Verified against official sources as of publication. Event details can change — confirm before you plan around any one item.
Cerritos has a full month ahead: city programs, a packed concert calendar at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, a month-long pumpkin patch at Los Cerritos Center, and the weekly farmers market that runs all year. Here’s what’s actually on the calendar for things to do in Cerritos this October, pulled directly from official sources.
Things to Do in Cerritos: City Events
- Senior Health and Wellness Fair — Friday, October 2, 2026
- Tees and Tacos Tournament — Friday, October 9, 2026, at Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course
Neither listing included a specific time on the city’s site. Call the city at (562) 860-0311 to confirm before you plan around either one.
Cerritos Farmers Market (Every Saturday, All Year)
Farm-fresh produce every Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at Cerritos Towne Center in the northwest parking lot of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Closed on major holidays only.
Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch at Los Cerritos Center
Running October 1 through October 31, 2026, at Los Cerritos Center (239 Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos, CA 90703). A full month of fall activities at the mall. Specific daily hours weren’t listed on the mall’s event page — call (562) 402-7467 to confirm before you go.
Seeds of Resilience: Barrio Americano at Rancho Los Cerritos
This exhibition runs throughout October during regular public hours at the historic Rancho Los Cerritos site. Public hours in early October were listed as 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends — check rancholoscerritos.org for the exact schedule the week you plan to visit, since museum hours can shift.
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts: October Highlights
The CCPA has one of its fullest calendars of the year this October. A few highlights, all confirmed directly from the venue’s own events calendar:
- Thu, Oct 1, 7:30 PM: Hairball
- Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 PM: Spyro Gyra with Special Guest Special EFX
- Fri, Oct 9, 8:00 PM: Killer Queen, A Tribute to Queen
- Sun, Oct 11, 7:00 PM: Al Jardine of The Beach Boys with the Pet Sounds Band
- Mon, Oct 12, 7:00 PM: The Terminator Live
- Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 PM: Vienna Royal Orchestra: Viva Mozart 270
- Sat, Oct 24, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM: Dog Man The Musical (two showtimes, a good one for families)
- Sun, Oct 25, 7:00 PM: Clay Aiken
- Tue, Oct 27, 7:30 PM: Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in Concert
- Sat, Oct 31, 7:00 PM: TUSK, The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute
This isn’t the full lineup of things to do in Cerritos this month — the CCPA has shows nearly every night. See the complete, up-to-date schedule and buy tickets at ccpa.cerritos.gov.
Halloween Boo-Nanza at Cerritos Towne Center
Saturday, October 24, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the Regal Edwards Courtyard at Cerritos Towne Center, 12731 Towne Center Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703. Free admission, free on-site parking.
This is a family event — trick-or-treat candy stations, character meet-and-greets, face painting, balloon twisting, kids’ crafts, and a live DJ. Costumes are encouraged, and organizers recommend arriving early. Hosted by Cerritos Towne Center (@shopcerritos), confirmed on their Eventbrite listing and Instagram announcement.
Halloween in Cerritos
The city typically partners with Los Cerritos Center on a community Halloween Festival late in the month — past years have run costume parades, entertainment, game booths, rides, and food trucks. I could not confirm an exact 2026 date and time from official sources as of this writing, so check the City of Cerritos community events page or call the Recreation Services Division at (562) 916-1254 for the confirmed date before you plan your night around it.
Staying in for a family movie night instead? Our Halloween Movie Calendar lists what is airing on Freeform, what is streaming, and 17 family-friendly picks sorted by scare level.
Things to Do in Cerritos This October: FAQ
Is the Cerritos Farmers Market open every week in October?
Yes, every Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to noon, at Cerritos Towne Center.
Do I need tickets for CCPA shows?
Yes, tickets are sold through the CCPA box office and website directly. Call (562) 916-8510 or visit ccpa.cerritos.gov.
Is the pumpkin patch at Los Cerritos Center free to visit?
The mall’s event listing didn’t specify a cost. Call (562) 402-7467 to confirm before you go.
When is the Cerritos Halloween Festival this year?
Not confirmed as of this writing. Check the city’s community events page or call (562) 916-1254 closer to the date.
Is the Halloween Boo-Nanza free?
Yes, free admission and free parking, Saturday, October 24, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cerritos Towne Center.
More Things to Do in Cerritos, and Life Beyond October
If a full month of concerts, a pumpkin patch, and city events like this has you thinking about what it’s actually like to live here, the guide to top neighborhoods in Cerritos and the current Cerritos market update are good next reads.
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