Halloween Events in Los Angeles (2026)

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.

A delightfully dark Halloween cocktail pop-up that takes over the whole Ordinarie tavern, with specialty cocktails in spooky mugs and the full food menu. Children are welcome until 9pm; reservations 11:30am–4pm, walk-ins only after 4pm.

Bee’s Knees’ 30-minute immersive thriller inside a parked cargo van at Hatch Escapes. You’re the new overnight security guard: the monitors are live and a voice on the walkie guides you through interactive storytelling, light escape-room puzzles and analog horror. Each time slot is a private van for 1–4 guests. Expect flashing lights, loud noises and moments of total darkness; recommended for 13+.

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.

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. Bags must be 6×6×8 inches or smaller, with no backpacks of any size; every bag is inspected and there’s no bag check. General parking is off site in downtown Long Beach lots with a guest shuttle; parking on the Queen Mary property is preferred parking only.

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.

Taghavi Farms’ pumpkin patch on Telegraph Road in Commerce, open every day through Nov. 1 and late on weekends.

Illuminated carved-pumpkin nights in the Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, Oct. 2–Nov. 1, 2026, 6–10pm.

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns’ family-owned pumpkin lot (since 2010) in Torrance: pre-picked pumpkins of every size, games, activities and bounce houses. Open daily through Nov. 1.

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns’ family-owned pumpkin lot (since 2010) in West Los Angeles: pre-picked pumpkins of every size, games, activities and bounce houses. Open daily through Nov. 1.

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.

A hand-built 1930s haunted manor in an East Long Beach yard, staffed by local drama students. Two nights left. The manor collects canned goods and toiletries for the Long Beach Rescue Mission. Park in the nearby shopping centers, not the neighborhood.

Browse costumes and accessories for your Halloween look. Confirm current store hours and availability before visiting.

Browse costumes and accessories for your Halloween look. Confirm current store hours and availability before visiting.

Forest Lawn-Glendale’s free Día de los Muertos afternoon: a community altar, cultural expressions, a folklórico dance group, mariachi music and Bob Baker Marionettes. Free admission and parking; open to the public.

Beetle House LA’s 10th Halloween, reborn as an all-night retro Halloween costume party at The Compound: spooky street food, bubbling and smoking cocktails, a DJ spinning Halloween, goth, industrial and emo, plus cosplayers, sideshow acts, apple bobbing, piñatas and trick-or-treating. Tickets in advance only — no walk-ins.

Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin (Suspiria, Dawn of the Dead, Deep Red) performs their score live to a screening of Dario Argento’s 1982 giallo Tenebre in Glendale’s 1925 movie palace, then return after an intermission for a set of Goblin classics.

Sucka Punch Productions’ Tim Burton-themed ska show across two stages (Beetlejuice and Jack Ska-lington) with Fishbone, Authority Zero, Red Store Bums, South Central Skankers, Matamoska! and more, plus inflatables and animatronics.

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. Lap-sitters 2 and under free.

A gothic horror musical at Glendale’s Nocturne Theatre: Victor Frankenstein is brought back from the dead and spirals into obsession. About 2.5 hours with intermission.

A long-running Griffith Park Halloween event built around its signature haunted hayride, plus walk-through attractions and the eerie Midnight Falls town experience.

The Drunk Shakespeare Society’s spooky-season show: one actor takes five shots of whiskey and attempts an epic retelling of Dracula, with the rest of the cast trying to keep it on track. Strictly 21+ with photo ID; the entrance is through the alley on the north side of the building.

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.

Olvera Street’s nine-day Día de los Muertos festival, celebrated by its merchants for nearly 40 years: community altars, Teatro del Barrio’s La Danza de la Muerte nightly at 6pm, and the nightly Novenario procession with Aztec dancers and “living muertos” leading to a ceremony at the Kiosko, plus free pan dulce and drinks.

Huntington Park’s Day of the Dead afternoon at Salt Lake Park: folklórico at 2pm, Aztec dance at 2:30, mariachi at 4 and a butterfly release at 5. Register through the city’s QR code for a personalized message and butterfly (limited; pick-up 4:30pm).

Paramount Swap Meet’s Día de los Muertos: an Aztec ceremony at 11am, a community altar (bring a photo of a loved one), free kids’ activities and a piñata workshop, a flower-bouquet station, face painting, photos with La Catrina, a Catrina contest curated by La Muerte Maria, and live music.

NELA United for Students’ free, family Día de los Muertos festival at Heritage Square Museum in Montecito Heights.

Ghost Adventures’ Aaron Goodwin and Jay Wasley host two nights at the mansion famous as the Murder House from American Horror Story season 1: stories, a Q&A, photos and a hangout, then a paranormal investigation of the house with them. Ticketed through the hosts; the venue address goes to ticket holders.

The City of La Puente takes over Downtown Main Street for Día de los Muertos: music, classic cars, food, altares and community fun.

Whittier Pride’s 5th annual Gay Day of the Dead Health Faire at the Whittier Museum: altars, vendors, artists, food, entertainment and community health resources.