SoCal Spooky lists 8 Halloween events and spooky places in Pasadena for 2026. 4 are free. The season here runs from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31.
Seasonal store · confirm opening status and hours
Pasadena · Costume Stores · Check host guidance
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.
Seasonal store · confirm opening status and hours
Pasadena · Costume Stores · Check host guidance
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.
Fri. Oct. 16, 2026
Pasadena · Music Events · See host for age guidance
Mismiths, the LA band that mashes up the Misfits and the Smiths, play a Halloween-month night at The Mixx in Pasadena, with DJ Jack Tames’ live music-video mix, “freaky cocktails” and a haunted dance floor.
Sat. Oct. 31, 2026
Pasadena · Music Events · See host for age guidance
The Mixx’s annual Halloween party: Clásicos Sin Fronteras play live ’80s and rock en español, DJ Jack Tames runs spooky music-video mixes on the big LED wall, plus drink specials and a costume contest with prizes. Free.
Sat. Oct. 24, 2026 · 3–5pm
Pasadena · Trunk-or-Treats · All Ages
A trunk-or-treat hosted by Ronald McDonald House Charities' Pasadena House. No on-site parking; street parking encouraged nearby.
Sun. Oct. 18, 2026 · 2:30–4:30pm
Pasadena · Family · All Ages
Halloween storytime and a craft for kids at The Open Book bookstore in the Paseo. Costumes encouraged; children must stay with a parent or guardian.
Sat. Oct. 24, 2026 · 3–9pm
Pasadena · Family · All Ages
Monarca Sol Collective’s free Día de los Muertos festival at The Paseo: a community altar, mariachi, folklórico and Aztec dancers, face painting, free arts and crafts, and a mercado of Latin@ artists and makers. Family-friendly.
Sat. Oct. 24, 2026 · ages 5 & under 1pm, 6–12 at 2pm, 13–17 at 3pm
Pasadena · Family · All Ages
Kids dive into the pool to retrieve a pumpkin, then decorate it, with music, treats and photo ops. Swimsuit required for diving; art supplies provided. Free, but register ahead at CityOfPasadena.net/Reserve.
Glendale (7) · Hollywood (18) · Long Beach (10) · Pomona (7)
SoCal Spooky lists 8: 2 costume stores, 2 music events, 1 trunk-or-treat and 3 other spooky events.
The earliest listing starts Oct. 16 and the latest runs through Oct. 31. Each listing shows its own dates.
Yes, 4: Día de los Muertos Festival & Altar Exhibit — The Paseo, Pumpkin Patch Dive-In — City of Pasadena, Ronald McDonald House Pasadena Trunk or Treat 2026 and Haunted Dance Floor Halloween Party — The Mixx.
Yes. These are listed as good for families: Halloween Children’s Storytime — The Open Book Pasadena, Día de los Muertos Festival & Altar Exhibit — The Paseo and Pumpkin Patch Dive-In — City of Pasadena.
