The San Fernando Valley Historical Society screens George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead under the stars in the historic Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. Bring your own chair or blanket; tickets on Eventbrite or at the gate, and all proceeds go to the cemetery.
San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, 14451 Bledsoe St, Sylmar, CA 91342
A magic-themed Halloween at the science museum: learn three tricks at the Magician’s Workshop, walk through illusion displays, a hay bale maze and a corn maze, and more. Included with general admission.
Discovery Cube Los Angeles, 11800 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
Oct. 15–Nov. 1, 2026 · community altar building Sat. Oct. 24, noon–2pm · altar on view Oct. 24–Nov. 1
Sylmar · Family · All Ages
Free, all-ages Día de los Muertos workshops at the Sylmar cultural center: sugar skulls, horchata and tamales, printmaking, Nahuatl songs and skull masks. On Oct. 24 the community builds an altar with Kalpulli Temachtia Quetzalcoatl, and it stays on view through Nov. 1. Spots are limited, so register first.
Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore, 12677 Glenoaks Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
Tía Chucha’s and Vendorverse’s first Los Monstrous Market, “a night of charms, crafts and creatures”: spooky vendors, aura photography, live music, tarot card readings and sweets and treats. Free entry.
Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural, 12677 Glenoaks Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
SoCal Spooky lists 5: 1 movie screening and 4 other spooky events.
When does Halloween season start in Sylmar?
The earliest listing starts Oct. 1 and the latest runs through Nov. 8. Each listing shows its own dates.
Are there free Halloween events in Sylmar?
Yes, 2: Día de los Muertos Workshops & Community Altar — Tía Chucha’s and Los Monstrous Market — Tía Chucha’s.
Are there family-friendly Halloween events in Sylmar?
Yes. These are listed as good for families: Enchanted Halloween: ABRA-CUBE-DABRA — Discovery Cube Los Angeles, Día de los Muertos Workshops & Community Altar — Tía Chucha’s and Trick or Treat at the Cemetery — San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery.
