SoCal Spooky lists 18 Halloween events and spooky places in Hollywood for 2026. 1 is free. The season here runs from Sept. 24 to Nov. 1.
Costume shopping · check current hours
Hollywood · Costume Stores · Check host guidance
Browse costumes and accessories for your Halloween look. Confirm current store hours and availability before visiting.
Sun. Oct. 11, 2026 · 9:45pm
Hollywood · Movie Screenings · See host for age guidance
A 40th-anniversary Screamfest screening of John McNaughton’s Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, followed by a Q&A with star Michael Rooker.
Wed. Oct. 14, 2026 · doors 7pm
Hollywood · Movie Screenings · 21+
Microplex and Creepy Kingdom present Trick ’r Treat as a drinking game at Hollywood’s Zero Lounge: rules on screen, heckling and audience participation encouraged, photo ops and spooky surprises. Costumes strongly encouraged. 21+.
Thu. Sept. 24, 2026 · 10:15pm
Hollywood · Movie Screenings · Check host guidance
Beyond Fest screening at Egyptian Theatre.
Thu. Sept. 24, 2026 · 7pm
Hollywood · Movie Screenings · Check host guidance
Beyond Fest screening at Egyptian Theatre.
Sat. Sept. 26, 2026 · 7pm
Hollywood · Movie Screenings · Check host guidance
Beyond Fest screening at Egyptian Theatre.
Sat. Oct. 3, 2026 · noon
Hollywood · Movie Screenings · Check host guidance
Beyond Fest screening at Egyptian Theatre.
Wed. Oct. 7, 2026 · 7pm
Hollywood · Movie Screenings · See host for age guidance
Screamfest screens Trick ’r Treat with the short Season’s Greetings in new 4K restorations, with a Q&A with writer-director Michael Dougherty, a giveaway and a signing.
Wed. Oct. 28, 2026 · 10:30pm
Hollywood · Music Events · 21+
A pre-Halloween costume party at Hollywood’s Warwick Wednesday. Dress up and bring your crew.
Thu–Sat · Oct. 29–31, 2026 · 10pm
Hollywood · Music Events · 21+
Three back-to-back nights of “horror on the dancefloor” at Hollywood’s Academy: a Dim Mak takeover with Steve Aoki on Thursday, AC Slater on Friday and Morten on Halloween night. Come scary. 21+.
Fri–Sat · Oct. 30–31, 2026 · 7pm
Hollywood · Music Events · See host for age guidance
My Chemical Romance plays the Hollywood Bowl on Halloween weekend, with The Used on Oct. 30 and Thrice on Oct. 31. (Their Oct. 21, 23 and 24 Bowl dates are separate.)
Sat. Oct. 31, 2026
Hollywood · Music Events · All Ages
Fever's Candlelight string-quartet tribute to Halloween classics, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Hollywood’s oldest, darkest bar turns into a haunted pirate ship for Halloween night: ghostly drink specials and rock ’n’ roll all night. No cover; 21+.
Fri. Oct. 2, 2026 · 10pm–2am
Hollywood · Music Events · See host for age guidance
Club Decades turns Boardner’s in Hollywood into a Tim Burton world for the night: gothic, spooky-romance decor and photo ops, with alternative, emo, new wave and darkwave on the dance floor. Costumes encouraged; doors at 10pm.
Select nights · Oct. 1–Nov. 1, 2026 · 5, 7 & 9pm shows
Hollywood · Spooky Theatre · 21+
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.
Sat. Oct. 24, 2026 · 6–8pm
Hollywood · Family · All Ages
Wag Hotels’ 11th annual Halloween party for dogs and their families: a costume contest, photos with Cruella de Vil, kid- and dog-friendly activities, local vendors, a DIY puppuccino bar, temporary pet tattoos and trick-or-treating. Proceeds benefit The Grey Muzzle Organization’s work for senior dogs; pets and kids get in free with a ticketed adult.
Fri–Sat · Oct. 30–31, 2026 · Halloween shows 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm
Hollywood · Spooky Theatre · 21+
Black Rabbit Rose’s spooky magic show: what happens when the lights go out in a haunted Hollywood theatre, conjured by a trio of magicians. About 55 minutes, with fog and sound effects; a magic-potion cocktail is included. 21+.
Fri. Oct. 30, 2026 · 4pm
Hollywood · Family · All Ages
Amoeba’s annual dog costume contest on the Hollywood store stage, with Amoeba gift certificates and prizes from Weruva and Tailwaggers, candy for kids and treats for dogs. New this year: an after-pawty in the El Centro courtyard with a photo wall, goodie bags and a pup-cup bar.
Glendale (7) · Long Beach (10) · Pasadena (8) · Pomona (7)
SoCal Spooky lists 18: 1 costume store, 7 movie screenings, 6 music events and 4 other spooky events.
The earliest listing starts Sept. 24 and the latest runs through Nov. 1. Each listing shows its own dates.
Yes, 1: The Ghost Ship — Burgundy Room.
Yes. These are listed as good for families: Haunted Howl-o-ween Paw-ty — Wag Hotels Hollywood and Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest — Amoeba Hollywood.
