Key Takeaways
- š” The L.A. Fall Fair returns to Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte from October 23 through November 1, 2026, with 12 acres of carnival rides, games, food vendors, and live music
- š On Halloween, October 31, visitors in costume can get free cotton candy, while kids can enjoy trick-or-treating and a scavenger hunt. The first 140 children to complete the hunt will receive a free stuffed animal
- šļø General admission is $5, with free entry for children under 8 and seniors over 65. Carnival rides cost extra, with unlimited ride wristbands starting at $33 in advance. Parking is free after 5 p.m.
A giant Ferris wheel, bumper cars, carnival games, and free cotton candy on Halloween? The L.A. Fall Fair, billed as the largest fall festival in Los Angeles County, is back for its 46th year, and thereās still time to check it out!
Running from October 23 through November 1, 2026, the annual fair has taken over 12 acres of Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte, featuring carnival rides, live music, food vendors, local artisan booths, pony rides, and more. General admission is just $5, with free entry for children under 8 and seniors ages 65 and older, although rides and games cost extra. And if youāre visiting on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, there are a few extra treats in store, including trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt for kids, and free cotton candy for anyone who shows up in costume!
A Giant Ferris Wheel, Thrill Rides, and Carnival Games…