There are plenty of fun outdoor activities to do to celebrate autumn in Southern California. You can roam around pumpkin patches and apple orchards, and check out Halloween and Dia de los Muertos festivities. Danielle Dorsey, LA Editor at Thrillist, has some suggestions to get into the season:
Where to see fall foliage:
- LA Arboretum in Arcadia
- Enchanted Forest of Light at the Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge
Video: Here’s a look at the 2019 Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens. Credit: Descanso Gardens/YouTube.
Where to pick up pumpkins or apple cider:
- Apple Starr Organic Orchard in Julian
- Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Culver City
- Tina’s Pumpkin Patch in Sherman Oaks
To get into the spooky season:
- Haunted Hayride at Griffith Park
- Knotts Scary Farm in Buena Park
- Fright Fest at Six Flags
To celebrate Dia de los Muertos:
- Dia de los Muertos event at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Here’s one colorful altar at the Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery a few years ago. Photo by Malingering/Flickr.