Halloween at Lomita Park: Costume Contest and Games

The City of Lomita is throwing a neighborhood Halloween party at Lomita Park, and it is built for the under-12 crowd and the grown-ups who bring them. If you are building a list of things to do with kids LA side this October, a small-town park afternoon in the South Bay is a good counterweight to the big haunted attractions.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, afternoon (see the note on timing below) Where: Lomita Park, Lomita Cost: Not listed by the host

What to expect

The City of Lomita describes the event as a family friendly Halloween celebration with games, treats, food, vendors and more. Expect a community-festival feel: folding tables, local vendors, snacks and activity stations rather than a ticketed production.

The costume contest is the centerpiece. Kids and adults can both enter, and families are encouraged to dress up as a group, so a ghost and goblin crew of any size fits right in. The listing puts the contest at about 1 p.m., so arrive a little early to find parking and get everyone into costume before it starts.

A note on timing

The event listing shows a midday window of roughly noon to 3 p.m. A flyer posted with the listing, however, shows a different date and a slightly different contest time. Details for city events like this can shift, so confirm the date and hours with the City of Lomita before you head out.

Planning your visit

Lomita sits in the South Bay, a short drive from Torrance, Carson and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Street parking near neighborhood parks fills up quickly during community events, so carpooling or walking from nearby blocks helps. Bring a bag for treats, sunscreen for an October afternoon and a stroller if you have little ones.

This is one of the family events Los Angeles County does best: low-key, local and focused on kids rather than spectacle. It also pairs well with other South Bay Halloween stops that weekend if you want to string together a few kids activities LA families will enjoy.

Nearby ideas

Browse more picks in our family events section, or see what else is on across Los Angeles while you plan the weekend.