2024 Halloween Guide Los Angeles and Beyond

October is approaching, and that means pumpkin patches and Halloween activities.  Halloween-related celebrations start as early as September in Los Angeles and nearby counties.  Our 2024 Halloween Guide Los Angeles and Beyond can get your planning ready during this year’s activities. This year, we have a monster-sized list for you. If you’re looking for an excursion with the kids and family or scary adventures for the grown-ups, there are lots of options from which to choose.

With fall in the air, you’ll find many special Halloween-themed events.  And certainly don’t forget to get a pumpkin or a few for your home.  It’s indeed an excellent time for family fun.

The Places Where We Go brings together an especially curated list of top-rated events you can schedule.  Our Halloween Guide Los Angeles and Beyond has you covered for pumpkin patches and hayrides at farms.  While most local communities will have the typical stands with stacks of pumpkins for sale, others go the extra mile, adding activities to entertain the kids.  Some of these places will charge a fee to participate.

The following list is in the order of city names spread among several Southern California counties.  Look for places close to your home or within a reasonable driving distance.  If you live in Southern California and are looking for Halloween Events Near Me, we’re sure you’ll find great options nearby no matter where you live.

Important Note: Please visit the websites of listed attractions before visiting for the latest information and particular guidelines that apply per listed attraction.  Information may change after posting on our website.

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Halloween Guide 2024 – Southern California Counties

We found the top events listed in several Southern California counties.  Scroll through our list straightaway to see everything available, or select the links below for the county of your choice:

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY HALLOWEEN GUIDE 2024

Halloween Los Angeles 2024 events are plentiful throughout Southern California. Check out your options below and mark your calendar to attend one or more of these great offerings this year.

Halloween Events Calabasas

Calabasas – Nights of the Jack

The ultimate Halloween event is back at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas.  Nights of the Jack features Halloween fun for everyone.  A 2/3-mile trail at the ranch has blazing gourds around every corner.  See a spooktacular illuminated light show experience under the California autumn sky.  Live carving is demonstrated at this event.

The event is kid-friendly; they can see their favorite characters in pumpkin form. Adults can enjoy a seasonal cocktail at the Spookeasy bar, while the littles can enjoy festive fall treats.  Some of LA’s best food trucks will be serving meals on site.  Don’t forget to visit the souvenir shop before departing to get a memento from your visit.

Most guests spend just over an hour on the site engaging in the activation zone before or after walking the trail.  This is a vastly popular event, typically attracting 100,000 visitors per season.

Important: Tickets are timed.  Late arrivals will not receive an entry or a refund.

Dates: September 29 – October 31, 2023 – 6 pm to 10 pm – (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302
Admission: $29.99 and up – no late entries allowed; Children aged two and under are free.  Ticket costs may increase after the initial pre-sale period
https://nightsofthejack.com/

Halloween Events Culver City

Culver City – Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch

Mr.  Bones Pumpkin Patch delivers a Halloween experience in the heart of the city.  You might even see a few celebrities enjoying the fun here. Enjoy events, food, and entertainment. And, while you visit, it’s a fun place to get your pumpkins. Check the website, as the site occasionally closes for private events.

Dates: October 5 – October 29, 2023 – 9 am – 7:30 pm (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: 10100 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Admission: Ranges from $10 to $30, depending on the day and time selected. Children aged two and under are free.  
https://mrbonespumpkinpatch.com/

Halloween Events Hollywood

Hollywood – Fall Festival at The Original Farmers Market

Bring the littles to a child-friendly Fall Festival at the historic Farmers Market. No need to fear here; this event features carnival games, a petting zoo and a pumpkin patch. Dress your kids in costume, listen to live music, and enjoy the holiday treats.

Dates: October 21-22, 2023 (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: The Original Farmers Market – 6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA
Website: https://farmersmarketla.com/events/fall-festival-

Hollywood – Halloween Monster Night at Sunset Room Hollywood

The biggest upscale Halloween party in LA for 22 years in a row. Stunning Hollywood venue, 4 DJs, 3 bars, live entertainment, costume contests, and more.

This event is 21 & over. Since 1999, Hollywood Monster Night has put on the most over-the-top Halloween party imaginable! The monster of all parties, the night that everyone looks forward to the entire year, and the most anticipated event of the year is finally in sight! This event has been tailor-made to dazzle — celebrate Halloween in style with renowned headlining DJs, live performances, dancers, aerialists, and other performers to add to an evening of transportive elegance. Along with attractive models, a premium bar, and a setting in a glamorous Hollywood A-List venue,  this Halloween event is a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

THE VENUE – Prepare to find yourself in a fairy-tale multi-room, stunning Hollywood venue with multiple dance floors, surrounded by LED screens, state-of-the-art lighting, three full bars, a cushy lounge area, and an outdoor heated smoking patio with bars and a VIP lounge. Sunset Room Hollywood is one of the top-rated extraordinary event venues in the heart of Hollywood!

THE ENTERTAINMENT – Live performances, LED robots, dancers, showgirls, aerialists, and other performers all night.

COSTUMES – A costume contest will feature three popular categories. Prizes will be awarded for the scariest, sexiest, and best overall costume of the night. Prepare to show what you got at the biggest party of the year! All winners will receive cash prizes!

Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2023 – Doors open at 10 PM (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: Sunset Room Hollywood- 1439 N. Ivar Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Time: Doors open at 10 PM – 3 AM 
Website: https://hollywoodmonsternight.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/hollywoodmonsternight

Halloween Events Irwindale

Irwindale – Haunted Night of Destruction

Get ready for the electrifying Haunted Night of Destruction at Irwindale Speedway! Prepare to be thrilled with jaw-dropping stunts, heart-pounding action, and the excitement you crave. This spooktacular event has an extra Halloween twist that’ll send shivers down your spine. Dress up in your favorite costumes, indulge in delicious candy, and experience a night full of thrills and chills. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of high-octane fun!

Dates: October 28, 2023 (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Gates open at 4 pm
On-track trick-or-treating at 5:45 pm 
Location: 500 Speedway Drive, Irwindale, California 91706
Admission: Adult tickets start at $25

Halloween Events La Cañada Flintridge

La Cañada Flintridge – Carved at Descano Gardens

Carved at Descanso Gardens is back this year with exciting new routes, stunning locations, and unforgettable experiences. As you meander through the enchanting Camellia Forest and picturesque Rose Garden, prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing glow of jack-o’-lanterns, the vibrant hues of autumn foliage, and the whimsical displays that await you. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring Día de los Muertos altar, be enthralled by the glow-in-the-dark installation titled Rhizome by the talented duo Tom&Lien Dekyvere, and be amazed by the presence of giant intricately carved pumpkins. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary event!

Tickets will be released to Descanso Gardens members on August 23 at 10 am on the Descano Gardens website. Tickets go on sale to everyone on September 6 at 10 am on the Descano Gardens website.

Dates: October 6-29, 630pm to 10pm (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 
Admission: $25 – $35
https://www.descansogardens.org/programs-events/carved/

Long Beach – Fright Dive

This adults-only event is a spook-macular evening featuring a live performance by Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas. More music will fill the air, with DJs spinning tunes in the Aquarium’s galleries. Cocktails, drinks, and food trucks on the front plaza will also be available. Halloween costumes are encouraged. The Aquarium recommends early advance ticket purchases as Night Dive tends to sell out.

Date: October 27, 2023 – 7:30–11:00 pm (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Admission: $64.95 General Admission, $59.95 Aquarium Members
Location: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Website: https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/night_dive

Long Beach – Halloween and Horror Convention

All the frights and fun of Halloween on one summer weekend in Long Beach.

Experience the electrifying kick-off to Halloween at Midsummer Scream, the world’s premier convention for all things haunting and horror. Immerse yourself in a haven of haunted walk-thru, meet your favorite spooky celebrities, and explore hundreds of unique vendors. Ideal for fearless adventurers of all ages—though a brave spirit is suggested! It’s a weekend where screams and dreams collide in an epic celebration of the macabre. 🎃💀 #MidsummerScream

Date: July 26-28, 2024
Location: Long Beach Convention Center
Website: https://midsummerscream.org/

Long Beach – Historical Cemetery Tour

The Historical Society of Long Beach conducts its annual living history tours of the city’s two oldest cemeteries: Long Beach Municipal Cemetery and Sunnyside Cemetery. This year’s tour features stories of famous and ordinary Long Beach residents, acted out by actors–usually from the Long Beach Playhouse–in period costume. This self-guided tour does not aim to frighten but rather to enlighten folks about the people who helped shape Long Beach.

Attractions include Japanese-American history, a Dia de los Muertos installation, and talks by historians. The event is designed for all ages. Performances last 10 minutes and repeat every 20 minutes.

It’s the most fun you’ll have in a cemetery.

Date: October 28, 2023 (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Time: 9 am to 2:40 pm
Admission – see website
Website: https://www.hslb.org/historical-cemetery-tour/

Long Beach – Scarium of the Pacific

Discover the creatures lurking in the depths at Scarium of the Pacific—a Halloween-themed celebration for the whole family.​ The Aquarium’s twenty-fifth annual Scarium of the Pacific is a Halloween celebration where children in costume will receive discounted admission.

Capacity is limited. Advance reservations are required. No walk ups. 

Date: October 26, 2024 – 9:30 am –5:00 pm
Location: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Website: https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/scarium_of_the_pacific/

Long Beach – Shaqtoberfest

Shaqtoberfest is the ultimate Halloween extravaganza at the magnificent Queen Mary in Long Beach. With its triumphant return for a second season after an amazing debut in 2022, this event promises an unforgettable experience for all.

From late September to Halloween, families can indulge in family-friendly trick-or-treating, play ghoulish games, savor delicious treats, and enjoy specialty libations. But that’s not all! Prepare to be spooked by the thrilling nighttime haunted trails and entertained by exciting live performances that perfectly capture the playful personality of no other than O’Neal.

Dates: September 28 – October 31, 2023 (Select dates) (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location:1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
Website: https://shaqtoberfest.com/

Long Beach – Zombie Walk

The Zombie Walk returns to Shoreline Village with scare zones and roaming monsters. The celebration includes live music, food vendors, makeup/FX artists, contests, and trick-or-treating. The highlight is the finale Zombie Walk, which begins at 8 p.m. and will march/stagger down Rainbow Harbor.

Date: October 29, 2023 – 4 pm to 9 pm (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: Shoreline Village, Long Beach
Admission: Free

Halloween Events Los Angeles

Los Angeles – Bob Baker Marionette Theater Halloween Spooktacular

The spooky season begins here on September 16^th.  Gather your goblins and ghoulies for a great 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! 

The hour-long family-friendly boo-sical revue features over one hundred puppets.  It’s a great eerie experience for everyone.

Costumes are strongly encouraged!

Dates: September 16 – November 5, 2023 (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Times vary – check with the theater
Location: 4949 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Admission: $25, Children ages two and under who will be sitting on a lap are FREE!
http://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com/halloween-spooktacular

Los Angeles – Boney Island Halloween Light Up Experience

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween treat! The Natural History Museum in Los Angeles is bringing Boney Island back just in time for Halloween. Step into a world of fascinating sights that delight long-time Boney Island fans. Watch in awe as skeletons dazzle with rope tricks and levitate through hoops. Be mesmerized by enchanting shadow puppetry that will transport you to another realm. But that’s not all! The Natural History Museum has put its twist on the event, featuring artistic performances, real fossils, live animal presentations, and trick-or-treating. Brace yourself for an array of ghoulishly glowing installations that will send shivers down your spine.

Explore the garden paths adorned with eerie creatures like creepy crawlies, silly skeletons, and ferocious predators from the Cretaceous period. Feel the Halloween spirit come alive as you wander this delightfully spooky spectacle.

Dates: September 28 – October 31, 2023 (Thursdays through Sundays) (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Admission: Starting at $25
Times: 6 pm to 10 pm
Location: Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles 90007
Website: https://nhm.org/boney-island-nhm

Los Angeles – Haunted Little Tokyo Block Party

On Saturday, October 26, the Little Tokyo Ghost Club will transform the community for the annual Haunted Little Tokyo, a fun-filled Halloween celebration with frightfully fun events perfect for ghosts and ghouls of all ages.  The block party event is for ages 21 and up.

Watch the website for information about 2024 information. The event will include all the favorites from previous block parties, including DJs, drinks, food, and a costume contest.

Light food and drinks will be available for purchase. This is also a dog-friendly event!

Guests must be 21 or over. The event is free with RSVP before the event.

Date: October 26, 2024
Time: To be announced
Location: To be announced
Website: https://littletokyola.org/haunted

Los Angeles – Haunted Little Tokyo Pumpkin Patch

The Little Tokyo Ghost Club is back with frightful festivities. Watch the website for details on this year’s event.

Date: October 28, 2023 (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Time & Location: Check website
https://www.golittletokyo.com/haunted/

Los Angeles – Los Angeles Philharmonic – Halloween Organ, Film & Music: Nosferatu

The annual Halloween haunt at Walt Disney Concert Hall features one of the most classic horror movies of the 1920s, Nosferatu. The projection of the 1924 silent film will be accompanied by a live soundtrack performed by organist Clark Wilson. Make plans to watch and listen to this symphony of horror.

Dates: October 31, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Ticket Information: https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/3006/2024-10-31/halloween-organ-film-music-nosferatu

Los Angeles – Los Angeles Philharmonic – Día de Los Muertos with Dudamel

Celebrating Day of the Dead with vibrant Afro-Mexican and Brazilian music – performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.

Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Día de los Muertos with Maestro Gustavo Dudamel’s electrifying tribute to Latin American rhythms and melodies! Experience the revolutionary vigor of Villa-Lobos, the rich, percussive storytelling of Ortiz’s “Yanga,” and the ancient-meets-modern saga in Revueltas’ “La noche de los Mayas.” This is your passport to an evening filled with dynamic beats, soul-stirring choruses, and a flute interlude that sings the song of a Yucatan night. Join the Los Angeles Philharmonic on this lively musical exploration of vibrant Afro-Mexican and Brazilian music.

Dates: November 1-3, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm (November 1-2), 2:00 pm (November 3)
Location: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Ticket Information: https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/3008/2024-11-02/dia-de-los-muertos-with-dudamel

Los Angeles – Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

The ultimate Halloween event at Griffith Park in Los Angeles is unlike most experiences.   The Witch of the Woods has cast her spell to summon the spirits of the underworld to cross over and assimilate into form. The Hayride leads to a thrilling adventure of horrors afflicting the town. Dazed within the spell cast upon them, the Witch commands her army of crops and flesh to seek revenge on the people who cast her out. The Spirit of Halloween comes to life surrounding helpless victims brave enough to board The Hayride.

Warning: This event is not recommended for children aged 12 and under.

Dates: Select nights September 22 – October 31, 2023 (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90027
Admission: Starting at $29.99
https://losangeleshauntedhayride.com

Los Angeles – LA Zoo – Boo at the Zoo

The Halloween spirit will be in full swing for 31 frightfully fun days at the L.A. Zoo with special activities and entertainment.  Enjoy spooktacular sights daily. Weekends are even sweeter, with treats like open-air live shows, animal pumpkin feedings, themed photo ops, education stations, and more. Costumes are encouraged!

Boo at the Zoo is scheduled to run in October, with special weekend programming and trick or treating on Sat/Sun. 28th/29th. We recommend you visit the LA Zoo website for the most up-to-date information on this event before your trip.

Dates: October 1 – October 31, 2023 (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Admission: Check the LA Zoo website
Location: 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
https://www.lazoo.org/

Los Angeles – Cinema Experiences

Enjoy movies themed for October. Street Food Cinema presents a series of film screenings this year in Los Angeles.

(2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
October 7, 2023: Shaun of the Dead (Autry Museum)
October 7, 2023: Practical Magic (Will Rogers State Historic Park)
October 14, 2023: Halloween (1978) (Autry Museum)
October 21, 2023: Halloweentown (Verdugo Park)
October 28, 2023: Hocus Pocus (Autry Museum)
October 28, 2023: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (The Ford)

www.streetfoodcinema.com/schedule

Los Angeles – ‘Dracula’ – The Spanish Version with Live Orchestra

Come to the Ace Hotel for a special live music and film event. Experience the allure of a cinematic gem with the Spanish version of “Dracula,” which once lurked unnoticed in the shadows of its English counterpart. Rediscover this masterful interpretation, as Carlos Villarias breathes new life into the iconic role against the very same haunting backdrops that Bela Lugosi once prowled.

Now heralded by many as the unrivaled rendition, this film has surged from obscurity to esteemed reverence. Immerse yourself in the tale’s chilling splendor on the big screen, complemented by a majestic, newly commissioned score from the acclaimed Oscar-winning maestro Gustavo Santaolalla, performed live by the exceptional LA Opera Orchestra. Allow Lina González-Granados to guide you through an auditory voyage that amplifies each suspenseful moment, bridging classic horror with contemporary orchestration for an unforgettable encounter.

Dates: October 25-27, 2024
Location: Ace Hotel – 929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Website: https://www.laopera.org/performances/202425-season/dracula/

Los Angeles – The Haunt

The Haunt is an immersive ghost tour in the Chinatown area of Los Angeles. Combining local lore, true crime, and real ghost hunting, this nighttime adventure takes you deep into the town’s ghostly past. Seek out evidence of the unknown using paranormal gear like EMF meters. You may encounter the eerie energy of past inhabitants as the tour visits sites of notable incidents like a botched bank robbery, a shocking shootout, a haunted hotel, and more.

Dates: This experience is available throughout the year. Check the website for open dates.
Location: The meeting point is in Chinatown
Price: Starting at $49

Click to book “The Haunt – Los Angeles”

Los Angeles – LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Explore Haunted Hollywood while sipping on delicious local spirits on this LA Ghosts Pub Crawl. You’ll hear about Hollywood’s ghostly Spirits and wander the haunted streets, theaters, and hotels of downtown Los Angeles. Visit LA’s chilling haunts and ghostly pubs to enjoy booze and boos at some of Hollywood’s most infamous paranormal hotspots. 

Meeting point: The Hollywood Roosevelt -7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

Click to book LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl 

Los Angeles – Medieval Torture Museum

Explore the largest interactive Medieval Torture Museum in the U.S., over 7,000 square feet. Discover 100+ unique implements and delve into the minds of fanatics, madmen, and murderers. Witness history’s most detailed collection of confinement and torture devices, a chilling reminder of the past. We believe that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. Which are you? The tormentor or the tormented? Stand on both sides and find out.
Welcome, if you’re brave enough!

Days open: Open 7 days a week, this is a permanent exhibition.
Times open: 11am – 10pm (Monday-Thursday), 11am-Midnight (Friday), 10am-Midnight (Saturday), 10am-10pm (Sunday)
Location (address) : 6757 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA 90028
Admission: General Admission is $29.99. It includes Medieval Torture Museum, Audio guide and Ghost Hunting Experience. Ticket options available on the museum website.

Additional information: The Museum is not recommended for children under 18. However, the decision is on the parents. Children under the age of 10 are admitted free of charge as long as they are accompanied by a dedicated adult (1 adult to 1 child).

Los Angeles – World of Illusions

Step into Hollywood’s famous World of Illusions and prepare to be amazed by four unique experiences that will leave your friends baffled! From the mind-bending Museum of Illusions to the mind-flipping Upside Down House, this Instagram-ready destination is a haven for fantasy and imagination. Explore the Giant’s House and marvel at larger-than-life creations that will make you question your own size. 

Immerse yourself in over 30 3D illusions at the Museum of Illusions, where you can snap mind-blowing photos and become part of the art. Take a trip to the Upside Down House and experience seven rooms that will turn your world upside down. And for a truly unique experience, unleash your frustrations at SMASH IT, where you can break and smash with all your might. Don’t miss the chance to be transported into a world of wonder at the World of Illusions Museum!​

Special Promotions for October 2023: (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)

• October 1st – October 31st: Enjoy a chilling 20% discount on general admission tickets to the Museum of Illusions, Upside Down House, and Giant’s House using the code ‘Spooky23’.
• October 30th – October 31st: Dive into our spine-tingling online Flash Sale, offering a bone-chilling 50% off general admission tickets with code ‘Wicked50’.

Location: 6751 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
Time: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m daily0028
Website: https://laillusions.com

Halloween Events North Hollywood

North Hollywood – The Rocky Horror Burlesque Show

Dammit, Janet! The Hollywood Jane Revue is giving the Rocky Horror Picture Show the burlesque treatment, just in time for Halloween! See your favorite Rocky Horror characters and songs like you’ve never seen them before! Performed by the award-winning burlesque performers of the Hollywood Jane Revue, the show also includes some special guests!

Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 8:30 pm (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: The Federal, 5303 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Admission: $20 for seated tickets, $15 for standing room at hollywoodjanerevue.com/tickets

Halloween Events Palmdale

Palmdale – 8th Annual Trunk or Treat & Car Show

The annual Trunk or Treat & Car Show in Palmdale features cars, hot rods, low riders, car clubs, and bikes. Along with live entertainment, there is candy for the kids in a safe environment.  Plus, kids can participate in a costume contest.

Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023 (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Poncitlan Square – 38315 9th St. East, Palmdale, CA

Halloween Events Pomona

Pomona – Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival

The incredible Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival returns with your favorite fall activities.  Admission includes Pumpkin Hill, Kids Patch, Country Fair Area, Live Music, Farm Demonstrations, Festival Food Vendors, and a Marketplace.  This event attracts over 100,000 visitors annually.  Mark your calendar to visit the pumpkin patch before Halloween.

Dates: September 30 – October 29, 2023 (9 days – Sundays, Fridays) (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: Pumpkin Festival at AGRIscapes – 4102 S. University Drive, Pomona, CA
Admission: Check the website for pricing options
Website: https://www.cpp.edu/pumpkinfestival/index.shtml

Pomona – Fairplex Presents Oktoberfest

Fairplex presents Oktoberfest. Get your lederhosen and dirndls ready and enjoy bier and brez’n as part of your perfect October festival!

The annual event presents Bavarian music, authentic German food and Der Ententanz (the Chicken Dance). Stroll the grounds to play games and listen to tribute bands and a live DJ. It’s a chance to experience German heritage right in Los Angeles County. Plan for a fun outing of good grub, dancing and cold beers.

Dates: Fridays & Saturdays, October 4-19, 2024, 6-11 P.M. – Rain or shine
Ages: 21+ only
Location: Fairplex – 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA – Expo Hall 10 & Plaza de las Americas
Website: More Info Here

Pomona – Queen Nation “The Nightmare before Halloween Bash!”

Tangent Productions Presents “The Nightmare before Halloween Bash!”  Enjoy tribute bands include Queen Nation, Journey through Time (Journey tribute band), and Eclipsed by the Wall (Pink Floyd tribute band).  DJ ROME provides mixing for the night.  This concert takes place in the Derby Room’s outdoor arena.

Date: October 13, 2023 (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: The Derby Room Pomona at Fairplex – 2201 N. White Ave, Pomona, CA
Admission: Starting at $35 for general admission standing-room tickets
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Tickets: https://www.universe.com/users/tangent-productions-live-S08RLX 

Halloween Events Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita – Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch

Come on down for the fun. Activities include pig races, festival food, live music, concessions, and local performances.  Activities available for purchase include horse rides, pony rides, farm animal visits, archery axe throwing, straw bale maze, wagon rides, farm train, and crafts and pumpkin decorating.  Demonstrations include wool spinning and goat milking.

Dates: September 30 – October 31, 2023 (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Admission: See website
Website: https://www.gilchristfarm.com/pumpkin-patch

Halloween Events Torrance

Torrance – Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch

Come to Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch for all your fall fun! Enjoy games, activities, and more for those of all ages. Buy pumpkins, gourds, squash, corn stalks, hay, and more, so stop by today for a fun fall destination for families and friends. Find your perfect pumpkin, even an enormous pumpkin weighing over 50 pounds! And there are many games and activities, including pumpkin bowling, decorating, farm animal viewing, and more! 

Dates: October 1 – October 31, 2023 (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: 17520 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504
Admission: Free admission at all locations
Website: https://www.mrjackolanternspumpkins.com/

Torrance – Scaredown

The annual event returns in Torrance, bringing spooky activities for the whole family. Trunk-or-treat and enjoy seasonal specialty food and beverages.  Shop in the haunted “boo-tique” filled with vendors.  Activities include a Pumpkin Painting and Costume Contest, Haunted House, Scavenger Hunt, DJ Ozzie, Temporary Tattoo at the Museum, Demon Skateboard Demos, and more. And you can find your favorite pumpkin in the pumpkin patch.

Dates: October 14, 2023, 4 pm – 9 pm (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: Downtown Old Torrance – 1266 Sartori Ave., Torrance, CA, 90501
Website: https://www.torranceca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/27700/

Halloween Events Universal City

Universal City – Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios Hollywood presents one of the scariest Halloween events in Southern California.  Summon your scream squad to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights with eight haunted houses, the Terror Tram, scare zones, a live show, and exhilarating attractions. Whether you’re a superfan, here for the snacks or selfies, scared of everything, or skeptical of everyone, remember, never go alone.

Enter haunted houses inspired by the biggest names in fear. You’re never quite sure if your spine tingles with dread or excitement.

This event is not recommended for children under 13.  

Dates: September 7 – October 31, 2023 (select nights) (2024 Dates Not Yet Available)
Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Admission: Starting at $74. Save up to 40% on select nights when you buy online. Check Universal Studios’ website for more ticket price information and options.
AAA members can save up to 30% off gate prices – AAA.com/hhn
https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn/en/us

Halloween Events Valencia

Valencia – Six Flags Magic Mountain Kids Boo Fest

Enjoy frightfully fun family entertainment with pint-sized mazes, trick-or-treat trails, and so much more!

Dates: Fridays-Sundays: September 6 – November 3, 2024
Location: 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355
https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/events

Valencia – Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest

Enjoy a haunted house, six haunted mazes, eight scare zones, and monster entertainment at Six Flags Magic Mountain. These events are recommended for Guests 13 and Over. No Costumes for Guests Over 12

Dates: Select Thursdays-Sundays: September 7 – November 3, 2024
Location: 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355
https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/events

Valencia – Six Flags Magic Mountain Oktoberfest Food Festival

Enjoy craft & seasonal brews complimented with a menu of German inspired cuisine, festive music and more.

Dates: Fridays-Sundays: September 6 – November 3, 2024
Location: 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355
https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/events

Halloween Events Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills – Haunt O’Ween

Enjoy Halloween like never before!  Once you enter the expansive, family-friendly 200,000-square-foot space, you can stay as long as you’d like until closing. Over 35,000 pumpkins and nine vast thematic environments fill the playground.

The immersive environment welcomes families for 31 days of the best Halloween time.  Go trick-or-treating in the Town of Haunt O’ Ween, walk through thousands of pumpkins, play many games and rides, get your face painted, enjoy food and drinks… the list is endless. Take plenty of photos and videos—you’ll remember the month of Haunt O’ Ween for years to come!

Dates: September 30 – October 31; Times: 4 pm – 10 pm (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA
Admission: $30 – $35, Children ages two and under are free
https://hauntoween.com/

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Halloween Events Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo – Nightmare Before Christmas Neighborhood Transformation

Step into another world for a one-of-a-kind experience where we’ve transformed the entire neighborhood into Nightmare Before Christmas; each house in the cul de sac is dedicated to a different scene from the movie; the characters come alive with lights and sound, putting you right into Halloween Town. Anyone who is a fan of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas will think they’ve died and gone to Halloween!

Visit to experience family enjoyment, heartwarming wholesomeness, and a charitable spirit intertwined. Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies. The neighborhood effort gives back to the community with donations collected during October to benefit Camp Pendleton Marines.

Dates: October 6-31, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm each night
Location: Oak Ridge Circle Aliso Viejo (entire block of 8 homes) 

Halloween Events Anaheim

Anaheim – Disneyland: Halloween Screams, Oogie-Boogie, and Dia de los Muertos

Disneyland’s Halloween Screams event features Jack Skellington and his ghostly pup Zero from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” It’s a must-see for Disney fans and Halloween enthusiasts alike. Be dazzled by a mesmerizing display of soaring flames, ghostly projections, and appearances by classic Disney villains, all set to a medley of Halloween tunes that will have you singing (or screaming) along. On select nights, the show is topped off with a breathtaking fireworks finale that will leave you spellbound. Don’t miss this wickedly fun celebration of all things Halloween, only at Disneyland during Halloween Time!

The two parks also honor Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Oogie Boogie Bash will run on select nights at Disney California Adventure.

Dates: August 23 – October 31, 2024
Location: 1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, CA 92802
Admission: Visit Disneyland website for ticket options
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/

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Anaheim – Boo-tastic Halloween Party

This Halloween gem in Anaheim features 11 exciting rides, a Halloween-themed Express Train, and Cosmic Vortex Tunnel. Take a walk down “Trick-or-Treat Street for FREE candy and trinkets. Show your Halloween spirit by wearing a costume and joining the Spooktacular Dance Party.

Dates: September 29, October 6, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 31 – 2023 (2024 dates to go on sale August 2024)
Admission: $34.95
Location: 1238 South Beach Blvd, Anaheim, California 92804
Website: https://www.adventurecity.com/boo-tastic-halloween-party/

Anaheim – Cross Roads Escape Games

Two horror-themed games challenge you for the Halloween season. Will you be able to escape The Hex Room or The Weeping Witch?

In The Hex Room, players take on the roles of The Nerd, Virgin, Jock, Rebel, Prom Queen, or Detective. Your team will be divided into separate rooms where you must work individually and as a team. Not only do you need to escape, but you must also survive! Who will live? Who will die?​

If you’re up for a difficult challenge, try to escape The Weeping Witch, a spirit that lures people close by mimicking the sound of a woman crying. When people hear its wails, they follow the sound into the darkness, thinking someone needs help. Once they get close enough, the Witch attacks and slowly sucks the life out of its victims. If you choose to enter Madam Ruby’s study, that is what is awaiting you. Can you banish the evil spirit and end your family curse before the Weeping Witch consumes your soul?

Dates: Open Wednesdays through Sundays
Location: 4245 E La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807 
Website: https://crossroadsescapegames.com/

Halloween Events Buena Park

Buena Park – Knott’s Scary Farm

Step into the twisted world of Knott’s Scary Farm, Southern California’s spookiest Halloween theme park event. With an unwavering legacy of 50 years, this bone-chilling extravaganza guarantees unimaginable scares, captivating thrills, and an experience like no other.

Prepare to be engulfed in a fully transformed theme park that will leave no crypt unrattled and no fear untouched. Wander through uniquely haunted mazes, witness sinister shows, and keep your guard up as over 1,000 horrifying creatures lurk in the fog, waiting to terrify you at every turn.

Keep in mind this immersive experience is not recommended for children under 13. So grab your admission ticket and brace yourself for a night of spine-tingling fun!

Dates: Select nights from September 21, 2023, through October 21, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: Knott’s Berry Farm – 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
Admission: Starting at $59.99
Website: https://www.knotts.com/events/scary-farm

Buena Park – Knott’s Spooky Farm

This family-friendly event brings in the Halloween season at Knott’s Berry Farm. Little ghouls can trick-or-treat around the town of Calico’s shops and buildings to collect sweet treats from the friendly townsfolk. Many kid-friendly Halloween activities are available. Bring the family to enjoy the park in its transformation with themed décor and spooky surprises. 

Dates: September 28 – October 29 (plus the 31st), 2023 – (Thursdays through Sundays) (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: Knott’s Berry Farm – 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
Website: https://www.knotts.com/events/spooky-farm

Halloween Events Garden Grove

Garden Grove – Dark Harvest

Dark Harvest is an immersive Haunted Maze Attraction in the heart of Garden Grove, CA. This spine-chilling experience brings together thrills, scares, and surprises for the brave souls who dare to enter. Feel your heart race as you encounter terrifying spirits, setting the stage for an unforgettable Halloween adventure. Brace yourself for a cacophony of haunting screams, spine-tingling special effects, and surreal imagery that will leave you gasping for breath. Join the event at Dark Harvest, where fear meets excitement and Halloween spirit comes alive.

Warning: This event is not recommended for children under 13 years of age

Dates: September 29 – October 31, 2023 (Select dates – see website) (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 10201 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Admission: Starting at $30
Website: https://www.darkharvesthaunt.com/

Halloween Events Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach – Free Rein Foundation Spooktacular Event

Enjoy family fun in this event, featuring a horse show, face painting, food, carnival games, line dancing, live music, pumpkin decorating, and more. 

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Admission: $10
Location: Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center – 6956 Ellis Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
Website: https://freereinfoundation.org/event/huntington-beach-spooktacular-october-28th/

Halloween Events Orange

Orange – Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Park Railroad

The Irvine Park Railroad transforms the surrounding area into a Pumpkin Patch and Halloween fun zone with activities for the whole family. Enjoy train rides, hay rides, moon bounce, pan for gold, pumpkin decorating, and more. This popular event draws visitors from all over Southern California.

Dates: September 16 – October 31, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA, 92869
Website: https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/pumpkin-patch/

Halloween Events San Clemente

San Clemente – Halloween Party @ The Casa

Attend a spookily decorated Halloween-themed party at Casa Romantica. It’s a 1920-themed special night.

This limited entrance event is capped at 250 guests per event, and entry is timed.

Dates: October 27-28, 2023 – 7 pm to 9 pm (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672
Admission: $30
https://www.casaromantica.org/events/halloween-party/

Halloween Events Santa Ana

Santa Ana – Boo at the Zoo

Bring your kids to Boo at the Zoo for a safe trick-or-treat experience.  Ten toys and treat stations supply goodies. Enjoy a “Merry, not Scary” family-friendly event. And everyone is encouraged to come in costume. Rides include the “Boofari” Express Train, Conservation Carrousel, and Fifty Monkey Ferris Wheel.

Dates: October 21, 22, 28, 29 – 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Admission: Must be purchased online. Members: $20/adult/$15/child, Non-Members: $35/adult/$30/child, Children under 3: FREE
Website: https://www.santaanazoo.org/boo.htm

Santa Ana – Creep It Real

The annual Halloween season event features a creepy camp theme and celebrates the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hocus Pocus.  Over 120 local artisans and vendors will sell their latest spooky designs. Enjoy live music, entertainment, food trucks, spirited drinks, and creepy character interactions.

Date: Saturday, September 16-17, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 1:00pm – 7:00pm (Saturday), 11:00am – 5:00pm (Sunday)
Location: Heritage Museum of Orange County – 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Admission: $15 single day, $25 weekend pass. Children 10 and under are free
Website: CreepItRealOC.com

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Halloween Events Corona

Corona – Coffin Creek

Step into the hidden gem of the Inland Empire – Coffin Creek! Tucked away within Riverview Recreation Park in Corona, this hauntingly atmospheric destination offers a uniquely chilling experience. Unlike traditional haunts, Coffin Creek immerses you in an eerie landscape, with scare actors lurking in their designated nooks, delivering truly spine-tingling scares. Traverse through a collection of haunted mazes and a ghostly trail, all nestled within a sprawling outdoor recreation area. Prepare to be captivated by the macabre allure of Coffin Creek in Corona, CA!

Dates: Friday through Sunday in October, starting October 6, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Admission: Starting at $17
Location: Riverview Recreation Park, 14600 Baron Dr., Corona, CA, 92880
Website: https://coffincreek.com/index.html

Corona – Kid’s Halloween Costume DJ Party & Magic Show

iPlayology Presents the ultimate Kid’s Halloween party and magic show at the Shops at Dos Lagos lakeside amphitheater. Special guests and activities include Anthony the Magic, meet and greet Super Mario, Wednesday Addams, Face Painters, Vendors, Food, costume contests, giveaways, raffles, and more!

Date: Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: iPlayology, 2785 Cabot Drive, Suite 145, Corona, CA
Admission: $15 per person, $10 per person for Members
Website: https://www.iplayology.com/shop

Halloween Events Indio

Indio – Riverside County Scare and Pumpkin Festival

This new Coachella Valley/Greater Palm Springs event will provide an immersive experience in three gorgeous themed realms.

Plaza Fantazma: A haven for family-friendly fun, this pumpkin patch boasts seasonal delicacies and a picture-perfect town square alive with a festival of friendly ghosts.

Cantina Calacas: Sip on festive brews where skeletons celebrate Oktoberfest in a haunting desert oasis like no other, where every toast echoes with spirited laughter.

Carnival Carnivore: Step right up and see The Beast… Who FEASTS! This heart-pounding haunted house for thrill-seekers aged 16 and up promises unforgettable surprises.

Visit the magical town of San Fantazma to experience an enticing array of interactive entertainment for families, including a pumpkin patch, fall food treats, a beer garden, and a photogenic town square with friendly spectral residents. Nestled within Plaza Fantazma is its ofrenda, a community altar allowing locals to pay tribute to departed loved ones. The Carnival Carnivore haunted house is recommended for guests 16+.

Date: September 29 – October 31, 2023 (weekends) (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 46350 Arabia St., Indio, CA, 92201
Website: https://www.datefest.org/p/events/scare–pumpkin-festival 

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Murietta – ScareScape

Get ready to dive into a realm of pure horror and spine-tingling excitement at ScareScape, the hottest Halloween haunt to hit Murrieta, California! Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience like no other. Located at the stunning Heritage Hill in the heart of the Temecula Valley, ScareScape will transport you into a nightmare-filled dimension that surpasses reality itself.

Brace yourself as you embark on a terrifying exploration of your deepest fears, surrounded by breathtaking views and engulfed in a chilling atmosphere that will leave you trembling with fear and anticipation. Don’t miss out on this hair-raising adventure that promises to go above and beyond to deliver an unparalleled Halloween experience.

Dates: September 29 – October 29, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Admission: Starting from $30
Location: 28701 Los Alamos Heights Road, Murrieta 92563
Website: https://scarescapehaunt.com/

Halloween Events Riverside

Riverside – Castle Dark

Get ready for a spooktacular time at Castle Dark in Riverside! This thrilling event promises five brand-new haunted experiences that will send chills down your spine. Step into the Cinema of Fear and Night Shift mazes for an adrenaline-pumping adventure. Brace yourself for interactive shows like Shipwreck Cove and Slider Alley, where the frights come to life before your eyes.

Haunted Highway’s Halloween ride receives a terrifying makeover for the first time ever. And that’s not all. Indulge in frightfully delicious Halloween treats, from seasonal funnel cakes to vampire bites and fruit juice in a blood bag. Castle Dark is the ultimate destination to immerse yourself in the haunting spirit. Don’t miss out on this wickedly fun experience!

Dates: September 22, 23, 24, 29, 30; October 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 – 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 3500 Polk St, Riverside, CA 92505
Website: https://www.castlepark.com/things-to-do/experiences/castle-dark

Halloween Events Temecula

Temecula – The Haunt

The Haunt is the immersive ghost tour of historic Old Town Temecula. Combining local lore, true crime, and real ghost hunting, this nighttime adventure takes you deep into the town’s ghostly past. Seek out evidence of the unknown using paranormal gear like EMF meters. You may encounter the eerie energy of past inhabitants as the tour visits sites of notable incidents like a botched bank robbery, a shocking shootout, a haunted hotel, and more.

Dates: This experience is available throughout the year. Check the website for open dates.
Location: The meeting point is in downtown Temecula
Price: Starting at $49
www.thehauntghosttours.com/temecula

Temecula – Peltzer Pumpkin Farm

The Petlzer Pumpkin Farms opens for a new season on September 23^rd.  Come to the farm to pick your pumpkin and enjoy many activities, including games, a petting zoo, train rides, pumpkin painting, and a tractor garden.

Dates: September 23 – October 31, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Times: Monday-Friday (10 am – 8 pm), Saturday-Sunday (9 am-8 pm)
Location: 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA
Admission: Starts at $2 per person. Children aged two and under are free with a paid adult.   Attraction ticket prices vary. Check the website for admission details.
http://www.peltzerfarms.com/

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Halloween Events Ontario

Ontario – Another Glorious Halloween Event

Celebrate Halloween early in a wickedly awesome where scares, costumes and spooky fun collide for an epic night of frights. Over 30 vendors will be on site for shopping as you experience family fun, thrills, and an evening of fun.  Dress up in your most creative costume and enter the costume contest. The night includes exciting activities, delicious treats, and spooktacular photo ops.

Date: Saturday, October 07, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm 
Location: 1715 East Grevillea Court, Ontario, 91761 
Admission: Free Entry
Tickets: Eventbrite Tickets – Another Glorious Halloween

Ontario – Folklore

Step into a world of thrilling imagination with Folklore, a brand-new immersive haunt experience from the Chaffey Theatre Company. Delve into the captivating realm of German Fairytales and Pagan traditions as we transport you to the hauntingly beautiful Black Forrest. Prepare to be chilled to the bone and scream in terror as you encounter a wide array of spine-tingling experiences. Get ready to have your senses heightened and your heart racing as you navigate this interactive and unforgettable Halloween Season event in 2023.

Dates: October 27-31, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: Chaffey Theater Company, 1245 N Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA
Website: https://chaffeytheatrecompany.ludus.com/index.php

Halloween Events Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Cucamonga – Spooktacular 2023

The Rancho Cucamonga Spooktacular features carnival fun, a fun zone, and a free trunk and treat.  This Halloween-themed community event has activities for children and adults. Mark your calendar for a day of fun.

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Admission: $10
Location: RC Sports Center – 8303 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Halloween Events San Bernardino

San Bernardino – Escape Halloween

Escape Halloween is an annual electronic festival. Produced by the brand Insomniac, Escape promises to deliver spooky vibes and a top electronic lineup to festival attendees. The two-day event attracts all manner of ghoulish characters and costumed revelers who dance together under the watchful eye of the Resurgent Grimm. Immersive experiences, live performers, and freak sideshows add to the spooky ambiance of this nightmarish All Hallows’ Eve observance. 

Date: October 27-28, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: NOS Events Center – 689 S. E St., San Bernardino, CA, 92408
Admission: From $219.95
Website: https://escapehalloween.com/

Halloween Events Victorville

Victorville – Annual Family Halloween Spooktacular

The Halloween Spooktacular will have trick-or-treating for littles.  Enjoy a costume contest, food, games, and music on a family fun day. Mark your calendar for a great day with face painting, fantastic food from DJ’s Grill, games, and more.  Plus, shopping is available from nearly 40 vendors.

Date: Sun Oct 22, 2023, 10:00 am to 04:00 pm (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: Courtyard Marriott – Hesperia -Victorville, CA 

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Halloween Events Carlsbad

Carlsbad – Brick-or-Treat Party Nights at Legoland® California Resort

Brick-or-Treat Party Nights are the signature Halloween event at Legoland.  On Saturday nights, join the Monsters who take over LEGOLAND®. Experience shows, participate in character meet-and-greets, costume contests, treat stations, and more.  

Entertainment includes:

Vampyre’s Very Important Monsters (V.I.M) Dance Party – Bring your monstrous moves and ghoulish grooves to this interactive dance party.

Operation Monster Squad – Do you have what it takes to walk, grumble, and dance like a Monster?

A Candy-Coated Curse – Join curious trick-or-treaters as they sing, dance, and chant their way out of a sticky situation.

NEW 4D Movie: The Great Monster Chase – Laugh along in this 4D adventure filled with special effects as four tweens try to sneak into a monster party.

Don’t forget your costume.

Dates: Saturdays in October 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: One LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Admission: Included with Legoland day tickets, hotel packages, and select annual passes. AAA members can save up to 30% on tickets – AAA.com/bot
https://www.legoland.com/california/things-to-do/seasonal-events/brick-or-treat/

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Carlsbad – Pumpkin Patch at Carlsbad Strawberry Company

It isn’t Halloween season if you don’t get to a pumpkin patch with family and friends. Visit the Carlsbad Strawberry Company to find your giant pumpkin.  On the weekends, enjoy games and food, plus visit the family farm.  Additionally, every Friday and Saturday night in October features the Haunted Corn Maze – it’s perfect for teenagers and adults to get a heart-thumping experience.

Date: September 23 – November 5, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 1050 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Admission: $25 for the Haunted Corn Maze
Website: https://www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com/pumpkin

Halloween Events Chula Vista

Chula Vista – The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place

Put on your Halloween costume and come to celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park is transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven. The littles can enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows and parades, interactive Sesame Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume!

Dates: September 16 – October 29, 2023 (Select dates) (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Admission: Starting at $62.99
Website: https://sesameplace.com/san-diego/events/halloween-spooktacular/

Halloween Events Del Mar

Del Mar – The Scream Zone

Get ready for the ultimate screamfest at Del Mar Fairgrounds! The Scream Zone brings a Trifecta of Terror. Once you step into the Del Mar “Scaregrounds,” prepare for three bone-chilling haunts that will leave you screaming for escape. Brace yourself for the hair-raising Haunted Hayride, encounter the Stars of the Silver “Scream,” and navigate through the terrifying Labyrinth Manor.

Secure your spot in line with “Timed Tickets” or seize the opportunity to enjoy the fastest line experience by getting the exclusive “Scream Pass.” The new Midway Madness attraction features a fully immersive Halloween-themed carnival midway.

Explore carnival games, savor the delicious food and drink offerings, capture memorable photos, and encounter roaming creepy characters. Get your adrenaline pumping at The Scream Zone at Del Mar Fairgrounds. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

Dates: October 5 – October 31, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, California 92014
Admission: Starting at $32.99
Website: https://thescreamzone.com/

Halloween Events Oceanside

Oceanside – Halloween Spooktacular Trunk or Treat

One event in Oceanside brings you a celebration of car culture and Halloween.  The Spooktacular event has local organizations, clubs, businesses, individuals, and families hosting decorated trunks in the parking lot at Mance Buchanon Park. Kids can trick-or-treat at each trunk. There will also be a craft booth, inflatables, and kids’ group games!

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm 
Location: Mance Buchanon Park – 425 College Blvd., Oceanside, CA, 92057
Admission: Free Entry

Halloween Events San Diego

San Diego – Haunted Ghost Tour

During this small-group ghost tour, your entertaining guide will take you through five locations. Listen to spine-tingling stories about San Diego’s history and infamous residents. You’ll learn why San Diego is one of the West’s most haunted cities. 

Book tickets here for the San Diego Ghost Tour

San Diego – The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park

It’s a one-of-a-kind haunt experience and has been called one of the top haunted attractions in the United States. Experience two haunts in one.

The 3,500 square-foot eXperiment Maze provides a mile-long terrifying outdoor trail.  Be on guard as you move through twisted pines and gnarled oaks. 

Next, experience the Haunted Trail. Climb onto the Ghoul Bus, where a cloister of Nuns share the scary ride with you. Beware the chainsaw-wielding zombie rodeo clowns around the corner as they look to bring you into their slaughterhouse.

This event is geared toward adults who can brave the chills and thrills.

Dates: September 22 – October 31, 2023. Closed most Mondays and Tuesdays. (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: The Haunted Trail is located at the corner of Balboa Dr & Juniper in Balboa Park
Admission: Starts at $32.99
https://hauntedtrail.net/

San Diego – San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeen

The San Diego Zoo hosts HalGLOWeen on Fridays through Sundays in October, excluding October 30.  This light-up-the-night Halloween-themed extravaganza features entertainment, dance parties, musical performances, and food specials.  The interactive festivities are a fun event for the family.

Check the San Diego Zoo Website for updated details on this year’s event
Dates: Fridays through Sundays in October (excluding October 30), 2023 – Activities start at 5 pm
(2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Admission: AAA members can save 20% – AAA.com/sandiegozoo
https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/halgloween

San Diego – Howl-O-Scream

Prepare for an unforgettable experience as Howl-O-Scream returns to SeaWorld San Diego this fall! Get ready to be thrilled and chilled to the bone starting September 29th, 2023.

Once peaceful SeaWorld San Diego will undergo a spine-tingling transformation as Howl-O-Scream takes over. As darkness descends, brace yourself for a twisted carnival with frightful creatures lurking at every turn. But don’t let fear consume you – put on a brave face and join in the horrifying fun!

Navigate through immersive scare zones, dodging and evading angry spirits as they run rampant. Seek refuge indoors, only to find yourself trapped in a house of horrors. If you dare, quench your thirst for fear with devilishly delicious cocktails, beer, and spirits. Experience the electrifying energy of live entertainment and dance the night away. And for an extra adrenaline rush, take a nighttime coaster ride that will send shivers down your spine!

But beware, the eyes of evil will be watching wherever you go, ready to test your courage. Face your fears head-on during SeaWorld San Diego’s Howl-O-Scream this fall. Don’t miss this chillingly thrilling event!

Dates: September 29, 2023 – October 31, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: Sea World – 500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
Website: https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream/

San Diego – Sea World Día de los Muertos

Sea World is bringing together the flavors and sounds of this family-centric Mexican tradition.

Dates: November 4, 2023 – November 5, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: Sea World – 500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
Check the website for details and admission information: https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/

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Halloween Events Valley Center

Valley Center – Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch

This year’s event at Bates Nut Farm features live music, kids’ crafts, face painting, bounce & slide, hay rides, straw maze, pony rides, petting corral, and more.

Dates: September 16 – October 31, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA
Website: https://batesnutfarm.biz/ce-13080-the-2023-pumpkin-patch.html

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Halloween Events Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Zoo – Boo at the Zoo

With six nights of “spell-a-bration,” there’s plenty of time to get into the Halloween spirit as the Zoo offers safe trick-­or-treating and “monster-ous” thrills and chills. The zoo closes at 4 PM.

Dates: October 21, 2023 – October 29, 2023 (Select days) (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 5 pm – 8 pm
Location: Santa Barbara Zoo – 500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
https://www.sbzoo.org/event-calendar/

Halloween Events Solvang

Solvang – Solvang Farmers Pumpkin Patch

Get lost in the 14-acre corn maze and find your perfect pumpkin.  The squash, gourds, and pumpkins range from tiny specimens to super large.  Moreover, this year’s event is bigger than ever, so consider a visit if you’ll be in Santa Barbara County.

Dates: End of September – October 31, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 1035 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA
https://www.facebook.com/SolvangFarmerPumkinPatch/

Solvang – The Haunt

The Haunt is Solvang’s ghost tour that whisks you away into the haunted past of this unique Danish village. Embark on a thrilling adventure through the town’s haunted architecture, steeped in eerie tales of their phantom residents.

Accompanied by an experienced storyteller and ghost hunter, as featured on Ghost Adventures with Zak Bagans, experience a real interactive paranormal investigation that reveals different types of hauntings.

Perfect for families, couples, and children, The Haunt combines authentic ghost hunting with engrossing storytelling, making it an unforgettable journey into Solvang’s haunted past. Spots fill up fast, so book online now to secure your place in this otherworldly experience.

Dates: This experience is available on many Fridays throughout the year. Check the website for open dates.
Location: The meeting point is in central Solvang
Price: Starting at $49
https://thehauntghosttours.com/tours/solvang/

VENTURA COUNTY HALLOWEEN GUIDE 2024

Our Halloween Guide for Ventura features expanded options beyond last year’s list.

Halloween Events Camarillo

Camarillo – Halloween in the Park

Join a spooky evening out at Community Center Park on Halloween night with pumpkin painting, lawn games, food trucks, a costume contest for all ages, and a Trick-Or-Treat Village. This event is FREE to participants.  Food trucks will offer tasty options for a purchased dinner or dessert on-site.

Date: October 31, 2023, 5 pm – 8 pm (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: Community Center Park – 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo, CA
Admission: FREE
Website: www.pvrpd.org/2023-10-31-halloween-in-the-park

Halloween Events Moorpark

Moorpark – Boo at the Zoo

Celebrate the spooky season with Boo at the Zoo at Moorpark College! This exciting event has a magical touch, fascinating critters, and bubbling cauldrons. Explore interactive trick-or-treat stations, join in engaging kids’ crafts, and satisfy your taste buds at the food trucks. Don’t forget the thrilling wildlife presentations, thrilling kids scavenger hunt, and adorable animal meet & greets. Remember to rock your favorite costume and join us for this howling good time.

Dates: Check website for 2023 dates (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA 93021
Website: https://zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/boo-at-the-zoo/

Moorpark – Haunted High Street

Haunted High Street in Moorpark is a thrilling carnival event that promises to delight children aged 3-10. With a wide variety of carnival games, attractions, and prizes, it guarantees a fun-filled experience. 

One of the highlights is the costume contest, where participants can win awesome prizes. The pumpkin patch hosted by the Moorpark City Library will offer pumpkin decorating, arts & crafts, and a food court. Additionally, children can enjoy the Trunk-or-Treat activity, collecting candy and small prizes from decorated vehicles provided by local businesses. 

Date: October 31, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Admission: Pre-sale tickets available for $5 per child
Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
Location: High Street, Moorpark
Website: https://moorparkca.gov/765/Haunted-High-Street

Moorpark – Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival

Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival features a gigantic pumpkin patch and five themed weekends of live entertainment and family fun. This is unquestionably a great place to take your littles, as we have through the years. The Festival site will be filled with games, rides, photo ops, live entertainment, themed weekends, bands, and more! Weekends will include all performances, bands, demonstrations & entertainment. Pick Your Own fruit, vegetables, flowers, tractor-pulled wagon rides around the farm, and Animal Center & visits with animals are offered daily.

September 30 – October 31, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Festival Hours: 9 am – 6 pm

• September 30 & October 1– Friends of the Farm Weekend (Public Safety Weekend)
• October 7 & 8 – Farm Country Weekend
• October 14 & 15 – Antique Tractor Weekend
• October 21 & 22 – Wild West Weekend
• October 28 & 29 – All About Pumpkins Weekend

Admission to Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival includes:

• Tractor-drawn Wagon Rides
• Corn Maze
• Farmer Craig’s Chicken Show
• Gigantic Pumpkin Patch
• Entry to Pick Your Own Fields (pickings separate)
• Photo Opportunities
• Pumpkin House
• Giant Tractor Display
• Pumpkin Displays
• Giant Spiders
• Harvest Basket
• Misting Tunnel
• Hay Climbing Pyramids
• Animal Center
• Play Equipment
• Cotton Harvester & Combine Slides
• Fun Hill with Tunnels and Wooden Firetruck
• Wooden Train
• Wooden School Bus
• Country Store
• 50 acres of open space to roam
• Pull wagons & wheelbarrows available (Personal wagons & strollers welcomed)
• Animal Shows (Weekends only)
• Pig Races (Weekends only)
• Demonstrations (Weekends only)
• Themed Weekends (Weekends only)
• Live Performers & Roaming Entertainment (Weekends only)
• Live Bands (Weekends only)

Tickets Required for the Following:

• Gem/Fossil Mining
• Electric Train
• John Deere, Bee, Cow & Grain Trains
• Horse-drawn Wagon Rides (weekends-only)
• Animal Petting & Duck Feeding Areas
• Bean & Corn Boxes
• Games & Crafts
• Face Painting

Any activities may adjust at any time due to current events.

Dates: September 30 – October 31, 2023, 9 am to 6 pm (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA, 93021 
Admission Monday-Friday: $14 General Admission
Admission Weekends: $22 – $30 (Check website for pricing specifics)
Children under two and parking are free.  Seniors (65+), Military, Veterans & Emergency 1^st Responders receive a $2 admission discount daily with a valid ID.

Tickets go on sale September 1, 2023

Weekday admission is sold at the gate only, and Mon – Friday tickets ARE NOT sold online. Weekend admission tickets are ONLY sold online. Please bring your tickets or have them ready on your phone before entry. All visitors will go through a security check
https://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest/

Halloween Events Oxnard

Oxnard – Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience.  Get your tickets to discover the music of Vivaldi and more under the glow of candlelight.

Date: October 19, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Oxnard Performing Arts Center – 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA

Oxnard – Parade of Frights

Halloween weekend at the Channel Islands Harbor will howl with the annual Parade of Frights. Come see a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade in Channel Islands Harbor. Before the parade, several organizations will offer Halloween-related events and activities.

Date: October 28, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 2pm – 9pm
Location: Channel Islands Harbor

Oxnard – Witches Brew Night Market at Heritage Square

This all-ages festival brings in Halloween in a witch’s brew style. Visit spooky shops, enjoy trick and treats, participate in photo opportunities, and more.  It happens in the backdrop of some of Oxnard’s oldest former homes.

Date: October 28-29, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 4pm – 9pm
Location: 715  South A St., Oxnard, CA, 93030

Halloween Events Santa Paula

Santa Paula – Prancer’s Farm Fall Festival

This fall harvest festival features a 30-acre pumpkin patch and family fun.  Highlights include tractor-drawn wagon rides, pick your pumpkin on 15 acres, hay pyramids, an animal center with a petting zoo, live performers (weekends only), wheelbarrows, a corn expedition, sunflower picking, and a barrel train ride.

Dates: September 23 – October 31, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 18450 E. Telegraph Rd., Santa Paula, CA, 93060
Check website for times and tickets: https://prancersfarm.com/

Halloween Events Simi Valley

Simi Valley – Dia de Los Muertos

The Day of the Dead celebration will include music, entertainment, craft vendors, crafts for kids, food, and more. Altars created by local families will be on display. Come in costume or get your face painted at the festival!

Date: Sunday October 29, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley
Admission: $10 adults / $5 kids (5-12)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Strathearnpark

Simi Valley Halloween Carnival

There is tons of fun with inflatables, carnival games, a trick-or-treat village, balloon animals, and much more. Limited same-day tickets are available.

Date: October 31, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 4 pm until 7 pm
Location: 5005-C Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA
Admission: $8 for Ages 13-18, $6 for ages 3-12, and Free for two and under
Questions: (805) 584-4463 or (805) 584-4456

Simi Valley – Rancho Simi Heritage Halloween & Movie in the Park

The Heritage Halloween celebration will include games, trick-or-treating, and a costume parade. At 730pm, enjoy a screening of the movie “Mummies” in the barn. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase light refreshments.

Date: October 21, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Location: 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley
Time: 4 pm until 9:30 pm
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Strathearnpark

Halloween Events Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks – Halloween Haunted Trail

The Conejo Recreation & Park District offers a night full of Halloween fun for youngsters.  The trail ends with a hayride that returns Halloween “hikers” to the “haunted trailhead.”  Attendees in costume can participate in a costume contest with prizes awarded in multiple categories.  The popular “Trick-or-Treat Street” will have Halloween-themed houses with treats available.  A free live reptile show takes place after the costume contest.  

The event takes place on the soccer fields behind the Community Center. This event will sell out, so BUY TICKETS EARLY!

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 
Location: Thousand Oaks Community Center – 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA
Admission: $5 per person (ages 2+). Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance and are available in 5-minute time slots.
Website: crpd.org

Thousand Oaks – Reign of Terror Haunted House

Terror reigns again at the annual season of screams. One hundred thirty-eight bone-chilling rooms include ten terrifying attractions in over 28,000 square feet of floor space.  The Haunted House has frightening scenes, swarms of monstrous characters, scary props, and countless special effects.

This is Southern California’s largest indoor, professional walk-through haunted house attraction!

Date: Select nights – September 29 – November 4, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (or 11:00 pm – depending on date)
Location: 225 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA
Admission: Starting at $35
Website: https://rothauntedhouse.com/

Halloween Events Ventura

Ventura – Big Wave Dave’s Christmas Trees & Pumpkin Patch

Find the perfect pumpkin, from minis to giants. The patch is in Ventura at the Pacific View Mall (near Target). Enjoy activities for the kids and photo opportunities.  Besides pumpkins, you can also pick up ornamental items, including gourds, Indian corn, and hay bales.  Also available are carving kits, candles, and stencils.

Dates: October 1 – October 31, 10 am to 9 pm (Closing 6 pm Halloween Day) (2023 dates not yet announced)
Location: 4075 Telegraph Rd., Ventura CA
Admission is Free
https://www.bigwavedaveschristmastrees.com/pumpkin-patch

Ventura – Crawl-o-Ween

The NextGen Rotary brings a Halloween-themed bar crawl to Main Street in Downtown Ventura. Purchase of a Crawl-O-Ween Passport includes one specialty drink at five different bars/restaurants.  Costumes are optional but encouraged, and there will be a costume contest at 2 p.m. with prizes for “best individual costume” and “best duo costume.”

Proceeds go to Food Share, KidStream, and NextGen Rotary. Attendees must be 21 or over. Drink responsibly. Please bring a valid ID and cash to tip all the amazing servers!!

Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Starting at $35
Location: 419 E Main St Suite C Ventura, CA 93001

Ventura – Victorian Halloween

Learn about Victorian customs and traditions practiced on the Rancho during times of mourning and celebration.

Dates: October 8, 2023 (2024 dates not yet announced)
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Admission: Free
Location: Olivas Adobe Historical Park, 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA
Website: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1935/Events-at-the-Olivas-Adobe-Historical-Pa

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Bookmark our 2024 Halloween Guide Los Angeles and Beyond

We’ve finally reached the end of our 2024 Halloween Guide Los Angeles and Beyond. Southern California offers many things to do between September and October to keep you in the fall and Halloween spirit.  

We hope you’ve found this directory helpful.

Following your review, we suggest you bookmark it for reference this season, and please share it with your friends.  Thanks for visiting our website.

We hope to see you at the places where we go!
Julie & Art

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