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  {
    "id": "halloween-horror-nights",
    "name": "Halloween Horror Nights — Universal Studios Hollywood",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Universal City",
    "address": "100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608",
    "category": "Theme Park Haunt",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Sept. 3–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-03",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn",
    "age": "Intense",
    "description": "Universal’s flagship after-dark Halloween event returns with eight haunted houses, Terror Tram, scare zones, live entertainment and themed food. For 2026, announced houses include Sinners, Stranger Things 5, Hellraiser and more."
  },
  {
    "id": "knotts-scary-farm",
    "name": "Knott’s Scary Farm",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Buena Park",
    "address": "8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620",
    "category": "Theme Park Haunt",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Sept. 17–Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.sixflags.com/knotts/events/knotts-scary-farm",
    "age": "Intense",
    "description": "The legendary Orange County Halloween event takes over Knott’s Berry Farm on select nights with mazes, monsters, scare zones and special entertainment."
  },
  {
    "id": "fright-fest-magic-mountain",
    "name": "Fright Fest — Six Flags Magic Mountain",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Valencia",
    "address": "26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355",
    "category": "Theme Park Haunt",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Sept. 18–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-18",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/events/fright-fest",
    "age": "13+ recommended",
    "description": "Magic Mountain goes fully after-dark with haunted mazes, roaming creatures, shows and thrill rides. Haunted mazes require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass."
  },
  {
    "id": "la-haunted-hayride",
    "name": "Los Angeles Haunted Hayride",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027",
    "category": "Haunted Hayride",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Sept. 18–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-18",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://losangeleshauntedhayride.com/",
    "age": "12+ suggested",
    "description": "A long-running Griffith Park Halloween event built around its signature haunted hayride, plus walk-through attractions and the eerie Midnight Falls town experience."
  },
  {
    "id": "queen-mary-dark-harbor",
    "name": "Queen Mary Dark Harbor",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Long Beach",
    "address": "1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802",
    "category": "Theme Park Haunt",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Sept. 18–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-18",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://darkharborhalloween.com/",
    "age": "Intense",
    "description": "The Queen Mary and surrounding harbor become a sprawling Halloween festival with haunted mazes aboard the historic ship, roaming monsters, entertainment, carnival rides and themed bars."
  },
  {
    "id": "reign-of-terror",
    "name": "Reign of Terror Haunted House",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Thousand Oaks",
    "address": "285 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360",
    "category": "Haunted House",
    "dateText": "18 nights · 2026 season begins Sept. 25",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://rothauntedhouse.com/",
    "age": "13+ recommended",
    "description": "A massive indoor walk-through haunt at Janss Marketplace with 145 rooms across 12 connected attractions. The 2026 season adds Backwoods and The Hotel plus a reimagined Funhouse."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-17th-door",
    "name": "The 17th Door",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Buena Park",
    "address": "8420 On the Mall, Buena Park, CA 90620",
    "category": "Extreme / Immersive",
    "dateText": "2026 Halloween season · see official calendar",
    "startDate": "2026-09-22",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://the17thdoor.com/",
    "age": "Extreme",
    "description": "An extreme interactive haunt built around 17 sequential rooms. The 2026 story returns guests to Perpetuum Penitentiary with highly physical, intense theatrical scares."
  },
  {
    "id": "haunted-trail-balboa-park",
    "name": "The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd, San Diego, CA 92101",
    "category": "Haunted Trail",
    "dateText": "Sept. 25–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://hauntedtrail.net/",
    "age": "10+ recommended",
    "description": "A large-scale outdoor horror trail through Balboa Park, paired with the eXperiment Maze. The experience winds through twisted pines and dark wooded paths."
  },
  {
    "id": "haunted-amusement-park",
    "name": "The Haunted Amusement Park",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "El Cajon",
    "address": "14011 Ridge Hill Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021",
    "category": "Haunted Trail",
    "dateText": "Sept. 25–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.scaretrail.com/",
    "age": "10+ recommended",
    "description": "A one-mile scare trail across the grounds of the former Marshal Scotty’s Playland, combining old rides, carnival remains, themed scenes and live scare actors."
  },
  {
    "id": "castle-dark",
    "name": "Castle Dark — Castle Park",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Riverside",
    "address": "3500 Polk St, Riverside, CA 92505",
    "category": "Theme Park Haunt",
    "dateText": "Fri–Sun Sept. 25–Nov. 1, 2026 + Thu Oct. 29 · 7pm–midnight",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://castlepark.com/castle-dark/",
    "age": "13+ recommended",
    "description": "Castle Park’s nighttime haunt returns with three mazes, scare zones, rides, themed food and live entertainment. The 2026 edition adds two all-new mazes."
  },
  {
    "id": "nightmare-rising-pandemic-z",
    "name": "Nightmare Rising: Pandemic Z",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Corona",
    "address": "8900 McCarty Rd, Corona, CA 92880",
    "category": "Extreme / Immersive",
    "dateText": "Select dates · Oct. 2–31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.nightmarerisinghaunt.com/",
    "age": "Extreme",
    "description": "A large-scale interactive survival-horror experience at SC Village with multiple simultaneous storylines where guest choices shape the night’s outcome."
  },
  {
    "id": "fort-cross-haunted-harvest",
    "name": "Fort Cross Haunted Harvest",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Santa Ysabel",
    "address": "4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070",
    "category": "Haunted Hayride",
    "dateText": "Select Saturdays · Oct. 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://www.fortcross.com/haunted-harvest-hayride",
    "age": "Spooky / creepy",
    "description": "A smaller, story-driven mountain haunt with jug-band music, ghost stories, a haunted hayride and a guided walk through dark woods near Julian."
  },
  {
    "id": "whaley-house",
    "name": "Whaley House Museum",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "2476 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110",
    "category": "Ghost / Paranormal",
    "dateText": "Year-round · extended spooky season programming",
    "startDate": "2026-01-01",
    "endDate": "2026-12-31",
    "website": "https://www.whaleyhousesandiego.com/",
    "age": "All ages; paranormal theme",
    "description": "One of San Diego’s best-known haunted historic sites. The museum operates year-round and traditionally adds extended opportunities for paranormal-minded visitors during October."
  },
  {
    "id": "knotts-spooky-farm",
    "name": "Knott’s Spooky Farm",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Buena Park",
    "address": "8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620",
    "category": "Theme Park Haunt",
    "dateText": "Thu–Sun · Sept. 24–Oct. 31, 2026 + Columbus Day",
    "startDate": "2026-09-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.sixflags.com/knotts/events/knotts-spooky-farm",
    "age": "Family-friendly",
    "description": "Knott’s daytime Halloween event for families, with kid-friendly costumes, seasonal entertainment and spooky-but-not-scary park activities."
  },
  {
    "id": "six-flags-tricks-treats",
    "name": "Tricks and Treats — Six Flags Magic Mountain",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Valencia",
    "address": "26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355",
    "category": "Theme Park Haunt",
    "dateText": "Select days · Sept. 18–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-18",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/events",
    "age": "Family-friendly",
    "description": "A daytime seasonal option at Six Flags Magic Mountain for families who want Halloween atmosphere without the full nighttime Fright Fest intensity."
  },
  {
    "id": "long-beach-driver-horror-tour",
    "name": "Long Beach Driver Horror Tour",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Long Beach",
    "address": "235 E Broadway #800, Long Beach, CA 90802",
    "category": "Ghost / Paranormal",
    "dateText": "2026 · Aug. 6-7, Sep. 11,18, 25",
    "startDate": "2026-08-06",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.lbhorrortour.com/",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A guided minibus tour explores ghost stories and darker chapters of Long Beach history."
  },
  {
    "id": "pumpkin-patch-gone-wrong",
    "name": "Pumpkin Patch Gone Wrong",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Lakewood",
    "address": "5862 Fidler Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Sept. 1- Nov. 9",
    "startDate": "2026-09-01",
    "endDate": "2026-11-09",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A neighborhood Halloween yard display welcoming trick-or-treaters of different ages."
  },
  {
    "id": "nightmare-before-christmas-in-anaheim",
    "name": "Nightmare Before Christmas in Anaheim",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Anaheim",
    "address": "773 S Kroeger Street, Anaheim, CA 92805",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026–27 · Sept. 11–Jan. 7",
    "startDate": "2026-09-11",
    "endDate": "2027-01-07",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/diannaconley",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Handmade characters and props recreate a Nightmare Before Christmas scene, with Christmas elements added later in the season."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-corridors-of-the-occult",
    "name": "The corridors of the occult",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "4700 Cassatt St, Los Angeles, CA 90032",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Sept. 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-09-11",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A home walkthrough connects backyard and front-yard scenes, including visitor-triggered animatronics."
  },
  {
    "id": "burbank-voodoo-house",
    "name": "Burbank Voodoo House",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Burbank",
    "address": "644 N Priscilla Ln, Burbank, CA 91505",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Sept. 18-Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-09-18",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.burbankvoodoohouse.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A New Orleans-inspired yard show combines music with custom interactive animatronics."
  },
  {
    "id": "h-ls-realm-of-horror",
    "name": "H&L’s Realm of Horror",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Victorville",
    "address": "13454 alcott st, Victorville, CA 92392",
    "category": "Haunted House",
    "dateText": "2026 · Sept. 18, 19, 25, 26 Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16-18",
    "startDate": "2026-09-18",
    "endDate": "2026-10-18",
    "website": "https://app.hauntpay.com/events/h-l-srealmofhorror-1",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A witch-hunt storyline leads visitors through forest scenes and encounters with hidden witches."
  },
  {
    "id": "fallen-saints-presents-art-of-heartbreak",
    "name": "Fallen Saints presents Art of Heartbreak",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "11031 Camarillo St, Los Angeles, CA 91602",
    "category": "Theatre",
    "dateText": "2026 · Sept. 18, 19, 25, 26, Oct. 2, 3",
    "startDate": "2026-09-18",
    "endDate": "2026-10-03",
    "website": "https://www.fonproductions.com/fallensaints",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A horror theatre production follows an artist-turned-attorney whose past becomes entangled with a series of murders."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-buena-vista-haunt",
    "name": "The Buena Vista Haunt",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Burbank",
    "address": "2038 N Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91504",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Sept. 19-Nov. 3",
    "startDate": "2026-09-19",
    "endDate": "2026-11-03",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/the_buena_vista_haunt",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A family-oriented yard display and maze includes performers and photo opportunities. The source describes the route as ADA accessible; confirm accommodations with the host."
  },
  {
    "id": "bar-harbor-scares",
    "name": "Bar Harbor Scares",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "23935 Bar Harbor Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91355",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Sept. 25-26 Oct. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/barharborscares",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A neighborhood walkthrough combines classic graveyard imagery, fog, sound and lighting effects, with scares intended for families and adults."
  },
  {
    "id": "5th-seaside-oddities-expo",
    "name": "5th Seaside Oddities Expo",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Ventura",
    "address": "Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA 93001",
    "category": "Conventions",
    "dateText": "2026 · Sept. 26, 27",
    "startDate": "2026-09-26",
    "endDate": "2026-09-27",
    "website": "https://seasideodditiesexpo.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "An oddities gathering at the Ventura County Fairgrounds brings together spooky artists, vendors and immersive exhibits."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-pumpkin-kings-graveyard",
    "name": "The Pumpkin King’s Graveyard",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "North Tustin",
    "address": "18132 E santa Clara Ave, North Tustin, CA 92705",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Sep. 26-27, Oct.1-31, Nov. 1.",
    "startDate": "2026-09-26",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.nsbowden-designs.com/halloween-2024",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired graveyard features pumpkins, weathered headstones and a towering Pumpkin King figure."
  },
  {
    "id": "departed-springs",
    "name": "Departed Springs",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Norco",
    "address": "245 Pompano Pl, Norco, CA 92860",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 1-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/collecting.cobwebs",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A cemetery-themed home display in Norco tells the story of displaced spirits near the Pumpkin Rock area."
  },
  {
    "id": "hesperia-house-of-horrors",
    "name": "Hesperia House of Horrors",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Hesperia",
    "address": "13802 Rosemary St, Hesperia, CA 92344",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 1-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/hesperia_house_of_horrors",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "An immersive home display includes areas visitors can walk through."
  },
  {
    "id": "dark-carnival",
    "name": "Dark carnival",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Valley Village",
    "address": "11850 Riverside Dr, Valley Village, CA 91607",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 1-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A clown-filled Halloween yard display in Valley Village."
  },
  {
    "id": "wolffs-den",
    "name": "Wolff’s Den",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Northridge",
    "address": "17556 Stagg Street, Northridge, CA 91325",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 1-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Halloween display mixes playful skeletons and singing characters with werewolves, witches and ghostly figures."
  },
  {
    "id": "gothic-hills-cemetery",
    "name": "Gothic Hills Cemetery",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Riverside",
    "address": "11109 Middleborough Rd, Riverside, CA 92503",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct 1- Nov 2",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-11-02",
    "website": "https://www.GothicHillsCemetery.com",
    "age": "All Ages and Little Ones",
    "description": "A themed cemetery yard haunt with walkthrough elements offers a family-oriented Halloween experience."
  },
  {
    "id": "northridge-halloween-house",
    "name": "Northridge Halloween House",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Northridge",
    "address": "7853 Louise Ave., Northridge, CA 91325",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 1-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/northridgehalloweenhouse",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A neighborhood display features large animatronics, witches, scarecrows, pirates and skeletons."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-haunting-at-palomino-creek",
    "name": "The Haunting At Palomino Creek",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Temescal Valley",
    "address": "13758 Palomino Creek Dr, Temescal Valley, CA 92883",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct.1- 4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31, Nov. 1-2",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A home haunt builds its atmosphere with fog, eerie lighting, skeletons and seasonal decorations."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-last-laugh",
    "name": "The Last Laugh",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Simi Valley",
    "address": "264 Hermes Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 1-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.teamvitz.com",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A sinister carnival theme brings creepy clowns and unsettling midway scenes to a Simi Valley home haunt."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-spooky-strip",
    "name": "The Spooky Strip",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Glendale",
    "address": "939 Concord St, Glendale, CA 91202",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 1-Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/boneblender_horrorprops",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A narrow graveyard display beside a Glendale home uses custom props, tombstones and story details."
  },
  {
    "id": "spooky-valley-graveyard",
    "name": "Spooky Valley Graveyard",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Sherman Oaks",
    "address": "13346 Valley Vista Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 1-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/spooky_valley_graveyard",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A family-oriented graveyard display runs in a Sherman Oaks neighborhood."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-goblin-of-glorywhite",
    "name": "The Goblin of Glorywhite",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Lakewood",
    "address": "6439 Glorywhite St., Lakewood, CA 90713",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 2-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/goblin_of_glorywhite",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Lakewood yard display centers on a goblin character, with special character appearances advertised for Halloween night."
  },
  {
    "id": "pirate-house",
    "name": "Pirate House",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Murrieta",
    "address": "38165 Sevilla Ave, Murrieta, CA 92563",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 2-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/pirates_and_winter_wonderland",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A pirate-themed home display combines skeletons with music, lighting, fog and other seasonal effects."
  },
  {
    "id": "moreno-valley-haunted-mansion",
    "name": "Moreno Valley Haunted Mansion",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Moreno Valley",
    "address": "23107 Mansfield Ln, Moreno Valley, CA 92557",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16, 18, 23-25, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/morenovalleyhauntedmansion",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Haunted Mansion-inspired home display includes an inflatable archway and additional scenes beyond it."
  },
  {
    "id": "south-park-horror-house",
    "name": "South Park Horror House",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "2962 Laurel Street, San Diego, CA 92104",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A family-run San Diego home haunt offers an interactive walkthrough with no admission charge listed."
  },
  {
    "id": "cannibal-creek",
    "name": "Cannibal Creek",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Yucaipa",
    "address": "34580 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399",
    "category": "Haunted House",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31, Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/blackcasketproductions",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A horror attraction casts visitors as potential victims of a family hiding a dark secret."
  },
  {
    "id": "withered-patch-twisted-midway",
    "name": "Withered Patch Twisted Midway",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Lake Elsinore",
    "address": "52990 Sweet Juliet Ln, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532",
    "category": "Haunted House",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/9thcircleproductions",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A home walkthrough sends small groups through farmhouse, carnival, barn and corn-maze scenes."
  },
  {
    "id": "pirate-cove",
    "name": "Pirate Cove",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "22864 Tamarack Ln, Santa Clarita, CA 91390",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A pirate graveyard display depicts shipwrecked sailors. The source describes it as suitable for all ages, without jump scares."
  },
  {
    "id": "seasoned-projections-halloween-haunt",
    "name": "Seasoned Projections Halloween Haunt",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Ladera Ranch",
    "address": "73 Flintridge Ave, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694",
    "category": "Haunted Show",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.youtube.com/SeasonedProjections",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Projection shows draw on Ghostbusters and other seasonal themes, alongside a pumpkin-farm and haunted-mansion display."
  },
  {
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    "name": "Burbank Sleepy Hollow",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Burbank",
    "address": "711 N. Lincoln St., Burbank, CA 91506",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 3-Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/burbanksleepyhollow",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A cemetery display populated by creatures of the night in Burbank."
  },
  {
    "id": "kreep-de-ville-cemetery",
    "name": "Kreep De Ville Cemetery",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Lancaster",
    "address": "44037 Date Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 3-31, Nov. 1, 2",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-11-02",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A gothic cemetery display features a witch-themed garden. View from permitted areas and ask the host before entering the property."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-halloween-valley-haunt",
    "name": "The Halloween Valley Haunt",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Simi Valley",
    "address": "996 Carefree Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://ascendtheclownhaunter.godaddysites.com/",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A themed haunted-house walkthrough uses live actors, animatronics and multiple rooms, with a separate front display."
  },
  {
    "id": "coffinwood-cemetery",
    "name": "Coffinwood Cemetery",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "27159 Waterford Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91354",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-10-03",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/coffinwood_cemetery",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A home walkthrough offers different levels of scares on different nights, plus games for children. Check the host’s schedule for the experience you want."
  },
  {
    "id": "haunted-mansion-haunt",
    "name": "Haunted Mansion Haunt",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Trabuco Canyon",
    "address": "28322 Millwood Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 3-4, 9-11, 16-31, Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://hmhaunt.com",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A home haunt reimagines Disney’s Haunted Mansion with additional scares and familiar characters and effects."
  },
  {
    "id": "a-maze-n-halloween-haunt",
    "name": "a-MAZE-n Halloween Haunt",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Winnetka",
    "address": "8460 Kelvin Ave, Winnetka, CA 91306",
    "category": "Scare Maze",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 29-31, Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/amazenhalloweenhaunt",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A backyard maze uses actors, fog and lighting to continue the fictional Kelvin Hallows experiment storyline."
  },
  {
    "id": "candlelight-cemetery",
    "name": "Candlelight Cemetery",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "South Whittier",
    "address": "11102 gerber ave, South Whittier, CA 90604",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 4-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-04",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/skeletons.and.reindeers",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A cemetery-themed Halloween yard display in South Whittier."
  },
  {
    "id": "rafferty-circle-cemetery",
    "name": "Rafferty Circle Cemetery",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Corona",
    "address": "3780 Rafferty Cir, Corona, CA 92882",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 5-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-05",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/rafferty_circle_cemetery",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "An animatronic yard display includes a small child-oriented maze planned for later in October."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-nightmare-on-orchard",
    "name": "The Nightmare on Orchard",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Burbank",
    "address": "2352 N Orchard Dr, Burbank, CA 91504",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 9 - Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-09",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/nightmare_on_orchard",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Halloween movie-inspired home display brings together spooky characters and familiar seasonal scenes."
  },
  {
    "id": "burbank-haunt",
    "name": "Burbank Haunt",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Burbank",
    "address": "857 N Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 9-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-09",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.burbankhaunt.com",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A handmade Beetlejuice-themed display includes moving props, visitor triggers and musical shows."
  },
  {
    "id": "walnut-mansion",
    "name": "Walnut Mansion",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Riverside",
    "address": "9973 Walnut Grove Ave, Riverside, CA 92503",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 9-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-09",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/walnut_mansion",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Haunted Mansion-themed display features animatronics and visual effects. Sidewalk viewing and access through the gate vary by evening."
  },
  {
    "id": "urban-death-tour-of-terror-ultra",
    "name": "Urban Death: Tour of Terror ULTRA",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "North Hollywood",
    "address": "4864 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601",
    "category": "Theatre",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23-25, 30, 31, Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-09",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/zombiejoes/4552",
    "age": "21+",
    "description": "An adult horror theatre experience pairs a dark maze with wordless, disturbing performance scenes."
  },
  {
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    "name": "Madness on Melgar",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Whittier",
    "address": "9937 Melgar Dr, Whittier, CA 90603",
    "category": "Haunted House",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 9-10",
    "startDate": "2026-10-09",
    "endDate": "2026-10-10",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/madness_on_melgar",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A backyard maze features clowns, dolls and other horror characters, with admission proceeds described as supporting charity."
  },
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    "name": "Enfield’s Lost World",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Reseda",
    "address": "6455 Enfield Ave., Reseda, CA 91335",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-09",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/enfieldlostworld",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "An interactive dinosaur-themed display tells the story of a power failure. Full shows and lights-only evenings follow different schedules."
  },
  {
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    "name": "Burroughs Place Cemetery",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Stevenson Ranch",
    "address": "25727 Burroughs Pl, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 9-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-09",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/burroughsplacecemetery",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A large cemetery yard display includes a short walk-through section."
  },
  {
    "id": "shadows-of-endor",
    "name": "Shadows of Endor",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "27883 Wellston Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91350",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 10- Nov. 2",
    "startDate": "2026-10-10",
    "endDate": "2026-11-02",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/stevieslakey",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Star Wars-inspired scene imagines Ewoks living among wrecked Imperial vehicles after the battle of Endor."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-pirates-of-burbank",
    "name": "The Pirates of Burbank",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Burbank",
    "address": "1226 Lima St, Burbank, CA 91505",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 10-Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-10",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/pirates_of_burbank",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A pirate display depicts a crew searching a haunted grotto for treasure while battling a kraken."
  },
  {
    "id": "woodlark-swamp",
    "name": "Woodlark Swamp",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "26326 Woodlark Ln, Santa Clarita, CA 91355",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 10 - Nov. 2",
    "startDate": "2026-10-10",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/woodlarkswamp",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A swamp-themed display centers on a sinister creature named Kevin amid bayou scenery."
  },
  {
    "id": "cemetery-of-the-arachnids-curse",
    "name": "Cemetery of the Arachnids Curse",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "26013 Tampico Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91355",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 10-31st, Nov. 1st",
    "startDate": "2026-10-10",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A spider-infested cemetery scene features web-covered graves, coffins and lurking arachnids."
  },
  {
    "id": "ghostly-gourds-of-glenhaven",
    "name": "Ghostly Gourds of Glenhaven",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Riverside",
    "address": "5343 Glenhaven Ave, Riverside, CA 92506",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 10-Nov. 2",
    "startDate": "2026-10-10",
    "endDate": "2026-11-02",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/ghostlygourdsofglenhaven",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A family-oriented yard display combines illuminated pumpkins with other Halloween scenes."
  },
  {
    "id": "southern-oaks-halloween-light-show",
    "name": "Southern Oaks Halloween Light Show",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Stevenson Ranch",
    "address": "25846 Royal Oaks Rd, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 11-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-11",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "http://www.southernoakslights.com",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Halloween music-and-light show uses an FM soundtrack. The source requests that visitors respect the neighborhood’s closing time."
  },
  {
    "id": "mary-margos-halloween-sideshow-of-madness",
    "name": "MARY & MARGO’S HALLOWEEN SIDESHOW OF MADNESS",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "North Hollywood",
    "address": "4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601",
    "category": "Theatre",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29",
    "startDate": "2026-10-14",
    "endDate": "2026-10-29",
    "website": "https://zombiejoes.com/",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A theatrical sideshow follows two performers attempting to return from the dead for one more performance."
  },
  {
    "id": "curse-of-chelsea-court",
    "name": "Curse Of Chelsea Court",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Simi Valley",
    "address": "812 Chelsea Ct, Simi Valley, CA 93065",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 15-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-15",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A graveyard display includes skeletons, glowing pumpkins, a witch’s cauldron and a werewolf."
  },
  {
    "id": "circus-of-nightmares",
    "name": "Circus of Nightmares",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Burbank",
    "address": "113 S Brighton St, Burbank, CA 91506",
    "category": "Haunted Show",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 15-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-15",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/circus_of_nightmares",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A circus-themed show combines animation, music and lighting, with live clowns and lower-scare evenings on different nights."
  },
  {
    "id": "starry-night-zone-a-halloween-tribute-to-sonic-the-hedgehog",
    "name": "Starry Night Zone: A Halloween Tribute to Sonic the Hedgehog",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "17242 van gogh street, Los Angeles, CA 91344",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct 15 - Nov 2, Subject to Change",
    "startDate": "2026-10-15",
    "endDate": "2026-11-02",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A handmade Sonic the Hedgehog tribute uses painted, crocheted and modeled props, with a projected game experience planned for Halloween."
  },
  {
    "id": "damians-not-so-haunted-house",
    "name": "Damian’s “Not-So-Haunted” House",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "24709 Airville Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 16-17, 22-24, 27-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/pleasesavedamian",
    "age": "Little Ones",
    "description": "A gentle garage walkthrough for young children uses Halloween versions of familiar cartoon characters and photo opportunities."
  },
  {
    "id": "wolf-creek-island",
    "name": "Wolf Creek Island",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Temecula",
    "address": "31974 Whitetail Ln, Temecula, CA 92592",
    "category": "Haunted Show",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/wolfcreekisland",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "An animated storyteller, music and extensive lighting bring an island scene to life, including a repeating volcano effect."
  },
  {
    "id": "chains-of-wakefield-presents-closing-the-coffin",
    "name": "Chains of Wakefield Presents: Closing the Coffin",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Anaheim",
    "address": "1576 W Wakefield Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 16-18, 23-25, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-16",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/chainsofwakefield",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A skeleton-and-chain display takes on a funeral theme, with some areas accessible for close-up photos."
  },
  {
    "id": "nightmare-at-cottonwood-corner",
    "name": "Nightmare at Cottonwood Corner",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Wildomar",
    "address": "36162 Stable Lanes Rd, Wildomar, CA 92595",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 16-18, 25-27, 29-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A home haunt mixes trail, maze and animated-show elements with projections, fog and water effects. Visit only during published opening times."
  },
  {
    "id": "dread-town",
    "name": "Dread Town",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Chino",
    "address": "6542 Germantown Ct, Chino, CA 91710",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 16-18, 23, 25, 30-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/dreadtownhaunt",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A fictional doctor’s open house leads guests through a laboratory filled with strange experiments and characters."
  },
  {
    "id": "sombras-cemetery",
    "name": "Sombras Cemetery",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "26041 Sombras Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91355",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/sombrascemetery",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A cemetery display uses moving props, sound and fog on selected evenings, with lights-only viewing on other nights."
  },
  {
    "id": "cuestport-haunt-halloween-house",
    "name": "Cuestport Haunt – Halloween House",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Agua Dulce",
    "address": "CFGP+RF Santa Clarita, Agua Dulce, CA 91350",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 16-18, 23-25, 29-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/cuestporthaunt/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Halloween yard display features fog, strobes, sound and window projections. Confirm the exact location with the host before traveling."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-hallows-of-greentree",
    "name": "The Hallows of Greentree",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Irvine",
    "address": "4101 Reyes St., Irvine, CA 92604",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/thehallowsofgreentree",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A crypt-themed home haunt invites visitors to explore its spooky scenes."
  },
  {
    "id": "rotting-hill-cemetery",
    "name": "Rotting Hill Cemetery",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Toluca Lake",
    "address": "4848 Sancola Ave, Toluca Lake, CA 91601",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 16 - Nov. 7",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-11-07",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/rottinghillcemetery",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "An animatronic graveyard show mixes spooky figures with family-oriented jokes and humorous dialogue."
  },
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    "name": "Haunting of Oakwood Hills",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Green Valley",
    "address": "15523 Cll Hermosa, Green Valley, CA 91390",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 16, 23, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/haunting_of_oakwood_hills",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A mountain-community walkthrough tells the story of an abandoned cabin and an old farmhouse among oak trees."
  },
  {
    "id": "ghost-ship-grotto",
    "name": "Ghost Ship Grotto",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Castaic",
    "address": "29833 Pinecone Pl, Castaic, CA 91384",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/ghostshipgrotto",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A pirate-themed walkthrough travels through a cursed ship, sea caves and a coastal village. The host lists fog effects but no strobes."
  },
  {
    "id": "fairbrook-manor",
    "name": "Fairbrook Manor",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Long Beach",
    "address": "5426 E Fairbrook St, Long Beach, CA 90815",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 17-18, 24-25, 30, Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-17",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/fairbrookmanor",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A haunted-manor storyline centers on an oil heiress and ghostly children, with a canned-food collection advertised by the host."
  },
  {
    "id": "martin-cemetery",
    "name": "Martin Cemetery",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Pomona",
    "address": "2657 Kellogg Park Dr, Pomona, CA 91768",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 10, 17, 24, 30, 31,",
    "startDate": "2026-10-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/martincemetery1031",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A four-room home walkthrough includes a cemetery display and scare actors, with a separate lights-on evening listed."
  },
  {
    "id": "chappyland-cemetery",
    "name": "Chappyland Cemetery",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "West Hills",
    "address": "6900 Melba Ave, West Hills, CA 91307",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 17-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/chappylandcemetery",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A handcrafted cemetery display combines tombstones, skeletal figures and an old gold-mine setting."
  },
  {
    "id": "gothrum-glen-cemetery",
    "name": "Gothrum Glen Cemetery",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Chino",
    "address": "14241 Durazno Ave, Chino, CA 91710",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 18-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-18",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582595733930",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A large cemetery and pirate display uses synchronized lighting, music, projections, fog and animated figures."
  },
  {
    "id": "haunt-on-harco",
    "name": "Haunt on Harco",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Long Beach",
    "address": "5718 E Harco St, Long Beach, CA 90808",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 18- Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-18",
    "endDate": "2026-10-18",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A neighborhood cemetery display includes haunted busts, animatronics and ghost-story details."
  },
  {
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    "name": "Bellamy Place Lights Halloween Light Shows!",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Riverside",
    "address": "5089 Bellamy Place, Riverside, CA 92503",
    "category": "Haunted Show",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 23-31 (soft opening OCT: 16-18)",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/bellamyplacelights",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Halloween light show combines projection mapping and special effects with a Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired display."
  },
  {
    "id": "lunar-terror-sawyn",
    "name": "Lunar Terror: SAWYN",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Lancaster",
    "address": "4035 Dee Dee Ct, Lancaster, CA 93536",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 23-25, 30, 31, Nov. 8",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-11-08",
    "website": "https://www.lunarterrorproductions.com",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A cinematic haunt production uses an original soundtrack to tell a story involving a coven and a decaying woodland house."
  },
  {
    "id": "forgotten-hallows",
    "name": "Forgotten Hallows",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Pasadena",
    "address": "1602 N Roosevelt Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 23, 24, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/forgottenhallows",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A longstanding Pasadena home haunt collects food and donations for local charitable causes."
  },
  {
    "id": "cats-and-bats-haunt",
    "name": "Cats and Bats Haunt",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Glendale",
    "address": "3000 E Chevy Chase Dr, Glendale, CA 91206",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 23, 24, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/catsandbatshaunt",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A Whitechapel-inspired walkthrough uses actors and jump scares to create a dark street-maze experience."
  },
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    "name": "Spooky Hollows: The Curse of Mr. Sticky",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "16418 Gilmore St, Los Angeles, CA 91406",
    "category": "Haunted Show",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 23-25, 30,31, Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "http://spookyhollows.com",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A short outdoor haunted show follows the fictional followers of Mr. Sticky and their swamp-themed ritual."
  },
  {
    "id": "binning-manor",
    "name": "Binning Manor",
    "region": "Kern County",
    "city": "Bakersfield",
    "address": "6904 Olive Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 23, 24, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.facebook.com/BinningManor/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A free Bakersfield home haunt uses a post-apocalyptic setting with ghouls and other creatures."
  },
  {
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    "name": "Cursed Cul-De-Sac",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Buena Park",
    "address": "9339 Via Vista Dr., Buena Park, CA 90620",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 23, 24, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://linktr.ee/cursedculdesac?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=89695b05-907f-4a3f-bfb8-963002b50a35",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A dark home maze includes skeletons, clowns, werewolves and additional horror scenes."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-farm-haunt-the-patch",
    "name": "The Farm Haunt : The Patch",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Castaic",
    "address": "29130 Diablo Pl, Castaic, CA 91384",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 23-25, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A farm-themed Halloween yard display offers spooky scenery and photo opportunities for different ages."
  },
  {
    "id": "la-rana-cemetery",
    "name": "La Rana Cemetery",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "25797 Rana Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 23-25, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/laranacemetery",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A cemetery display features ruined mausoleums, ghostly figures, skeletal characters and crumbling headstones."
  },
  {
    "id": "rummerfield-manor",
    "name": "Rummerfield Manor",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "San Marcos",
    "address": "1416 Shadow Hills Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 24, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A home display spreads animatronics, digital effects and Halloween decorations across the garage and yards."
  },
  {
    "id": "escondido-madhouse",
    "name": "Escondido MadHouse",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Hidden Meadows",
    "address": "10275 Spruce Woodland Way, Hidden Meadows, CA 92026",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 24, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/escondido_madhouse",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A home haunt combines immersive sets, performers and special effects in the Escondido area."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-haunt-on-chase-street",
    "name": "The Haunt on Chase Street",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Garden Grove",
    "address": "12781 Chase St, Garden Grove, CA 92845",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 24, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013959133637",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A home walkthrough themed as Terror Palace includes darker scenes and a shorter-wait paid option described by the host."
  },
  {
    "id": "burbank-skeleton-house",
    "name": "Burbank Skeleton House",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Burbank",
    "address": "3211 W Clark Ave, Burbank, CA 91505",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 24-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/burbankskeletonhouse",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A playful skeleton display pits its bony residents against spiders and dinosaur defenders."
  },
  {
    "id": "hellboldt-cemetery",
    "name": "Hellboldt Cemetery",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Ontario",
    "address": "757 N Humboldt Ave, Ontario, CA 91764",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 24-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "Mixed guidance — confirm with host",
    "description": "A cemetery home haunt offers lights-only viewing and a separate walkthrough experience. Age and scare guidance varies; confirm with the host."
  },
  {
    "id": "hellizondo-haunt",
    "name": "Hellizondo Haunt",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Canoga Park",
    "address": "21024 Arminta Street, Canoga Park, CA 91304",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 24, 25, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://hellizondo.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A home haunt recreates the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake through damaged wharf scenes and supernatural scares."
  },
  {
    "id": "twisted-yuletide",
    "name": "Twisted Yuletide",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Burbank",
    "address": "907 N California St, Burbank, CA 91505",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 24, 25, 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.rottenapple907.com",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A home haunt imagines Halloween Town holding its own twisted Christmas celebration."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-34th-annual-gershon-dungeon",
    "name": "The 34th Annual Gershon Dungeon",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "North Tustin",
    "address": "13861 Gershon Pl, North Tustin, CA 92705",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 24, 25",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-25",
    "website": "https://www.thegershondungeon.com/",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A longstanding North Tustin home dungeon attraction returns for a limited set of evenings."
  },
  {
    "id": "crestview-haunt",
    "name": "Crestview Haunt",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Camarillo",
    "address": "162 Calle Bella Vista, Camarillo, CA 93010",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 26-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-26",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Camarillo home display uses animatronics, skeletons, fog and lighting effects; it previously operated as Whitecliff Haunt in Thousand Oaks."
  },
  {
    "id": "house-of-horrors",
    "name": "House of Horrors",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Van Nuys",
    "address": "6938 Whitaker Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406",
    "category": "Haunted House",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 28-31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-28",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": null,
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A six-room maze and graveyard use actors and animatronics. The host advises against bringing young children to the regular scare experience."
  },
  {
    "id": "santa-clarita-saw-haunt",
    "name": "Santa Clarita Saw Haunt",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "24044 Via Vizcaya, Santa Clarita, CA 91354",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 29 - Nov. 1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-29",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/scvhauntbros",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A SAW-inspired home walkthrough recreates industrial corridors and unsettling game-room scenes using lighting, sound and interactive effects."
  },
  {
    "id": "darkwood-drive-murder-on-beachwood",
    "name": "Darkwood Drive: Murder On Beachwood",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Burbank",
    "address": "617 S. Beachwood Dr., Burbank, CA 91506",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 29-31, Nov.1",
    "startDate": "2026-10-29",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/darkwooddrive",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A Burbank home haunt presents its Murder On Beachwood theme. See the host’s updates for experience details."
  },
  {
    "id": "willingham-manor",
    "name": "Willingham Manor",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "6326 Lake Badin Ave, San Diego, CA 92119",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/_the_cali_witch_",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A San Diego home haunt uses creative props and eerie scenes for a neighborhood Halloween experience."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-haunted-rose",
    "name": "The Haunted Rose",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Whittier",
    "address": "12116 Groveland Avenue, Whittier, CA 90604",
    "category": "Haunted House",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://thehauntedrosehaunt.weebly.com",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Whittier walkthrough draws on cosmic horror and Lovecraft-inspired imagery."
  },
  {
    "id": "vista-haunt",
    "name": "Vista Haunt",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "1730 N Vista St, Los Angeles, CA 90046",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 30, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.tiktok.com/@vista.haunt",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A neighborhood haunt uses animatronics and intense visual scares on its listed October evenings."
  },
  {
    "id": "tunney-haunted-house",
    "name": "Tunney Haunted House",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Winnetka",
    "address": "7107 Tunney Ave, Winnetka, CA 91335",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "Schedule needs confirmation",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A family-oriented neighborhood haunted house includes a maze, seasonal decorations and candy. The published dates contain a discrepancy."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-chainsaw-house",
    "name": "The Chainsaw House",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "North Hills",
    "address": "8827 Gothic Ave, North Hills, CA 91343",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 3O, 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/the_chainsaw_house",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "A San Fernando Valley walkthrough presents a changing annual theme, custom props and live scares."
  },
  {
    "id": "hamlin-street-horror",
    "name": "HAMLIN STREET HORROR",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Lake Balboa",
    "address": "17436 Hamlin St, Lake Balboa, CA 91406",
    "category": "Haunted Show",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 30 - 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/hamlinstreethorror",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A short maze accompanies a live Halloween show staged periodically in the front yard."
  },
  {
    "id": "field-of-screams",
    "name": "Field of Screams",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Thousand Oaks",
    "address": "191 Summerfield Street, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A long home walkthrough passes through werewolf, spider and cemetery zones with startle effects."
  },
  {
    "id": "cirqo-sinestro",
    "name": "Cirqo Sinestro",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Garden Grove",
    "address": "12371 Lampson Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A circus-themed Halloween attraction features clowns, ghouls and zombies."
  },
  {
    "id": "shady-acres-cemetery",
    "name": "Shady Acres Cemetery",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "4523 Limerick Way, San Diego, CA 92117",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/shadyacrescemetery",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Two home walkthroughs offer different scare levels: a gentler cemetery-and-mansion route and a more intense psychiatric-hospital theme."
  },
  {
    "id": "lopez-haunted-tunnel",
    "name": "Lopez Haunted Tunnel",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Santa Ana",
    "address": "2111 S Van Ness Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A family-run Halloween tunnel offers a walk-through scare experience and treats."
  },
  {
    "id": "fox-hole-haunt",
    "name": "Fox Hole Haunt",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Simi Valley",
    "address": "2400 Orangewood Pl, Simi Valley, CA 93065",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/fox_hole_haunt",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A fictional wildlife-experiment display includes some gore and photo opportunities, with no jump scares listed by the host."
  },
  {
    "id": "killgore-haunt",
    "name": "Killgore Haunt",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "25843 Espinoza Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355",
    "category": "Haunted Show",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/killgore.haunt",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A neighborhood Halloween light show includes live performers and seasonal scares."
  },
  {
    "id": "haunted-dome",
    "name": "Haunted Dome",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Sun Valley",
    "address": "10717 Stagg Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352",
    "category": "Yard Display",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/haunted_domehaunt",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A scarecrow-and-pumpkin yard display combines animatronics, fog and live actors."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-nightmare-on-saticoy",
    "name": "The Nightmare on Saticoy",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Ventura",
    "address": "360 S Saticoy Ave, Ventura, CA 93004",
    "category": "Haunted Show",
    "dateText": "2026 · Oct. 31",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "House-front projection shows are accompanied by animatronics, a yard display and perimeter jump scares."
  },
  {
    "id": "lakota-loop",
    "name": "Lakota Loop",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Simi Valley",
    "address": "1881 Lakota Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "Schedule needs confirmation",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/lakotaloop",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A community walkthrough includes numerous themed scenes, live actors and an optional scare area. Confirm the operating year and dates with the host."
  },
  {
    "id": "halloween-town-costumes",
    "name": "Halloween Town Costumes",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Burbank",
    "address": "3021 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Year-round · call for current hours",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://halloweentownstore.com/",
    "age": "Shopping · costumes and accessories",
    "description": "A dedicated costume shop carrying costumes, masks, wigs, makeup and accessories for Halloween, cosplay and performances. Call 818-848-3644 for current opening hours."
  },
  {
    "id": "tanaka-farms-pumpkin-patch",
    "name": "Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Irvine",
    "address": "5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Opens Sept. 12, 2026 · reservations required",
    "startDate": "2026-09-12",
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.tanakafarms.com/pages/the-tanaka-pumpkin",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "A seasonal pumpkin outing in Irvine. September hours are 9am–6pm, with last entry at 5pm. October hours extend to 9pm Friday through Sunday; check the booking calendar for your visit."
  },
  {
    "id": "underwood-fall-harvest",
    "name": "Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Moorpark",
    "address": "3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA 93021",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Sept. 26–Oct. 31, 2026 · 9am–6pm",
    "startDate": "2026-09-26",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest/",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "Moorpark’s fall festival combines a pumpkin patch with farm activities and themed weekends. Weekend admission is sold online; some activities cost extra."
  },
  {
    "id": "cinespia-corpse-bride",
    "name": "Cinespia: Corpse Bride",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90038",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Oct. 3, 2026 · film at 7:15pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-10-03",
    "website": "https://cinespia.org/event/corpse-bride/",
    "age": "Film-specific guidance · check tickets",
    "description": "An outdoor screening of the animated gothic romance, with DJ sets and a photobooth. Held at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Gates open at 5:30pm; check tickets and admission guidance before booking."
  },
  {
    "id": "cinespia-carrie-50",
    "name": "Cinespia: Carrie — 50th Anniversary",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90038",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Oct. 10, 2026 · film at 7:15pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-10",
    "endDate": "2026-10-10",
    "website": "https://cinespia.org/event/carrie-50/",
    "age": "Film-specific guidance · check tickets",
    "description": "Cinespia celebrates the anniversary of Brian De Palma’s horror classic with an outdoor screening. Held at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Gates open at 5:30pm; check tickets and admission guidance before booking."
  },
  {
    "id": "cinespia-jennifers-body",
    "name": "Cinespia: Jennifer’s Body",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90038",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Oct. 30, 2026 · film at 7:15pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-30",
    "website": "https://cinespia.org/event/jennifers-body/",
    "age": "Film-specific guidance · check tickets",
    "description": "A Halloween-weekend outdoor screening of Karyn Kusama’s cult horror film. Held at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Gates open at 5:30pm; check tickets and admission guidance before booking."
  },
  {
    "id": "cinespia-the-thing-halloween",
    "name": "Cinespia: The Thing (1982)",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90038",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Oct. 31, 2026 · film at 7:15pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://cinespia.org/event/the-thing-halloween/",
    "age": "Film-specific guidance · check tickets",
    "description": "Celebrate Halloween with John Carpenter’s Antarctic horror film under the stars. Held at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Gates open at 5:30pm; check tickets and admission guidance before booking."
  },
  {
    "id": "gypsy-treasure",
    "name": "Gypsy Treasure",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "La Mesa",
    "address": "5500 Grossmont Center Drive, Suite 327, La Mesa, CA 91942",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Costume shopping · check current hours",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.gypsytreasure.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Browse costumes and accessories for your Halloween look. Confirm current store hours and availability before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "costume-zone",
    "name": "Costume Zone",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Oceanside",
    "address": "115 N Freeman Street, Oceanside, CA 92054",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Costume shopping · check current hours",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://costumezoneoceanside.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Browse costumes and accessories for your Halloween look. Confirm current store hours and availability before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "etoile-costume-party-center",
    "name": "Etoile Costume & Party Center",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Tarzana",
    "address": "18849 Ventura Boulevard, Tarzana, CA 91356",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Costume shopping · check current hours",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://etoilela.com/about-etoile/about-us/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Browse costumes and accessories for your Halloween look. Confirm current store hours and availability before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "wicked-chamber-boutique",
    "name": "Wicked Chamber Boutique",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Costa Mesa",
    "address": "1959 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92627",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Costume shopping · check current hours",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://wickedchamber.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "An adult-oriented boutique offering costumes and lingerie. Check current stock and store hours before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "glendale-halloween-los-feliz",
    "name": "Glendale Halloween — Los Feliz",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "2905 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Costume shopping · check current hours",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.glendalehalloween.com/theme-accessories-costumes-ca/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Browse costumes and accessories for your Halloween look. Confirm current store hours and availability before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "kreepy-halloween",
    "name": "Kreepy Halloween",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Sherman Oaks",
    "address": "13730 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Costume shopping · check current hours",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.glendalehalloween.com/theme-accessories-costumes-ca/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Browse costumes and accessories for your Halloween look. Confirm current store hours and availability before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "hollywood-toys-costumes",
    "name": "Hollywood Toys & Costumes",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Hollywood",
    "address": "6600 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Costume shopping · check current hours",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://hollywoodtoysandcostumes.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Browse costumes and accessories for your Halloween look. Confirm current store hours and availability before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "mr-bones-pumpkin-patch",
    "name": "Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Culver City",
    "address": "10100 Jefferson Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Oct. 2–31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://mrbonespumpkinpatch.com/",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "Culver City’s big seasonal pumpkin patch on Jefferson Boulevard, open Oct. 2–31, 2026, most days 10am–9pm (5pm close on Halloween). Admission is paid for ages 3+ and runs $10–$25 depending on the date; slides, a straw maze, bounce houses, a petting zoo and face painting use separate activity tickets."
  },
  {
    "id": "shawn-s-pumpkin-patch",
    "name": "Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Culver City",
    "address": "6229 Bristol Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Opens Oct. 3, 2026 · new location",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://shawnspumpkinpatch.com/about-us/",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "Plan a pumpkin-picking outing with seasonal activities. Check the official calendar for admission, activity availability and visiting hours."
  },
  {
    "id": "bates-nut-farm-pumpkin-patch",
    "name": "Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Valley Center",
    "address": "15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Sept. 17–Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://batesnutfarm.biz/pages/pumpkin-patch",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "Plan a pumpkin-picking outing with seasonal activities. Check the official calendar for admission, activity availability and visiting hours."
  },
  {
    "id": "irvine-park-railroad-pumpkin-patch",
    "name": "Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Orange",
    "address": "1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Sept. 12–Oct. 31, 2026 · check reservation requirements",
    "startDate": "2026-09-12",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/pumpkin-patch/",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "Plan a pumpkin-picking outing with seasonal activities. Check the official calendar for admission, activity availability and visiting hours."
  },
  {
    "id": "live-oak-canyon-pumpkin-farm",
    "name": "Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Redlands",
    "address": "32335 Live Oak Canyon Road, Redlands, CA 92373",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Sept. 17–Nov. 2, 2026 (closed some weekdays · see calendar)",
    "startDate": "2026-09-17",
    "endDate": "2026-11-02",
    "website": "https://liveoakcanyon.com/",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "Redlands pumpkin farm open Sept. 17–Nov. 2, 2026 (closed Sept. 21–23, 28–29 and Oct. 5–6). Hours: Mon–Thu 4–9pm, Fri 4–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–9pm. After dark, The Hollow haunted maze is ticketed separately on the same property."
  },
  {
    "id": "cal-poly-pomona-pumpkinfest",
    "name": "Cal Poly Pomona PumpkinFest",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Pomona",
    "address": "4102 S University Drive, Pomona, CA 91768",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Weekends Oct. 10–31, 2026 · 10am–7pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-10",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.cpp.edu/pumpkinfestival/attend.shtml",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "Plan a pumpkin-picking outing with seasonal activities. Check the official calendar for admission, activity availability and visiting hours."
  },
  {
    "id": "julian-farm-and-orchard-harvest-fest",
    "name": "Julian Farm and Orchard Harvest Fest",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Julian",
    "address": "4381 Julian Highway, Julian, CA 92036",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "September–October 2026 · check Harvest Fest calendar",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.julianfarmandorchard.com/",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "Plan a pumpkin-picking outing with seasonal activities. Check the official calendar for admission, activity availability and visiting hours."
  },
  {
    "id": "pumpkin-station-del-mar",
    "name": "Pumpkin Station — Del Mar",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Del Mar",
    "address": "15555 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Sept. 25–Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://pumpkinstation.com/del-mar-pumpkin-station/",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "Pumpkin shopping and family activities at this seasonal location. Admission is free; activities cost extra. Check the location page for hours."
  },
  {
    "id": "pumpkin-station-plaza-bonita",
    "name": "Pumpkin Station — Plaza Bonita",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "National City",
    "address": "3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA 91950",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Sept. 25–Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://pumpkinstation.com/national-city-pumpkin-station/",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "Pumpkin shopping and family activities at this seasonal location. Admission is free; activities cost extra. Check the location page for hours."
  },
  {
    "id": "pumpkin-station-bonita-farm",
    "name": "Pumpkin Station — Bonita Farm",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Bonita",
    "address": "5354 Sweetwater Road, Bonita, CA 91902",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Sept. 25–Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://pumpkinstation.com/bonita-pumpkin-farm/",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "Pumpkin shopping and family activities at this seasonal location. Admission is free; activities cost extra. Check the location page for hours."
  },
  {
    "id": "pumpkin-station-rancho-bernardo-farm",
    "name": "Pumpkin Station — Rancho Bernardo Farm",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Escondido",
    "address": "13421 Highland Valley Road, Escondido, CA",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Sept. 25–Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://pumpkinstation.com/rancho-bernardo-pumpkin-farm/",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "Pumpkin shopping and family activities at this seasonal location. Admission is free; activities cost extra. Check the location page for hours."
  },
  {
    "id": "seasonal-adventures-eastvale",
    "name": "Seasonal Adventures — Eastvale",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Eastvale",
    "address": "12390 Limonite Avenue, Eastvale, CA 91752",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Oct. 1–31 listed · confirm 2026 dates",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.seasonaladventures.com/eastvalepumpkins",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "A seasonal pumpkin patch with family activities. The operator’s location page lists October dates without a year; confirm the 2026 schedule before making plans."
  },
  {
    "id": "seasonal-adventures-hesperia",
    "name": "Seasonal Adventures — Hesperia",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Hesperia",
    "address": "13445 Avenal Street, Hesperia, CA 92345",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Oct. 1–31 listed · confirm 2026 dates",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.seasonaladventures.com/hesperiapumpkins",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "A seasonal pumpkin patch with family activities. The operator’s location page lists October dates without a year; confirm the 2026 schedule before making plans."
  },
  {
    "id": "seasonal-adventures-lancaster",
    "name": "Seasonal Adventures — Lancaster",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Lancaster",
    "address": "1501 West Avenue L, Lancaster, CA 93534",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Oct. 1–31 listed · confirm 2026 dates",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.seasonaladventures.com/lancasterpumpkins",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "A seasonal pumpkin patch with family activities. The operator’s location page lists October dates without a year; confirm the 2026 schedule before making plans."
  },
  {
    "id": "seasonal-adventures-murrieta",
    "name": "Seasonal Adventures — Murrieta",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Murrieta",
    "address": "41199 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Murrieta, CA 92562",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Oct. 1–31 listed · confirm 2026 dates",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.seasonaladventures.com/murrietapumpkins",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "A seasonal pumpkin patch with family activities. The operator’s location page lists October dates without a year; confirm the 2026 schedule before making plans."
  },
  {
    "id": "seasonal-adventures-oc-fairgrounds",
    "name": "Seasonal Adventures — OC Fairgrounds",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Costa Mesa",
    "address": "88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Oct. 1–31 listed · confirm 2026 dates",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.seasonaladventures.com/ocfgpumpkins",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "A seasonal pumpkin patch with family activities. The operator’s location page lists October dates without a year; confirm the 2026 schedule before making plans."
  },
  {
    "id": "seasonal-adventures-pierce-college",
    "name": "Seasonal Adventures — Pierce College",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Woodland Hills",
    "address": "7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91367",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Oct. 1–31 listed · confirm 2026 dates",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.seasonaladventures.com/pierce-college",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "A seasonal pumpkin patch with family activities. The operator’s location page lists October dates without a year; confirm the 2026 schedule before making plans."
  },
  {
    "id": "seasonal-adventures-rancho-cucamonga",
    "name": "Seasonal Adventures — Rancho Cucamonga",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Rancho Cucamonga",
    "address": "11400 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Oct. 1–31 listed · confirm 2026 dates",
    "startDate": null,
    "endDate": null,
    "website": "https://www.seasonaladventures.com/ranchopumpkins",
    "age": "Family outing",
    "description": "A seasonal pumpkin patch with family activities. The operator’s location page lists October dates without a year; confirm the 2026 schedule before making plans."
  },
  {
    "id": "vidiots-creepshow",
    "name": "Vidiots: Creepshow",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Eagle Rock",
    "address": "4884 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Oct. 2, 2026 · 7pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-02",
    "website": "https://vidiotsfoundation.org/coming-soon/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "A spooky film screening at Vidiots. Check the theater’s calendar for tickets, film guidance and availability."
  },
  {
    "id": "vidiots-carnival-of-souls",
    "name": "Vidiots: Carnival of Souls",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Eagle Rock",
    "address": "4884 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Oct. 5, 2026 · 7:30pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-05",
    "endDate": "2026-10-05",
    "website": "https://vidiotsfoundation.org/coming-soon/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "A spooky film screening at Vidiots. Check the theater’s calendar for tickets, film guidance and availability."
  },
  {
    "id": "night-frights-la-horror-film-festival",
    "name": "Night Frights LA Horror Film Festival",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Gardena",
    "address": "14948 Crenshaw Boulevard, Gardena, CA 90249",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Oct. 2–4, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-04",
    "website": "https://www.nightfrightsla.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Independent horror screenings and filmmaker conversations at Gardena Cinema. Check the festival schedule for individual programs."
  },
  {
    "id": "halloween-in-haddonfield",
    "name": "Halloween in Haddonfield",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "700 Jackson Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Sept. 18, 2026 · 5–11pm",
    "startDate": "2026-09-18",
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    "address": "6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
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    "startDate": "2026-09-26",
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    "description": "A screening in the Academy Museum’s John Carpenter series. See the official event page for tickets, showtime and admission guidance."
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  {
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    "address": "6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "2026-10-04 · check ticket page for showtime",
    "startDate": "2026-10-04",
    "endDate": "2026-10-04",
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    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "A screening in the Academy Museum’s John Carpenter series. See the official event page for tickets, showtime and admission guidance."
  },
  {
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    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "2026-10-09 · check ticket page for showtime",
    "startDate": "2026-10-09",
    "endDate": "2026-10-09",
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    "description": "A screening in the Academy Museum’s John Carpenter series. See the official event page for tickets, showtime and admission guidance."
  },
  {
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    "address": "6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "2026-10-11 · check ticket page for showtime",
    "startDate": "2026-10-11",
    "endDate": "2026-10-11",
    "website": "https://www.academymuseum.org/programs/detail/prince-of-darkness-019fcdb0-0fc6-c6cb-200b-a4956125c273",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "A screening in the Academy Museum’s John Carpenter series. See the official event page for tickets, showtime and admission guidance."
  },
  {
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    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "2026-10-19 · check ticket page for showtime",
    "startDate": "2026-10-19",
    "endDate": "2026-10-19",
    "website": "https://www.academymuseum.org/programs/detail/in-the-mouth-of-madness-019fcdb6-5fab-378b-4f89-99a1fa5dba6e",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "A screening in the Academy Museum’s John Carpenter series. See the official event page for tickets, showtime and admission guidance."
  },
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    "region": "Los Angeles",
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    "address": "6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "2026-10-25 · check ticket page for showtime",
    "startDate": "2026-10-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-25",
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    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "A screening in the Academy Museum’s John Carpenter series. See the official event page for tickets, showtime and admission guidance."
  },
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    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Oct. 17, 2026 · 1pm",
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    "endDate": "2026-10-17",
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    "description": "A Halloween-season screening at the historic Million Dollar Theatre, presented by the Los Angeles Conservancy."
  },
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    "category": "Movie Screenings",
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    "endDate": "2026-10-17",
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    "address": "1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "2026-09-23 · 10pm",
    "startDate": "2026-09-23",
    "endDate": "2026-09-23",
    "website": "https://www.americancinematheque.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Beyond Fest screening at Aero Theatre."
  },
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    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "2026-09-24 · 7pm",
    "startDate": "2026-09-24",
    "endDate": "2026-09-24",
    "website": "https://www.americancinematheque.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Beyond Fest screening at Egyptian Theatre."
  },
  {
    "id": "beyond-fest-begotten",
    "name": "Beyond Fest: Begotten",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Hollywood",
    "address": "6712 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "2026-09-24 · 10:15pm",
    "startDate": "2026-09-24",
    "endDate": "2026-09-24",
    "website": "https://www.americancinematheque.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Beyond Fest screening at Egyptian Theatre."
  },
  {
    "id": "beyond-fest-drag",
    "name": "Beyond Fest: Drag",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Hollywood",
    "address": "6712 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028",
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    "dateText": "2026-09-26 · 7pm",
    "startDate": "2026-09-26",
    "endDate": "2026-09-26",
    "website": "https://www.americancinematheque.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Beyond Fest screening at Egyptian Theatre."
  },
  {
    "id": "beyond-fest-don-t-breathe",
    "name": "Beyond Fest: Don’t Breathe",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Santa Monica",
    "address": "1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "2026-09-26 · 7pm",
    "startDate": "2026-09-26",
    "endDate": "2026-09-26",
    "website": "https://www.americancinematheque.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Beyond Fest screening at Aero Theatre."
  },
  {
    "id": "beyond-fest-pathetic-fallacy",
    "name": "Beyond Fest: Pathetic Fallacy",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Santa Monica",
    "address": "1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "2026-10-01 · 7pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-10-01",
    "website": "https://www.americancinematheque.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Beyond Fest screening at Aero Theatre."
  },
  {
    "id": "beyond-fest-david-j-s-grand-guignol-silent-shorts",
    "name": "Beyond Fest: David J’s Grand Guignol Silent Shorts",
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    "city": "Hollywood",
    "address": "6712 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "2026-10-03 · noon",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-10-03",
    "website": "https://www.americancinematheque.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Beyond Fest screening at Egyptian Theatre."
  },
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    "id": "spirit-halloween-anaheim-921-south-euclid-street",
    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Anaheim · 921 South Euclid Street",
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Seasonal store · confirm opening status and hours",
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    "age": "Check host guidance",
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  },
  {
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Anaheim · 10500 Magnolia Avenue Suite B",
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
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  },
  {
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Anaheim · 5560 East Santa Ana Canyon Road",
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
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  },
  {
    "id": "spirit-halloween-ventura-4001-e-main-st",
    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Ventura · 4001 E Main St",
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    "address": "4001 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
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  },
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Riverside · 6493 Magnolia Avenue",
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
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    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "spirit-halloween-riverside-2620-canyon-springs-parkway",
    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Riverside · 2620 Canyon Springs Parkway",
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    "address": "2620 Canyon Springs Parkway, Riverside, CA 92507",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
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    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "spirit-halloween-riverside-4920-la-sierra-ave",
    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Riverside · 4920 La Sierra Ave",
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    "address": "4920 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA 92505",
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    "description": "Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "spirit-halloween-burbank-111-east-magnolia-boulevard",
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
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    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "spirit-halloween-burbank-2011-north-hollywood-way",
    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Burbank · 2011 North Hollywood Way",
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    "address": "2011 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
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  },
  {
    "id": "spirit-halloween-pasadena-345-south-lake-avenue-suite-902-002",
    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Pasadena · 345 South Lake Avenue Suite 902-002",
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    "address": "345 South Lake Avenue Suite 902-002, Pasadena, CA 91101",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Seasonal store · confirm opening status and hours",
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    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "spirit-halloween-pasadena-3635-east-colorado-boulevard",
    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Pasadena · 3635 East Colorado Boulevard",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Pasadena",
    "address": "3635 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Seasonal store · confirm opening status and hours",
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    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting."
  },
  {
    "id": "spirit-halloween-torrance-21800-hawthorne-boulevard-suite-100",
    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Torrance · 21800 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 100",
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    "address": "21800 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90503",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
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  },
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Torrance · 19800 Hawthorne Boulevard",
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    "address": "19800 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Seasonal store · confirm opening status and hours",
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    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting."
  },
  {
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
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    "age": "Check host guidance",
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  },
  {
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    "address": "8509 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
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    "age": "Check host guidance",
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  },
  {
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Fullerton · 1035 West Orangethorpe Avenue",
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
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    "description": "Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting."
  },
  {
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
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  },
  {
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
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  },
  {
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
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  },
  {
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Oceanside · 2227 South El Camino Real Suite C",
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
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  },
  {
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Los Angeles · 1637 North Vermont Avenue",
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    "address": "1637 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027",
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  },
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  },
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  },
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  },
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    "description": "Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting."
  },
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  },
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Santa Clarita · 16642 Soledad Canyon Road",
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Santa Ana · 3831 South Bristol Street",
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
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    "address": "3900 South Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704",
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  },
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    "id": "spirit-halloween-huntington-beach-5881-warner-avenue",
    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Huntington Beach · 5881 Warner Avenue",
    "region": "Orange County",
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    "category": "Costume Stores",
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — San Diego · 2804 Midway Drive",
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    "address": "2804 Midway Drive, San Diego, CA 92110",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
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  },
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — San Diego · 1400 Camino De La Reina",
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    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "1400 Camino De La Reina, San Diego, CA 92108",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — San Diego · 3081B Clairemont Drive",
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    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "3081B Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
    "dateText": "Seasonal store · confirm opening status and hours",
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    "id": "spirit-halloween-san-diego-8985-mira-mesa-blvd",
    "name": "Spirit Halloween — San Diego · 8985 Mira Mesa Blvd",
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    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "8985 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
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    "id": "spirit-halloween-san-diego-11160-rancho-carmel-drive",
    "name": "Spirit Halloween — San Diego · 11160 Rancho Carmel Drive",
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    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "11160 Rancho Carmel Drive, San Diego, CA 92128",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
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    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Chula Vista · 555 Broadway Suite 1054",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Chula Vista",
    "address": "555 Broadway Suite 1054, Chula Vista, CA 91910",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
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  },
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    "id": "spirit-halloween-chula-vista-2015-birch-road-suite-850",
    "name": "Spirit Halloween — Chula Vista · 2015 Birch Road Suite 850",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Chula Vista",
    "address": "2015 Birch Road Suite 850, Chula Vista, CA 91915",
    "category": "Costume Stores",
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    "id": "werewolf-by-night-and-headless-la-phil",
    "name": "Werewolf by Night & Headless — LA Phil",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
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    "name": "Halloween Organ, Film & Music: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 31, 2026 · 3:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.laphil.com/events/instances/1z3cn9rc/2026-10-31/halloween-organ-film-and-music-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde-2",
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    "description": "Organist Clark Wilson accompanies the 1920 silent film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (about 73 minutes) live at Walt Disney Concert Hall."
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    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Fri Oct 30 & Sat Oct 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026-27/hercules-vs-vampires",
    "age": "Ages 9+",
    "description": "LA Opera's orchestra performs live to the cult film Hercules vs Vampires at The United Theater on Broadway; the Oct 31 show includes an after-party and costume contest. About 1 hr 15 min, no intermission."
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    "name": "A Concert for Halloween — Culver City Symphony Orchestra",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Culver City",
    "address": "Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 31, 2026 · 7:30 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.culvercitysymphony.org/calendar-of-events.html",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A free Halloween concert from the Culver City Symphony Orchestra with the SoCAL Chorale; first-come seating, free parking off Culver Blvd."
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    "id": "rocky-horror-picture-show-spooktacular-tour-barry-bostwick",
    "name": "The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Mon Oct 26, 2026 · doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-26",
    "endDate": "2026-10-26",
    "website": "https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-tickets/artist/806252",
    "age": "18+ (or under 18 with guardian 21+)",
    "description": "A 4K screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live shadow cast and audience participation. Every person needs a ticket; admission ends 40 minutes before showtime."
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    "id": "acid-mothers-temple-psychedelic-experience-halloween",
    "name": "Acid Mothers Temple: Psychedelic Experience (Halloween)",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Long Beach",
    "address": "At The Top, 105 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM–12:00 AM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.atthetop.shannonscorner.com/event-details/acid-mothers-temple-psychedelic-experience",
    "age": "21+",
    "description": "A Halloween-dated tour stop from psych rock act Acid Mothers Temple, with Magick Potion opening at 9 PM."
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    "id": "amor-oscuro-spanish-goth-and-darkwave-night",
    "name": "Amor Oscuro: Spanish Goth & Darkwave Night",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "The Three Clubs, 1123 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 24, 2026 · 9:00 PM – Sun 2:00 AM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-25",
    "website": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spanish-goth-night-tickets-1994639762223",
    "age": "21+",
    "description": "A pre-Halloween club night of Spanish and Latin goth/darkwave DJs with a costume contest and vendors."
  },
  {
    "id": "goth-o-ween-fest-2026-los-angeles",
    "name": "Goth O Ween Fest 2026 — Los Angeles",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "Don Quixote, 2811 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 10, 2026 · doors 7:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-10",
    "endDate": "2026-10-10",
    "website": "https://m81presents.com/",
    "age": "18+",
    "description": "A multi-band goth fest with live bands and DJs spanning darkwave, post-punk, EBM and industrial; costumes encouraged."
  },
  {
    "id": "hellraiser-fest-hellraiser-halloween",
    "name": "Hellraiser Fest — Hellraiser Halloween",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "Boardners by La Belle, Los Angeles, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Fri Oct 30, 2026 · 10:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-30",
    "website": "https://nightout.com/events/v/2026-hellraiser-fest-hellraiser-halloween-10-30-boardners-by-la-belle-los-angeles-2026-10-30/tickets",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A late-night industrial, goth and new wave DJ dance night at Boardners by La Belle."
  },
  {
    "id": "brut-los-angeles-halloween-dark-magic",
    "name": "BRÜT Los Angeles Halloween — Dark Magic",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "2811 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-25",
    "website": "https://brutparty.com/event/los-angeles-halloween-2026/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "An underground warehouse Halloween party with artists Matt Suave and Dan Darlington; themed dress code and clothing check apply. Adult nightlife event."
  },
  {
    "id": "candlelight-halloween-classics-koreatown",
    "name": "Candlelight: Halloween Classics — Koreatown",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Koreatown",
    "address": "Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles, CA (Koreatown)",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Thu Oct 23, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-10-23",
    "website": "https://feverup.com/en/los-angeles/candlelight-halloween",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A candlelit string-quartet tribute concert of Halloween classics, part of Fever's Candlelight series (not affiliated with the original artists/estates)."
  },
  {
    "id": "candlelight-halloween-classics-burbank",
    "name": "Candlelight: Halloween Classics — Burbank",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Burbank",
    "address": "Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Burbank, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Fri Oct 30, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-30",
    "website": "https://feverup.com/en/los-angeles/candlelight-halloween",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Fever's Candlelight string-quartet tribute to Halloween classics, at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank."
  },
  {
    "id": "candlelight-halloween-classics-hollywood",
    "name": "Candlelight: Halloween Classics — Hollywood (TCL Chinese Theatre)",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Hollywood",
    "address": "TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://feverup.com/en/los-angeles/candlelight-halloween",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Fever's Candlelight string-quartet tribute to Halloween classics, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood."
  },
  {
    "id": "candlelight-halloween-classics-marina-del-rey",
    "name": "Candlelight: Halloween Classics — Marina del Rey",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Marina del Rey",
    "address": "The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Fri Oct 30, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-30",
    "website": "https://feverup.com/en/los-angeles/candlelight-halloween",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Fever's Candlelight string-quartet tribute to Halloween classics, at the Ritz-Carlton in Marina del Rey."
  },
  {
    "id": "symphony-spooktacular-pacific-symphony",
    "name": "Symphony Spooktacular — Pacific Symphony",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Costa Mesa",
    "address": "Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://www.scfta.org/events/2026/ps-symphony-spooktacular",
    "age": "Ages 5+",
    "description": "Pacific Symphony's family Halloween concert, recommended for ages 5+, with all attendees needing a ticket. Lobby Halloween activities before each show; costumes encouraged."
  },
  {
    "id": "candlelight-yorba-linda-a-haunted-evening-of-halloween-classics",
    "name": "Candlelight Yorba Linda: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Yorba Linda",
    "address": "Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, Yorba Linda, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Thu Oct 22 & Thu Oct 29, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-22",
    "endDate": "2026-10-29",
    "website": "https://feverup.com/en/orange-county/halloween",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Fever's Candlelight tribute concert at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum; the set includes horror/Halloween themes (Thriller, The Exorcist, Carpenter's Halloween and more)."
  },
  {
    "id": "candlelight-laguna-beach-halloween-classics",
    "name": "Candlelight Laguna Beach: Halloween Classics",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Laguna Beach",
    "address": "Neighborhood Congregational Church, Laguna Beach, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Fri–Sat Oct 23–24, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://feverup.com/en/orange-county/halloween",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Fever's Candlelight string-quartet tribute to Halloween classics, at the Neighborhood Congregational Church in Laguna Beach."
  },
  {
    "id": "candlelight-halloween-classics-costa-mesa",
    "name": "Candlelight: Halloween Classics — Costa Mesa",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Costa Mesa",
    "address": "First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Fri Oct 30, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-30",
    "website": "https://feverup.com/en/orange-county/halloween",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Fever's Candlelight string-quartet tribute to Halloween classics, at First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa."
  },
  {
    "id": "trick-or-treat-symphony-san-diego-symphony",
    "name": "Trick or Treat Symphony — San Diego Symphony",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center, San Diego, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.sandiegosymphony.org/performances/trick-or-treat-symphony-fam/",
    "age": "Ages 6-12 recommended",
    "description": "A family Halloween concert conducted by Kalena Bovell, recommended for ages 6-12 (fun for adults too), with pre-show crafts, costumes and trick-or-treat activities. Ages 2+ need a ticket; under 2 on a lap is included with an adult ticket."
  },
  {
    "id": "marcelaween-a-chicano-goth-halloween-party",
    "name": "Marcelaween: A Chicano Goth Halloween Party",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "Corazon Del Barrio, 898 Sampson St, San Diego, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM – Sun 2:00 AM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-18",
    "website": "https://www.simpletix.com/e/marcelaween-a-chicano-goth-halloween-party-tickets-289078",
    "age": "18+",
    "description": "A Chicano goth Halloween party with live bands The Marcelas, Follow Coffins and I.T.I.T., plus DJs Mad V & Gothcheez."
  },
  {
    "id": "escape-psycho-circus-escape-halloween-2026",
    "name": "Escape Psycho Circus (Escape Halloween) 2026",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "San Bernardino",
    "address": "NOS Events Center, San Bernardino, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Fri–Sat Oct 30–31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://escapehalloween.com/",
    "age": "18+ GA (21+ VIP)",
    "description": "A two-day Halloween EDM festival with 80+ announced acts including Zedd, Ice Cube, Excision, Richie Hawtin, Steve Aoki, Galantis and Cascada."
  },
  {
    "id": "spooky-music-organ-concert-with-dr-peiyao-yu",
    "name": "Spooky Music: Organ Concert with Dr. Peiyao Yu",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Riverside",
    "address": "First Congregational Church of Riverside, 3504 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 17, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-17",
    "website": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-music-organ-concert-tickets-1999122230406",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "An organ concert of spooky classical and film themes — Bach's Toccata & Fugue, Suite Gothique, the Dracula Suite, NBC's This Is Halloween, Phantom, Interstellar, Star Wars and more."
  },
  {
    "id": "candlelight-a-haunted-evening-of-halloween-classics-ventura-county",
    "name": "Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics — Ventura County",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Thousand Oaks",
    "address": "Samuelson Chapel, California Lutheran University, 165 Chapel Ln, Thousand Oaks, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Fri Oct 30, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-30",
    "website": "https://feverup.com/en/ventura-county/candlelight-halloween",
    "age": "Ages 8+ (under 16 with adult)",
    "description": "Fever's Candlelight string-quartet (Listeso) tribute to Halloween classics at Cal Lutheran's Samuelson Chapel. Doors typically open 45 minutes prior; late arrivals often not admitted."
  },
  {
    "id": "candlelight-halloween-classics-santa-clarita",
    "name": "Candlelight: Halloween Classics — Santa Clarita",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Valencia",
    "address": "Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Dr, Valencia, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sun Oct 25, 2026 · ~8:15 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-25",
    "website": "https://feverup.com/m/643423",
    "age": "Ages 8+ (under 16 with adult)",
    "description": "Fever's Candlelight string-quartet (Range Ensemble) tribute to Halloween classics at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Doors open 45 minutes before; no entry once it starts."
  },
  {
    "id": "orchard-church-trunk-or-treat-2026",
    "name": "Orchard Church Trunk or Treat 2026",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "2322 Merton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sun Oct 25, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-25",
    "website": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orchard-church-trunk-or-treat-2026-tickets-1996721986211",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A free community trunk-or-treat hosted by Orchard Church LA. Eventbrite registration requested (walk-ins welcome); no gory/scary/evil costumes; bring your own candy bag."
  },
  {
    "id": "gals-la-community-resource-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "GALS LA Community Resource Trunk-or-Treat",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Van Nuys",
    "address": "14200 Runnymede Street, Los Angeles, CA 91405",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-10-23",
    "website": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trunk-or-treat-community-resource-fair-tickets-1998579296476",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Free trunk-or-treating alongside a community resource fair, hosted by GALS LA. Register via Eventbrite; costumes encouraged, children must be accompanied by an adult."
  },
  {
    "id": "ronald-mcdonald-house-pasadena-trunk-or-treat-2026",
    "name": "Ronald McDonald House Pasadena Trunk or Treat 2026",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Pasadena",
    "address": "763 S Pasadena Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 24, 2026 · 3:00–5:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://www.rmhcsc.org/pasadena/events/view/699",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A trunk-or-treat hosted by Ronald McDonald House Charities' Pasadena House. No on-site parking; street parking encouraged nearby."
  },
  {
    "id": "city-of-artesia-halloween-spooktacular-and-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "City of Artesia Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Artesia",
    "address": "Artesia Park, Artesia, CA",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.cityofartesia.us/458/Halloween-Spooktacular-Trunk-or-Treat---",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "City of Artesia's Halloween Spooktacular with trunk-or-treating; vehicle registration for trunk participants begins Oct. 1, child-friendly trunk themes required, candy/trinkets only from trunks."
  },
  {
    "id": "wilshire-3rd-ward-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "Wilshire 3rd Ward Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "1209 South Manhattan Place, Los Angeles, CA 90019",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 24 · 6:00–8:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://local.churchofjesuschrist.org/en/units/us/ca/wilshire-3rd-ward/events/trunk-or-treat",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "An annual trunk-or-treat hosted by the Wilshire 3rd Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."
  },
  {
    "id": "scaredown-in-downtown-torrance",
    "name": "Scaredown in Downtown (includes Trunk or Treat)",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Torrance",
    "address": "1313 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA 90501",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 3, 2026 · 4:00–9:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-10-03",
    "website": "https://discovertorrance.com/events/scaredown-in-downtown-torrance/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A Downtown Torrance Association Halloween street festival with games, contests, live bands, a DJ, a marketplace and trunk-or-treat."
  },
  {
    "id": "rancho-palos-verdes-trunk-or-treat-2026",
    "name": "Rancho Palos Verdes Trunk or Treat 2026",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Rancho Palos Verdes",
    "address": "Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-17",
    "website": "https://www.rpvca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/25134/Trunk-or-Treat-2026-Flyer",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "City of Rancho Palos Verdes trunk-or-treat with a puppet show, music, inflatables, face painting, games, a costume parade and food vendors. Free parking and shuttle from Point Vicente Interpretive Center."
  },
  {
    "id": "kidworks-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "KidWorks Trunk-or-Treat",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Santa Ana",
    "address": "Dan Donahue Center, 1902 W. Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92703",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-10-23",
    "website": "https://kidworksoc.org/trunk-or-treat/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A free community trunk-or-treat hosted by KidWorks in Santa Ana."
  },
  {
    "id": "city-of-los-alamitos-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "City of Los Alamitos Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Los Alamitos",
    "address": "Little Cottonwood Park, 4000 Farquhar Ave, Los Alamitos, CA",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 24, 2026 · 5:00–7:30 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://cityoflosalamitos.org/DocumentCenter/View/5481/Trunk-or-Treat-Package_Fillable",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "City of Los Alamitos and the Los Alamitos Community Foundation host this free community trunk-or-treat."
  },
  {
    "id": "hccis-fall-fest-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "HCCI's Fall Fest Trunk-or-Treat",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Irvine",
    "address": "9235 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 24, 2026 · 4:00–7:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hccis-fall-fest-trunk-or-treat-tickets-1999041793818",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Harvest Community Church of Irvine's Fall Fest trunk-or-treat. Registration required (QR check-in); costume contest for ages 0-12 excludes violent/blood themes."
  },
  {
    "id": "college-park-elementary-pta-trunk-or-treat-family-night",
    "name": "College Park Elementary PTA Trunk-or-Treat Family Night",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Irvine",
    "address": "3700 Chaparral Ave, Irvine, CA 92606",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Fri Oct 30, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-30",
    "website": "https://collegeparkpta.membershiptoolkit.com/trunk-or-treat",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "College Park PTA's family trunk-or-treat night, open to College Park & IVA families, friends and neighbors. No registration needed to attend; minors under 14 need a supervising adult."
  },
  {
    "id": "irvine-lds-stake-trunk-or-treat-halloween-activity",
    "name": "Irvine LDS Stake Trunk or Treat Halloween Activity",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Irvine",
    "address": "23 Lake Road, Irvine, CA 92604",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 24 · 4:00–5:30 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://local.churchofjesuschrist.org/en/units/us/ca/irvine-california-stake/events/trunk-or-treat-halloween-activity",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A trunk-or-treat hosted by the Irvine California Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; friends, neighbors and visitors welcome."
  },
  {
    "id": "spooky-street-santiago-canyon-college-annual-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "Spooky Street — Santiago Canyon College Annual Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Orange",
    "address": "8045 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Fri Oct 16, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-16",
    "website": "https://sccollege.edu/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Santiago Canyon College Foundation's annual free trunk-or-treat, Spooky Street."
  },
  {
    "id": "solis-park-k-8-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "Solis Park K-8 Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Irvine",
    "address": "101 Abacus, Irvine, CA 92618",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Oct 23, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-23",
    "endDate": "2026-10-23",
    "website": "https://solispark.iusd.org/events/trunk-or-treat-1",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A trunk-or-treat at Solis Park K-8 School (IUSD); confirm hours and public access with the school before attending."
  },
  {
    "id": "anaheim-united-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "Anaheim United Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Anaheim",
    "address": "1000 S State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sun Oct 18, 2026 · 1:00–3:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-18",
    "endDate": "2026-10-18",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A free trunk-or-treat at Anaheim United Methodist Church, with bounce houses, a costume contest and a photo booth per the event listing."
  },
  {
    "id": "elks-chula-vista-trunk-or-treat-car-show-craft-fair",
    "name": "Elks Chula Vista Trunk or Treat Car Show / Craft Fair",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Chula Vista",
    "address": "901 Elks Lane, Chula Vista, CA 91910",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 17, 2026 · 8:00 AM–2:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-17",
    "website": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elks-chula-vista-trunk-or-treat-car-show-craft-fair-tickets-1994100079016",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Elks Chula Vista's trunk-or-treat with a car/motorcycle show, craft fair, kids party, costume contest and free candy; benefits Honor Flight San Diego."
  },
  {
    "id": "santee-lakes-halloween-spooktacular",
    "name": "Santee Lakes Halloween Spooktacular (Trunk-or-Treat Trail)",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Santee",
    "address": "9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://www.santeelakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026SanteeLakesEventsFINAL.pdf",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A pirate-themed Halloween Spooktacular at Santee Lakes with a trunk-or-treat trail, games, crafts, mini golf, inflatables, face painting and food trucks."
  },
  {
    "id": "chula-vista-1st-ward-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "Chula Vista 1st Ward Trunk-or-Treat",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Chula Vista",
    "address": "790 Rancho Del Rey Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91910",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 24 · 4:00–7:30 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://local.churchofjesuschrist.org/en/units/us/ca/chula-vista-1st-ward/events/chula-vista-1st-ward-trunk-or-treat",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A trunk-or-treat hosted by the Chula Vista 1st Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a chili cook-off and games; everyone welcome."
  },
  {
    "id": "calvary-san-diego-halloween-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "Calvary San Diego Halloween Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Chula Vista",
    "address": "1771 East Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91913",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 31, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.calvarysd.com/halloween",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Calvary San Diego's Halloween trunk-or-treat with food vendors, free roller skating (ages 10+) and carnival games. Parking is limited; neighborhood parking or Corky McMillin Elementary suggested."
  },
  {
    "id": "sling-pilot-academys-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "Sling Pilot Academy's Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "El Cajon",
    "address": "Gillespie Field, 1835 North Marshall Avenue, El Cajon, CA",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-28",
    "endDate": "2026-10-28",
    "website": "https://www.slingpilotacademy.com/san-diego-location/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A free, all-ages trunk-or-treat hosted by Sling Pilot Academy at Gillespie Field, with trunk voting and a raffle."
  },
  {
    "id": "villa-rancho-bernardo-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "Villa Rancho Bernardo Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "15720 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92127",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Fri Oct 30, 2026 · 4:30–6:30 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-30",
    "endDate": "2026-10-30",
    "website": "https://villaranchobernardo.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A trunk-or-treat at Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center with costumes, treats, music and games; presenting sponsor Cornerstone Caregiving."
  },
  {
    "id": "cute-trunk-or-treat-2026",
    "name": "C.U.T.E. Trunk or Treat 2026",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "San Bernardino",
    "address": "900 E. Gilbert St., San Bernardino, CA 92415",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 3:00–6:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-08",
    "endDate": "2026-10-08",
    "website": "https://pd.sbcounty.gov/event/cute-trunk-or-treat-event-3/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "San Bernardino County Public Defender's C.U.T.E. (Children United Through Empowerment) trunk-or-treat, supporting children coping with parental incarceration."
  },
  {
    "id": "5th-annual-child-support-services-trunk-or-treat-loma-linda",
    "name": "5th Annual Child Support Services Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Loma Linda",
    "address": "10417 Mountain View Ave, Loma Linda, CA 92354",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-17",
    "website": "https://childsupport.sbcounty.gov/event/5th-annual-child-support-services-trunk-or-treat/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "San Bernardino County Department of Child Support Services trunk-or-treat with a 55+ vendor community resource fair, games and treats."
  },
  {
    "id": "city-of-lake-elsinore-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "City of Lake Elsinore Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Lake Elsinore",
    "address": "Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 10, 2026 · 5:00–8:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-10",
    "endDate": "2026-10-10",
    "website": "https://www.lake-elsinore.org/358/Special-Events",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "City of Lake Elsinore's trunk-or-treat with 60+ decorated trunks, free amusements and a live DJ; a haunted house is also on site."
  },
  {
    "id": "olive-branch-church-and-school-fall-festival-and-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "Olive Branch Church & School Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Corona",
    "address": "7702 El Cerrito Road, Corona, CA 92881",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sun Oct 25, 2026 · 5:00–8:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-25",
    "website": "https://obcc.church/fallfest",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Olive Branch Community Church & School's Fall Festival with free trunk-or-treat; laser tag and inflatable wristbands are $10 per child (unlimited)."
  },
  {
    "id": "ucr-rgarden-fall-festival-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "UCR R'Garden Fall Festival — Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Riverside",
    "address": "900 University Ave (Lot 30), Riverside, CA 92521",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 24, 2026 · Trunk or Treat 3:00–4:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://rgarden.ucr.edu/blog/2026/09/01/fall-festival-sign-tablingtrunk-or-treat",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "UC Riverside's R'Garden Fall Festival runs 11 AM-5 PM with a dedicated trunk-or-treat window from 3-4 PM; costumes encouraged."
  },
  {
    "id": "inland-empire-center-haunted-trunk-n-treat-fontana",
    "name": "Inland Empire Center Haunted Trunk N Treat",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Fontana",
    "address": "16741 Valley Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 17, 2026 · 5:00–10:00 PM (Trunk-or-Treat starts 7:00 PM)",
    "startDate": "2026-10-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-17",
    "website": null,
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A free-admission Halloween trunk-or-treat in Fontana with costume and dance competitions, food vendors and boutique shopping; car participants are asked to bring at least 3 bags of candy."
  },
  {
    "id": "tle-simi-valley-trunk-or-treat",
    "name": "TLE Simi Valley Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Simi Valley",
    "address": "2003 Yosemite Avenue, Simi Valley, CA",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Fri Oct 16, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-16",
    "website": "https://thelearningexperience.com/centers/simi-valley/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "The Learning Experience Simi Valley hosts a trunk-or-treat for young children; reservation encouraged."
  },
  {
    "id": "funadoo-fall-festival-the-ultimate-trunk-o-treat",
    "name": "Funadoo Fall Festival: The Ultimate Trunk O Treat",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "27570 Whites Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sat Oct 24, 2026 · 4:00–7:00 PM",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://www.funadoo.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Camp Funadoo's Fall Festival trunk-or-treat with a bounce house, petting zoo and games."
  },
  {
    "id": "halloween-time-disneyland",
    "name": "Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Anaheim",
    "address": "1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802",
    "category": "Theme Park Haunt",
    "dateText": "Aug. 21–Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-08-21",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/halloween-time-at-the-disneyland-resort/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Halloween Time returns across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure with the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, the Halloween Screams fireworks spectacular on select nights, seasonal décor and character meet-and-greets. The separately ticketed Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party runs select nights at Disney California Adventure, with the new Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake street party for 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "gorgazma-creature-features-nuart",
    "name": "Gorgazma Horror Shorts — Creature Features at the NuArt",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "11272 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Friday nights · Sept.–Oct. 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-04",
    "endDate": "2026-10-09",
    "website": "https://gorgazma.com",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "Gorgazma’s original horror shorts screen as part of Landmark’s NuArt Theatre “Creature Features” late-night series — Friday nights through the fall, pairing cult horror features with new Gorgazma gore-comedy shorts, post-show discussions and raffles. The first 100 attendees each night get a collectible poster."
  },
  {
    "id": "delusion-den-of-the-mosquito",
    "name": "Delusion: Den of the Mosquito",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "2218 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018",
    "category": "Extreme / Immersive",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Sept. 17–Nov. 8, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-17",
    "endDate": "2026-11-08",
    "website": "https://enterdelusion.com/",
    "age": "18+",
    "description": "Jon Braver’s interactive horror play returns to the historic Beckett Mansion in West Adams, where Delusion began in 2011. Den of the Mosquito is a 50-minute, 18+ story set in a 1920s New Orleans brothel — guests play agents of a secret organization with split paths and very limited tickets. Tickets from $143."
  },
  {
    "id": "howl-o-scream-seaworld-san-diego",
    "name": "Howl-O-Scream — SeaWorld San Diego",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "500 Sea World Dr, San Diego, CA 92109",
    "category": "Theme Park Haunt",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Sept. 11–Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-11",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream/",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "SeaWorld San Diego’s separately ticketed nighttime haunt with haunted houses, scare zones, bars and shows. Select nights Sept. 11–Oct. 31, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "oogie-boogie-bash-dca",
    "name": "Oogie Boogie Bash — Disney California Adventure",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Anaheim",
    "address": "1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802",
    "category": "Theme Park Haunt",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Aug. 18–Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-08-18",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/oogie-boogie-bash-halloween-party/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Disney California Adventure’s separately ticketed after-hours Halloween party with villains, treats and seasonal entertainment. Select nights Aug. 18–Oct. 31, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "legoland-brick-or-treat",
    "name": "LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Carlsbad",
    "address": "1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008",
    "category": "Theme Park Haunt",
    "dateText": "Select dates · Sept. 19–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-19",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.legoland.com/california/things-to-do/seasonal-events/brick-or-treat/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Not-scary kids Halloween at LEGOLAND California on select dates Sept. 19–Nov. 1, 2026. Brick-or-Treat is included with dated park admission."
  },
  {
    "id": "the-hollow-live-oak-canyon",
    "name": "The Hollow Haunted Maze — Live Oak Canyon",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Redlands",
    "address": "32335 Live Oak Canyon Road, Redlands, CA 92373",
    "category": "Scare Maze",
    "dateText": "Fri–Sun + select weeknights · Oct. 2–31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://thehollow.liveoakcanyon.com/",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "Live Oak Canyon’s first after-dark haunt — a separately ticketed maze on the pumpkin-farm property in Redlands, Oct. 2–31, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "magic-of-the-jack-olanterns-south-coast",
    "name": "Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns — South Coast Botanic Garden",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Palos Verdes Peninsula",
    "address": "26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Sept. 18–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-18",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://magicofthejackolanterns.com/la/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "A mile-long night trail of 10,000+ carved pumpkins at South Coast Botanic Garden on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, select nights Sept. 18–Nov. 1, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "carved-descanso-gardens",
    "name": "Carved at Descanso Gardens",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "La Cañada Flintridge",
    "address": "1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Oct. 2–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.descansogardens.org/carved/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Illuminated carved-pumpkin nights in the Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, Oct. 2–Nov. 1, 2026, 6–10pm."
  },
  {
    "id": "night-of-the-jack-calabasas",
    "name": "Night of the Jack — King Gillette Ranch",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Calabasas",
    "address": "26800 W Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Sept. 25–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://nightofthejack.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Mile-long jack-o’-lantern trail at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas. Family-friendly, not a scare attraction. Select nights Sept. 25–Nov. 1, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "goff-family-pumpkin-patch-liberty-station",
    "name": "Goff Family Pumpkin Patch — Liberty Station",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "San Diego",
    "address": "2830 Perry Rd, San Diego, CA 92106",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Sept. 18–Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-18",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.gofffamilypumpkinpatch.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Free-entry pumpkin patch at Liberty Station in Point Loma. Sun–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri–Sat 9am–9pm, Sept. 18–Oct. 31, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "hana-field-pumpkin-patch-costa-mesa",
    "name": "Hana Field Pumpkin Patch — Tanaka Farms",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Costa Mesa",
    "address": "427 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Opens Oct. 3, 2026 · reservations required",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.tanakafarms.com/pages/hana-field",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Tanaka’s Costa Mesa pumpkin patch at Hana Field — a separate location from the Irvine farm. Opens Oct. 3, 2026; Wed–Sun 9am–6pm; reservations required. Cashless."
  },
  {
    "id": "academy-museum-they-live-john-carpenter",
    "name": "Academy Museum: They Live with John Carpenter",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Sept. 27, 2026 · 7:30pm",
    "startDate": "2026-09-27",
    "endDate": "2026-09-27",
    "website": "https://www.academymuseum.org/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "They Live screening with John Carpenter in person as part of the Academy Museum’s Prince of Darkness series."
  },
  {
    "id": "academy-museum-assault-on-precinct-13-john-carpenter",
    "name": "Academy Museum: Assault on Precinct 13 with John Carpenter",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Sept. 28, 2026 · 7:30pm",
    "startDate": "2026-09-28",
    "endDate": "2026-09-28",
    "website": "https://www.academymuseum.org/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Assault on Precinct 13 with John Carpenter in person at the Academy Museum."
  },
  {
    "id": "academy-museum-escape-from-new-york-la-carpenter-russell",
    "name": "Academy Museum: Escape from New York + Escape from L.A. with John Carpenter and Kurt Russell",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036",
    "category": "Movie Screenings",
    "dateText": "Oct. 3, 2026 · 6:30pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-10-03",
    "website": "https://www.academymuseum.org/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Double feature presented by John Carpenter and Kurt Russell at the Academy Museum."
  },
  {
    "id": "haunted-car-wash-lakewood",
    "name": "The Haunted Car Wash — Lakewood",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Lakewood",
    "address": "2729 E Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90712",
    "category": "Haunted Car Wash",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Oct. 2–31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://thehauntedcarwash.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Stay-in-your-car drive-through haunt at Carwood Carwash in Lakewood. Select nights Oct. 2–31, 2026. Tickets priced per vehicle."
  },
  {
    "id": "haunted-car-wash-anaheim",
    "name": "The Haunted Car Wash — Anaheim",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Anaheim",
    "address": "2219 Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801",
    "category": "Haunted Car Wash",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Oct. 2–31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-02",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://thehauntedcarwash.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Stay-in-your-car drive-through haunt at Big Wave Car Wash in Anaheim. Select nights Oct. 2–31, 2026. Tickets priced per vehicle."
  },
  {
    "id": "west-hollywood-halloween-carnaval-2026",
    "name": "West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "West Hollywood",
    "address": "Santa Monica Blvd between N Doheny Dr and N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · 6–11pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.visitwesthollywood.com/events/halloween-carnaval/",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "Free Halloween street party on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, Oct. 31, 2026, 6–11pm. Kids and pets are strongly discouraged. No backpacks; no public drinking."
  },
  {
    "id": "boo-at-the-la-zoo-2026",
    "name": "Boo at the L.A. Zoo",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027",
    "category": "Family Spooky",
    "dateText": "Oct. 24–25, Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.lazoo.org/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Family daytime Halloween at the L.A. Zoo in Griffith Park — costumes encouraged, animal presentations and seasonal activities. 2026 dates include Oct. 24–25 and Oct. 31–Nov. 1."
  },
  {
    "id": "halloween-zoo-tacular-oc-zoo-2026",
    "name": "Halloween Zoo-tacular — OC Zoo",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Orange",
    "address": "1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869",
    "category": "Family Spooky",
    "dateText": "Sat. Oct. 24, 2026 · 10am–4pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://www.ocparks.com/events/halloween-zoo-tacular-oc-zoo",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Trick-or-treating, scavenger hunt and crafts at the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park. Sat. Oct. 24, 2026, 10am–4pm. Included with $2 zoo admission; parking $5 weekends."
  },
  {
    "id": "anaheim-fall-festival-halloween-parade-2026",
    "name": "Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Anaheim",
    "address": "305 E Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805",
    "category": "Family Spooky",
    "dateText": "Sat. Oct. 24, 2026 · festival 10am–4pm, parade 7pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://www.anaheimfallfestival.org/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Free downtown Anaheim fall festival at Center Greens plus the Halloween Parade at 7pm, Saturday Oct. 24, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "newport-beach-halloween-spooktacular-2026",
    "name": "Newport Beach Halloween Spooktacular",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Newport Beach",
    "address": "Mariners Park, Newport Beach, CA",
    "category": "Family Spooky",
    "dateText": "Sat. Oct. 24, 2026 · 3–6pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://www.newportbeachca.gov/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Free community Halloween Spooktacular with music, trunk-or-treat, haunted walkthrough, games and costume contest. Saturday Oct. 24, 2026, 3–6pm."
  },
  {
    "id": "a-night-at-the-autry-halloween-2026",
    "name": "Halloween Party: A Night at the Autry Museum",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027",
    "category": "Family Spooky",
    "dateText": "Sat. Oct. 17, 2026 · 5:30–8:30pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-17",
    "website": "https://theautry.org/events/holidays/autry-halloween-event-night-museum",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Family Halloween at the Autry in Griffith Park: trick-or-treating, crafts, maze, carnival games, scavenger hunt and a Bob Baker marionette show. Sat. Oct. 17, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "scv-boss-ladies-trunk-or-treat-2026",
    "name": "SCV Boss Ladies 4th Annual Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "28670 The Old Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Thu. Oct. 22, 2026 · 5–8pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-22",
    "endDate": "2026-10-22",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/scv_bossladies/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Free family trunk-or-treat at the True Barre parking lot, 28670 The Old Rd, Santa Clarita. Oct. 22, 2026, 5–8pm with a sensory-friendly window 5–5:30pm. DJ, food trucks and 40+ vendors."
  },
  {
    "id": "anaheim-town-square-spooktacular-2026",
    "name": "Spooktacular Halloween Celebration at Anaheim Town Square",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Anaheim",
    "address": "Anaheim Town Square, State College & Lincoln, Anaheim, CA",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Sun. Oct. 25, 2026 · 3–6pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-25",
    "website": "https://anaheimtownsquare.com",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Free center-wide trick-or-treating, face painting, kids crafts and costume characters at Anaheim Town Square. Sunday Oct. 25, 2026, 3–6pm."
  },
  {
    "id": "howl-o-ween-lucky-luke-santa-clarita-2026",
    "name": "Howl-O-Ween at Lucky Luke Santa Clarita",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "25108 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita, CA 91355",
    "category": "Family Spooky",
    "dateText": "Sun. Oct. 18, 2026 · 11am–3pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-18",
    "endDate": "2026-10-18",
    "website": "https://luckylukebrewing.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Free family and pet-friendly benefit for the Dog Therapy Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Lucky Luke Santa Clarita taproom, Oct. 18, 2026, 11am–3pm. Costume prizes, silent auction, food truck and live music."
  },
  {
    "id": "valencia-pumpkin-patch-town-center",
    "name": "Valencia Pumpkin Patch — Valencia Town Center",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "24201 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Oct. 3–31, 2026 · open daily",
    "startDate": "2026-10-03",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://valenciapumpkinpatch.com",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Seasonal pumpkin patch in the Valencia Town Center parking lot at 24201 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita. Open daily Oct. 3–31, 2026. Pumpkin picking and fall photo ops; check the operator site for admission and hours."
  },
  {
    "id": "small-talk-therapy-trunk-or-treat-2026",
    "name": "Small Talk Therapy Trunk or Treat",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "26639 Valley Center Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91351",
    "category": "Trunk or Treat",
    "dateText": "Thu. Oct. 22, 2026 · 5:30–7pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-22",
    "endDate": "2026-10-22",
    "website": "https://www.smalltalktherapyinc.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Inclusive, special-needs-designed trunk-or-treat open to the public. Thursday Oct. 22, 2026, 5:30–7pm at 26639 Valley Center Dr, Santa Clarita. Costumes encouraged; community partners welcome."
  },
  {
    "id": "bob-baker-halloween-spooktacular-2026",
    "name": "Hallowe’en Spooktacular — Bob Baker Marionette Theater",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "4949 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042",
    "category": "Theatre",
    "dateText": "Select dates · Sept. 6–Nov. 8, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-06",
    "endDate": "2026-11-08",
    "website": "https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com/halloween-spooktacular-26",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Family marionette Halloween revue at Bob Baker in Highland Park. Select dates Sept. 6–Nov. 8, 2026. Sensory-friendly performance Oct. 10 at 10:30am. Tickets typically $28; lap-sitters 2 and under free."
  },
  {
    "id": "booze-bites-and-frights-heritage-square-2026",
    "name": "Bo-oze, Bites and Frights — Heritage Square",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "3800 Homer St, Los Angeles, CA 90031",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Oct. 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://www.heritagesquare.org/",
    "age": "21+",
    "description": "21+ Halloween nights at Heritage Square Museum in Montecito Heights. Oct. 16, 17, 23 and 24, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "dia-de-los-muertos-hollywood-forever-2026",
    "name": "Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038",
    "category": "Cemetery Walk",
    "dateText": "Sat. Oct. 24, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://hollywoodforever.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Día de los Muertos celebration at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Saturday Oct. 24, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "halloween-faire-heritage-square-2026",
    "name": "A Hallowe’en Faire at Heritage Square",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "3800 Homer St, Los Angeles, CA 90031",
    "category": "Family Spooky",
    "dateText": "Sat. Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.heritagesquare.org/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Halloween Faire at Heritage Square Museum on Halloween night, Oct. 31, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "kellogg-house-ghost-tours-2026",
    "name": "Kellogg House Ghost Tours",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Santa Ana",
    "address": "3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704",
    "category": "Ghost / Paranormal",
    "dateText": "Sept. 17–Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.ocparks.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Seasonal ghost tours of the historic Kellogg House in Santa Ana, Sept. 17–Oct. 31, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "night-of-the-living-dead-fullerton-2026",
    "name": "Night of the Living Dead — Fullerton",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Fullerton",
    "address": "110 E Walnut Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832",
    "category": "Theatre",
    "dateText": "Sept. 25–Nov. 1, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.mavericktheater.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Stage production of Night of the Living Dead in Fullerton, Sept. 25–Nov. 1, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "haunted-fullerton-walking-tours-2026",
    "name": "Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Fullerton",
    "address": "301 N Pomona Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832",
    "category": "Ghost / Paranormal",
    "dateText": "Oct. 1–31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.hauntedfullertonwalkingtours.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "October haunted walking tours of downtown Fullerton, Oct. 1–31, 2026. Meet near 301 N Pomona Ave."
  },
  {
    "id": "rocky-horror-hallo-queen-costa-mesa-2026",
    "name": "Rocky Horror Hallo-Queen — Costa Mesa",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Costa Mesa",
    "address": "600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626",
    "category": "Theatre",
    "dateText": "Fri. Oct. 16, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-16",
    "website": "https://www.scfta.org/",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "Rocky Horror Hallo-Queen performance at Segerstrom Center / 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, Oct. 16, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "magic-market-bewitched-santa-ana-2026",
    "name": "Magic Market’s Bewitched",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Santa Ana",
    "address": "3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704",
    "category": "Family Spooky",
    "dateText": "Sat. Oct. 17, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-17",
    "endDate": "2026-10-17",
    "website": "https://www.themagicmarket.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Bewitched Halloween market at 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, Saturday Oct. 17, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "haunted-trails-laguna-niguel-2026",
    "name": "Haunted Trails — Laguna Niguel",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Laguna Niguel",
    "address": "29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677",
    "category": "Haunted Trail",
    "dateText": "Oct. 22–25, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-22",
    "endDate": "2026-10-25",
    "website": "https://www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Haunted trails event in Laguna Niguel, Oct. 22–25, 2026, at 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy."
  },
  {
    "id": "spooky-seas-dana-point-2026",
    "name": "Spooky Seas — Dana Point",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Dana Point",
    "address": "24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629",
    "category": "Family Spooky",
    "dateText": "Sat. Oct. 24, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-24",
    "endDate": "2026-10-24",
    "website": "https://www.danapoint.org/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Family Halloween at Dana Point Harbor, Saturday Oct. 24, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "ghosts-of-the-yost-2026",
    "name": "Ghosts of the Yost",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Santa Ana",
    "address": "307 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA 92701",
    "category": "Theatre",
    "dateText": "Sun. Oct. 25, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-25",
    "website": "https://www.yosttheater.com/",
    "age": "Check host guidance",
    "description": "Ghosts of the Yost Halloween event at the historic Yost Theater, Santa Ana, Oct. 25, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "oc-singles-halloween-bash-2026",
    "name": "OC Singles Halloween Bash",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Anaheim",
    "address": "400 W Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92802",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat. Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.eventbrite.com/",
    "age": "21+",
    "description": "21+ Halloween night party at 400 W Disney Way, Anaheim, Oct. 31, 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "sinister-string-quartet-gardena-cinema-2026",
    "name": "Sinister String Quartet — Nostalgic Nebula at Gardena Cinema",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Gardena",
    "address": "14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sun. Oct. 11, 2026 · 7pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-11",
    "endDate": "2026-10-11",
    "website": "https://www.gardenacinema.com/movie/sinister-string-quartet-by-nostalgic-nebula",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "All-ages concert of horror and Halloween film music (Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, Hellraiser, Killer Klowns and more) performed by the Sinister String Quartet, presented by Nostalgic Nebula. Sunday Oct. 11, 2026, 7pm at Gardena Cinema."
  },
  {
    "id": "scv-sheriff-halloween-carnival-2026",
    "name": "SCV Sheriff’s Halloween Carnival & Haunted Jail House",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "26201 Golden Valley Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350",
    "category": "Family Spooky",
    "dateText": "Sun. Oct. 18, 2026 · 10am–3pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-18",
    "endDate": "2026-10-18",
    "website": "https://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/community-news/santa-clarita-valley-sheriffs-station-announces-2026-halloween-carnival-haunted-jail-house-607026",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Family carnival at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station with a haunted jail house, costume contests by age group, live entertainment, vendors, food trucks and games. $5 donation requested. Oct. 18, 2026, 10am–3pm."
  },
  {
    "id": "secret-movie-club-halloween-o-thon-afterparty-2026",
    "name": "Halloween-o-thon Afterparty — Secret Movie Club",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Los Angeles",
    "address": "615 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014",
    "category": "Music Event",
    "dateText": "Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 · late night, 21+",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.secretmovieclub.com/events/11593da0-162c-417a-8d8a-495785a024d9",
    "age": "21+",
    "description": "Secret Movie Club closes Halloween-o-thon 2026 at the Los Angeles Theatre with a 21+ late-night afterparty: DJ, dance floor, full bar, food trucks, spooky tours and costume contests. Oct. 31, 2026, DTLA."
  },
  {
    "id": "unhinged-panorama-city-mall-2026",
    "name": "Unhinged — A Haunted Attraction",
    "region": "The Valley",
    "city": "Panorama City",
    "address": "8401 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "Oct. 16–18 & 23–25, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-25",
    "website": "https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ca--panorama-city/halloween/",
    "age": "12+",
    "description": "Walk-through haunted attraction at Panorama City Mall next to Spirit Halloween. $20 per person. Two October weekends: Oct. 16–18 and Oct. 23–25, 2026. Not recommended for kids under 12. Tickets sold by the hour on Eventbrite."
  },
  {
    "id": "altadena-halloween-bash-maze-2026",
    "name": "Halloween Mazes at Altadena’s Halloween Bash",
    "region": "Los Angeles",
    "city": "Altadena",
    "address": "2540 N Fair Oaks Ave, Altadena, CA 91001",
    "category": "Family Spooky",
    "dateText": "Fri. Oct. 31, 2026 · 2–7pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-31",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/altadena/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Free kids Halloween maze at Altadena’s Halloween Bash, 2540 N Fair Oaks Ave, Oct. 31, 2026, 2–7pm. Community event supporting Eaton fire victims, in partnership with local organizations."
  },
  {
    "id": "haunted-car-wash-montclair",
    "name": "The Haunted Car Wash — Montclair",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Montclair",
    "address": "4384 Holt Blvd, Montclair, CA 91763",
    "category": "Haunted Car Wash",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Oct. 16–31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://thehauntedcarwash.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Stay-in-your-car drive-through haunt at Splash N Go Car Wash in Montclair. Select nights Oct. 16–31, 2026. One ticket per vehicle."
  },
  {
    "id": "haunted-car-wash-carlsbad",
    "name": "The Haunted Car Wash — Carlsbad",
    "region": "San Diego",
    "city": "Carlsbad",
    "address": "6010 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011",
    "category": "Haunted Car Wash",
    "dateText": "Select nights · Oct. 16–30, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-16",
    "endDate": "2026-10-30",
    "website": "https://thehauntedcarwash.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Stay-in-your-car drive-through haunt at Eco Friendly Auto Spa in Carlsbad. Select October nights, 2026. One ticket per vehicle."
  },
  {
    "id": "greenspot-farms-pumpkin-patch-2026",
    "name": "Greenspot Farms Pumpkin Patch",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Mentone",
    "address": "10133 Ward Way, Mentone, CA 92359",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Daily · Oct. 1–31, 2026 · 9am–6pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.greenspotfarms.com/pumpkin-patch",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "28-acre country pumpkin patch in Mentone near Redlands and Yucaipa. Free admission and parking. Tractor hayrides, farm animals, hay maze, train and horse rides. Opens Oct. 1, 2026, daily 9am–6pm."
  },
  {
    "id": "greenspot-farms-haunted-hayride-2026",
    "name": "Greenspot Farms Haunted Hayride & Trail",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Mentone",
    "address": "10133 Ward Way, Mentone, CA 92359",
    "category": "Haunted Hayride",
    "dateText": "Opens Fri Oct. 9, 2026 · haunt 7–10pm",
    "startDate": "2026-10-09",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.greenspotfarms.com/haunted-hayride",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "After-dark haunted hayride and trail on the Mentone farm. Separate from the daytime pumpkin patch. Confirm 2026 haunt nights on greenspotfarms.com before you go."
  },
  {
    "id": "frostys-forest-pumpkin-patch-2026",
    "name": "Frosty’s Forest & Pumpkin Patch",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Chino",
    "address": "14861 Ramona Ave, Chino, CA 91710",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Opens Fri Sept. 25, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://frostysforest.com/home",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Daytime pumpkin patch and farm attractions at Frosty’s Forest in Chino. Opens Sept. 25, 2026. After dark, The Haunted Harvest is ticketed separately."
  },
  {
    "id": "haunted-harvest-frostys-forest-2026",
    "name": "The Haunted Harvest @ Frosty’s Forest",
    "region": "Inland Empire",
    "city": "Chino",
    "address": "14861 Ramona Ave, Chino, CA 91710",
    "category": "Walk-Through",
    "dateText": "Thu–Sun Sept. 25–Oct. 31, 2026 + Oct. 19 & 26",
    "startDate": "2026-09-25",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.thehauntedharvest.com/index.html",
    "age": "Teens & Adults",
    "description": "Night haunt at Frosty’s Forest in Chino with six haunted houses and a 2-acre corn maze. Thu–Sun Sept. 25–Oct. 31, 2026 plus Oct. 19 and 26. Tickets onsite."
  },
  {
    "id": "gilchrist-farm-pumpkin-patch-2026",
    "name": "Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch",
    "region": "Santa Clarita",
    "city": "Santa Clarita",
    "address": "30116 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Sept. 26–Nov. 1, 2026 · Tue–Sun 9am–6pm",
    "startDate": "2026-09-26",
    "endDate": "2026-11-01",
    "website": "https://www.gilchristfarm.com/pumpkin-patch",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Santa Clarita harvest festival and pumpkin patch at 30116 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Sept. 26–Nov. 1, 2026, Tuesday–Sunday 9am–6pm. Free admission and parking."
  },
  {
    "id": "conejo-family-farms-2026",
    "name": "Conejo Family Farms",
    "region": "Ventura County",
    "city": "Camarillo",
    "address": "5937 Ridge View St, Camarillo, CA 93012",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Sept. 18–Oct. 31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-09-18",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://www.conejofamilyfarms.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Camarillo family farm pumpkin patch, Sept. 18–Oct. 31, 2026. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays."
  },
  {
    "id": "pumpkin-city-laguna-hills-2026",
    "name": "Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm",
    "region": "Orange County",
    "city": "Laguna Hills",
    "address": "24203 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653",
    "category": "Pumpkin Patches",
    "dateText": "Oct. 1–31, 2026",
    "startDate": "2026-10-01",
    "endDate": "2026-10-31",
    "website": "https://pumpkincity.com/",
    "age": "All Ages",
    "description": "Laguna Hills pumpkin farm, Oct. 1–31, 2026. Weekdays 12:30–9pm; Friday–Sunday 10am–10pm."
  }
]