Torrance Halloween Movie in the Park at Wilson Park

Torrance Parks & Recreation turns Wilson Park into an open-air Halloween party on Saturday, October 24, then ends the night with a movie under the stars. This year's feature is Toy Story 5, a safe pick for small children who want the season without the scares. It is one of the easier things to do with kids LA families can plan around before Halloween night.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Movie starts: 6:30 p.m. Where: Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance Cost: Free, per the listing

What to expect before the movie

The activities begin well ahead of the screening, so arriving at the 4:00 p.m. start gives you a real evening rather than just a film. The listing names several pieces:

• A costume parade, where kids are invited to wear their favorite Halloween outfit and walk it.
• A pumpkin carving contest display, showing pumpkins made by participants in the Torrance ASC program, with voting for a favorite.
• A performance by participants from the Torrance Cheer Program.
• A Kids Zone with lawn games and activities for children.
• Food vendors through the Torrance Certified Farmers Market.
• DJ entertainment running through the event.

It reads as a neighborhood recreation department event, which is a good thing: relaxed, low-key and aimed at whole families, from toddlers to grandparents. Among the family events Los Angeles County offers in late October, a free park night with a parade and a cartoon feature is hard to beat on price.

The movie

The big screen goes up for Toy Story 5, with the film starting at 6:30 p.m. The organizers ask guests to bring blankets and low-back lawn chairs. Keep the chairs low so the people behind you can see the screen, and bring an extra layer, since an October evening in the South Bay cools off quickly once the sun is gone.

Planning your visit

Wilson Park sits at 2200 Crenshaw Blvd in Torrance. Parking details are not in the listing, so give yourself extra time and expect a crowd, especially if you want a good spot on the lawn. Come in costume if you like. Food is available from vendors on site, though a snack bag and water bottle for the kids never hurts.

The event page shows no ticket or registration requirement, but it is worth a look at the Local Anchor listing or the city's recreation page the week of the event in case the schedule changes or the weather forces an adjustment. If you are building a spooky-season calendar, this pairs well with a pumpkin patch visit earlier in the day.