Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort: Wave all the wands and cast every spritely spell you can, for this multi-week — make that multi-month — merriment has materialized with all sorts of seasonal treats and eerie offerings. The hand-carved pumpkins of Main Street, U.S.A., Haunted Mansion Holiday, characters in costume, and sweets that boast fall-style moxie are part of the spectacular; look for the separately ticketed Oogie Boogie Bash, too, at Disney California Adventure Park on select nights. Halloween Time begins in Anaheim on Aug. 21 and wraps on Oct. 31.
Free El Segundo Art Walk: Gallery showings, pop-up live painting events, food trucks, and rocking tunes played before your ears and eyes? That sounds like an outing that has plenty of creative spirit and summer flair. El Segundo has become known for its terrific art walks, and the Aug. 22 event has lots of live music, places to stop by to soak in artworks and conversation and other delightful draws. Entry? It’s totally complimentary.
Nisei Week’s beloved Ondo Street Dancing: Little Tokyo’s ebullient August tradition is coming to a celebratory close, with an event beloved by many adding extra joy to the festivity’s final day. It’s Ondo Street Dancing, beginning at 4 o’clock on Aug. 23. Find a spot along 1st Street in the heart of Little Tokyo, but keep in mind other doings will flower all weekend long. A Plaza Festival at the JACCC Plaza on Aug. 22 also has performances, vendors, and family activities.
Free Los Angeles Kids Book Festival: Author readings, storytime sessions, cute characters, and an energetic Foam Party to close the proceedings are the happy hallmarks of this literary gathering, which will up the whimsy at West Hollywood Park on Aug. 23. No ticket is required but do let the event’s organizers know you’ll be there by registering in advance. Over 100 vendors are expected, as are all sorts of memorable moments created for youngsters.
VinylCon! That one album, the record you obsessed over but loaned to a friend or sibling and then whooosh, it vamoosed into the ether? It may still be out there, at a big sale like the one adding spirit and sound to the California Market Center Aug. 22 and 23. Even if you can’t locate the album you’ve had in the back of your brain forever, count on thousands of other vinyl wonders to grace the happening, which will feature all sorts of record buffs, dealers, and vendors. Tickets are available on the site.