Redondo's Halloween Runs Three Weekends, From King Harbor to Riviera Village

Riviera Village's trick-or-treat lasts five hours on paper. The candy lasts three. The pier's Halloween night runs from 5 to 8 p.m., and its trick-or-treating ends at 6. Families who go by the headline hours can end up on Catalina Avenue after the treats are gone, still in costume and an hour too late.

In 2026 that gap matters more than usual. October 31 is a Saturday, so the pier event and the Riviera Village event fall on back-to-back nights. Before that, two earlier Saturdays bring a paddle on King Harbor, a costume parade at Perry Park and a carnival at the Main Library. Redondo's Halloween this year is a set of short windows spread over two weeks. Getting the most out of it depends on knowing each window's real cutoff.

The Calendar, With the Hours That Actually Count

All the dates and times above come from 2026 listings: the city's Senior and Family Services page, the library's October calendar, the Pier Association and Riviera Village event pages, and local coverage of the paddle. Schedules can change, and the pier's event is weather permitting, so check the organizer page in the final week.

October 17 Puts Two Events on One Saturday

The season opens on the water. The 7th Annual South Bay Witches Paddle runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 17, with costumed paddlers launching from the hand launch behind Seaside Lagoon and paddling through King Harbor. Harbor Vibes hosts. Participation is free, and stand-up paddleboard rentals cost $46.64 per board for anyone without a board of their own. Organizers encourage registering ahead of time, and the after-party is at Riviera Mexican Cantina.

The paddle has local roots. Erin Hansen, a local teacher and the founder of Aya Sol Center, started it in 2020 after seeing the Witches and Warlocks Paddle in Morro Bay. She began it as a way to bring people together outdoors during the pandemic, according to Palos Verdes Pulse. Seven years later, it's the earliest costume event on Redondo's October calendar.

The harbor also has some construction this fall. The City of Redondo Beach began King Harbor breakwall repairs on June 22 and expects to finish in November 2026, so the work may still be underway on paddle day. Construction staging on Mole B may reduce parking next to Moonstone Park, though the city expects the park itself to stay open. The city also asks visitors to stay off the breakwall during active work and asks boaters to keep clear of equipment and work vessels. Paddlers and spectators heading to the hand launch should allow extra time to park, especially since the November finish date is an estimate.

That afternoon, the City of Redondo Beach hosts Pumpkins in the Park at Perry Park from 3 to 6 p.m. The city lists games, prizes, treats, a costume parade and a photo booth. The city's notice doesn't list an admission price, so check the flyer on that page before you go.

The two events don't overlap. The paddle ends at noon and the park event starts at 3, which leaves time for a costume change in between.

October 24 Is the Morning Option

The second Saturday is quieter and earlier in the day. The Redondo Beach Public Library's October calendar lists a Halloween Carnival at the Main Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 24. That's a two-hour window with no evening component. Of the five events on the calendar, it's the best fit for younger children who will be asleep before the pier lights come on the following Friday. The calendar entry gives no price.

The same weekend, Redondo Ballet stages Through the Pages at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, on Saturday, October 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 25 at 3 p.m. It isn't a Halloween production, but it gives families an evening outing between the library carnival and the final weekend. Ticket prices weren't listed on the pages reviewed, and the Sunday pre-show time differs between the ballet's event page and its ticket page, so confirm that detail with the company directly.

October 30 and 31 Are Back-to-Back Nights With Short Candy Windows

This is where the gap between posted hours and real hours matters most.

Friday at the pier. The Redondo Pier Association's Halloween on the Pier runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 30, at Fisherman's Wharf. The program includes a Halloween photo station, a magic show, music, and Halloween arts and crafts. Trick-or-treating on the pier and boardwalk runs only from 5 to 6 p.m., at participating businesses while supplies last. If candy is the goal, arrive at 5. Families who come after 6 still have the magic show, music and crafts, but trick-or-treating is over by then.

One event calendar lists the pier event from 6 to 9 p.m. The Pier Association's own page, which is the organizer, gives 5 to 8 p.m. with trick-or-treating from 5 to 6, and the organizer's listing is the one to trust. The same calendar notes that alcohol, pets and smoking are not allowed on the Redondo Beach Pier, so plan for that with a costumed dog. The Pier Association links to directions and parking from its event page.

Saturday in Riviera Village. On Halloween itself, Riviera Village closes Catalina Avenue to traffic from Avenue I to S. Elena Street, and shops hand out candy and treats outdoors. The posted hours are 3 to 8 p.m. The village's 2026 page explains the split in one line: the street closure was extended to 8 p.m., and candy is handed out until 6 p.m., while supplies last. The last two hours keep the street open for walking and dinner at Village restaurants. The trick-or-treating happens in the first three.

The Riviera Village Association calls the event a South Bay tradition that draws thousands of children each year. For a crowd that size, "while supplies last" is a real limit, which favors an early arrival over a 5:30 one.

Where to Park on Halloween

Riviera Village lists three options for October 31:

1. The "triangle parking lot" between Avenida Del Norte and S. Elena Street, plus individual spots on the surrounding streets.
2. Plaza Riviera, 1611 S. Catalina Avenue, at the corner of Catalina and Avenue I. This is cashless paid parking, and the village suggests paying with Apple Pay or Google Pay and following the garage's directions to get through faster.
3. The Mira Mar Park lot, 201 Paseo de la Playa, a paid lot about two blocks away.

Plaza Riviera sits at the corner of Catalina and Avenue I, the same cross street where the closure starts. The Mira Mar Park lot means a two-block walk. The village's Visit page has more parking and transportation details.

Planning the Two Weeks

Put together, the schedule looks like this for a household that wants to do most of it:

• October 17: On the water by 10 a.m. for the paddle, or on the shore to watch. Then Perry Park by 3 p.m. for the costume parade and games.
• October 24: Main Library by 11 a.m. for the carnival, with Through the Pages that evening or Sunday afternoon.
• October 30: Fisherman's Wharf at 5 p.m. sharp for the one-hour trick-or-treat window, then the magic show and music.
• October 31: Catalina Avenue in the 3 p.m. hour for candy, then dinner in the Village while the street stays closed until 8.

None of these events overlap, so a family can attend all five. On both closing nights, candy ends at 6 p.m., two hours before the posted end time.

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