Patch Parents: The Best Family-Friendly Halloween Events In California
CALIFORNIA — Halloween doesn't have to be filled with frights. There are many not-so-scary Halloween events happening across California that the whole family can enjoy. Celebrating the holiday also doesn't have to break the bank.In fact, if you live in or are planning a trip to the San Diego area, kids can get in free at dozens of museums and other attractions in October in San Diego County.Kids Free San Diego is happening at more than 60 aquariums, gardens, museums and other cultural attractions across the county. Participating attractions offer free admission for children 12 and younger with a paid adult ticket. Learn more: Kids Get In Free At These Attractions, Museums In October In San Diego CountyIn addition to local museums, major local attractions participating in the annual program include Belmont Park, Legoland California Resort and Sea Life Aquarium, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego and Sesame Place San Diego. These popular San Diego destinations have ongoing Halloween events, such as Brick-Or-Treat Monster Party at Legoland and Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld.Also see: Patch Parents: Don't Miss These Family-Friendly Fall Festivals In CANot headed to the San Diego area? Not-too-worry. Take a look at our Patch-curated list of the best family-friendly things to do this Halloween in Northern and Southern California.Northern CaliforniaBoo at the ZooWhat: The event will feature a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt and costume contest. When: Oct. 25-27Where: Oakland Zoo, Oakland Boo at the ZooWhat: The two-day event will feature a costume parade and contest, the all-new Franken-stomp Dance Party, Haunted Nature Trail and the chance to see zoo animals gobble up gourds and enjoy Halloween-themed enrichment treats at various habitats. When: Oct. 26 and 27Where: San Francisco Zoo and Gardens, San FranciscoGoblin JamboreeWhat: The fundraising event will give kids the chance to build-a-beast with collage paper, create surreal animal prints, and see live insect demonstrations.When: Oct. 19-20 and 25-27Where: Bay Area Discovery Museum, SausalitoHalloween JamWhat: The event will feature special performances, arts and crafts, puppet shows, bouncy houses, treat stations, and games and prizes. When: Oct. 19-20 and 25-27Where: Children's Fairyland, OaklandKids Boo FestWhat: The event offers a trick-or-treat trail, festive decorations and interactive activities such as pumpkin painting and costume contests. When: Saturday and Sundays through Nov. 3Where: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, VallejoPumpkin Patch FestivalWhat: The event includes train rides and family-friendly activities. When: Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27Where: Western Railway Museum, Suisun CitySuperNaturalWhat: The family-friendly Halloween party will offer trick-or-treat stations, crafts, face painting, live animal demonstrations, a giant pumpkin ride, a silent disco and more.When: Oct. 26Where: California Academy of Sciences, San FranciscoThe Great Big BooWhat: The event includes trick-or-treat stations, the "Do the Boo" live musical show, Halloween-themed light displays and interactive adventures, and more. When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27Where: Gilroy Gardens, GilroyThomas and Percy's Halloween PartyWhat: The event offers a 20-minute train ride, entertainment and Halloween-themed activities.When: Oct. 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, FeltonTrick and TreatsWhat: The event has a trick-or-treat trail, a costume contest, live shows and other Halloween activities.When: Select dates through Oct. 26Where: California's Great America, Santa ClaraSouthern CaliforniaAutumn FestivalWhat: The event includes a maze with not-so-scary scarecrows, an interactive country dance party, live music and more.When: Every Saturday and Sunday in OctoberWhere: San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Escondido Boo at the L.A. ZooWhat: The event will offer trick-or-treating stations, as well as animal pumpkin feedings, education stations and an extinct animal graveyard.When: Oct. 19-20 and 26-27Where: Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Los AngelesBrick-Or-Treat Monster PartyWhat: The event features "brick-or-treating" down the park's Candy Trail, Lego Monster characters, the all-new Prehistoric Pumpkin Patch and more.When: Select Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27Where: Legoland California Resort, CarlsbadHalGLOWeenWhat: The event includes acrobatic spider performers, ghoulish live music, the opportunity to meet unique wildlife and more. When: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in OctoberWhere: San Diego Zoo, San DiegoHalloween AglowWhat: The two-day event offers a costume contest, games, live music, trick-or-treat stations and the Living Light Experience.When: Oct. 25 and Oct. 26Where: Birch Aquarium, La JollaHalloween SpooktacularWhat: The event features an all-new pirate-themed adventure filled with interactive activities, a new candy quest and the new Pirate Sea Shanty Band. Other new activities include story time with Captain Sweet Tooth and First Mate Peggy, a cavalcade with themed floats, and a waterfront pumpkin patch.When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 3.Where: SeaWorld San Diego, San DiegoKids Boo FestWhat: The event includes festive mazes and a trick-or-treat trail in Bugs Bunny World.When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 3.Where: Six Flags Magic Mountain, ValenciaKnott's Spooky FarmWhat: The event features trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin decorating, shows and more.When: Every weekend in October, plus HalloweenWhere: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena ParkOogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween PartyWhat: The Disney event offers Halloween-themed entertainment, immersive treat trails and spellbinding attractions.When: Select nights through OctoberWhere: Disney California Adventure Park, AnaheimProfessor Phineas T. PennyPickle's Steampunk Halloween PartyWhat: The Victorian Steampunk fun house will feature scavenger hunts, magical science demos, snacks, a peek at a Haunted Mansion and more.When: Oct. 19Where: Pennypickle's Workshop - Temecula Children's Museum, TemeculaPatch Parents is written by Patch Editor Kristina Houck, a mom of three boys. Have a story idea? Email [email protected] article Patch Parents: The Best Family-Friendly Halloween Events In California appeared first on Across California, CA Patch.
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