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Published September 18, 2023
The Best Ways to Celebrate Halloween in LA
Take spooky season to the next level with these over-the-top Halloween events! 🧙♀️🕷🎃
by Los Angeles Bucket List
If Los Angeles is The City of Angels 11 months out of the year, consider it the City of Devils when October hits. Nowhere goes harder for Halloween than LA, and there’s no shortage of unique, fun, and downright scary things to do this time of year. Whether you’re all about horrifying haunted houses or just want to show off your killer costume at a Halloween party with your besties, we’ve found all of the top Halloween events in LA this spooky season!
P.S. Check out our Ultimate 2023 Fall Bucket List for the top events and activities happening in LA all fall long.
21 Can't-Miss Halloween Events and Parties in LA
Haunted Soiree Cocktail Party
For an elevated approach to Halloween, dress up and attend Haunted Soiree: A Macabre Cocktail Party. More than just drinks and costumes, this experience pulls you into a haunting tale based on historical events and centuries-old legends. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere with mini-cocktail tastings, captivating live performances, and wandering entertainers, each holding a piece of the original ghost story.
Where: Nocturne Theatre: 324 N Orange St, Glendale, CA
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Frankenstein's Mad Scientist Cocktail Lab
Frankenstein's might look like an ordinary bar from the outside, but inside, you’ll find yourself surrounded by mysterious potions, shimmering elixirs, and spine-tingling concoctions. Mad scientists will guide you through the experience, and together, you'll unlock the secrets hidden within the simmering beakers and test tubes! This Halloween-inspired pop-up bar also has additional drinks at the bar and spooky photo ops.
Where: E.P. & L.P.: 603 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
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The Great Gatsby Party | October 27 & 28
The most decadent party of the season is back in LA this year on October 27 and 28! While it's not spooky-themed, it is an opportunity to get in costume and have a good time. Come dressed in your best flapper fit and indulge in a night of glamour and glitz with live music, aerialists, burlesque stars, theatrical acts, dancers, contortionists, showgirls, and more! VIP tickets offer exclusive extras such as early access, caviar sampling, petit fours, and casino and speakeasy experiences.
Where: 650 S Spring St., Los Angeles, CA
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Magic of the Jack-O-Lanterns
Walk through a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins at Magic of the Jack-O-Lanterns happening through October 31. Take in larger-than-life displays like a nautical sea-scape, a pirate ship, dinosaurs, dragons, and much more, all glowing throughout the event. You’ll find magic around every corner!
Where: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area: 750 S Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA
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WeHo Halloween Carnaval | October 31
West Hollywood's Halloween Carnaval is officially back after a a few years' hiatus. The epic festival will have a stage with a live DJ set, food trucks, and course, thousands of wildly dressed Halloween revelers for a one-of-a-kind experience. There will also be Halloween celebrations at local businesses, bars, restaurants and entertainment venues throughout the city!
Where: Santa Monica Blvd between N. Doheny Drive and N. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
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Murder Mystery Experience | October 27
Norco Pumpkin Rock
Did you know that a giant jack-o-lantern painted rock sits 1.7 miles above the hills of Riverside and Norco? Check it out for yourself, along with metal horses displayed on the way up, and the sweeping view of the city at the top.
Where: Vandermolen Drive, Crestview Dr., Norco, CA
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Halloween Movies Under the Stars
One of the best parts of spooky season is the spooky movies, obviously. Swing by Rooftop Cinema Club on Wednesdays and catch bewitching classics like Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic while sipping wine under the stars. Reserve a Lounge Chair designed for cozy movie nights or spring for the luxurious Premium Lounge Chairs. Your first glass of wine is included with the ticket, and more drinks are available for purchase at the bar!
Where: Rooftop Cinema Club Arts District: 777 S. Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA
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Pumpkin Patches
We've rounded up the best places to pick pumpkins, drink cider, get lost in a corn maze, and more! From pumpkin races and train rides to family farms complete with spooky hayrides and haunted houses, there's no better way to celebrate Halloween all season long!
Where: Various locations.
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Two Bit Circus
If you're in the mood for some good old-fashioned fun this season, hit up Two-Bit Circus. This micro-amusement park and arcade is jam-packed with arcade games, VR experiences, robotics, storytellers, and more. Plus, they offer a Halloween package throughout October that includes a Player Card loaded with enough Bits for one of the following activities: Zombyte, Minotaur's Maze, Ghostbusters, and Reiko's Fragments, plus a themed Halloween Cocktail, and a $5 bonus for the arcade and midway.
Where: Two Bit Circus DTLA: 634 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA
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FearPlex Presents: Lights Out
Get lost in three terrifying mazes where the dead become the undead, and the nightmares you feared at bedtime come to life. From zombies, evil carnival characters, and other-wordly creatures, this attraction is definitely for those who like to get scared. Happening all October long!
Where: Fairplex: 1101 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona, CA
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Toluca Lake Neighborhood Trick-Or-Treating
Setting pumpkins out on the front porch is par for the course during Halloween, but Toluca Lake kicks it up a notch (or ten) with full-blown graveyards in the front yard, gigantic skeletons, festive lights, friendly witches, and more. Take a drive or stroll through the neighborhood or hit it on Halloween night for Trick-or-Treating and enjoy impressive displays with sound effects, special lighting, and more.
Where: Toluca Lake: Located south of the Ventura Freeway and extending approximately from Cahuenga Boulevard to Pass Avenue.
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Boo-ze, Bites & Frights | October 20 & 21
Join in on a spine-tingling Halloween extravaganza at Heritage Square Museum, featuring a double-feature screening of Halloween classics, gourmet street food, adult trick-or-treating, and a fully stocked bar, a DJ spinning spooky vibes, funky photo ops, and more. For the brave, explore the mysteries of haunting Victorian mansions on guided tours and settle in for a spooky movie marathon under the starlit LA sky. Don't miss this unforgettable Halloween delight!
Where: Heritage Square Museum: 3800 Homer St, Los Angeles, CA
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Tunnel of Terror Haunted Carwash
Sure, you’ve heard of a haunted house, but what about a haunted carwash? Experience the thrills and chills of a spooky walkthrough — without ever having to leave the comfort of your own car! There are two locations for this unusual haunt — one in Fontana and one in Anaheim. For just $30, your car full of friends gets to experience this spooky attraction.
Where: Big Wave Express Carwash, 2219 Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA | Raceway Express Carwash, 7460 Cherry Ave, Fontana, CA
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Nightmare at Poppy Halloween Party | October 28
This Halloween, Poppy Nightclub is your gateway to a supernatural soirée. Step into a realm of eerie elegance with hauntingly beautiful decor, dance to spooky beats from live DJs, and enjoy spirits at the bar. The party starts at 9 PM and runs until 2 AM, so wear your costume or your best haunting attire and get ready to groove till the witching hour.
Where: Poppy: 755 N La Cienega Blvd Hollywood, CA
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Hollywood Pumpkin Junction
This pumpkin extravaganza in Hollywood is open throughout October with live DJ performances, interactive games and activities, free face painting for kids, and more. You can also indulge in delicious food options like Mr. Beast burgers, fall-themed sweets, or even a weekend champagne brunch!
Where: 1717 Bronson Ave Los Angeles, CA
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Halloween Parties by ORLOVE
Choose between six different themed Halloween parties happening on October 27, 28, and 31 at Hotel Figueroa and the Skybar at Mondrian. Whether you're looking for a minimal-effort Halloween party, want an excuse to wear that 70s disco outfit you have in your closet, or are just looking for a good time, you have options. Visit the event page for details on each party and find the one (or two or three) that are right for you.
Where: Varies based on the event. Check the event page for details.
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Farmers Market LA Fall Festival | October 21 & 22
For one weekend only, check out a fall festival hosted by LA’s favorite Farmers Market. On October 21 and 22, the market will be transformed with a pumpkin patch, pig races, fall-themed games, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and photo opportunities for the whole family.
Where: 6333 W. 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
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Boo at the LA Zoo
Visit the LA Zoo during the month of October to catch pumpkin feedings, education stations, live shows, themed photo ops, and more. On the last two weekends of the month, come dressed in costume and hit the designated candy stations as you make your way through the zoo.
Where: 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA
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Trick or Drink: Halloween Bar Crawls
Kick your Halloweekend up a notch with a good old-fashioned bar crawl! Gather your friends, put on your craziest costume, and get ready to party at some of LA's most iconic bars. Happening in Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and Orange County, no matter where you are, you won't have to go far to have a good time.
Where: Multiple locations
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Boney Island at the Natural History Museum
Don’t miss Boney Island’s immersive, interactive, and illuminated experience at the Natural History Museum’s beautiful Nature Gardens, transformed into a wonderland of fun and frights! Explore ghoulishly glowing exhibits, fascinating creatures of the night, and prehistoric past, with thrilling surprises at every turn!
Where: 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
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