California Halloween Events

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Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Race

Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Races

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.

Manhattan Beach Halloween Carnival

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.

Costume Contest and Parade

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

  • carnival games on the basketball courts made by the participants of the REC Program and Teen Center.
  • costume contest
  • parade
  • Teen Center Haunted House
  • A new Cupcake Walk will happen about every 20 minutes from 2-4 p.m.
  • Snow Cones available for bracelet holders
  • Food Stand available for purchase Pizza, water, soda, juice, chips, fruit, and popcorn.
  • prizes while supplies last

Manhattan Beach Halloween Trunk or Treat

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.

Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair

October 4-5, 2025

Live Oak Park
1901 N. Valley Drive
Manhattan Beach, CA
mbfair.org

2025 Entertainment

Moondogg and The Mystic Chiefs
Better Daze
DJ Semmer
U.S. 99
Undercover
Triple Bueno
Single Trak Band
The Cliff Beach Band

Kids Country

Inflatable Jumpers
Pony Rides
Petting Zoo
Balloon Artist
Wild Animal Show
Magic Show

Contests

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.

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