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 in Los Angeles is hosting a spooky movie night featuring The Addams Family with small plates and cocktails.
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
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine hosts Monster Mash at Lincoln Park, featuring carnival games, arts and crafts, and a costume parade.
Howl-o-ween Festival
The El Dorado Nature Center hosts a family-friendly Howl-o-ween Festival on Saturday, October 17, featuring trick-or-treating, storytelling, and face painting.
Sunday, October 18
2 eventsK-POP: Marmalade Kids Show
A K-POP show featuring Marmalade Kids will take place at 251 Main St, offering music, dancing, games, and contests.
LONG BEACH - The OG Family Rave: Halloween Edition
Altar Society Brewing and Coffee Co. will host a Halloween Edition of the OG Family Rave in Long Beach.
Tuesday, October 20
2 eventsHalloween Crafternoon @ El Dorado
Children aged 5 and up can enjoy a storytime followed by a Halloween-themed craft at the El Dorado Neighborhood Library.
Pumpkin Fairy Houses @ Dana
Teens and adults can craft their own pumpkin fairy houses at the Dana Neighborhood Library with supplies provided.
Wednesday, October 21
2 eventsSTEM Discovery Lab: Spooky Slime @ Burnett
Young scientists ages 6-12 are invited to explore the states of matter by mixing their own spooky slime creations and experimenting with its properties.
Hastings Halloween Not-So-Spooky Storytime
Children aged 0-6 and their caregivers can enjoy Halloween-themed stories, songs, a costume parade, and a craft at the Hastings Branch Library.
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
Ages 11-17 can test their problem-solving skills in an escape room challenge at the Pasadena Public Library, with Halloween crafts afterward.
Saturday, October 17
1 eventHalloween Costume Parade @ BJK Main
The Billie Jean King Main Library is hosting a Halloween Costume Parade on Saturday, October 17th, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Attendees can collect goodies and enjoy carnival games and crafts at Lincoln Park.
Monday, October 19
1 eventWitch's Brew Slime @ Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library hosts a "Witch's Brew Slime" event where school-aged children and tweens can create custom slime.
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