Howl-o-ween Photobooth! @ Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library will hold a Halloween-themed photobooth on Saturday, October 10th at 11 AM where attendees can bring pets for photos and a chance to win an award.
Saturday, October 10
4 eventsPumpkin Craft & Spooky Movie!
Teens and tweens can decorate pumpkins and watch the movie Coraline at the Santa Catalina Branch Library on Saturday, October 10.
Scream and Stream - Teen Movie
Teens aged 13-18 are invited to a "Scream and Stream" movie event on October 10th at the Youth Activity Room in Santa Monica to watch "Death Becomes Her."
Craftin' Kids @ BJK Main
The Billie Jean King Main Library will host a "Craftin' Kids" event on October 10th, where children ages 6-12 can paint Halloween designs on canvas.
Sunday, October 11
1 eventMovie Night @ Bacari W. Adams (The Addams Family)
Bacari W. Adams presents a spooky movie night featuring Halloween classics on Saturday, October 10 at 5:00 PM.
Friday, October 16
1 eventLa Gran Tardeada con Selenamos @ Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library presents La Gran Tardeada with a Selena tribute band, puppet show, costume contest, and karaoke.
Saturday, October 17
2 eventsMonster Mash
Lincoln Park- 101 Pacific Ave. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11am – 2pm carnival games arts & crafts costume parade and more! Department : Parks Event Type : Entertainment , Festival Audience : All Ages Contact Name : Linc
Howl-o-ween Festival
El Dorado Nature Center - 7550 E Spring St. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 2 – 6pm Join us for a hare-raising good time as you trick-or-treat your way along the trails. Visit our animal education village or bounce yourself
Sunday, October 18
2 eventsK-POP: Marmalade Kids Show
An exciting live performance filled with music, dancing, games, contests, and Halloween fun. Costumes ! Super impressive!
Tuesday, October 20
2 eventsHalloween Crafternoon @ El Dorado
El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd. 90815 Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 4 – 5pm Join us for a brief storytime followed by a Halloween-inspired craft. Suitable for ages 5 and up! Library Location : El Dorado
Pumpkin Fairy Houses @ Dana
Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. 90807 Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 4:30 – 6:30pm Come make your very own pumpkin fairy house with Dana Library and the Department of Climate Action and Sustainability! Space an
Wednesday, October 21
2 eventsSTEM Discovery Lab: Spooky Slime @ Burnett
Burnett Neighborhood Library, 560 E. Hill St. 90806 Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 3 – 4:30pm Join us for a hands-on science adventure as we explore the strange and stretchy world of spooky slime ! Participants will learn
Hastings Halloween Not-So-Spooky Storytime
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30pm Join us for a frighteningly good time! Listen to some some not-so-scary stories and songs, then show off your costume by joining our parade around the library before settling in
Thursday, October 22
1 eventHocus Pocus Lab @ Dana
Dana Neighborhood Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave. 90807 Thursday, October 22, 2026, 2:30 – 4:30pm Come brew up some Halloween fun at Dana and make slime, plant spooky succulents, and enjoy some treats! Wear your best costume
Saturday, October 24
4 eventsGlow-in-the-Dark Bookmark Workshop
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11am – 12pm Illuminate your spooky reads just in time for Halloween, with a DIY Glow-in-the-dark bookmark. For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting the prog
Spooky Balloon Creations
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11am – 12pm It's Spooky Season! Learn how to make your own spooky balloon creation. Fun for the whole family. For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting the p
Paint a Mini Pumpkin @ Los Altos
Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr. 90815 Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:30am – 12:30pm Join us for an imaginative morning painting mini pumpkins - create a little pumpkin pal, or whatever you please, to
Slime Kids Day Camp - Spooky Edition
Stretch it. Squish it. Make it spooky! Kids create Halloween slime, visit the Slime Bar and enjoy games & activities.
Tuesday, October 27
3 eventsToddlerTime: Costume Fun! @ Los Altos
Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr. 90815 Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:30am – 12:30pm Come dressed in your favorite costume for a not-so-scary ToddlerTime! We’ll sing silly songs and rhymes, play with co
Halloween Dress Up Toddler Storytime @ Harte
Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 90810 Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:30am – 12:30pm Halloween is right around the corner, join us at Harte Library for a not-too-spooky Halloween Story Time! We’ll read and s
Spooky lil Dudes @ BJK Main
Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway 90802 Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5 – 6:30pm 👻 Calling All Teen Ghosts & Ghouls 🕸️🕷️ You're invited to... Spooky lil Dudes! Join us for a haunting gathering where we will
Wednesday, October 28
2 eventsToddlerTime: Costume Fun! @ Los Altos
Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr. 90815 Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11:30am – 12:30pm Come dressed in your favorite costume for a not-so-scary ToddlerTime! We’ll sing silly songs and rhymes, play with
Ghostly Story and Craft @ Los Altos
Los Altos Neighborhood Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr. 90815 Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 3 – 4pm Join us for a cutesy spooky story and then create a boo-tiful ghost portrait to take home and enjoy! This program is open for
Thursday, October 29
1 eventWestern Dental Kids Trunk or Treat
Join us for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun, treats, games, and spooky surprises! Bring the whole family to enjoy!
Friday, October 30
1 eventFamily Halloween Bingo Party
Friday, October 30, 2026, 4 – 5pm Come play a fun Halloween-themed game of Bingo, take a selfie with our creepy character cut-outs, and maybe take home a spooky prize. Costumes welcome! For accessibility information and
Saturday, October 31
2 eventsTRICK OR TREAT HOLLYWOOD! Halloween Festival for Kids & Families
Welcome to TRICK OR TREAT HOLLYWOOD! Ghouls, Sweets & Halloween Treats — All on One Street!
2026 DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids
Bring the whole family to DTLA Alliance’s annual not-so-spooky party at ASU Grand Hope Park — happening Halloween night only!
Día de los Muertos
Saturday, October 10
1 eventOfrenda Nicho Box and Flower Making
Honor loved ones by creating an Ofrenda Nicho Box and flowers at the Hastings Branch Library's Day of the Dead event on Saturday, October 10.
Saturday, October 24
2 eventsDía de Los Muertos Storytime @ BJK Main
Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway 90802 Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11am – 12pm Join us for a special bilingual storytime inspired by Día de los Muertos! Read, sing, chat, and play ¡en inglés y en español! P
Día de los Muertos @ BJK Main
Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway 90802 Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2 – 4pm 🧡 Calling All Teens 🧡 You're invited to... Día de los Muertos: Honoring Guides & Ancestors 🦋 Join us for a sweet gathering where
Thursday, October 15
1 eventPaper-mâché Skeleton @ The Studio
Create and decorate a miniature paper-mâché skeleton in a workshop at the Billie Jean King Main Library. The program explores Día de los Muertos art and artists.
Thursday, October 22
1 eventDay of the Dead Light Up Nicho Box @ El Dorado
El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd. 90815 Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4 – 5pm Celebrate Día de los Muertos by crafting a light‑up nicho box, a traditional Latin American folk‑art shadow box used as miniat
More Halloween events for grown-ups
Today · Thursday, October 8
1 eventDecorate Pumpkin Fairy Houses @ Alamitos
Create a pumpkin fairy house at the Alamitos Neighborhood Library in Long Beach on Thursday, October 8, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. This program for adults is in the community room and has limited supplies.
Saturday, October 10
2 events3D Animation & Holiday Film @ The Miller Rm
The Billie Jean King Main Library presents a double-feature film series with pirate and mystery themes on Saturday, October 10.
Leatherface Book Cover Workshop @ The Studio
A Leatherface-inspired book cover workshop is scheduled for October 10th at the Billie Jean King Main Library, where participants can learn crafting techniques.
Wednesday, October 14
1 eventEscape Room
An escape room challenge for ages 11-17 is offered on Wednesday, October 14 from 4 PM to 5 PM, followed by Halloween crafts.
Saturday, October 17
1 eventHalloween Costume Parade @ BJK Main
Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway 90802 Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11am – 1pm Join us for a spook-tacular time at the Library. Stroll through our Halloween stations to collect fun goodies, then head over to
Monday, October 19
1 eventWitch's Brew Slime @ Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 90805 Monday, October 19, 2026, 5 – 6pm Make spooky slime! Eyeballs, spiders, glitter and more- create your own combination for the perfect Witch's Brew Slime. ¡Haz
Saturday, October 24
1 eventAdult Craft Hour @ Harte
Harte Neighborhood Library, 1595 W. Willow St. 90810 Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10 – 11am Come get crafty with us! This month we are making Halloween-inspired faux stained glass (while supplies last). Library Location :
Sunday, October 25
2 eventsSunday Scaries Trivia of Terror
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1:30 – 3pm Beat the Sunday Scaries and test your knowledge of all things Spooky at Hastings Trivia of Terror! Answer questions and compete in challenges designed to stretch the limits of your sm
Wednesday, October 28
1 eventGlow-in-the-Dark Haunted Paintings!
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4 – 6pm Paint a haunted house, creepy cemetery, spooky ship, frightful forest, or anything else you can think of as a base layer. Then use Glow-in-the-Dark Paint to make the scene HAUNTED! Mu