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Weekend: Pumpkins in the Park, Paddle Tennis Tourney

Halloween comes early to the South Bay this weekend and Rancho Palos Verdes holds its second annual paddle tennis tournament. Here is a roundup of upcoming local events.

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Paddle tennis tournament

Where and when: , 32201 Forrestal Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes; Saturday, 8 a.m.

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Why go: Watch teams battle it out in the city's second annual paddle tennis tournament.

Price: Free to observe. Team registration closed.

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Family Picnic Day: Snakes and Spiders in the Garden

Where and when: , 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why go: Spend the day at the South Coast Botanic Garden and learn about creepy crawly friends that live in the foliage.

Price: $3-$8

Laugh with Kevin Nealon

Where and when: , 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach; Friday, 8 p.m., and Saturday, 6:45 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Why go: You know him from Weeds and Saturday Night Live—now catch this comedy veteran perform stand-up live.

Price: $25

Where and when: Edith Rodaway Friendship Park, Prospect and Hollowell Avenue, Hermosa Beach; Saturday, 11 a.m.

Why go: Get into the Halloween spirit and pick pumpkins, enjoy treats and a puppet show.

Price: Free

Where and when: City of Redondo Beach Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach; Saturday, 1 p.m.

Why go: Get ready for Halloween—delight in festive games and crafts designed for all ages. Want to give that costume a test drive? Guests attending the carnival are encouraged to dress up.

Price: Free

Where and when: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1001 N. Rowell Ave., Manhattan Beach; Saturday, 2 p.m.

Why go: They truly do make beautiful music together. Don’t miss this award-winning vocal duo, the two-time Beverly Hills Auditions winners Heather and Ryan Reithmeier.

Price: Donations appreciated.

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