The South Bay celebrates Halloween

Halloween is here - plus local Live Music and Comedy.

October 30, 2025

Halloween is finally here, in all its spookiness and sparkle, with pumpkins glowing, and candy bowls ready to mysteriously empty themselves. Whether you’re in the mood for a family-friendly fest or just a reason to dance with the undead, we’ve rounded up 15+ local events to keep your weekend thrilling, chilling, and maybe even a little filling (yes, candy counts).

Happening Today!

Catch The Addams Family under the stars at Manhattan Village’s outdoor movie night—popcorn, prizes, and kooky costumes encouraged.

🎃 South Coast Botanic Garden – Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns @ 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula
October 30, Thursday | 6:30 PM
Over 10,000 glowing pumpkins light up the South Coast Botanic Garden in this reimagined Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns experience.

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Pups take center stage at Eastview Park’s Howl’oween Party with dog parades, photo ops, and treats for furry trick-or-treaters.

🎃 Bewitching Blends: Halloween Craft at the Museum @ Hermosa Beach Museum
October 31, Friday | 12:00 PM
Craft fragrant herb sachets and enjoy spooky treats at the Hermosa Beach Museum’s Halloween drop-in workshop.

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Riviera Village closes the street for its massive trick-or-treat night where thousands of kids gather candy from local shops.

🎃 "Cruise At The Beach!" Redondo Beach's Legacy Car Show: Halloween Trunk Or Treat Car Show @ 245 N Harbor Dr, RB
October 31, Friday | 3:00 PM
The Redondo Beach Legacy Car Show gets spooky with a Halloween Trunk-or-Treat featuring candy, cars, music, and ocean views.

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Del Amo Fashion Center hosts a kid-friendly Mall-O-Ween celebration with candy, costumes, and shopping fun.

🎃 Fall Fest @ 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
October 31, Friday | 5:30 PM
St. Francis Episcopal Church presents A Highland Halloween, a night of world-class bagpiping, drumming, and Celtic flair.

🎃 Highland Halloween Bagpipes & Drums Concert @ 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
October 31, Friday | 7:00 PM
Bagpipes meet Halloween at A Highland Halloween—a musical showcase of top international pipers and drummers.

A high-energy Halloween party features DJs, food, drinks, and a costume contest with cash prizes for the most creative and bold looks.

🎃 Creatures of Culture Dog Costume Contest @ Culture Brewing - 327 Manhattan Beach Blvd
October 31, Friday | 8:00 PM
Pups strut for glory at the 4th Annual Creatures of Culture Dog Costume Contest.

🎃 Madre – Halloween Party @ 1261 Cabrillo Ave., Suite #100 Torrance
October 31, Friday | 9:00 PM

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Bring your best costume for a chance to win an exclusive mezcal bottle. Enjoy great food, drink specials, mezcalitos, and live music by DJ Marvelouz.

🎃 BALLOWEEN: Skeletons & Sails @ 260 Portofino Way, RB
October 31, Friday | 10:00 PM

Set sail into a haunted harbor party where ghostly sailors and cursed pirates dance the night away.

🎃 Halloween at Love & Salt @ Love and Salt - 317 Manhattan Beach Blvd
October 31, Friday | 10:00 PM
Love & Salt spices up Halloween with a costume contest and Polaroid photo entries for a chance at a gift card prize.

🎃 Zombae Island Takeover at Sharkeez El Porto @ Sharkeez - 3600 Highland Ave., MB
November 1, Saturday | 9:00 PM
Sharkeez El Porto goes undead for Zombae Island—a wild Halloween weekend sendoff packed with costumes and chaos.

Featured Live Performances

Preview:

🎶 The Lighthouse Cafe lineup @ HB
Performance times below:
Oct 30, Thursday
Pet The Dog | 5:00 PM
Dick The Citizen(90’s alternative) | 8:30 PM
Oct 31, Friday
Randy Coleman | 5:00 PM
Halloween Party with The Brightsiders | 8:00 PM
DJ Black Sheep | 10:30 PM

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Cheers, Marcus
Redondo Beach Dad,
Editor, Listen Up Beaches!