October 23rd—here's where I'm taking my kids this week(end)

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Sorry for our delay this week. Sick kids, a birthday and a field trip but we made it! We wrapped Platform’s Fall Harvest Party on Saturday and it was such a cute event. Thank you to everyone who came by and crafted with us, hung out, or stopped by to just say hi :)

We’re also working on something really fun next month for holiday! Save the date for 11/29 - we’re going to drop the rsvp link here to subscribers first, and we usually reach capacity within a few hours, so you won’t want to miss out. Will share more very soon!

x Carissa

There are SO many fun Halloween themed events happening this week I couldn’t keep it to only 5 - enjoy the longer list!

📍 Pasadena
Boo Bash at Orange Grove Park
Friday 10/24 A festive night for the whole family (and pets too!). Enjoy food trucks, carnival games, inflatables, music, and costume contests for kids, teens, and families. A South Pas Halloween favorite! (5:30pm - 8pm)

📍 Redondo Beach
Pumpkins by The Sea
Saturday 10/25 Head to Seaside Lagoon for a day of games, prizes, treats, photo booth fun and a costume parade with categories like: best family theme, most creative, boo-dorable and most spooky. (12pm - 3pm)

📍 Hollywood
Spooktacular Boo Bash!
Saturday 10/25 Trick or treating, magic shows from @scottsyme_la, creative fun at the Piñata Crafting Station, and a costume contest! Stick around for a complimentary cider, popcorn and bring a blanket and watch The Addams Family on the lawn. (4pm - 7pm)

📍 Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach 37th Annual Family Halloween Carnival
Saturday 10/25 A South Bay classic! Enjoy an afternoon of carnival games, crafts, a haunted house, costume parade, cupcake walk, and more. Perfect for kids ages 2-14. (1pm - 5pm)

📍 Sherman Oaks
Spooktacular Family Fun Day at Castle Park
Saturday 10/25 Enjoy a totally free dy at Castle Park for their Spooktacular Halloween event. Free entry, complimentary arts & crafts, and a chance to win prizes. All ages welcome! (11am - 3pm)

📍DTLA
BOONION STATION
Sunday 10/25 Union Station’s South Patio transforms into a Halloween village filled with balloon artists, face painting, “scaricature” drawings, crafts, candy, and a costume contest with prizes. A free, family-friendly Halloween favorite! (11am - 5pm)

📍 Griffith Park
I-Spy Train Ride & Autumn Festival
Saturday 10/25 & Sunday 10/26 Don’t miss Griffith Park train’s festive themed ride through the park’s decorated loop. Kids will also enjoy games, activities, photo ops, and a special “I Spy” map for kids. My kids always love this. Each ticket includes a treat and access to all activities. (times vary)

📍 Calabasas
Pumpkin Party at Leonis Adobe
Sunday 10/26 We love Leonis Adobe - one of our favorite local spots for kids! A bit of a hidden gem? Head to Old Town Calabasas for their annual Pumpkin Party featuring live music, hands-on crafts, and interactive demos of 1880s rancho life. Costumes encouraged! (1pm - 4pm)

📍El Segundo
Mini-Monster Mash Kids Halloween Party
Sunday 10/26 Common Space Brewery put together a pretty epic Halloween bash for kids and families. Enjoy a festive afternoon of costume contests, candy & treats, and all the hands-on activities like pumpkin painting, kids pottery and a pop-up book truck, plus a spooky movie night starting at 5pm! (12pm - 5pm)

*These aren’t ALL the family-friendly events happening this week in and around LA, just the best (IMO). We keep it short and curated—follow on IG + TT for more!

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