2026 South Bay Halloween Bucket List by Lara & Laura
Looking for the best things to do for Halloween in the South Bay? Here’s our quick-glance 2026 Halloween bucket list: pumpkin patches, trick-or-treat spots, spooky events, and cozy at-home traditions across Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, and beyond, plus a few adventures worth the drive.
Screenshot it, print it, and see how many you can check off before October 31. Want dates, times, and details for every event? Grab our free Ultimate Guide to Halloween in the South Bay below.
About this guide: Local Anchor is a South Bay community media platform covering local events, restaurants, and things to do since 2017. We update this list regularly based on firsthand experience and community input.
Last updated: October 13, 2026
About this guide: Local Anchor is a South Bay community media platform covering local events, restaurants, and things to do since 2017. We update this list regularly based on firsthand experience and community input.
Local Favorites for a Spook-tacular South Bay Halloween
- Decorate and race your pumpkin at the Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Races
- Walk for a good cause at the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk (Manhattan Beach to Hermosa Beach)
- Celebrate fall at Halloween Kids Club at The Point (El Segundo)
- Warm up with a Pumpkin Spice Latte from a local coffee shop
- Pick the perfect pumpkin at a local pumpkin patch
- Trick-or-Treat along Redondo Beach Pier and Boardwalk
- Drive around to find the spookiest decorated houses
- Try pumpkin-flavored ice cream at a local creamery
- Get chills at Scaredown in Downtown Torrance
- Catch a Halloween movie at Wilson Park (Torrance)
- Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair
- Trick-or-Treat through Riviera Village (Redondo Beach)
- Join El Segundo’s Annual Halloween Frolic
- Make a splash at Pumpkin Pool-ooza at El Segundo Aquatic Center
- Celebrate at the Trick-or-Treat Festival at The Point (El Segundo)
- Brave the Halloween Scare Zone at Freeman Park
- Step aboard The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor (Long Beach)
- Have a spooky good meal at Ragin Cajun’s Halloween Haunt (Hermosa Beach)
- Ride the Halloween Train at Wilson Park (Torrance)
- Enjoy family-friendly festivities at Locale 90254’s Oktoberfest in Hermosa Beach
- Host a pumpkin carving night with friends or family
- Bake (and eat!) Halloween cookies together
- Join the Long Beach Zombie Walk + Halloween Party at Shoreline Village
- Hand out candy in your best costume on Halloween night
Worth the Drive
- Boo at the L.A. Zoo (Griffith Park)
- Carved at Descanso Gardens (La Cañada Flintridge)
- Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort (Anaheim)
- Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch in Irvine
- Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND California (Carlsbad)
- Los Angeles Haunted Hayride in Griffith Park
- Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival in Moorpark
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Event dates and times are subject to change or cancellation.
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About Local Anchor: Local Anchor is a South Bay community media platform covering local events, restaurants, things to do, and community stories since 2017. Our team lives, works, and plays across the South Bay and surrounding areas, including Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, Palos Verdes, Lawndale, Hawthorne, Carson, and San Pedro. We update this guide regularly based on firsthand experience, community input, and ongoing coverage of the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best things to do for Halloween in the South Bay?
South Bay favorites include the Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Races, Scaredown in Downtown Torrance, El Segundo’s Annual Halloween Frolic, the Halloween Train at Wilson Park in Torrance, and trick-or-treating in Riviera Village. Our checklist above has 30+ ideas, including a few adventures worth the drive.
Where can I go trick-or-treating in the South Bay?
Popular spots include Riviera Village in Redondo Beach, the Trick-or-Treat Festival at The Point in El Segundo, and the Redondo Beach Pier and Boardwalk. For the full list, see our guide to the best places to trick or treat in the South Bay.
Are there free Halloween activities in the South Bay?
Yes. Plenty of bucket list items cost nothing, like driving around to find the spookiest decorated houses, hosting a pumpkin carving night, baking Halloween cookies, and handing out candy in your best costume. Many community trick-or-treat events are free too. Check our Ultimate Guide for cost details on each event.
What Halloween events in the South Bay are best for little kids?
Little ones love the Halloween Kids Club and Trick-or-Treat Festival at The Point in El Segundo, the Halloween Train at Wilson Park in Torrance, Pumpkin Pool-ooza at the El Segundo Aquatic Center, and decorating a pumpkin for the Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Races.
Are there Halloween events for teens and adults near the South Bay?
Yes. For bigger scares, try Scaredown in Downtown Torrance, Dark Harbor at The Queen Mary in Long Beach, the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride in Griffith Park, or the Long Beach Zombie Walk at Shoreline Village. Dark Harbor and the Haunted Hayride are intense and not recommended for young kids.
What Halloween events are worth the drive from the South Bay?
Our favorite day trips are Boo at the L.A. Zoo, Carved at Descanso Gardens, Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort, the Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch in Irvine, Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND California, the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, and the Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival in Moorpark. See more in our roundup of the best Halloween events in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.
What can I do on Halloween night in the South Bay?
Halloween night is all about trick-or-treating, whether in your own neighborhood or at a local business district. Handing out candy in costume and driving around to see the best decorated houses are local favorites too.
Where can I find dates and times for South Bay Halloween events?
Our Ultimate Guide to Halloween Events in the South Bay has dates, times, locations, and details for every event on this list. You can also sign up for our free newsletter to get local events in your inbox each week.
When does Halloween season start in the South Bay?
Halloween season in the South Bay usually kicks off in late September, when pumpkin patches and fall festivals open, and runs through October 31. That gives you about a month to work through your bucket list.
