Too Cute to Spook at Rowley Park in Gardena

Too Cute to Spook is a Halloween event for little ones at Rowley Park in Gardena, and it is an easy pick if you are collecting things to do with kids LA families can enjoy before the holiday itself. The evening is built around trick-or-treating, a costume contest and more, all for children ages 12 and under.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Where: Rowley Park, Gardena, CA 90249 Ages: 12 and under Price: Not listed on the source page

What to expect

The listing promises trick-or-treating, a costume contest and additional festivities. Treat it as a community-park Halloween party rather than a ticketed spectacle: expect families in costume, candy, and a relaxed pace that suits younger kids who are not ready for a haunted attraction. The source does not break down the schedule, so plan to arrive early in the window and see what is running when you get there.

Costumes are the whole point here. Pick something kids can walk in comfortably for a couple of hours, since the event runs into the evening and the park grass can be uneven. A bag or bucket for candy and a light layer for when the sun goes down will help.

Why go

Neighborhood Halloween events like this one are a low-key way to get the costume-and-candy experience without crowded theme-park lines. If you are building a list of family events Los Angeles parents can walk into with no fuss, an evening at a local park fits the bill. It also works well as a warm-up for the main trick-or-treating night.

Getting there

Rowley Park sits in Gardena in the South Bay, a short drive from the 110 and the 405. Street parking and nearby lots can fill up on event nights, so leave a few extra minutes. Check the Local Anchor event page for any last-minute updates, and confirm the details before you head out, because the listing is thin on specifics.

Looking for more to do around the city? Browse our family events for other plans that fit the weekend.