Join us at our All School Open House on Sunday, October 13 from 1-4 p.m. Learn more about Saint Monica Preparatory's strong TK-12 academic programs including experiential learning opportunities and our league champion athletic programs.

There’s no better fall event than a classic fair with rides and games, and Visitation’s “Carnival in the Nine Double Oh Four Five” is back this year on October 18 through the 20! This bi-annual event will feature rides, games, music, a beer garden, food, book walk, raffles, face painting, entertainment, prizes and more! Stay tuned for next month’s edition for more info! Visitation is located at 8740 Emerson Ave. in Westchester.

It’s time for your pooch to get creative and strut down the runway at the 5th Annual Howl’oween Costume Contest and Pawrade! The event is free to attend, and tickets to enter the contest are $15, with a percentage of proceeds going to a local dog rescue. Pups will be judged in categories like “spookiest,” “funniest,” and “most creative DIY,” as well as best overall. Prizes will be awarded to the winners! RSVP at runwayplayavista.com/events. RUNWAY is located at 12775 W. Millennium Drive in Playa Vista.

The YMCA is preparing for its largest community event of the year: its annual Halloween Spooktacular! Save the date for Friday, October 25th from 6 to 9 p.m. for the most ghoulish-family fun in Westchester! Reservations to attend the free event will launch next month, and activities will include games, candy, a haunted maze, entertainment and more. Food will also be available for purchase. Follow the Y at facebook.com/westchesterfamilymca to learn more about their upcoming events!

Celebrate the spooky season–and prepare for all the Halloween treats you’ll be eating–by signing up for the Sixth Annual Monster Dash in Playa Vista. Grab your friends and your best costumes to participate in this bewitching fun run/walk that takes place along the neighborhood’s Bluff Creek Drive. The cost to register is $50 for adults and $20 for children 18 and under (plus fees). A family bundle of four tickets is also available! A costume contest, live DJ, giveaways and custom finisher medals for runners, round out the event. For more info and to RSVP, visit eventbrite.com and search “Playa Vista Monster Dash.”

Visit RUNWAY Playa Vista for a family-friendly day that is sure to scare up some fun! The shopping center will be transformed into a spooktacular party, featuring crafts, photo booths, petting zoo, creepy characters, games and more! local businesses will also be handing out candy from 2:30 to 3 p.m. For an extra special treat, buy a ticket for a visit to the Candy Coach, for a five-minute dash to fill up your bag with chocolate and more! RSVP at runwayplayavista.com/events. RUNWAY is located at 12775 W. Millennium Drive in Playa Vista.