Updated for 2024
In Los Angeles, once the calendar page turns to fall, it means it’s time to start celebrating Halloween! When you were a kid, Halloween may have been a One-Day-Per-Year kind of holiday, but these days we have fun with it for 6 weeks or more.
Many of our favorite Los Angeles Halloween events are back this year, taking place all around Los Angeles and SoCal, and there are plenty of new ones to experience as well. Some events are ticketed and will sell out early, so scroll down and get ready to purchase!
We love the Halloween spirit around here, and there are lots of new and creative ways to enjoy the season. Keep checking back because we’ll keep adding new events as we find them.
Here’s a list of family-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween all over Los Angeles. From scary thrills to pumpkin patches, Halloween is terrific Los Angeles-style!
54+ Fun Halloween Events for 2024
Spooky Splash Spectacular at Santa Monica Swim Center
(on the campus of Santa Monica College)
2225 16th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Santa Monica Swim Center presents Spooky Splash Spectacular on Friday, October 25th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join them for a frightfully fun evening! Stay tuned for updates, but past activities included a Floating Pumpkin Patch in the Splash Pool, pumpkin decorating, a haunted house, games, prizes, and surprises throughout the evening! (For more information, check the website and/or call 310-458-8700.)
Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party Tickets are already sold out for 2024!
Disney California Adventure Park
1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, CA 92802
Held on select nights in August, September, and October from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, the Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party is a special seasonal event, requiring a separate ticket. “Enjoy 5 hours of mischievous fun—including special Halloween-themed entertainment, immersive treat trails, spellbinding attractions and more.” Costume-wearing is encouraged! The ticket to this event also includes admission to Disney California Adventure Park as early as 3:00 pm, on the valid date of your ticket.
Meanwhile, there’s still “plenty of frightful fun to be had during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. Enjoy spirited touches throughout the parks, ride Haunted Mansion Holiday and step on over to Cars Land for Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree.” Details are available online.
Get all the best tips in the Oogie Boogie Bash Insider Guide on This Crazy Adventure Called Life. They also have a terrific Guide to Halloween at Disneyland.
Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor: The Spirits Rise
1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90802
After four long years, The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor returns to Long Beach! The event opens on Friday, September 20th and runs on select nights through Saturday, November 2nd. Described as “Southern California’s most haunted Halloween event,” the event features live entertainment, festive eats and treats, haunted mazes, experiences on-board the ship, and the return of well-known icons such as Ringmaster, Captain, and Scary Mary. This year’s event will feature fan favorites from the past as well as new surprises. Choose from attractions and experiences both onboard the “notoriously haunted Queen Mary” and the surrounding harbor such as the Sinister Swings and Dark Labor Sliders. (Dark Harbor is recommended for children 13 and older. Children under 7 are not permitted in the haunted mazes.) Details and ticket information are available online.
Related: Halloween Treats for Kids
Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Experience Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood on select nights from Thursday, September 5th through Sunday, November 3rd. Among the attractions are 8 haunted houses including The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy, “spawned from After Hours, Dawn FM and a horrifying new tale. Get ensnared by the most iconic moments inspired by his music videos and live performances.”) You’ll also find live entertainment, Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse, four scare zones (including Chainsaw Punkz and Skull Lordz), themed merchandise and food, and more. Check the website for details, including costume guidelines, as well as ticket information. (Note: This event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under 13.)
Magic of the Jack-o’-Lanterns
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
750 S. Santa Anita Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733
“The Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns delights all ages on a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins.” Families will be dazzled and amazed by the more-than-7,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns, light displays, larger-than-life pumpkin structures, and live entertainment. Fall beverages and concessions will be available for purchase. And, the half-mile trail is stroller-friendly. Families may visit on select dates from Friday, September 20th through Saturday, November 2nd. (A low sensory night is planned for Sunday, September 29th.) Tickets are available online.
Carved
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
From Friday, October 4th through Wednesday, October 30th (6 pm to 10 pm each evening), thousands of carved pumpkins will line a less-than-mile-long route through Descanso Gardens. “The large art pumpkins weigh hundreds of pounds and are carved by artists who are allowed to put their spin on each design. The pumpkins only last about 3 days, so new designs pop up throughout the event.” This year’s event features a new route, the Rose Garden will be “inhabited by ghosts that glow at night while welcoming visitors to the pumpkin pavilion,” and the new Descanso Railroad will be specially lit for Carved. Advance, timed-entry tickets are required and are available now. (The route is accessible for strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility assistance devices.) Remember – Carved is a rain or shine event.
Related: Harvest Festivals in SoCal
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
10100 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Mr. Bones is one of the coolest Pumpkin Patches around. Founded in 1987, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch offers Los Angeles–area families a spooky, fun environment complete with pumpkin decorating, straw mazes, a petting zoo, face painting, and more. You’ll find a wide variety of pumpkins, squash, and gourds from farms in Oregon and Northern California (several of which are organic). They will be open from Saturday, October 5th through Tuesday, October 29th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm each day. Tickets will be available online. Check out our Guide to Mr. Bones here.
Halloween Zoo-Tacular at the OC Zoo
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA 92869
Visit the OC Zoo for Halloween Zoo-Tacular on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Festivities will include a scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating, and spooky crafts for kids. Families will also have the chance to watch zoo animals receive treat-filled pumpkins throughout the day. Activities are included in general Zoo admission ($2 per person, ages 2 & under are free) — Parking: $5 per vehicle. (Trick-or-treating and scavenger hunt candies are available while supplies last and are activities designed for children 12 and younger.)
Related: Fun and Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids
Screamfest Horror Film Festival
TCL Chinese 6 Theater
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
The 2024 Screamfest Horror Film Festival is happening Tuesday, October 8th through Thursday, October 17th. Now over 20 years old, Screamfest is the “largest and longest running festival of its kind in the United States.” Considered the “Sundance of Horror,” the festival premieres and showcases new work from American and international independent horror filmmakers. The festival lineup will be announced in September. Check the website for more details as they become available.
Related: Where to go Trick or Treating in Los Angeles
Knott’s Scary Farm
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
Knott’s Scary Farm will run on select nights from Thursday, September 19th through Saturday, November 2nd. This annual event is the “longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event in Southern California.” The fully transformed theme park features “uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding across every inch of the park.” Tickets are available online. (Note – Knott’s Scary Farm is not recommended for children under 13, so be sure to check out Knott’s Spooky Farm instead.)
Knott’s Spooky Farm
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
On Thursdays through Sundays, from Thursday, September 26th through Thursday, October 31st, Knott’s invites families to enjoy their annual event, Knott’s Spooky Farm. This daytime event is perfect for families with younger children and features trick-or-treating, themed décor, and special, just-for-kids Halloween activities. Ticket information is available online.
Related: Celebrate Día de Los Muertos in SoCal
SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular and
SeaWorld Howl-o-Scream
500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
SeaWorld is celebrating Halloween with two special events. Halloween Spooktacular is a daytime, family-friendly, pirate-themed Halloween adventure featuring lots of trick-or-treat stations as well as lots of fun interactive activities. “From swashbuckling pirate parades to magical candy quests, this year’s Spooktacular offers a treasure trove of fun that will captivate kids and bring out the adventurer in everyone.” Halloween Spooktacular takes place each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Friday, September 6th through Sunday, November 3rd.
Howl-O-Scream is “San Diego’s largest nighttime Halloween event,” and transforms “the once peaceful SeaWorld San Diego into a sinister, spine-chilling playground of terror. Evade FIVE angry haunts through SEVEN scare zones and SIX vile vignettes.” The event also features a new live show, nighttime coaster rides, and more. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed night event that is designed for mature audiences and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. Howl-O-Scream will run on select nights from Friday, September 27th through Saturday, November 2nd. Details and ticket information are available online.
Plus, check the website for details on SeaWorld’s limited time offer — Now through October, kids (ages 3-9) visit free with a paid adult ticket to SeaWorld, including Halloween Spooktacular weekends.
The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular
Sesame Place San Diego
2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista, CA 91911
“Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place!” The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven featuring trick-or-treating, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, dance parties, scavenger hunts, games, Halloween-themed shows, and “unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume!” The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular is included in general admission and takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, September 14th through Sunday, October 27th (and is also offered on Monday, October 7th). Details and ticket information are available online.
Kids Boo Fest 2024 and
Fright Fest Extreme
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, CA 91355
Especially for families with younger children, Six Flags offers Kids Boo Fest 2024. Kids Boo Fest takes place each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Saturday, September 7th Sunday, November 3rd. The fun includes “pint-sized mazes, trick-or-treat trails, and so much more!”
Fright Fest Extreme “debuts as California’s Largest Haunt featuring a combined record total of 20 haunted house and scare zones, including Stranger Things, Army of the Dead, Trick ‘r Treat, SAW and The Conjuring Universe. Plus monstertainment, eerie eats and more!” Fright Fest Extreme runs on select nights from Saturday, September 7th through Sunday, November 3rd.
Be sure to check the website for details regarding the Chaperone Policy in place for Fright Fest Extreme. (All guests 15 or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 yeas old. One chaperone may accompany 10 guests.)
Related: No-Carve Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Día de los Muertos and
Castle Dark for Halloween
Castle Park
3500 Polk St., Riverside, CA 92505
Castle Park is celebrating Día de los Muertos on Saturdays and Sundays, starting on Saturday, September 21st and continuing through Sunday, November 3rd. This daytime celebration features live music, festive decor, dance parties, trick-or-treating, performances, and more.
Castle Dark at Castle Park runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from Friday, September 20th through Sunday, October 27th. You’ll find horrifying mazes – including a 5D VR maze through a haunted hotel, unforgettable spine-tingling performances, scare zones, and more. Note – Castle Dark is not intended for children under 13 years of age. Details and ticket information are available online.
Halloween Organ, Film & Music: Nosferatu
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
This Halloween, silent film specialist Clark Wilson is back and will be performing a “a chilling, original organ score to the 1922 Nosferatu—one of the most influential works in cinema and the horror genre—live to picture.” The performance is scheduled for Halloween night, Thursday, October 31st at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available online.
Multiple Halloween-Themed Activities
Multiple Locations, Camarillo, CA
The City of Camarillo is hosting several Halloween-themed activities. Trail-Or-Treat takes place on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Children will trick-or-treat along the Camarillo Grove Trail and earn trail treats while answering nature-based questions. Spooky Swim takes place on Friday, October 25th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm and features swimming fun, pumpkin painting, and games. Dogs can get in on the fun at the Howl-O-Ween event happening on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. And, Halloween in the Park takes place on October 31st from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and features a costume contest, games, pumpkin painting, on-site food trucks, and a trick-or-treat village! There will also be a movie in the park starting at 8:30 pm. Details are available online.
Related: Check out the Best Pumpkin Patches in Los Angeles.
Adventure City’s Boo-tastic Halloween Party
1238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92804
This family-friendly Halloween event takes place for 8 nights only: Friday, October 4th, Friday, October 11th, Thursday, October 17th, Friday, October 18th, Thursday, October 24th, Friday, 25th, Wednesday, October 30th, and Thursday, October 31st, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm each evening. Eleven fun rides will be open, plus walk through the “Trick-or-Treat Street” where kiddos will find free candy and trinkets, take part in a scavenger hunt, ride the Halloween-themed Express Train, watch a special holiday light show, join in on a spooktacular dance party, and more! Tickets are limited and may sell out soon. Details are available online.
Oak Park Halloween Carnival 2024
Oak Park Community Center
1000 Kanan Road, Oak Park, CA 91377
The Oak Park Halloween Carnival 2024 is happening on Halloween Day from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The fun includes a Trick-or-Treat Village, carnival games, face painting, arts and crafts, and of course, candy! Food will be available for purchase, as well. Tickets go on sale October 1st.
Halloween Carnival and Costume Parade
Los Nietos Park
11143 Charlesworth Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
The City of Santa Fe Springs is hosting its annual Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 26th. Last year’s event featured a Costume Parade, games, crafts, pumpkin carving, food, and more. Check the website for more information as it becomes available.
Pumpkin in the Pines
SkyPark at Santa’s Village
28950 California 18, Skyforest, CA 92385
Take a drive to SkyPark at Santa’s Village in the San Bernardino Mountains for Pumpkins in the Pines. The special event takes place each weekend in October starting Saturday, October 5th through Sunday, October 27th and Thursday, October 31st. The festivities include “a parkwide pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, seasonal food & beverages, costume contests, pumpkin painting, the Legend of Sleepy Hollow Puppet Show, and more!”
Boney Island Halloween Light Up Experience
Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Just in time for Halloween, the Natural History Museum will transform its Nature Gardens into a hauntingly whimsical interactive light-up experience for all ages. “Explore ghoulishly glowing exhibits, fascinating creatures of the night, and our prehistoric past, along with thrilling surprises at every turn!” The experience also includes local food trucks and vendors, special merchandise at the BOO-tique, lots of fun photo opportunities, performances and demonstrations, and more. Costumes are encouraged; be sure to check the website for costume-wearing guidelines. Boney Island takes place on select dates from Thursday, October 3rd through Thursday, October 31st from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets are available online.
A bit of background: The Simpsons producer Rick Polizzi created Boney Island for his family more than 20 years ago. It grew from a front yard display to a huge affair in Griffith Park with a cult-like following of Halloween lovers of all ages. The attraction closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “After a three-year hiatus, NHM was excited to partner with Boney Island, now in its second year at NHM.”
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Celebrating Los Angeles Haunted Hayride’s 15th anniversary, this year’s event is a significantly updated experience, described as “scarier than ever,” by Los Angeles Magazine. You’ll find many new additions this year including seating options in the wagons, updated effects and several new horror scenes, and all-new add-on experiences including The Monte Revolta Show, Madame Aurora’s Seance Theatre, Zombie Splat – A GellyBall Experience, Midnight Falls Axe Throwing, Mini Escape Games, a Scary-Go-Round, and more. Experience Los Angeles Haunted Hayride on select evenings from Friday, September 20th through Saturday, November 2nd. Details and ticket information are available online. (Note – This event may be too intense for children 12 and younger.)
Halloween Season and
Brick-or-Treat Monster Party
LEGOLAND California
1 LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008
From Saturday, September 14th through Thursday, October 31st it’s Halloween Season at LEGOLAND. There is Halloween fun to be had each day including character meet-and-greets, dance parties, limited-time treats, themed decor, The Great Monster Chase 4D Movie, and more.
Plus, Brick-or-Treat is back for select dates including Saturday, September 14th, 21st, 28th, and Saturdays and Sundays in October. Silly monster LEGO characters take over LEGOLAND® California Resort in this family-friendly, not-too-scary fun, including live entertainment, character meet0and-greets, limited time attractions including Disco Dragon Coaster, trick-or-treating, costume contests, and more. Details and tickets are available online.
HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo
Balboa Park
2920 Zoo Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
HalGLOWeen, the “glittering, glimmering, and glowing annual Halloween extravaganza is back,” and takes place each weekend in October. After the sun sets, families will enjoy interactive festivities, live entertainment, and lots of spooky surprises. Also, families will have the chance to meet some “‘spooky’ wildlife ambassadors as you discover how crucial they are to our ecosystems—and that they’re not really scary at all.” Bonus: the entire month of October is Kids (11 and younger) Free Month! (No ticket is required when accompanied by an adult with a valid form of admission. One adult can bring up to 5 children.)
Enchanted Halloween Evenings at Discovery Cube Los Angeles
11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar, CA 91342
Discovery Cube Los Angeles is hosting Enchanted Halloween Evenings, happening on October 12th, October 19th, and October 26th. The fun includes Museum access, trick-or-treating, magicians, face painting, an outdoor hay maze, costume contest, and more. This event has limited capacity, so be sure to purchase tickets in advance just in case.
Haunted Little Tokyo Block Party
Little Tokyo – Downtown Los Angeles
Each year families are invited to celebrate Halloween in Little Tokyo. A number of fun activities are usually planned including Ghost Tours, a Scavenger Hunt for all ages, and a Haunted Little Tokyo Block Party. This year’s Block Party is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th. Be sure to check the website for more information as it becomes available.
Boo at the Bay
Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660
Boo at the Bay takes place at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center on Saturday, October 26th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. “We will read spooky stories, make creepy crafts, conduct weird science experiments, meet bizarre animals and play hair-raising games.” The event will also feature booths and exhibits from community partners. All children who attend in costume will receive a prize. The event and parking are free.
Absolutely Halloween
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Santa Monica Playhouse presents Absolutely Halloween, the heartwarming musical tale of a young girl named “Candy,” who “learns some surprising lessons about life, love, laughter and sugar, from a delightful array of colorful costume-come-to-life characters who take her on a magical All Hallows’ Eve adventure to save Halloween for one more year.” The fun performance also includes audience participation and offers important lessons about team spirit, friendship, making choices, and the need for moderation (especially in regards to treats and sweets). Performances are scheduled for Saturdays (at 2:00 pm) and Sundays (at 12:30 pm) Saturday, October 5th through Sunday, October 27th. Tickets are available online.
Boo at the Oaks
Santiago Oaks Regional Park
2145 N. Windes Dr., Orange, CA 92869
Visit Santiago Oaks Regional Park on Friday, October 18th from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm for Boo at the Oaks. “The night will include fun activities like nature stations, creative crafts, a scavenger hunt for prizes and guided night hikes throughout the evening!” Costumes are welcome, but be sure they’re safe for hiking on dirt trails in the dark. This is a free event. Advance registration is required and is available online.
7th Annual Halloween Celebration
Fisherman’s Wharf , Redondo Beach Pier
Head to the Redondo Beach Pier on Friday, October 25th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for the 7th Annual Halloween Celebration. This free event features prizes for best costume, sponsor giveaways, trick-or-treating on the Boardwalk and Pier (while supplies last), a DJ, and more.
Costume Week
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
Wednesday, October 23rd through Sunday, October 27th is Costume Week at Pretend City Children’s Museum. “Get ready for a week of imagination, creativity, and endless fun as Costume Week arrives at Pretend City!” Wear your costume and receive $2 off general admission for each person in your group, when tickets are purchased at the door.
Nights Of The Jack
King Gillette Ranch
26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, CA 91302
LA’s leading immersive Halloween event, Nights Of The Jack, is back this year, running on select nights from Friday, September 27th through Saturday, November 2nd. Tucked in the Santa Monica Mountains, families will follow the 3/4 mile, self-guided trail at King Gillette Ranch, featuring “intricately hand-carved and illuminated jack o’lanterns.” The fun also features a live pumpkin carver, on-site food trucks, and a gift shop. Advanced ticket purchases are required and are available online. (Note for families with young children – The website states the trail experience is not scary but can be a bit spooky in a few places.)
Bu Bash – Halloween Carnival Spooktacular
Malibu Bluffs Park
24250 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
The City of Malibu invites families to its Bu Bash – Halloween Carnival Spooktacular on Friday, October 25th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The fun includes art activities, carnival games, bounce houses, on-site food trucks, a costume cat walk, spooky stories, trick-or-treating, and more. Plus, families are invited to bring in their carved and/or decorated pumpkins for a Community Pumpkin Display. This special event is designed for children ages 2-10. Pre-registration is recommended. Details are available online. ($10 per participant)
The Haunted Harvest
Frosty’s Forest & Pumpkin Patch
14861 Ramona Ave., Chino, CA 91710
The Haunted Harvest is a two-acre corn maze featuring six haunted houses. The Haunted Harvest will be open from Friday, September 27th through Sunday, October 27th. Be sure to check the website for more information as it becomes available. Tickets are sold in-person only.
Boo at the Zoo
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is hosting Boo at the Zoo on Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th as well as the following weekend on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th. The fun includes trick-or-treating, kids’ crafts, a scavenger hunt, special wildlife programs, meet-and-greets with animals, and more. Check the website; tickets will be available soon.
Halloween Spooktacular
One Colorado
41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103
One Colorado is hosting Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 26th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Special activities are planned including a free performance featuring Bob Baker Marionettes at 11:00 am and a pumpkin decorating event from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm ($10 per person/pumpkin). Costumes are encouraged. Be sure to sign up online.
“The Scary Night” Art Project with Erna van Dyk
Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
Families are invited to the Bowers Museum for a special workshop, “The Scary Night” Art Project with Erna van Dyk, happening on Sunday, October 13th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Vincent van Gogh-inspired art project will be led by teaching artist Erna van Dyk who “will guide you through creating your own spooky masterpiece using watercolors and markers.” Suggested for children 4 and older with adult supervision. Ticket information is available online.
Annual Halloween Spooktacular
Montrose Shopping Park
2200, 2300, 2400 blocks of Honolulu Ave., Glendale, CA
From 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 31st, the charming Montrose Shopping Park invites children to trick-or-treat. Merchants will be giving out candy while families stroll about the festively decorated shopping area. This popular annual event is described as an “old-fashioned Trick-or-Treat event for the entire family.”
Marina Spooktacular
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA
Burton Chace Park is the place for Marina Spooktacular happening on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th (from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm each day). This free event offers “activities for all ages and scare levels!” A number of activities are planned including carnival games, face painters, photo booth, giant slide, on-site food trucks, DJ, treasure hunts, and more. Plus, there will be an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus on Saturday at 8:00 pm. (Note – Certain activities have a higher “scare level” than others. Details are available online.) RSVP online.
2024 Halloween Trick or Treat
Riviera Village
1799 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach, CA
Riviera Village’s 2024 Halloween Trick or Treat event is happening on Halloween, Thursday, October 31st from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Catalina Avenue will be closed to traffic from Avenue I to S. Elena Street, creating a fun and safe trick-or-treating atmosphere. Shops will be handing out candy and treats.
Hallowe’en Spooktacular
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
4949 York Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90042
From Saturday, September 7th through Sunday, November 10th, Bob Baker Marionette Theater presents Hallowe’en Spooktacular. The hour-long performance features over one hundred puppets including “new thrills and curious creations, from Frankenstein’s monster’s toe-tapping inception to an out-of-this-world Venutian dreamscape to a bone-rattling soirée of glow-in-the-dark skeletons in a hidden cabaret.” Plus, Halloween costume parades will be held at every Spooktacular show in October. (Note – A Sensory-Friendly performance takes place on Sunday, September 22nd at 10:30 am.)
Halloween Events
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, CA 93001
Ventura Harbor Village is hosting several Halloween-themed events in October. On Friday, October 25th at 4:00 pm, it’s time for the Witches Paddle, which is now in its sixth year. “Whether you bring your own paddle board or kayak or rent from Ventura Boat Rentals, glide along Ventura Harbor dressed as a witch for a festive Halloween experience!” And if you’d rather just watch, that’s a lot of fun, too.
The HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest takes place on Saturday, October 26th at 12:00 noon. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up early if you want to participate. And again, families are encouraged to attend and enjoy as spectators.
The Kids Seaside Trick or Treat 2024 event takes place on Sunday, October 27th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This free event features more than twenty treat stops at participating Harbor shops and restaurants (while supplies last). The fun also includes face painting and fortune telling.
Also on Sunday, October 27th, the Thriller Zombie Dance 2024 takes place at 2:15 pm. “Watch zombies come to life in the iconic Thriller Zombie Dance.” Afterwards, “a Spooky DJ invites all spectators, ghosts, and goblins to join the fun as haunted dance tunes play until 2:30 PM to round out the afternoon.”
Trick-or-Treat Festival
The Point
850 S. Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245
The Point is hosting it’s Halloween Family Trick-or-Treat event on Wednesday, October 16th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Activities include live musical entertainment, balloons, trick-or-treating, and more. Don’t forget your Trick-or-Treat bag!
Glendora Village Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat
148 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora, CA 91741
Glendora Village is hosting its annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 31st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The fun includes a bounce house, scavenger hunt, and lots of treats!
Halloween Extravaganza
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA
Visit Pretend City Children’s Museum on Halloween to participate in the museum’s Halloween Extravaganza. “Step into a world of enchantment, mystery, and Halloween magic as we invite you to our thrilling Halloween Extravaganza. Whether you’re a tiny trick-or-treater or a daring ghost hunter, this event is packed with spooky surprises and fun-filled activities.” Ticket information is available online.
63rd Annual Youth Halloween Carnival 2024
Rancho Santa Susana Community Center
5005-C Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA
The 63rd Annual Youth Halloween Carnival 2024 takes place on Halloween, Thursday, October 31st from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This year’s event is Beetlejuice-themed and will feature lots of fun activities such as balloon artists, face painting, hay ride, carnival games, inflatables, and more. Tickets go on sale October 1st. A limited number of tickets will be available on Halloween.
Heritage Halloween & Magic in the Park
Strathearn Historical Park & Museum
137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, CA
Strathearn Historical Park & Museum is hosting Heritage Halloween & Magic in the Park on Saturday, October 19th from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Enjoy old time games, a costume parade, trick-or-treating, and a magic show. Additionally, families are invited to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on-site. This is a free event.
Spirits & Legends of the Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
The Bowers Museum opened back in 1936. Since that time, many employees and museum visitors have “told stories of paranormal encounters they have experienced at the museum.” Drew Chappell, from Haunted Orange County, will be leading after-hours tours exploring the spirits and legends of the Bowers Museum. Tours are offered from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursdays, October 3rd, 10th, and 17th as well as Wednesday, October 30th. Tickets are available online.
Spooky Science Night
Columbia Memorial Space Center
12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242
Columbia Memorial Space Center is hosting Spooky Science Night on Saturday, October 19th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The evening includes different stations throughout the Space Center, with lots of hands-on activities including “a spooky robotics lab and super slime.” Costumes are highly encouraged, and there will be a costume parade to “show off your spooky style!” This is an all-ages event, with no scary content involved. Details and ticket information are available online. (Admission is $5 per person)
Ghouls Night Fall Fest – Five-Year Anniversary
2nd & PCH
6400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803
2nd & PCH is celebrating their Five-Year Anniversary on Halloween, Thursday, October 31st from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Ghouls Night Fall Fest is a family-friendly event and will feature “eerie entertainment, hauntingly good music, trick-or-treating fun, costume contests, and spine-tingling surprises.” RSVP online for this free event.
Autumn & Halloween Fun
Bella Terra
7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
Bella Terra is hosting several Autumn and Halloween-themed events. The Sunday Funday Fall Fest takes place on Sunday, September 29th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the Primrose Fall Market is happening on Saturday, October 12th from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and the Fall Simply Crafted Market is happening on Saturday, October 19th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Each event will feature a DJ and live music, activities for kids, local vendors, and lots of autumn fun.
Classic Halloween Scarolers will be out and about on Friday, October 25th, Saturday, October 26th, Sunday, October 27th, and Halloween night, “singing frightening Halloween songs and ghoulish scarols for a terrifyingly good time.”
“Stay Spooky Groovy Halloween Maker Market and Trick-or-Treating Fun” takes place on Saturday, October 26th from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The fun includes music and entertainment, character meet-and-greet opportunities, vendors, and trick-or-treating (which starts at 4:00 pm).
Bella Terra’s Kids Club will be having some Spooktacular Halloween fun on Monday, October 28th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Enjoy games, music, a Halloween-themed craft, live creepy crawlers with Doodle Bugs, and more. (Note – Families must RSVP before 8:00 pm the evening prior to the event to ensure there are enough craft supplies for everyone.)
Kidspace Halloween Bash
Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103
Kidspace Children’s Museum invites families to experience Kidspace Halloween Bash beginning on Friday, September 20th and continuing through Halloween, October 31st. “Join the rollicking costume parades, take a thrilling trike ride through a spooky house, and craft an enchanting elixir.” Other fun activities include creating your own silly or scary monster in the Adopt-a-Monster Imagination Workshop and the chance to go “boo-ling” for strikes at Pumpkin Bowling. Kidspace Halloween is included with general admission. Daily costume parades take place at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on weekdays, with an extra parade at 1:00 pm on weekends.
A Halloween Magic Show is planned for Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th and a Monster Take Over is happening on Sunday, October 13th. Details and ticket information are available online.
SCREAM-TACULAR Season
El Capitan Theatre6838 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
The El Capitan Theatre invites families to enjoy timeless family-favorites on the big screen as part of its SCREAM-TACULAR Season. Hocus Pocus (rated PG) will be shown from Friday, September 27th through Thursday, October 3rd. Edward Scissorhands (rated PG-13) and Frankenweenie (rated PG) will be shown from Friday, October 11th through Thursday, October 17th. And, The Nightmare Before Christmas in 4D (rated PG) will be shown from Friday, October 18th through Thursday, October 31st. Details and ticket information for all shows are available online.
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