The short answer
El Segundo Halloween Frolic: Saturday, Oct 31, noon to 4 PM PT, on the 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street. Wristbands are $10 presale at the Clubhouse and Joslyn Center. Costume contest 12:20 PM at City Hall Plaza. Info 310-524-2700. City bulletin ↗
Also nearby: Thu Oct 29, Manhattan Beach Trunk or Treat, 5 to 7 PM. Fri Oct 30, Halloween on the Redondo Pier, 5 to 8 PM, free. Sat Oct 31, Riviera Village trick-or-treat, candy 3 to 6 PM. Full list ↓
Rain watch: NWS forecast (Oct 29): rain likely Saturday after 11 AM (70%) and Saturday night (80%). Check organizers before you go. NWS forecast ↗
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OCTOBER 2026 / EL SEGUNDO & THE SOUTH BAY
A little Halloween.
A lot of local.
A Main Street afternoon, a movie with a mighty organ, and a few good ways to spend the week around town.
A LOCAL GUIDE / ALL LISTINGS VISIBLE
Dates & places.
Browse the whole list. Past events stay visible as a dated archive; live availability and booking belong to each organizer.
These are dated October 2026 listings. Check each organizer before you go.
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MANHATTAN BEACH
See dated listingTrunk or Treat
Thursday, October 29 · 5–7 PM
Civic Center upper parking lot · 1400 Highland Avenue; entrance off 15th Street between Valley Drive and Highland Avenue
Meet City departments, collect candy and play games at the City’s Trunk or Treat.
Check the organizer for current price.
Family event; check organizer for details.
Read City of Manhattan Beach event listing ↗ -
TORRANCE
See dated listingYMCA Halloween Costume Parade
Friday, October 30 · 11:30 AM–12:15 PM
Torrance-South Bay YMCA · 2900 W. Sepulveda Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505
A costume parade with candy, community partner booths and family activities.
Free for Y members; $5 per child for nonmembers.
Ages 12 and under.
Read City of Torrance event listing ↗ -
TORRANCE
See dated listingMall-O-Ween Trick-or-Treat
Friday, October 30 · 4–6 PM
Del Amo Fashion Center · 3525 W. Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503
Enter just south of Carson Street near Macy’s Men & Home. Candy is available while supplies last.
Free; preregistration required.
City listing says children 10 and younger; no masks. Confirm eligibility with the organizer.
Read City of Torrance event listing ↗ -
EL SEGUNDO
See dated listingHalloween Spooktacular Open Play
Friday, October 30 · 4–7 PM
Scooter’s Jungle · 606 Hawaii Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
Three hours of public open play with costumes and prizes. Pizza is available to purchase.
$23 per child includes one adult; extra adults $7 each.
Any age child; socks required; first come while space lasts.
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REDONDO BEACH
See dated listingHalloween on the Pier
Friday, October 30 · 5–8 PM
Redondo Beach Pier and Boardwalk · Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Magic, music, arts and crafts. Trick-or-treat at participating businesses is 5–6 PM while supplies last.
Free and open to the public.
Weather permitting; organizer may change the schedule.
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HAWTHORNE
See dated listingNoche de Perreo Halloween
Friday, October 30 · 8 PM–1 AM
Common Space Brewery · 3411 W. El Segundo Boulevard, Hawthorne, CA 90250
A Halloween event listed by the venue.
Check the organizer for admission and ticket details.
Check age and entry requirements with the organizer.
Read Common Space Brewery ↗ MANHATTAN BEACH
reportedSee dated listingSpooky Storytime and Creepy Crafts
Saturday, October 31 · 11 AM–Noon
Manhattan Beach Library (LA County Library) · 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Storytime with songs and movement, then a Halloween craft.
Check the library.
Ages 0–6.
Read Yodel event listing (reported) ↗HERMOSA BEACH
reportedSee dated listingMagic Model Sugar Skulls
Saturday, October 31 · 11 AM–Noon
Hermosa Beach Library
Learn about Día de los Muertos traditions while decorating sugar skulls.
Check the library.
Ages 5–12 with a parent or caregiver.
Read South Bay Tide (reported) ↗-
EL SEGUNDO
See dated listingEl Segundo Halloween Frolic
Saturday, October 31 · Noon–4 PM
Main Street · 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
A Main Street afternoon with bounce houses, arts and crafts, games, music and food.
City listed $10 presale wristbands at the Clubhouse and Joslyn Center; confirm current availability and what is included.
Family event; check the City for current details.
Read City of El Segundo October bulletin ↗ REDONDO BEACH
reportedSee dated listingHarbor Haunts: Trick or Treat by the Sea
Saturday, October 31 · Noon–3 PM
International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach Pier · Check in at the north end of the boardwalk above the Paddle House
Shop-to-shop trick-or-treating along the boardwalk with music, crafts and Halloween bingo.
Free (reported); paid parking in the King Harbor lot (reported)
Family event; reported to run rain or shine.
Read South Bay Tide (reported; organizer: King Harbor Association, visitkingharbor.com) ↗-
EL SEGUNDO
See dated listingThe Phantom of the Opera · Matinee
Saturday, October 31 · 2:30 PM
Old Town Music Hall · 140 Richmond Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
The 1925 silent film with live Mighty Wurlitzer accompaniment. The theater also lists a 7 PM showing.
Check the theater for ticket prices and availability.
Check the theater for suitability and current access.
Read Old Town Music Hall ↗ -
REDONDO BEACH
See dated listingRiviera Village Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 31 · 3–8 PM
Riviera Village · Catalina Avenue from Avenue I to South Elena Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Catalina Avenue closes to traffic for the event; participating shops distribute treats outdoors.
Check the organizer for event admission; paid parking options are listed.
Candy distribution runs until 6 PM while supplies last.
Read Riviera Village Association ↗ -
EL SEGUNDO
See dated listingThe Phantom of the Opera · Evening
Saturday, October 31 · 7 PM
Old Town Music Hall · 140 Richmond Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
A Halloween-night showing of the 1925 silent film with live Mighty Wurlitzer accompaniment.
Check the theater for ticket prices and availability.
Check the theater for suitability and current access.
Read Old Town Music Hall ↗
A LITTLE ROOM FOR DELIGHT
Take the long way home.
Leave a little room around the plan: a walk, a neighbor, a piece of art, or a quiet moment by the coast. These are ideas for your day, not scheduled gatherings.
Explore Michael’s art archive ↗