Greetings, boo-tiful families of Venice :)
The cobwebs are (mostly) fake, but the plans are real! Halloween is officially looming, so here are our top picks for family fun, whether your kids want full-on spooky vibes or prefer a little fairy magic.
Top Picks for the Week:
TOMORROW!
Join a fun-filled Halloween morning on Saturday, October 25, from 10 AM to Noon at 815 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA (enter at the gate on Victoria Avenue).
Kids ages up to 10 can enjoy free trick-or-treating, a costume parade at 11:15 AM, and plenty of playful Halloween fun. Costumes are optional!
Hosted by École Claire Fontaine, First Lutheran Church Venice, and Venice Moms.
17th Annual Halloween Family Fun Day at Well Family Marian Place - Well Baby Center (Oct 31, 1:30–4pm, best for little ones newborn–6) A fun, welcoming afternoon with costumes, connection, and a not-so-spooky parade.
Free admission!
Saturday Night Club at REALM (Nov 15, 5–10pm, best for kids 4–12) Drop the kids for pizza, science, games, art, and movies while you get a parenting break.
$15/hr first child, $5/hr siblings.
Enchanted Halloween at Tivoli Rainbow Garden Preschool (Oct 25, 6:15pm, ages 1-7) A gentle, fairy-lit experience for sensitive or younger trick-or-treaters—no scary costumes allowed!
$10/family suggested donation.
Trick-or-Treating Guide:
Want the best spots to trick-or-treat on the Westside? Here’s where local families go all out with decorations, community spirit, and—let’s be real—king-sized candy bars:
Rialto Avenue (Post Office): Street usually closed off, haunted houses, bounce houses, mega community energy. It’s dark, not always best for the smallest ones.
Silver Strand/Strand in Marina del Rey: Beloved for elaborate displays and lots of treats (and free wine for the parents)
The Venice Canals: Walk streets, wild decorations on homes and boats—super safe for little kids.
Venice Walk Streets: Ideal for families, totally pedestrian, festive and artsy.
Montana Avenue (Santa Monica): Join the Halloween Hop (3–6pm), shops hand out candy!
Third Street Promenade (Santa Monica): Businesses give treats, extra activities.
Parent Safety Tip:
Slip an AirTag into your kid’s shoe or pocket - it gets super dark, even in the canals and kids can get mixed into other groups. You’ll be able to track their whereabouts straight from your phone. Not an Apple family or looking for something less pricey? Other parent-tested options include Tile, Chipolo, or even basic low-cost GPS tags from Amazon. For a classic backup, try an ID bracelet with your number or write your phone number with a sharpie on their arm. Sometimes old-school is the best school. Happy haunting and safe wandering!
Venice Rising — Events This Week
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