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Family Halloween Events

Halloween events compliments of Mommy Adventure Club

Ava is almost two and half now and is at the prime age when big fears start settling in. She's not overly thrilled with the spooky Halloween decorations we've seen around town and she's also not a big fan of the dark. So what do we do for Halloween? We want her to experience the fun of wearing a costume and trick-or-treating (we know she'll love the candy collecting), but what's a mom to do with a tiny, scaredy tot? Thanks to our good friend, Carrie, over at the Mommy Adventure Club, here's a list of fun, non-scary things to do with the family this Halloween season.

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 #1

Dia de Los Muertos at Olvera Street

#2
Spooky Science: Skeletons exhibit at the Discovery Science Museum

#3
Halloween Family Fun at the Leonis Adobe
Saturday, October 24, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

 #4
Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Race Festival
Sunday October 25, 12:00pm - 6:30pm, Manhattan Beach Pier

#5

Halloween Singalong at the Music Center
Friday, October 30, 6:30-8:00m
Halloween songs include: The Addams Family Theme, Riders in the Sky, Love Potion #9, The Phantom of the Opera Theme, Masquerade from Phantom, Spiderwebs, Bad Moon Rising, Somebody's Watching Me, Superstition, Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, People are Strange, Defying Gravity from Wicked, Purple People Eater, Unchained Melody

#6
Goblins in the Garden at the L.A. Arboretum
Saturday, October 31, 9:00am - 1:00pm

#7
Safe Haven Trick-or-Treating at Heritage Square Museum
Saturday, October 31, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

#8
Boo At the Zoo, Moorpark College Teaching Zoo
October 31-November 1, 11:00am-7:00pm

 

#9
Spider Pavilion at the Natural History Museum
Now through November 8

#10
Pumpkin Launch, Fullerton
Saturday, October 31, 9:00am - 12:30pm

 

For more events, this weekend and next...

Mommy Adventure Club's Halloween Guide 2009

Mickey's Trick-or-Treat Party

Halloween family fun - Disney style!

If you are looking for something enjoyable to do with your kids this Halloween season, Mickey's Trick-or-Treat Party is a fun, safe night out for the entire family.  The folks at Disney were kind enough to invite us down to check out the festivities and we are happy to say that it was an entertaining night had by all.

The California Adventure Park is closed to anyone without a party ticket to host this private, Halloween extravaganza. The streets are lined with dance areas and DJs playing modern mixes combined with Halloween favorites. You might get asked to dance by Sully from Monsters Inc. or take a twirl with the Little Einsteins. Beloved Disney characters are there to mingle and pose for pictures.

If you are all about the treats, never fear… there are plenty of trick-or-treating stations throughout the park offering a variety of sugary pleasures along with an assortment of healthy options such as apples, raisins and cranberries. There is a treat for every palate and you won't go home empty handed.

Over all, the Mickey's Trick or Treat party was an enjoyable, family night out. It was Ava's first real Halloween experience and while she wasn't quite sure what to make of some of the spooky attractions (although nothing was overly scary), she still had fun in her Snow White costume. She even got to blow kisses to Dopey! Our buddy, Christopher – or Captain Hook, had a blast partying it up on the dance floor and snacking on apple treats. There was something fun for everyone and we look forward to spending many more Halloweens with Mickey and the gang!

Tickets purchased in advance are $32 most days, while tickets purchased on the event day are $39.  For Oct. 30 and 31, all tickets to Mickey’s Trick or Treat Party are $42. Kids 2 and under are free.  For more information visit: www.disneyland.com/halloween