The Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department's annual Family Halloween Carnival is held every October at Manhattan Heights Community Center located at 1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. The event is designed for children ages 2 to 13. Children under the age of 5 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Past carnivals have included face painting, haunted house, food and game booths, and much, much more! All game booths are constructed by children in the After School REC Program. Events, attractions, and costs are subject to change without notice.
Costume Contest and Parade 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Costume Categories
- Individual
- 5 and under
- 6 to 7
- 8 to 9
- 10 to 12
- Siblings
- Parent and Child
Prize Categories
- Most Original
- Scariest
- Judges Choice
Carnival Booths $0.50 to $2.00
The carnival booth games are made by the participants of the After School REC and Teen Center. Booths will be closed during the costume parade. Tickets required.
Push Up Challenge
One of the mission statements of the Parks and Recreation Department is to "Promote Health and Wellness." To help instill that in our participants and promote that philosophy, we would like you to take the challenge and help us reach a NEW push up goal on the day of the carnival!
Inflatable Jumpers Cost TBA
The inflatable jumpers are sponsored by the Teen Center. Tickets required.
Food Stand $1.00 to $2.00
Pizza (pepperoni/cheese), water, juice, chips, granola bars, cotton candy, and popcorn. Tickets required.
Information
Tickets will be sold at the Information Booth. Each ticket costs $0.25. Bills over $20.00 will not be accepted.
For more information or to volunteer for this event, contact David Ibarra, After School REC (310) 802-5419 or the Teen Center (310) 802-5426.
