Forget Haunted Houses: This One-Night Halloween VR Event Puts You Inside the Game!
Sandbox VR Topanga in Woodland Hills is hosting a one-night Halloween Discovery Night you won't want to miss! If your Halloween plans already include trick-or-treating and a pumpkin patch, this is the wild card. Instead of watching zombies on a screen, you step inside the game with your crew, blaster in hand, while a haptic vest lets you feel the action.
It's a fun one for teens and tweens, a Halloween date night with a twist, or a group outing with friends who never pass up a costume party. Keep reading for all the spooky fun details!
Key Takeaways
When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7 PM (one night only).
Where: Sandbox VR Topanga, 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 1120, Woodland Hills.
Tickets: $25 per person plus a $2.50 booking fee, including a shortened VR game and a soft drink. Tickets are available only at Fever.
Ages: All ages are welcome; anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian in the store to sign a waiver.
Dress code: Halloween costumes are highly encouraged.
What Is Sandbox VR's Halloween Discovery Night?
Sandbox Socials is Sandbox VR's new social night, and this Halloween edition turns the Woodland Hills location into a costume party with a virtual reality twist. Each guest plays a shortened "discovery" version of one of Sandbox VR's games, so it's an easy way to try full-body VR without committing to a full session.
Sandbox VR isn't the sit-on-the-couch kind of virtual reality. Players wear a headset, a haptic vest and motion trackers, then move around a real room together while the game tracks every step. Groups of two to six play side by side, so you're teaming up with your family or friends rather than playing alone.
Once your game is done, the party continues with music, prizes and plenty of costumed guests to chat with. Every ticket includes a soft drink, and no VR experience is needed.
Parent Tip: Plan a costume that lets you move. Players crouch, turn and duck during the games, and you'll wear a vest and headset on top of whatever you choose, so skip bulky masks, wings and long capes.
Which VR Games Can You Play?
The Halloween Discovery Night lineup includes four of Sandbox VR's most popular experiences:
Squid Game Virtuals: inspired by the Netflix series, with challenges like Red Light, Green Light and the Glass Bridge. It's the least scary pick of the night.
Deadwood Mansion: the original Deadwood zombie adventure, where your team works together to survive the undead.
Deadwood Valley: the follow-up and the most popular Deadwood game, a cooperative zombie shoot-out.
Deadwood Phobia: the newest Deadwood chapter and Sandbox VR's first psychological horror game, set in an abandoned medical facility with bosses that mess with your mind.
Love your first round? That night, additional full games cost $15 each instead of the regular $50, which makes it a good time to try a second world.
Parent Tip: If you're bringing younger kids or anyone who scares easily, start with Squid Game Virtuals. Save Deadwood Phobia for teens and grown-ups who love a good fright.
Is Sandbox VR Halloween Night OK for Kids?
The event is open to all ages, and families are welcome. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian physically in the store during the session to sign a minor waiver, so plan to stay rather than drop off.
Keep the game choice in mind. The Deadwood games are zombie horror, with Deadwood Phobia the most intense of the bunch, while Squid Game Virtuals is a competitive challenge game. Sandbox VR doesn't recommend its experiences for pregnant guests or anyone with a heart condition, and while many guests who get motion sick elsewhere do fine here, it isn't guaranteed.
Our take: tweens and teens will love it, and it's a fun night out for parents too. We advise against VR experiences for younger children who are easily frightened. They might also struggle to keep pace with adults.
Tickets, Location and Parking
Sandbox VR Topanga, 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd. No 1120, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7 PM
Tickets are $25 per person plus a $2.50 booking fee and include entry, a discovery version of a VR game and a soft drink. Extra full games that night are $15. Fever lists the venue as ADA-compliant.
We haven't seen parking details for this event, so please check the Sandbox VR Woodland Hills website before you go. You'll also find this event on our events calendar.
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Takeaway
Sandbox VR's Halloween Discovery Night is a fresh way to celebrate the season: put on a costume, step into a full-body VR game, and party with your crew afterward. It's one night only in LA, on Thursday, October 29, in Woodland Hills.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Sandbox VR Halloween Discovery Night in LA?
The Los Angeles-area Halloween Discovery Night is on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7 PM at Sandbox VR Topanga in Woodland Hills. It's a one-night event. Guests play a shortened VR game, then enjoy music, prizes and a costume-friendly party. Check the ticket page for any additional session times that night.
How much are tickets to Sandbox VR's Halloween night?
Tickets are $25 per person plus a $2.50 booking fee. Each ticket includes entry, a shortened discovery version of a VR game and a soft drink. If you want to keep playing, additional full experiences that night are $15 each instead of the usual $50 per game.
Can kids go to the Sandbox VR Halloween event?
Yes, the event is open to all ages. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian in the store during the session to sign a minor waiver. The Deadwood zombie games can be scary, so younger kids may prefer Squid Game Virtuals. Sandbox VR doesn't recommend its games for pregnant guests or people with heart conditions.
What VR games are at the Sandbox VR Halloween night?
The lineup includes Squid Game Virtuals, inspired by the Netflix series, plus three zombie games from the Deadwood series: Deadwood Mansion, Deadwood Valley and Deadwood Phobia, a psychological horror chapter set in an abandoned medical facility. Each guest plays a shortened discovery version of one game, with no VR experience needed.
Should I wear a costume to Sandbox VR's Halloween night?
Costumes are highly encouraged, and the night is built around a costume-friendly crowd. Choose something easy to move in, since you'll crouch and turn while wearing a VR headset and haptic vest. Skip bulky masks, wings and long capes, and wear comfortable shoes so you can play safely.
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