# South Bay LA family events

> Family events in the South Bay: Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance and El Segundo.

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### [Mr. Jack O' Lantern's Pumpkin Patch – Torrance](https://wknd.app/r/wkbu9x/mr-jack-o-lanterns-pumpkin-patch-torrance)

- When: 2026-10-16 11:00-21:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 16 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: South Bay Pumpkin Patch, 17520 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504 (33.8716523, -118.3434802)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: pumpkin-patch, outdoor
- About: Seasonal pumpkins, photo spots, and family fall activities. Opening and closing times vary by day; see the source for activity costs.
- Source: https://www.torranceca.gov/Our-Community/Events/Mr-Jack-O-Lanterns-Pumpkin-Patch-Torrance

### [Discovery Zone at Madrona Marsh Nature Center](https://wknd.app/r/rb4ugj/discovery-zone-at-madrona-marsh-nature-center)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30-12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA 90503 (33.82882, -118.34197)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: nature, science, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Kids explore a hands-on nature zone at the marsh, touching feathers, seeds, shells and animal tracks, matching footprints under magnifiers and building a wetland food web.
- Source: https://www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com/events/discovery-zone-explore-discover-wonder-2-5/

### [Rancho Palos Verdes Trunk or Treat](https://wknd.app/r/env5qc/rancho-palos-verdes-trunk-or-treat)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (33.74528, -118.4046)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, drop-in
- About: The city parks department runs a daytime trunk-or-treat at the civic center with decorated car trunks for candy, plus inflatables, face painting, games and giveaways.
- Source: http://ca-ranchopalosverdes2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/25133/Trunk-or-Treat-2026-Host-Application

### [Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk](https://wknd.app/r/6du2vu/skechers-pier-to-pier-friendship-walk)

- When: 2026-10-18 08:00-11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Manhattan Beach Pier, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (33.8844, -118.41176)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $30.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: outdoor
- About: Families walk the 3.4-mile round trip from Manhattan Beach Pier to Hermosa Beach Pier to raise money for South Bay school foundations, with school performances and a kids fun zone before the walk.
- Source: https://www.friendshipfoundation.com/skechers-walk/

### [World Famous Pumpkin Race Festival](https://wknd.app/r/d5d5h4/world-famous-pumpkin-race-festival)

- When: 2026-10-18 12:00-17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Manhattan Beach Pier, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (33.8844, -118.41176)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, fall, outdoor
- About: Decorated pumpkins mounted on wheels race down Manhattan Beach Boulevard toward the pier in a free downtown festival, with showcase and qualifying races through the afternoon.
- Source: https://www.manhattanbeach.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/80528/1631?sortn=edate&sortd=asc&toggle=allupcoming&npage=4

### [Halloween Train Rides at Wilson Park](https://wknd.app/r/hr74mn/halloween-train-rides-at-wilson-park)

- When: 2026-10-23 16:45-20:15 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Southern California Live Steamers, 2290 Washington Ave, Torrance, CA 90501 (33.82545, -118.3214)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Kids ride the miniature steam railway through a decorated Halloween display at Wilson Park on a two-night-only evening run, costumes encouraged.
- Source: https://mommypoppins.com/los-angeles-kids/event/events/halloween-train-rides

### [Family Fun Halloween Pop-Up at The Point](https://wknd.app/r/4vz4dj/family-fun-halloween-pop-up-at-the-point)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Point, 850 S Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA 90245 (33.90307, -118.39482)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: halloween, outdoor
- About: Families shop about 25 local vendors at an outdoor Halloween market with face painting, sweet treats and trick-or-treating for the kids.
- Source: https://www.funwithkidsinla.com/post/2018/08/26/the-ultimate-list-of-halloween-events-2018-for-la-kids-1

### [38th Annual Family Halloween Carnival](https://wknd.app/r/3k2pq8/38th-annual-family-halloween-carnival)

- When: 2026-10-24 13:00-17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Manhattan Heights Park, 1600 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (33.887, -118.38485)
- Ages: 2 to 14
- Price: $20.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor
- About: Kids play REC-program-built carnival games, join the costume contest and parade, visit the haunted house and grab snow cones at this long-running afternoon carnival.
- Source: https://manhattanbeach.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/special-events/family-halloween-carnival

### [Torrance Halloween Movie in the Park: Toy Story 5](https://wknd.app/r/6t4wcv/torrance-halloween-movie-in-the-park-toy-story-5)

- When: 2026-10-24 16:00-21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501 (33.82701, -118.32584)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: film
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Families spread blankets at Wilson Park for a free Halloween event that opens with a costume parade, DJ, train rides and a pumpkin carving contest before the Toy Story 5 screening.
- Source: https://www.torranceca.gov/Our-Community/Events/Halloween-Movie-in-the-Park

### [RPV Pumpkin Decorating Party](https://wknd.app/r/7q3sqd/rpv-pumpkin-decorating-party)

- When: 2026-10-29 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Eastview Park (33.75781, -118.36883)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, crafts, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Kids get a free pumpkin and decorate it with paint, stickers and glitter at Eastview Park after school, with finished pumpkins shown off at the Halloween dog parade.
- Source: https://www.rpvca.gov/m/newsflash?cat=19%2C5%2C7%2C9%2C11%2C15%2C8%2C14%2C18%2C10%2C12

### [Halloween on the Redondo Beach Pier](https://wknd.app/r/gexf8z/halloween-on-the-redondo-beach-pier)

- When: 2026-10-30 17:00-20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Redondo Beach Pier, 100 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (33.83903, -118.39032)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor
- About: The pier hosts a free Halloween night with trick-or-treating along the pier and boardwalk, a costume contest, DJ, magic show and Halloween photo stops.
- Source: https://www.eventsincalifornia.com/events/fall-festivals/halloween-redondo-beach-pier-redondo-beach-ca-oct-30-2026/

### [Howl-O-Ween Dog Paw-Rade at Eastview Park](https://wknd.app/r/276pgt/howl-o-ween-dog-paw-rade-at-eastview-park)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00-12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Eastview Park (33.75781, -118.36883)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, animals, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Families bring costumed pups to Eastview Park for a dog costume parade and photo booth at the city's annual Halloween morning for dogs and their kids.
- Source: https://www.rpvca.gov/m/newsflash?cat=19%2C5%2C7%2C9%2C11%2C15%2C8%2C14%2C18%2C10%2C12

### [Halloween Trick or Treat in Riviera Village](https://wknd.app/r/yrx5wc/halloween-trick-or-treat-in-riviera-village)

- When: 2026-10-31 15:00-20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Riviera Village, 1799 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (33.81728, -118.38783)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Shops along closed-to-traffic Catalina Avenue hand out candy to costumed kids during the annual trick-or-treat afternoon, with many families staying for dinner in the Village.
- Source: http://rivieravillage.net/eventer/2026-halloween-trick-or-treat/

### [Tyke Hike at Madrona Marsh](https://wknd.app/r/36crpn/tyke-hike-at-madrona-marsh)

- When: 2026-11-05 10:30-12:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA 90503 (33.82882, -118.34197)
- Ages: 0 to 6
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: nature, little-kids, outdoor
- About: Toddlers and preschoolers take a short guided nature walk around the marsh with a naturalist, listening for birds and looking for frogs.
- Source: https://sanfernando.kidsoutandabout.com/content/tyke-hike-madrona-marsh-nature-center

### [Winter Wonderland at Mom Said Yes, Torrance](https://wknd.app/r/3f35cd/winter-wonderland-at-mom-said-yes-torrance)

- When: 2026-12-05 09:00-20:30 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Mom Said Yes, 4525 Calle Mayor, Torrance, CA 90505 (33.81738, -118.3612)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $13.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas
- About: Kids sled and play in real snow trucked into a Torrance pizza restaurant parking lot in 30-minute capped sessions, with a hot cocoa bar and pizza after.
- Source: https://momsaidyes.live/winter-wonderland-torrance/

### [38th Annual Skechers Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks](https://wknd.app/r/fse5mn/38th-annual-skechers-manhattan-beach-holiday-fireworks)

- When: 2026-12-13 15:00-20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Manhattan Beach Pier, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (33.8844, -118.41176)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, fireworks, outdoor
- About: Thousands gather around the pier for an afternoon snow park, carolers and kids activities leading up to the fireworks show over the water at 7.
- Source: https://www.mbfireworks.com/