With October coming to a close, the South Bay is ready for one of the most festive days of the year. From family-friendly trick-or-treating spots to local Halloween events, here’s what’s happening around town this week.
Eastview Park’s Annual Howl’oween Party
Start your Halloween morning at Eastview Park, where local pups (and their people) are gathering for one of the most beloved community traditions on the Peninsula. Bring your furry friends in costume and enjoy a few hours of festive fun, photo ops, and treats. The annual Howl-o-ween Paw-rade invites pet owners to show off their dogs’ creativity during a lighthearted parade around the park.
Event Highlights:
- Photo Booth: Snap a few shots with your furry friend and create some paw-tastic memories.
- Goodie Bags for Dressed Up Pups: Every creative and spooky dressed dog gets some special take-home treats.
- Halloween Candy for Kids: No one leaves empty-handed! Candy will be handed out to children.
- Dog Food Truck: Serving up bark-tastic treats for your canine companions.
- Dog Halloween Parade: Show off your pup’s costume in the park parade (and maybe dress up yourself!).
- Local Vendors and Organizations: Stop by for giveaways, info, and more festive fun.
📍 Eastview Park, 1700 Westmont Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes
Terranea Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Celebrate Halloween by the sea at Terranea Resort’s Pumpkin Decorating Contest. With panoramic ocean views as your backdrop, families and guests are invited to carve, paint, and decorate pumpkins using glitter, glow sticks, and plenty of creativity.Prizes will be awarded for the most imaginative designs, making this a fun, hands-on way to spend Halloween afternoon on the coast. Whether you’re joining the contest or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, it’s a picture-perfect event that captures the spirit of the season.
📍 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes
🕔 October 31, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Halloween Public Skate at LA Kings Ice – Palos Verdes
Take a break from the candy hunt and hit the ice for some festive fun! LA Kings Ice in Palos Verdes is hosting a special Halloween Public Skate featuring treats, music, and plenty of skating excitement. Guests who arrive in costume receive free skate rental, so don’t forget your festive flair before lacing up.
📍 LA Kings Ice at Promenade on the Peninsula, Rolling Hills Estates
🕔 Thursday, October 31 | 2:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday Fun: Spooky Crafts at Peninsula Center Library
If you’re looking for an easy after-school activity before heading out for evening festivities, stop by the Peninsula Center Library for their weekly Friday Fun series. This week’s theme is Spooky Crafts — a hands-on session where kids can create Halloween-themed art projects in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.📍 Peninsula Center Library – Storytime Room🕔 Friday, October 31 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM
🎨 Aimed at grades TK–5th, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.
🎨 Aimed at grades TK–5th, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.
Riviera Village Halloween Trick-or-Treat
End your Halloween evening by heading down to Redondo Beach’s Riviera Village, where one of the South Bay’s most-loved Halloween traditions takes over the streets. Catalina Avenue closes to traffic from Avenue I to S Elena Street, turning the Village into a festive pedestrian zone filled with candy, costumes, and community spirit.
Local shops and restaurants welcome families with treats, and the entire area transforms into a lively, safe space for kids to trick-or-treat outdoors. With live music, dining options, and the ocean just steps away, it’s the perfect way to wrap up Halloween night.
📍 Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach
🕔 Thursday, October 31 | 4 PM – 8 PM
🕔 Thursday, October 31 | 4 PM – 8 PM
The Haunted Hotel at Promenade on the Peninsula
Check in — if you dare — to The Grace Hotel, a haunted house experience unlike any other on the Peninsula. This year’s immersive attraction transforms part of the Promenade into a spooky, story-driven walk-through filled with high-tech effects, eerie characters, and plenty of unexpected surprises.
Presented by Promenade PV in collaboration with PV Net Academy for STEM, the PVPHS Drama Club, and local haunted house creator Michael Majid, this year’s theme centers on a post-war inn where guests reunite with those they’ve lost.
The event is designed to be fun for all ages, with an optional non–jump-scare version for younger visitors. Proceeds benefit Peninsula Drama and help support local students who produced and designed the experience themselves.
📍 Promenade PV, Level 2, Unit 243 (550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills)
🕔 Friday, October 31st | 4pm - 8pm
🎟️ Tickets: $8 (ages 13+), $5 (ages 6–12), free for children 5 and under
👉 Event Details
🎟️ Tickets: $8 (ages 13+), $5 (ages 6–12), free for children 5 and under
👉 Event Details
Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns at South Coast Botanic Garden
This fall, Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns brings a brand-new glow to the South Bay with its move to the South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes. Set along the Garden’s lush walking trails, the experience features over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins, radiant light displays, and whimsical scenes that make the entire one-mile path feel enchanted.
Each turn reveals something new, from massive illuminated sculptures and themed installations to glowing tunnels and colorful displays. Families can enjoy live entertainment, food and drink stations, and even a Fun Zone with bounce pads and slides for kids.
Event Highlights:
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Larger-than-life pumpkin displays and glowing art installations
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S’mores stations to make your own fall treat
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Unique photo ops surrounded by intricate carvings
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Fun Zone with slides and bounce pads for all ages
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Food and beverage vendors throughout the grounds
It’s an unforgettable fall evening for families, couples, and anyone who loves a little magic with their Halloween season.
📍 South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula
🕔 Every night through November 2
🎟️ Tickets required — advance purchase recommended.
🕔 Every night through November 2
🎟️ Tickets required — advance purchase recommended.
