South Bay families have at least six organized Halloween events to choose from between Thursday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Oct. 31, with most free to attend.

Thursday, Oct. 29: Manhattan Beach Trunk or Treat

The Manhattan Beach Police Department hosts its annual Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Civic Center Upper Parking Lot. The entrance is off 15th Street between Valley Drive and Highland Avenue. Kids collect candy from decorated police, fire and city vehicles. Tacos will be available for purchase. The event is free, according to the city's event listing.

Friday, Oct. 30: Halloween on the Redondo Beach Pier

The ninth annual Halloween celebration at Redondo Beach Pier runs Friday, Oct. 30, with trick-or-treating at participating pier and boardwalk businesses from 5 to 6 p.m., while supplies last. Entertainment follows from 6 to 8 p.m. at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, including a magic show, music, Halloween crafts and a photo station. Admission is free, and the event is weather permitting.

Saturday, Oct. 31: Harbor Haunts at the International Boardwalk

Harbor Haunts: Trick or Treat by the Sea runs noon to 3 p.m. at the International Boardwalk at the Redondo Beach Pier. Children trick-or-treat shop to shop along the boardwalk, with a music and dance party, a photo booth, crafts and Halloween bingo. The free event runs rain or shine, according to the King Harbor Association. The party starts at the north end of the boardwalk above the Paddle House.

Saturday, Oct. 31: Riviera Village Trick-or-Treat

Catalina Avenue closes to traffic from Avenue I to South Elena Street for the annual Riviera Village Halloween Trick-or-Treat. Shops hand out candy outdoors from 3 to 6 p.m. while supplies last, and the street stays closed until 8 p.m., according to the Riviera Village Association. Cashless paid parking is available at Plaza Riviera, 1611 S. Catalina Ave. A paid lot at Mira Mar Park, 201 Paseo de la Playa, sits two blocks away.

Saturday, Oct. 31: El Segundo Halloween Frolic

El Segundo’s Halloween Frolic runs from noon to 4 p.m. on the 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street, featuring bounce houses, arts and crafts, games, music and food. Presale activity wristbands cost $10 and are available at the Clubhouse and Joslyn Center, according to the city’s announcement. For more information, call 310-524-2700.

Saturday, Oct. 31: Hermosa Beach Library Sugar Skulls

Hermosa Beach Library hosts “Magic Model Sugar Skulls” on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to noon. Children ages 5–12, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, will learn about Día de los Muertos traditions while decorating skulls.

Neighborhood trick-or-treating

For door-to-door candy on Halloween night, the south-end walk streets in Manhattan Beach between 4th and 11th streets are car-free and popular with young families, according to Local Anchor. In Hermosa Beach, the walk streets along the Strand offer a similar car-free setup. In Hawthorne, the Holly Glen and Wiseburn neighborhoods draw large crowds and tend to run out of candy early.