Autumn

The mountain community is reaching its autumn-pretty peak as the last week of October begins.

The merry monster is covered with pumpkins, it should be noted. Where to see this seasonal beastie? At Descanso Gardens, of course.

Pumpkin carvings, incredible light displays, an oak-filled oasis after dark: The La Cañada Flintridge destination’s annual autumn-tacular has begun.

Cambria and the communities of the Santa Ynez Valley will put their most whimsical fall figures on display throughout October.

The Inn Town Campground has hung frightful decorations for those guests eager to eeriely connect with the outdoors.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula destination is ready to throw the web wide on its first-ever Spider Pavilion.

The atmospheric historical park will look back at the mourning faires of the late 19th century during a weekend-long event.

From fun-for-the-whole-family activities to food-centric events sure to bring in the autumn flavor, usher in the season with this list of things to do in San Diego in the fall — whether the weather wants to agree or not.

Leaves have color because of chemicals called pigments. Belen De Leon explains the science behind it during Today in LA on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

From pumpkin patches to theme park outings, our region is full of kid-ready, fall-fun events.

Griffith Observatory will again host a sunset program, all to break down how an equinox works.

“Dude, autumn happens here, too” is the invaluable blog’s colorful call to action each year.

Roger’s Gardens just unveiled its seasonal shop for 2022, which features several rooms of buyable goods. Presiding over it all? Jack Skellington.

Starbucks brought back its signature pumpkin spice lattes on Tuesday, but they’ll cost about 50 cents more this year thanks to inflation.

We admit it: We’re dreaming of fall adventures, the kind that involve stunning vistas and lots of colorful foliage.

The Irvine destination is an autumn-fun tradition for many Southern California families.

The Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade will resume its full form in 2022, after two years of re-imagined events; you can apply to join the parade, too.

The nature-loving, fall-fun gathering honors the fascinating, not-so-creepy critters.

Start polishing your Chicken Dance: The accordions will sound on the Saturday after Labor Day.

The theme park revealed new details about its multi-week happening earlier in June.