Find the Best Halloween Events Near You!
Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure as Halloween 2024 descends upon Los Angeles! This vibrant city transforms into a magical realm filled with ghoulish delights and eerie excitement. From haunted houses and pumpkin patches to costume contests and trick-or-treating extravaganzas, our comprehensive guide showcases the BIGGEST list of Halloween events in Los Angeles for kids and families. Whether you're seeking delightful thrills or family-friendly scares, this guide will take you on a wickedly fun journey through the city's most spooktacular offerings. So, get your costumes ready, gather your little monsters, and let the Halloween festivities begin!
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For fall festivals, the best trick-or-treating neighborhoods, and the best Halloween costume shops around LA, check out our Halloween Guide For LA for Kids & Families.
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King GIillette Ranch
26800 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas, CA 91302
Sept 27 - Nov 2, 2024
6pm - 10:30pm
Nights Of the Jack is a Halloween event tailored for all ages. The immersive experience showcases thousands of hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins situated throughout the stunning property at King Gillette Ranch. Expect to see some larger-than-life pumpkin installations as well as detailed artist depictions of your favorite movie stars, sports heroes, and animated characters. In addition to the attractions, there will be seasonal food and beverage offerings from some of LA’s top food trucks and vendors.
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
TOct 26 & 27
10 am – 4 pm
The Los Angeles Zoo goes wild every October with Boo at the L.A. Zoo, featuring Halloween decor, a spooky stroll with photo ops, an extinct-animal graveyard, and other weird and wacky animal facts and educational opportunities. Weekends include special animal feedings, merry-not-scary entertainment, take-home crafts, and trick-or-treat candy stations scattered throughout the Zoo grounds during the last two weekends in October. Costumes are always encouraged! Boo at the L.A. Zoo will be happening throughout October, daily from 10 am -4 pm. Weekends include special animal feedings, merry-not-scary entertainment, and more!
900 Exposition Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
October 3 - 31, 2024
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Select Nights
Boney Island at the Natural History Museum (NHM) is a Halloween-themed interactive light-up experience. The NHM's gardens transform into a luminous wonderland featuring themed areas like Deadwood Forest and Huntington Gardens, with attractions such as a haunted light trail, skeleton orchestra, and prehistoric creature exhibits. Additional offerings include Magic Theater performances, food trucks, a hot chocolate and cider bar, and exclusive Boney Island merchandise, making it a family-friendly event for all ages to enjoy.
1418 Descanso Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
October 4–30, 2024
6:30 pm - 10 pm
Carved is a family-friendly event for all ages. Hundreds of carved pumpkins will line a 1-mile walk through the Camellia Forest and Oak Grove. Along with pumpkins, There will be exciting, oversized sculptures made of sticks and other natural materials. The ever-popular Pumpkin House, a hay maze, and themed food and beverage will all help to create a fun harvest festival ambiance.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
4949 York Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Sept 7 - Nov 10, 2024
10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Gather your goblins and ghoulies for this one-of-a-kind seasonal show- HaLLoWe'eN SpoOkTaCuLaR! You'll be delighted by this haunting showcase of sweet spooks, including the Purple People Eater, Dracula, the Invisible Man, and many more! Children's marionette theatre features over 100 Halloween-themed puppets, including a Purple People Eater, the Invisible Man, funny skeletons, and more.
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
9 am - 5 pm
The Aquarium will celebrate its twenty-fourth annual Scarium of the Pacific, a Halloween event for the whole family featuring costume and coloring contests, a vampire magician, underwater pumpkin carving, creepy critters, and more.
Stimson House
2421 S Figueroa St,
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Sept 20 - Nov 3, 2024
Various Times
Delusion: The Red Castle invites you to step into a chilling psychological thriller set in the mid-20th century. As one of Dr. Frederick Lowell's patients, you'll become part of the story, awakening in the eerie Red Castle with your memory fragmented and the doctor missing. Explore the castle's unsettling secrets, navigate its twisting corridors, and face the haunting consequences of Dr. Lowell's experiments in this immersive and interactive theatrical experience. (It is not recommended for ages 13 and under.)
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Oct 5 - Oct 27, 2024
Saturdays at 2:00 pm
Sundays at 12:30 pm
Get ready for a heartwarming and hilarious Halloween adventure at the Santa Monica Playhouse! Absolutely Halloween! is a delightful musical tale about Candy, a young girl who embarks on a magical journey to save Halloween with the help of some quirky costume-come-to-life characters. This beloved family-friendly show is filled with catchy tunes, silly antics, and valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the importance of keeping the spirit of Halloween alive.
1313 Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802
August 23 - Oct 31, 2024
Get ready for a spooktacular celebration as Disneyland Resort transforms into a Halloween wonderland! From August 23rd to October 31st, 2024, experience festive decorations, enchanting entertainment, and delicious treats throughout the resort. Enjoy the Haunted Mansion Holiday, Mickey's Toontown decked out for Halloween, and the vibrant Plaza de la Familia honoring Día de los Muertos. Don't miss the thrilling Halloween Screams fireworks, the fun-filled "Mickey's Trick and Treat" show, and the Frightfully Fun Parade. Indulge in seasonal snacks and sweets, and consider attending the separately ticketed Oogie Boogie Bash for an extra special Halloween experience.
Universal Studio Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza,
Universal City, CA 91608
Sept. 7 - Oct. 31, 2024
7 pm - 2 am
Prepare to face your deepest fears as Universal Studios Hollywood transforms into a realm of terror during Halloween Horror Nights 2024. From September 5th to November 3rd, iconic horror franchises and terrifying original stories come to life in pulse-pounding haunted houses, spine-chilling scare zones, and sinister live shows. Brace yourself for encounters with legendary monsters, relentless slashers, and nightmarish creatures as you navigate the darkness. Halloween Horror Nights is not for the faint of heart - it's an immersive, adrenaline-fueled experience that will leave you screaming for more. (Not recommended for kids under 13.)
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90620
Sept 26 - Oct 31, 2024
Thursdays – Sundays
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Knott's Spooky Farm invites families to a fun-filled, not-too-scary Halloween celebration! From September 26th to October 31st, 2024, Camp Snoopy transforms into a whimsical autumn wonderland with themed decorations, live entertainment, and interactive activities. Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating, meet their favorite Peanuts characters in costume, and participate in festive crafts. It's the perfect way for little ghouls and goblins to experience the magic of Halloween in a safe and playful environment!
8039 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90620
Sept 19 – Nov 2, 2024
Select Nights
Knott's Scary Farm is Southern California's premier Halloween event, transforming the beloved Knott's Berry Farm into a terrifying playground for thrill-seekers. Experience the heart-pounding fear of 10 haunted mazes, 5 immersive scare zones, and sinister live shows. Brace yourself for encounters with nightmarish creatures, relentless monsters, and terrifying surprises at every turn. Knott's Scary Farm is not for the faint of heart - it's an adrenaline-fueled experience that will leave you screaming for more.
Adventure City
1238 S Beach Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92804
Sept 29 - Oct 31, 2024
Select Nights
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Adventure City's Boo-Tastic Halloween Party is a family-friendly Halloween extravaganza happening on select days in September and October. Kids and adults alike can enjoy 11 exciting rides, collect FREE candy and trinkets while walking through “Trick-or-Treat Street,” and experience the dizzying delight of the Cosmic Vortex Tunnel. Hop on the Express Train for a fun Halloween Scavenger Hunt, grab FREE glow accessories to light up the night, and join the Spooktacular Dance Party for some monster mashing. Don't miss the Mad Scientist Magician's astonishing tricks! Feel free to show your Halloween spirit and wear a costume.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355
Sept 3 - Nov 3, 2024
Friday - Sunday
This thrilling celebration offers an array of spooky and family-friendly activities at the theme park. From haunted attractions to the Trick-or-Treat Trail in Bugs Bunny World, families can embrace the Halloween spirit together during daylight hours. Little ones can navigate through festive mazes and indulge in treats that are to die for – ensuring a mix of scares and deliciousness. And for those looking to up their Halloween game, the online merchandise store provides an array of collectibles, hoodies, and tees to add a spooky touch to your visit.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy.
Valencia, CA 91355
Sept 7 - Nov 3, 2024
Select Nights
The Haunted Attractions brings a chilling dimension to the Fright Fest event. The calendar is packed with spooky experiences, and thrill-seekers are invited to join in the eerie monstertainment. The event features haunted houses that dare visitors to step inside, offering spine-tingling adventures with the only way out being to confront the fear. Scare zones are ready to watch your back, infested with zombies, witches, and other creatures that go bump in the night. As the sun sets, rides and coasters take on a new level of fright in the dark, providing a chilling experience for those who crave a scare. (Not Recommended for Children under 13)
One Legoland Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Sept 14 - Oct 31, 2024
Select Dates
9:30 am - 9 pm
Get ready to boogie with the LEGO® Monsters at Brick-or-Treat Presents Monster Party! This Halloween season, LEGOLAND® California is transforming into a spooky, silly dance party. Join Lord Vampyre and his crew for trick-or-treating, awesome shows, and meet-and-greets with all your favorite LEGO® Monsters. Don't miss the costume contests and the thrilling Brick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt! It's a Halloween celebration you'll never forget!
Sesame Place
2052 Entertainment Cir.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Sept 14, 2024 - Nov 3, 2024
Select Dates
10 am - 6 pm
Don't miss out on the fun at The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! Join all your favorite furry friends as they celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, festive shows and parades, and special themed attractions. Kids will love dancing along with their favorite Sesame Street characters at the Furry Friends Halloween Dance Party and showing off their costumes in the Neighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade. With so much fun to be had, it's the perfect Halloween celebration for the whole family!
Tarzana Community & Cultural Center
19130 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91356
Oct 13, 2024
Starts at 10:30 am
Join in for the extraordinary Faery Hunt immersive performance that will have your child’s eyes sparkling with awe. 🎭🌟 But hold onto your hats, because the adventure doesn’t end there! 🎉🎃 Right after the show, get ready for the most amazing Halloween Party with the Faery Folk!
Hollywood Forever
6000 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
October 26, 2024
9 am - 12 am
The annual Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever is a vibrant and culturally rich celebration where the community gathers to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. On Saturday, October 26th, 2024, the cemetery will transform into a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, and flavors. Over 100 altars created by community members will adorn the grounds while Grammy Award-winning artists and other talented musicians perform on five stages. The Cathedral Mausoleum will host an art exhibition showcasing hundreds of original artworks, and visitors can enjoy a variety of food and crafts from vendors. Children's activities, contests, and a festive atmosphere make this a truly unforgettable experience that beautifully blends tradition, art, music, and community spirit.
Glendale Harley-Davidson
3717 San Fernando Rd.
Glendale, CA 91204
October 26, 2024
11 am - 2 pm
Grab your family and friends for a fang-tastic time! Arrive early to enjoy some spook-tacular food and groove to live music. Don’t miss out on this costume contest, where the best-dressed ghoul or goblin will walk away with the GRAND PRIZE: a $250 H-D of Glendale gift card! Runners-up won’t be left out, with awesome gift baskets filled with goodies.
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Sept 20 - Nov 2, 2024
7:00 PM – 12 AM
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, the ultimate Halloween event in the city, invites thrill-seekers to step into the eerie world of Midnight Falls, where the boundary between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. The Witch of the Woods beckons spirits from the underworld, leading visitors on a terrifying Hayride filled with horrors seeking revenge. Midnight Falls itself is transformed into a bizarre and captivating Halloween town, with Mayor Monte's Midnight Show drawing curious outsiders. The mortuary's dark chambers reveal eternal torment, while the backwoods hold a sinister secret. At the Town Square, guests can mingle with the townsfolk and immerse themselves in the atmosFEAR. Los Angeles Haunted Hayride promises a spine-tingling and unforgettable Halloween experience like no other. This event may be too intense for children 12 & under.
1126 Queens Hwy.
Long Beach, CA 90802
This event features haunted trails, live entertainment at the LVCRFT Block Party Stage, captivating pop-up performances, and a mysterious fishing village with interactive character interactions. You can also explore themed bars and lounges, including Tiki Terror and Home Court bar, offering a variety of island cocktails and drinks. For thrill-seekers, there are carnival rides like Bumper Cars and the Giant Gondola Wheel. And don't forget to savor delicious eats and treats from classic fare to seasonal delights. (This Event is not happening for the 2024 season but will be back in 2025)
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
11800 Foothill Blvd.
Sylmar, CA 91342
Now - Nov 3
10 am - 5 pm
Calling all ghouls and goblins, come out of your tombs and join Los Angeles Discovery Cube for the Spooky Science block party! Make green slime and participate in a marble run at the Spooky stage, ride the tractor trails and enjoy other haunting sights and sounds throughout the center.
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Oct 4 - Oct 27, 2024
Get ready for another thrilling adventure as Discovery Cube Orange County proudly presents the return of the highly anticipated Pumpkin Palooza! This year promises to be even more ghoulishly delightful and captivating for visitors of all ages with an interactive dance party, bumper cars, spellbinding science activities, trick-or-treating and so much more.
Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Now - Nov 1, 2024
9 am - 5 pm
Pumpkin spice and everything nice! 🎃 Kidspace is throwing the cutest Halloween bash in town, just for you and your little boo! Dress up as your favorite character and get ready to strut your stuff in our epic costume parade! 💃🕺 We'll have pumpkin decorating (for a small fee), spooky crafts, and even some friendly snakes to meet in the Slitherin' Snake Tent! 🐍 It's gonna be a spooktacular good time!
1801 E Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
October 19, 20, 26, 27, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Boo at the Zoo is one of the safest places for young children to trick-or-treat for Halloween taking home goodies from 10 toys/treats stations. It’s a “Merry not Scary” family fun event, and everyone (young and young at heart) is encouraged to come in costume! The exciting “Boofari” Express Train, Conservation Carrousel, and Fifty Monkey Ferris Wheel rides will entertain little ghouls and goblins all night long. Parents, don’t forget your cameras! Boo at the Zoo provides great photo opportunities that will last a lifetime. Mark your calendars now for this 4-night event.
28950 California 18
Skyforest, CA 92385
October 5 - 31, 2024
Weekend & Oct 31st
10 am - 6 pm
Pumpkins in the Pines features a pumpkin patch, face painting, loads of Instagramable photo ops, the Fantom Forest walk-through haunted forest, cookie decorating, pumpkin painting, skate nights, trick-or-treating, seasonal entertainment, and a Halloween party with a prize for the best costume.
TCL Chinese Theater
6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
October 8th - 17th, 2024
Various Times
The festival is dedicated to supporting intriguing films, discovering creative storytellers and seeking original stories from around the world. ScreamFest Horror Film Festival works with other festivals, film archives, cinemas, and filmmakers to spotlight lesser-known films in an ongoing effort to grow recognition and appreciation of the horror genre. They are dedicated to giving the audience a chance to find new favorite movies and future genre classics. The festival is not recommended for children under 13.
500 Sea World Dr.
San Diego, CA 92109
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Sept 6 - Nov 3, 2024
Ahoy, mateys! 🏴☠️ Get ready for a swashbuckling good time at SeaWorld San Diego's Spooktacular! From September 6 to November 3, every weekend will be filled with pirate-themed Halloween fun. Join the crew for interactive activities, beloved trick-or-treating, and countless photo-worthy moments. Witness epic pirate parades, embark on magical candy quests, and explore a charming pumpkin patch! With more trick-or-treat stations than ever before, there's festive fun for everyone during this daytime event. Don't miss out on this epic Halloween adventure!
ZJU Theatre
4850 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91601
September 27 - Nov 1, 2024
Various Times
This terrifying journey through a labyrinth of horrors will leave you trembling. Expect the unexpected as you encounter ghostly figures, sinister creatures, and eerie scenarios that defy explanation. It's an experience that blends live theater with a haunted attraction, creating a unique event that's as disturbing as it is exhilarating. Whether you're a horror enthusiast or just looking for a thrilling night out, Urban Death is an event you won't want to miss. Urban Death Tour of Terror is not for the faint of heart! Ages 16 and up. (Parental discretion is advised due to intense and disturbing content.)
Monterey County Fair & Event Center
2004 Fairground Rd.
Monterey, CA 93940
October 11 - 27, 2024
5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Get ready for a bone-chilling adventure deep into the haunted depths of an abandoned mine! ⛏️ Miner Madness is not your average Halloween attraction. It's a heart-pounding, hair-raising journey through eerie tunnels and spooky caverns where the restless spirits of miners past are waiting to greet you. 👻 Brace yourself for terrifying encounters, spine-chilling surprises, and an unforgettable night of spooky fun.
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