Friday
Redondo Beach Pier 8th Annual Halloween: Fisherman’s Wharf, 100-500, Redondo Beach. 6-9 p.m. The event will feature prizes for best costumes, a Halloween selfie station, sponsor giveaways, and trick-or-treating on the pier and boardwalk. redondopier.com.
Saturday
29th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour: Presented by Historical Society of Long Beach. Sunnyside and Municipal cemeteries, 1095 and 1151 E. Willow St. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Presale tickets are $25, day of tickets are $30 and youth tickets for those 5-18 are $8. Join in the fun as community theater actors perform the stories of those buried at Municipal and Sunnyside cemeteries. The all-ages event features eight graveside presentations with actors portraying the life of the person lying at rest. Stories feature those who had extraordinary lives, extraordinary deaths, and ordinary folks who helped the community grow. 562-424-2220, hslb.org.
37th Annual Family Halloween Carnival: Presented by Manhattan Beach. Manhattan Heights Park, 1600 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Enjoy carnival games, costume contest and parade, a haunted house, cupcake walk, treats, refreshments, activities and more, perfect for ages 2 to 14. Bring out the entire family and get into the Halloween spirit. Children under the age of 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Information: 310-802-5419 or shorturl.fm/fhoJZ.
2025 ICAN Halloween Festival: The Southern California Regional Occupation Center, 2300 Crenshaw Blvd., in Torrance, hosts the 2025 ICAN Halloween Festival from noon to 4 p.m. The family-friendly event is for people of all ages with disabilities. Families and caregivers are encouraged to attend for fun Halloween activities, food, and merchandise in a welcoming environment. The event is free, but registration is required. Information and to register: ican.org/halloween.
Flight Spooktacular: Western Museum of Flight, 3315 Airport Drive, in Torrance, presents “Family Day Flight Spooktacular” from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will feature family activities, story time, cockpit tours, games and prizes and a costume contest. Admission is $10 per family. Information: 310-326-9544 or wmof.com.
Fright Fest: Presented by Downtown Long Beach Alliance on Pine Avenue and Promenade (Broadway to Third Street). It’s an all-day Halloween takeover where families, friends and thrill-seekers can experience downtown Long Beach like never before. There will be spooky surprises, flowing drinks, and a street party you won’t want to miss. shorturl.at/Rw2Zv.
Halloween Frolic: Presented by El Segundo Rec, Parks and Library. El Segundo City Hall, 350 Main St., El Segundo. noon-4 p.m. The day will be filled with bounce houses, arts and crafts, games, music, food, and plenty of spooky fun for the whole family. $15 day of; $10 presale. Information: 310-524-2700.
Halloween Movie in the Park: “Lilo and Stitch.” Presented by Torrance Community Services Department. Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. 5-9 p.m. 310-618-2930, shorturl.fm/x1DdE.
Sunday
Nightmares on Elm: Catalyst Chamber Ensemble. Presented by Long Beach Camerata Singers at 440 Elm Ave., in Long Beach. 6 p.m. $46-$60. Come for a spine-tingling evening of rarely heard choral gems that stir the shadows and echo the eerie beauty of the unknown. 562-900-2863, longbeachcameratasingers.org.
Oct. 30
Halloween Costume Party: Presented by Fuse. Alegria Cocina Latina, 115 Pine Ave., in Long Beach, from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. The over 18 event will feature DJs, trendy fashionable attire, and a fully stocked bar. Government I.D. is required for entry. Admission starts at $12.06. shorturl.fm/9pUO9.
Oct. 31
2025 Halloween Trick or Treat: Presented by Riviera Village, 1799 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. 3-8 p.m. The Riviera Village Halloween Trick or Treat event has become a South Bay tradition, attracting thousands of children each year to enjoy Halloween in a safe, outdoor and fun atmosphere. Catalina Avenue is closed to traffic from Avenue I to S Elena St. Shops hand out candy and treats outdoors. Stop for dinner in one of the many restaurants in the Village. It’s a great way to celebrate Halloween and enjoy all that Riviera Village has to offer. shorturl.fm/j8lpz.
Annual Howl’oween Party: Pet costume party. Presented by Rancho Palos Verdes. Eastview Dog Park, 1700 Westmont Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. 10 a.m.-noon. Bring your pups in costume for a fun Dog Parade, strike a pose at a photo booth, and enjoy special goodie bags for every dressed-up dog. parks@rpvca.gov.
Fright Dive: Presented by Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. 7:30-11 p.m. $49.95 to $54.95. This will be a spook-tacular evening with a live performance by Midnight Delight, DJs spinning in the Aquarium’s galleries, cocktails and spooky drinks, and frightful feasts in Café Scuba. Halloween costumes are encouraged. We hope to see you there for a frightfully fun night. 562-590-3100, aquaruimofpacific.org.
Halloween Scare Zone: Freeman Park, 2100 W. 154th Place, Gardena. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Due to the explicit and frightening nature of the haunted houses, they are not recommended for children under 13. 310-217-9537 or visit cityofgardena.org/events.
HALOween: Rooftop Party: Fairmont Breakers Long Beach presents a Halloween Rooftop Party at Halo, 210 E. Ocean Blvd. 6-11 p.m. $35. The event will feature a DJ, Rooftop being transformed into a haunted-meets-glam destination, interactive activations, including a photobooth and spooky welcome cocktail upon arrival. Drinks and food options will be provided. shorturl.fm/og20e.
Haunted Harbor Halloween: Presented by Berry Bly and Shade Hotel Redondo, 655 N. Harbor Drive. 8 p.m.-1 p.m. $55; early bird tickets cost $45 and are available now. Step into the South Bay’s ultimate Halloween experience as the ballroom transforms into a harbor of haunts and thrills. Dance the night away with top DJs spinning high-energy sets, strike a pose on the red-carpet photo opps, and immerse yourself in an eerie, haunted décor. 310-350-4927, https://shorturl.fm/994iB.
Nosferatu with Live Score: The Art Theatre, 2025 E. Fourth St., in Long Beach, presents a showing of “Nosferatu” at 10 p.m. Summoned to a bloodthirsty vampire’s faraway castle, a young land clerk embarks on a harrowing journey into the unknown as his innocent wife falls under the spell of a terrifying shadow in her dreams. The movie will be accompanied by the Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble. Tickets cost $25 to $30. 562-438-5435, https://shorturl.fm/nF4yY.
Sunset Vibes Halloween Silent Disco: Presented by World of Sound Productions. Vista, 11 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 5-10 p.m. $17.98 and up. sunsetvibesevents.com.
Too Cute to Spook: Gardena presents “Too Cute To Spook” at Arthur Lee Johnson Memorial Park, 1200 W. 170th St. 5:30-8 p.m. Bring your children (ages 12 and under) to the park for a safe fun-filled night of trick-or-treating and more. Information: 310-217-9537 or cityofgardena.org/events.
–Compiled by Robert Doss