Santa Anita’s infield turns into a pumpkin patch for the last weekends of October: pumpkin painting, a straw maze, inflatables, carnival games, a trackless train, pony rides and face painting, with the horses running around you. Gates open at 11am (10am on Nov. 1); first race 1pm. Free parking.
Santa Anita Park (Infield), 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007
Wiener dog races all day in Santa Anita’s infield, with the finals on the dirt track, plus a dachshund costume contest, a dachshund vendor village, food and drink, family activities and live horse racing. Dachshunds can come as spectators with proof of vaccination and a signed waiver; no other dogs. Kids 17 and under get in free.
Santa Anita Park (East Infield), 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007
The Arboretum’s first Día de los Muertos: as twilight falls the garden fills with art, music and immersive installations, a community altar for reflection, and a marketplace of local Latin-owned makers, artists, food and drink on the event lawn, with Catrinas, face painting and hands-on crafts for kids. Garden admission is included with an event ticket.
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
