Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Race Oct.29, 2023

Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Races

October 20, 2024, 12-5 p.m. Races begins at 2 p.m.

Manhattan Beach Pier
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd. approx.
Manhattan Beach, CA
Free, manhattanbeach.gov

This famous pumpkin race is not to be missed. We've seen it and the festival is worth the trip, especially if you live nearby. Here's the dedicated Pumpkin Race page.

Manhattan Beach Halloween Trunk or Treat

October 24, 2024, 5-8 p.m.

Police Department Parking Lot
Off Valley Drive
Manhattan Beach, CA
Free, manhattanbeach.gov

The spooktacular evening of Trunk-Or-Treat fun put on by  Manhattan Beach Police Department and Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Watch is one of the few such events in the South Bay. It's family friendly and entertaining for all ages to see the car trunks decorated in Halloween themes. Taco Truck sells tacos on site.

Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair

October 5-6, 2024

Live Oak Park
1901 N. Valley Drive
Manhattan Beach, CA
mbfair.org

Arts and crafts, food, games and entertainment. The fair is held at Live Oak Park (on Valley Drive between 15th and 21st Streets).
 

Manhattan Beach Halloween Carnival

36th Annual Family Halloween Carnival October 26, 2024, 1-5 p.m.

Manhattan Heights Park
1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Free admission, manhattanbeach.gov
$20 Carnival Bracelet:  includes games, carnival rides, haunted house, Cupcake walk and a snow cone

Enjoy carnival games, costume contest, a parade, Teen Center Haunted House, cupcake walk, snow cones, refreshments, activities and more.  Most game booths are constructed by participants and staff in the REC Program and Teen Center. Events, attractions, and costs are subject to change without notice. Prizes while supplies last. Bring out the entire family and get into the Halloween spirit. Food Stand includes Pizza, water, soda, juice, chips, fruit, and popcorn for sale.

Costume Contest and Parade

3-3:30 p.m.

Baseball field; Arrive 15 minutes early to check in and line up. 

Costume Categories (Prizes awarded for 1st through 5th place)
Individuals
Age 7 and under 
Age 8 to 15 years
Siblings
Parent and Child

Enjoy

• carnival games on the basketball courts made by the participants of the REC Program and Teen Center.
• costume contest
• parade
• Teen Center Haunted House
• A new Cupcake Walk will happen about every 20 minutes from 2-4 p.m.
• Snow Cones available for bracelet holders
• Food Stand available for purchase Pizza, water, soda, juice, chips, fruit, and popcorn.
• prizes while supplies last

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.