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Halloween Special Events Ongoing Events Dia de Los Muertos at Olvera Street Ongoing until November 2 "The Olvera Street Merchants will hold their annual Dia de los Muertos celebration from October 25 through November 2, 2009 at El Pueblo Historical Monument, home of world famous Olvera Street." There are numerous ways to participate in this Mexican tradition that honors loved ones who have died. The events are free and open to the public, and Children's workshops include mask and necklace making and pinatas! Spooky Science: Skeletons exhibit at the Discovery Science Museum Now - November 8 "Join us this Halloween season as science gets spooky with fun for the whole family! Mixing science, art and culture, our newest exhibition will showcase the science under your skin! Spooky Science: Skeletons will highlight “Dia de los Muertos” art and activities, while incorporating hands-on science lessons." Halloween Singalong Special Halloween "Friday Night Sing-Along" Friday, October 30, 6:30-8:00m Special event at a special family friendly time! "Unleash your inner songbird and belt out popular favorites and classic tunes with hundreds of fellow song lovers while accompanied by live musicians. Lyric sheets are provided. No experience necessary. Come prepared to sing! FREE admission, donations welcomed. TICKETS REQUIRED: Tickets are distributed beginning at 6pm, while supplies last. One ticket per person to those waiting in line. Seating capacity is limited. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. 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 Enchanted Green Hallows Eve at Star Eco Station Friday, October 30 3:00-8:00pm & Saturday October 31 12:00pm-6:00pm "STAR ECO Station, an exotic wild life rescue center: presents an Eco Green Halloween Extravaganz...STAR ECO Station will transform into a magical fairytale palace of trickery, treating and eco storytelling! warming." On Halloween Day Star Eco Station event continues... Halloween Day at Kidspace Museum Saturday, October 31, 10:00am-3:00pm All children (14 and under) who come in costume get in for just $5! Enjoy Halloween art and science activities throughout the Museum, including candy science in the amphitheater at 10:30am, 11:30am and 1:30pm." Costume Parade at 2:30pm! Goblins in the Garden at the L.A. Arboretum Saturday, October 31, 9:00am - 1:00pm "Children up to age 10 and their parents are invited to celebrate fall, nature, and of course Halloween. Explore the wonders of the Arboretum gardens. Activities include nature-related crafts, art projects, story-telling, pumpkin decorating, music, face painting, photo opportunities, and lots of tricks and treats! Special surprises for all children dressed in costume." Arboretum members' children are invited to participate at no charge. Regular Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members, plus $10 per child for the event. No pre-registration Safe Haven Trick-or-Treating at Heritage Square Museum Saturday, October 31, 4:00-7:00 p.m. "In the early evening of Saturday, October 31, Heritage Square Museum will open its doors to children for trick-or-treating in a safe environment. Children 1 to 12 years of age, with parent accompaniment, may come in costume and receive sweet treats from our costumed interpreters stationed at each of our 5 historic homes. Halloween treats will be available from 4 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission price:$5 for Adults,$2 for children 6 to 12 Children under 6 are free of charge A Fishy Fest & Dia de los Muertos, Santa Monica Pier Aquarium October 31- November 1, 12:30pm - 5:00pm "Experiment in the mad scientist laboratory, tip toe through a marine animal graveyard, and create colorful Dia de los Muertos crafts and masks. A glow in the dark bioluminescence presentation is planned for 2:30 p.m. both days. Face painting and spooky story times are scheduled throughout the weekend as well. Costumes are encouraged. More information is available by calling 310-393-6149 or online at www.healthebay.org/smpa." Admission: Adults: $5.00 suggested, $2.00 minimum. Children age 12 and under: FREE with a paying adult! Boo At the Zoo, Moorpark College Teaching Zoo October 31-November 1, 11:00am-7:00pm Events include Trick or treat with the Animals, Encounters with Creepy Crawlers, Costume Parade, Face Painting, Games and Activities! Spider Pavilion Now through November 8 "The Spider Pavilion is a unique opportunity to enter a world of spiders and get to know these fascinating creatures— dispelling the myths and common fears that often surround them. This outdoor, walk-through exhibit is home to a variety of non-venomous spiders and is the first exhibit of its kind in the United States. Safely immerse yourself in the spiders’ habitat and observe the day-to-day lives of the Spider Pavilion residents. Bring your camera to capture some of the best spider sightings around in this beautifully landscaped garden pavilion, located on the Museum’s South Lawn." Check the site for special, SPOOKY, Flashlight Tours, too! Pumpkin Launch Saturday, October 31, 9:00am - 12:30pm "Experience a day of family-friendly activities at Fullerton’s Titan Stadium. Free activities include carved pumpkin contest (bring your own carved pumpkin), hands-on engineering challenges, music, entertainment, and the chance to watch pumpkins fly!" Halloween Party for Downtown L.A. Kids Saturday, October 31, 5:00-8:00pm Downtown Los Angeles is growing by leaps and bounds. This includes hundreds of kids that now call Downtown home. We want all Downtown kids to have a fun, safe Halloween in their own backyard, so we are happy to invite all Downtown LA families to attend our Second Annual Halloween Party for Downtown LA Kids. This is a wonderful community-building event. Last year, hundreds attended – and we're expecting an even stronger showing this year! Canoga Park Dia de los Muertos Festival Sunday, November 1, 10:00am-1:00pm Festivities will include live, outdoor entertainment performances, children's art pavilion, classic car show, Dia Cemetery with altars created by artists, and a Chalk Festival - artistic renderings inspired by the holiday. Local artists and vendors will display and sell their arts and crafts and international cuisine. Previous Events Halloween Family Fun at the Leonis Adobe Saturday, October 24, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Step back in time and visit this charming adobe rancho, lovingly restored by volunteers that are thrilled to have you visit. One of the most well planned family events in L.A., convenient to movies, shopping, and dining at the Calabasas Commons. "Join us for our annual Halloween celebration. With pumpkin carving, crafts, games music and more this is one event you don't want to miss! Come in costume and get in FREE!" Sea Scare Saturday, October 24, 2009 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM "Come in costume and join in the masquerade of spooks and ghouls, trick-or-treat throughout the aquarium at six different themed treat stations, or walk along the docks of the “Port Town” scare zone. Visit the Aquarium’s Aquatic Nursery for a special treasure hunt, scary sea creature feedings and chilling cryogenic demonstrations. Stop by the Exploration Center for some treats, participate in bioluminescent crafts and learn about sea creatures that lurk in our oceans. Enter the Marine Research Library for some creepy creations and spooky stories. Don’t forget to enter the costume contest for your chance to win some spook-tacular prizes." Fee: $5 adults, $1 children and seniors (FRIENDS members FREE) Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Race Festival Sunday October 25, 12:00pm - 6:30pm, Manhattan Beach Pier "Now in its 19th year, the World Famous Pumpkin Race has become a must-attend annual tradition for thousands of residents in the South Bay area of Los Angeles....a unique side-by-side single elimination race featuring handcrafted, decorated Pumpkin RaceCars in a funky, hilarious, suspenseful, and dramatic display of American ingenuity. Excitement builds as Pumpkin RaceCar teams battle head-to-head for the coveted Pumpkin Race Championship Trophy. We also award other prizes for Best Decoration, Most Innovative Design, and Best Crash." Boo at the L.A. Zoo! October 24 - 25, and October 31 - November 1, 10:00-4:00pm "Have a safe and spooky Halloween at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, where fun festivities will take place throughout the Zoo at this year's Boo at the L.A. Zoo! Get up close to spiders, bugs, and snakes at the Creepy Creature Encounter; watch amazing pumpkin-carving demonstrations; or learn about owls from their keepers at the owl talks. All those activities and more await you at Boo at the L.A. Zoo! All activities are free to GLAZA members and with paid Zoo admission." Scarium of the Pacific at the Aquarium of the Pacific October 24-25, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. "Trick or Treat at the Aquarium! Discover the creatures lurking in the depths of Pacific at the Scarium of the Pacific—a spooktacular educational Halloween event for the whole family. Enjoy special Halloween programs, including the annual children’s costume contest, the creepy coloring contest, magic shows, spooky storytelling, kooky crafts, eerie animals in the Great Hall, and much more. Pumpkin Roundup at Descanso Gardens Saturday-Sunday, October 24-25, 9:00am-5:00pm "With a lush landscape where pumpkins peek around nearly every corner, Descanso's Pumpkin Roundup features costumes parades (10 and 11 a.m.) followed by sing-alongs, face painting and a pumpkin decorating station (purchase pumpkins for a small fee). On Saturday Oct. 24 only, take a pony ride through the magical Harvest Garden ($3 per ride)."  Site and Contents (c) Mommy Adventure Club 2007-2009. All rights reserved. blog comments powered by Disqus |
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