Lawn will come alive with festive food and drinks, live music, and family-friendly autumn activities. Enjoy pumpkin decorating, fall-themed photo spots, and lawn games like pumpkin bowling. Don’t miss the Pet Costume Parade or the children’s costume contest with prizes from […]
Since its founding in 2020, Stand Up to Trash has removed over 15,000 pounds of debris from the local environment while educating more than 11,000 participants about waste reduction and conservation. Join the monthly cleanup for a morning of community and environmental stewardship, starting with yoga at Baby Beach, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., followed by […]
Halloween harbor vibes hit the water as witches and warlocks in costume take to stand-up paddleboards and kayaks for the 7th Annual Witches Paddle. This enchanting seaside tradition, started by locals Christie Moorehouse and Susan Stuart, has grown into a highly anticipated community event. Participants can bring their own boards or kayaks or rent from […]
Lace up for the 4th Annual Monster Dash 5k and Creepy Crawl Fun Run, a Halloween-themed race full of tricks, treats, and spooky fun for all ages. Runners, walkers, zombies, skeletons, and strollers are welcome, and costumes are encouraged with awards for race winners and best costumes. The event features chip timing, race shirts, computerized […]
Roll up your sleeves with Friends of Ballona Wetlands to help restore Los Angeles’ last coastal wetlands. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology—clearing invasive vegetation to give slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Highlights include guided restoration, urban ecology learning, community service. Registration required. For details and to register, visit ballonafriends.org/calendar/2025/10/25/community-habitat-restoration