Halloween Family Fun

Spook free fun for little ones

Halloween time has evolved for me over the years. In addition to it being a time of spooks and scares, the Halloween season also means I turn another year older. As a child Halloween meant dressing up in frilly costumes that I ended up wearing all year long and my mom baking and decorating amazing cakes for my friend-filled birthday parties.  In my twenties Halloween time meant dressing up in a sexy outfit, hitting the town to indulge in a few birthday cocktails and dance the night away.  Now that I'm in my thirties, another birthday really isn't high on my favorite things list and dressing up and hitting the town sounds like more of chore than a good time. 

This year is different. This year I have a toddler.  Not only do I have a toddler, but I have a very girly, princessy, talkative, walking toddler.  She may not understand what Halloween is about, but seeing her waddle around in a cute outfit is what (my) dreams are made of.  This year I am actually looking forward to the start of the holiday season.  And I honestly don't mind turning the calendar year once again.

But since Ava's too young to dance the night away and we really don't want to give her nightmares (she's been sleeping really well and who wants to spoil that?), what is there to do with a little one?  Here is a list of Fall festivals and Halloween fun suitable for the whole family:

Pierce College Annual Halloween Harvest Festival
September 26- November 2
Pumpkin patches, kids activities, corn mazes, and hay rides are just some of the fun things you'll find at the festival.  And if you are up for getting spooked (not for kids), their haunted house is open from dusk until 10pm or 12 pm on the weekends.
Ticket prices vary per activity.  Click here for prices.
Directions

Boo-tiful Downtown Burbank
October 31st 4-7 pm
Take the little ones out in their costumes before the sun goes down.  Trick or treating fun is hosted by Burbank store owners making Halloween safe and entertaining. The core area of trick-or-treat activity is on San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia Boulevard and Angelino in Downtown Burbank.
FREE

Haunted Harvest Storytelling Festival
Tuesday, October 28th
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Old L.A. Farmers Market features story telling plays, trick-or-treating, face painting, costume contests and more!
Located in historic Highland's Park
5703 Marmion Way Los Angeles, CA 90042
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Halloween Time at Disneyland
September 26-November 2
The Happiest – and kid friendliest – Place on Earth does Halloween like no place else! Mickey pumpkins and Halloween decorations line Main Street, attractions are transformed and beloved characters get into the holiday spirit.  There is even a private Mickey's Trick-or-Treat Party for the little ones at California Adventure.  Mickey's Trick-or-Treat Party is a separate ticket.
Disneyland Admission prices apply.

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival
October 18-19
Rides, games, car shows, entertainment and of course – pumpkins!
3701 Lost Hills Rd., Calabasas, California
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission FREE

Knott's Camp Spooky Treasure Hunt
Weekends Only in October
Little ones can search for pirate treasures, watch a parade and many other fun, family treats!
Admission prices apply
Kids 3-11 are $19.99 with a coupon from Albertsons
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Comments

[windo]

perf. our 15-month old will enjoy the halloween at d-land. thanks for the info.