15 Things To Do With Your Kids This Fall In SoCal

Busy back-to-school schedules in the fall make it harder for Southern California parents to spend meaningful time with their children.

It's a matter of intentionally scheduling time. From seasonal Halloween events to kid-friendly concerts and national tours, several upcoming events in Southern California are perfect for creating fall traditions and lasting memories with the kiddos.

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Here are 15 upcoming kid-friendly events you shouldn't miss:

Autumn Festival

• Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday in October
• Location: San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Details: Park-goers can meet scarecrows, learn to line dance, and wander through a fun maze.

Brick-Or-Treat Monster Party

• Dates: Select dates, Sept. 20 - Nov. 1.
• Location: Legoland California Resort, Carlsbad
• Details: The theme park gets a monstrous makeover and transforms into a family-friendly Halloween destination with candy stations, character meet and greets, live shows and other festive activities.

Carved at Descanso Gardens

• Dates: Oct. 3-30
• Location: Descanso Gardens, Flintridge
• Details: The annual fall festival features a nighttime trail of illuminated, carved pumpkins and Halloween-themed art installations.

Dinos Alive

• Dates: Oct. 22 - Nov. 29
• Location: 1210 W. Morena Blvd., San Diego
• Details: The dinosaur exhibition features life-size animated replicas in an immersive Jurassic venue.

Disney On Ice

• Dates: Oct. 10-12
• Location: Dignity Health Arena, Bakersfield
• Details: Disney On Ice's "Let's Dance" is currently in Bakersfield. The show will be coming to Anaheim, Ontario and San Diego in December and January.

Disney's Fantasia in Concert

• Date: Oct. 18
• Location: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa
• Details: The concert will feature highlights from two of Disney's animated feature films, "Fantasia" and its sequel, "Fantasia 2000."

DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids

• Date: Oct. 31
• Location: Grand Hope Park, Los Angeles
• Details: The festival offers trick-or-treating, meet-and-greets with characters, live performances, hands-on arts and crafts and dancing.

Great Big Family Play Day Orange County

• Date: Oct. 12
• Location: Huntington Beach Sports Complex, Huntington Beach
• Details: With plenty of open space, ocean breezes, and family-friendly vibes, this event is billed as the "ultimate backdrop for a day of play and connection."

HalGLOWeen

• Dates: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October
• Location: San Diego Zoo
• Details: The event features Halloween-themed amusement, including acrobatic spider performers, ghoulish live music, and the opportunity to meet unique wildlife.

Halloween Spooktacular

• Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 5 - Nov. 5
• Location: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego
• Details: SeaWorld's family-friendly Halloween event features enchanting mermaids, whimsical pirates, spooky surprises and trick-or-treating throughout the park.

Howl-O-Sprint 5K and Kids Run

• Date: Oct. 19
• Location: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego
• Details: Participants will run a 3.1-mile course throughout the park. The course will weave through different animal and marine life exhibits while also featuring Halloween surprises, themed photo moments and spooky characters along the route. There will also be a Kids 1K Run.

Knott's Spooky Farm

• Dates: Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 25 - Oct. 31
• Location: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
• Details: The family-friendly daytime event features trick-or-treating, a lineup of original shows, costume contests and pumpkin decorating.

Nights of the Jack

• Dates: Sept. 26 - Nov. 1
• Location: 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas
• Details: The mile-long immersive trail features jack-o'-lantern installations, light technology, interactive displays and more.

Oogie Boogie Bash

• Dates: Select nights, Aug. 17 - Oct. 31
• Location: Disney California Adventure Park, Anaheim
• Details: This separately ticketed event, which is sold out, offers Halloween-themed entertainment, immersive treat trails, spellbinding attractions and more.

Tricks and Treats

• Dates: Select dates, Sept. 26 - Nov. 2
• Location: Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia
• Details: This all-new fall festival offers family-friendly activities, a trick-or-treat trail and family rides.