October 19, 2025, 12-5 p.m.
Manhattan Beach Pier
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd. approx.
Manhattan Beach, CA
Free, manhattanbeach.gov
This famous pumpkin race is not to be missed. We've seen it and the festival is worth the trip, especially if you live nearby.
37th Annual Family Halloween Carnival October 25, 2025, 1-5 p.m.
Manhattan Heights Park
1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Free admission, manhattanbeach.gov
$20 approx. Carnival Bracelet: includes games, carnival rides, haunted house, Cupcake walk and a snow cone
Enjoy carnival games, costume contest, a parade, Teen Center Haunted House, cupcake walk, snow cones, refreshments, activities and more. Most game booths are constructed by participants and staff in the REC Program and Teen Center. Events, attractions, and costs are subject to change without notice. Prizes while supplies last. Bring out the entire family and get into the Halloween spirit. Food Stand includes Pizza, water, soda, juice, chips, fruit, and popcorn for sale.
3-3:30 p.m.
Baseball field; Arrive 15 minutes early to check in and line up.
Costume Categories (Prizes awarded for 1st through 5th place)
Individuals
Age 7 and under
Age 8 to 15 years
Siblings
Parent and Child
October 29, 2025, 5-8 p.m.
24, 2024, 5-8 p.m.
Police Department Parking Lot
Off Valley Drive
Manhattan Beach, CA
Free, manhattanbeach.gov
The spooktacular evening of Trunk-Or-Treat fun put on by Manhattan Beach Police Department and Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Watch is one of the few such events in the South Bay. It's family friendly and entertaining for all ages to see the car trunks decorated in Halloween themes. Taco Truck sells tacos on site.
October 4-5, 2025
Live Oak Park
1901 N. Valley Drive
Manhattan Beach, CA
mbfair.org
Moondogg and The Mystic Chiefs
Better Daze
DJ Semmer
U.S. 99
Undercover
Triple Bueno
Single Trak Band
The Cliff Beach Band
Inflatable Jumpers
Pony Rides
Petting Zoo
Balloon Artist
Wild Animal Show
Magic Show
Three Legged Race
Water Balloon Toss
Sack Race
Hula Hoop Contest
Obstacle Course
Diaper Derby/Toddler Trot
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.