With the temperature so hot in Southern California it is hard to remember that fall is just around the corner. As September draws near lots of different places will start preparing for their Halloween-themed fun. The Los Angeles area has a lot of activities to choose from if you are looking for some festive fun. I hope that this post helps you determine which one of these Halloween Events in LA is the right one for you.
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For me, my Halloween-themed fun involves eating pumpkin treats, carving pumpkins, and going on hayrides. However, I know that for a lot of people, their favorite Halloween-themed activities involve getting scared. Whether you are looking to get scared or just have some fun with your family or friends there is something to be found for everyone.
Here’s a List of the Best Halloween Events in LA
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Check out a Haunt with the SoCal Haunt List
The SoCal Haunt list shares yard displays, walk-throughs, paid attractions, and haunted shows. There is such a great resource for Halloween Activities. We recently interviewed Derek from the SoCal Haunt list on the LA Dreaming Podcast to talk about the Halloween scene in LA.
Watch a Scary Movie
Street Food Cinema is partnering with Paramount to host Boo-ze, Bites & Frights movie nights. These screenings are taking place at Heritage Square Museum. For more details and tickets please click here.
Marina Movie Nights in Marina del Rey
Enjoy free movies at 8pm at Burton Chace Park on Saturday nights. Be sure to bring a picnic and a blanket or low chairs. Guests are encouraged to RSVP on eventbrite ahead of the event.
10/12 Get Out
10/19 Ghostbusters
10/26 Hocus Pocus
Old Town Music Hall
The Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo is a unique place to watch classic movies. For the month of October, they are playing several different horror movies. You can view the schedule here.
Ghosts and Legends Tour of Walt Disney’s REAL Haunted Mansion
Tours are offered on 10/25 and 10/26. This experience is for guests 16 years of age and older. The tours last for 90 minutes. Haunted and nonhaunted tours are $150. I have taken the nonhaunted tour and it is really special to get to step inside this beautiful home that belonged to the Disney family. It is a special treat to get to take this tour. You can find out more details here.
Visit a Los Angeles Theme Park
On select nights in September and October, Disney California Adventure Park will close early so that the Oogie Boogie Halloween Party can take place. This event requires a separate admission ticket and is a whole lot of fun. Come as you are or dress up in your Halloween costume. You can go around the park getting candy at the trick-or-treat locations, take pictures with Disney characters in their Halloween costumes, and take part in Halloween-themed activities. Even if you don’t go to the special Halloween party you can still enjoy the Halloween decor, special food, and characters during the day.
I have an episode of the LA Dreaming podcast about Halloween in Los Angeles Theme Park edition. With my guest Meghan we talk about Knotts Scary Farm, Halloween Horror Nights, Oogie Boogie Bash, Fright Fest, Brick or Treat as well as Howl-O-Scream. We even cover the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride. You can visit my blog post guide on the Halloween theme park experiences here.
The Aquarium of the Pacific
The Aquarium is hosting the Scarium of the Pacific on 10/18. Come dressed up and have a unique experience at the aquarium which will be full of Halloween-themed fun. Guests can dress up in a costume and explore the aquarium at night. Touch sharks, rays, and sea jellies on a self-guided scavenger hunt. There will be a costume contest, trick or treating, and more! You can purchase tickets here.
Visit Pumpkin Patches in LA
You can go to Mr. Bones in Culver City for a pumpkin patch that will be fun for children and not a far drive from the LA area. The patch is open from 10/5 to 10/31. Tickets range from $8-$25 depending on the date and time of your visit. You can purchase tickets here.
Address: 10100 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Forneris Farms in Mission Hills has a pumpkin patch that is open from 10/5 to 11/3. They also have a Peanuts corn maze. The entry fee is $5. They are cash only. You can see more details here.
Address: 15200 Rinaldi Street, Mission Hills, California 91345
Tapia Bros Farm in Encino has a pumpkin patch and corn maze as well. They are open this season from 9/28 to 10/31. Tickets are $3 for ages 3 and up. I cannot find a website for this farm but they have a Facebook page with information.
Address: 5251 Hayvenhurst Ave Encino, CA 91316
Pa’s Pumpkin Patch has moved from Long Beach to Lakewood Center. Reservations are not required. They have games & rides in addition to the pumpkin patch. Tickets are $2.50 for a child and $5 for adults. You can find more details here.
Address: 500 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA 90712
El Dorado Frontier Pumpkin Patch
All-day admission is $5 and guests 13 and younger are free. Activity Tickets are $25 for 10 tickets, $59 for 25 tickets, and $99 for 50 tickets. They have a train ride, a carousel, a slide, you can pan for treasure, and more! You can find more details here.
Address: 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815
For the 2024 Halloween season, Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch is at a new location. It is a smaller lot so they are encouraging weekday visits as well as using rideshare options. There are bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, a train ride, a mini straw maze, photo ops, and more! Open now through 11/2. Tickets are $5 for ages 2 and up. You can see more details here.
Address: 3443 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034
Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkins
There are two locations in LA County. There is one located in West LA and one in Torrance. Admission and parking are free. Dogs are welcome if they are on a leash. They have photo stations, animal viewing & feeding, pumpkin putting, pumpkin bowling, and more! You can view more details here.
Address for West LA: 17520 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504
Address for Torrance: 11404 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival is taking place for the 31st year. The Huntley College of Agriculture Presents the 2024 Pumpkin Fest. Many activities are included with general admission though some will require an additional fee. Guests can enjoy activities like a hayride, corn maze and so much more. Tickets for 3-12 years old are $8.74 and adult tickets are $10.80. You can view more details here.
Address: 4102 S. University Drive, Pomona, CA 91768
Tina’s Pumpkin Patch in Sherman Oaks has free admission and parking. This pumpkin patch is open from 10/2 to 11/3. They have a free straw maze. You can pay for a train ride, pony ride, or the petting zoo. Activities range from $4-$8. You can view more details here.
Address: 4725 Woodman Ave, Sherman Oaks
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch at Pierce College
This pumpkin patch has free admission as well as free parking. Mechanical rides, blow-up slides, obstacle courses, a petting zoo, and more are available for extra fees. You can find more details here.
Address: 7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Underwood Family Farms is in Moorpark in Ventura County but it is well worth the drive. They have a wagon ride, corn maze, lots of animals, and more! Admission for a weekday visit is $14. Weekend admission is $28 if purchased in advance and $30 day of.
Address: 3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021
Other Halloween Events in LA
Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor
The iconic ship and surrounding harbor are transformed into a Halloween festival featuring haunted mazes, monsters, immersive attractions, live entertainment, carnival rides, and more. This event is taking place from 9/20 to 11/2. Tickets range from $51.99 to $73.99. You can find more details here.
Enchanted Halloween at Discovery Cube
This event is taking place on 10/12, 10/19, and 10/26 at the Sylmar location. Your ticket to the event includes access to the museum and over 50 interactive exhibits. There will be trick-or-treating stations. There will be spellbinding challenges, a magic show, a Wonders of Wizardry Stage Show, tractor trails, a costume contest & more. Tickets are $5 for members and $24 for non members. You can find more details here.
Boney Island at The Natural History Museum
This event is taking place from 10/3 to 10/31. Guests can explore the whimsically transformed Nature Gardens. There will be ghoulishly glowing exhibits, creatures of the night, and thrilling surprises. Tickets are $15 for children and $25 for adults. You can find more details here.
Carved at Descanso Gardens
Experience the gardens in a festive way with unique carved pumpkins lighting the way. The new Descanso Railroad will be specially lit for this event. There is so much to see at this fun event. Tickets range from $28-$45 for adults and $18-$30 for children. You can find more details here.
Pasadena Fall Festival
This free annual festival is taking place on 10/26 from 3 pm to 6 pm at Victory Park. It will feature a costume contest, free food, carnival games, and more!
Address: 2575 Paloma St, Pasadena
Nights of the Jack Experience
This is one of the Halloween events that I have always wanted to do. It looks like so much fun. It features a one-mile trail of jack-o’ lanterns that look spooktacular. It is located in Calabasas so it is a bit of a drive depending on where you are coming from in LA County. Tickets range from $39.64 to $81.80. You can find more details here.
17th Annual DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids
Happening on 10/31 this event will feature trick or treating, characters, puppet and magic shows, and fun surprises. The event will take place from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Grand Hope Park. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. You can purchase tickets here.
Haunted Carwash
The Haunted Carwash has three locations. You can visit them in Anaheim, Carson, or Duarte. What a fun way to get your car washed while having some spooky Halloween fun. Only leave your doors unlocked if you want some extra surprises during your visit. You can find more details here.
Where to go Trick or Treating in Los Angeles
There are lots of neighborhoods where you can go trick or treating in but we would like to focus on public events that offer trick or treating at no cost.
Redondo Beach Pier Halloween Event
10/25 from 6 pm to 8 pm there will be a Halloween event featuring trick or treating on the pier, a selfie station, giveaways, and prizes for the best costumes.
Trick or Treat on Main in Alhambra
10/27 from 1 pm to 3 pm you can go trick or treating at participating businesses on Main Street in Downtown Alhambra. A trick or treat map will be available soon and we will share the link to it here when it is ready.
Halloween at The Point in South Bay
This event is taking place on 10/16 from 10 am to 12 pm. There will be live entertainment, characters, photo ops, giveaways, and trick or treating. Be sure to bring your own trick or treat bag.
Sun & Sea at The Point in South Bay
This event is taking place on 10/26 from 10 am to 3 pm. Come shop local vendors at the market. There will also be fun extras like trick or treating, face painting costumes, and more. You can RSVP for free here.
Fall Festival at Shepherd’s Church in Porter Ranch
This event is taking place on 11/1 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be hay rides, a petting zoo, a pumpkin patch, and lots of candy.
Monster Mash in the City of Monterey Park
This free family event is taking place on 10/17 from 4 pm to 7 pm at Barnes Park. They will have games, trick or treating, a farmer’s market, and more. Bring a goodie bag or bucket for collecting the treats.
Address: 350 S. McPherrin Ave
Citylight LA Church Trunk or Treat
You can RSVP for the Trunk or Treat event here. It is taking place on 10/27 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Address: 1110 South Victory Boulevard Burbank, CA 91502