LibGuides: Halloween Fun Guide 2023: Local Activities

Halloween Events around LA

Highlights of Halloween Events:

Bob Baker Marionette Theater First Annual Halloween Costume Ball
Benefit to support this non-profit theater. October 28, 8pm - Midnight
Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular
Multiple dates and times for shows from September 16 - November 5
Boney Island at the Natural History Museum
An interactive Halloween light-up experience, September 28 - October 31.
Boo at the L.A. Zoo
LA Zoo, October 21/22 & 28/29.
Boonion Station
This Halloween season, Union Station’s South Patio will be the scene of a fiendishly fun festival of ghosts and goblins at the 4th annual Boonion Station, a free, two-day, family-friendly extravaganza at the historic downtown destination. October 29 & 30 from 11am - 5pm.
Carved at Descanso Gardens
La Canada-Flintridge. October 6 through October 29.
DoLA's Haunted Guide to the City
From DoLA: "Los Angeles is rich with history and Hollywood scandals leaving plenty of fuel for paranormal activity. We've collected the city's most notorious haunts and sources of the heebie-jeebies. Check them out (with caution) and get ready for the chills!"
Halloween at the Hall
Halloween Organ, Film & Music: The Phantom of the Opera at Disney Hall.
Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort
Both Disneyland Park and California Adventure. September 1 - October 31. The Oogie Boogie Bash is already sold out.
Haunt O' Ween LA
9/19: No dates listed yet for 2023, but you can sign up to be notified when information becomes available.
(Y)Hikes!! Seven Haunted Trails in Los Angeles
Modern hiker has put together a list of bonafide haunted trails, according to the accounts of people who’ve seen — and felt — some things!! Trails include hikes around the Hollywood sign and the old LA Zoo.
Los Angeles Public Library Fall Traditions
For those of you with children, LAPL has many offerings related to Halloween and Dia de los Muertos for children (and some for adults) at branches across the city.
Magic of the Jack O' Lanterns
Select Nights, September. 22 - October 31. Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.
Knott's Scary Farm (and Knott's Spooky Farm - family friendly)
Knott's Berry Farm. Various Dates from September 21 through October 31.
LA Haunted Hayride
Griffith Park. September 22 through October 31.
Nights of the Jack Drive-thru
King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas. September 29 through October 31.
Old Town Music Hall
This amazing old theater in El Segundo has live pipe organ music accompaniment to scary movies every weekend from September 30 - October 29. 140 Richmond Street El Segundo, CA
Pageant of the Monsters
Laguna Beach. October 27, 28, 29 & 31 from 6pm - 9:30pm. This looks super fun!
Reign of Terror Haunted House
Thousand Oaks. Mostly Friday - Sunday September 29 through November 4.
Street Food Cinema: Boo-ze, Bites, and Frights!!
SFC is hosting two nights of Boo-ze, Bites and Frights on October 20 & 21 at Heritage Square. They'll have adult trick-or-treating, food trucks, adult beverages, haunted Victorian homes, and scary movies! Sounds amazing!

Lists of Events

Pumpkin Patches!

[New Category for 2023]

Timeout's the Best Pumpkin Patches in LA

Dia de Los Muertos Events around LA

Hollywood Forever Cemetery's Dia et Noche de Los Muertos
This one is amazing!!! A must see! October 28 in West Hollywood.
Grand Park's Downtown Dia de los Muertos
October 21 - November 2
Los Angeles Public Library Fall Traditions
For those of you with children, LAPL has many offerings related to Halloween and Dia de los Muertos for children (and some for adults) at branches across the city.
Dia de Los Muertos Festival
Olvera Street. October 25 - November 2.
DoLA's List of Dia de Los Muertos in LA

Oktoberfest

If Halloween isn't your thing, maybe beer, pretzels and Oompah bands are! Here are a few Oktoberfest options in SoCal:

Oktoberfest at Fairplex
At Fairplex in Pomona. Fridays & Saturdays, October 6 - 21. At some point, Goldstar will have discounted tickets available: https://www.goldstar.com/
Oktoberfest at Grand Central Market
At LA Downtown Grand Central Market! One weekend left: 9/30 &10/1
Oktoberfest Options from Eventbrite
Santa Anita Oktoberfest
At Santa Anita Park, October 14, 15, 21, & 22.
Timeout's Where to celebrate Oktoberfest 2023 in Los Angeles

Staying Home?

For you homebodies, here are some options for you!

BuzzFeed's Horror Movie Streaming Guide
Halloween Themed Cocktails!!
Host a Wine and Candy Tasting
Check out Real Simple's: "The Perfect Wines to Pair With Your Favorite Halloween Candy."
Play a Murder Mystery Game (in-person or on Zoom)
Broadway Murder Mysteries - Horror on the Haunted House Tour.
Variety Magazine's Best New Halloween and TV Shows to Watch in 2023
Wired Magazine's list of the 15 Best Horror Movies to Stream this Halloween
And some of these are available to you for free on Kanopy. Check the list on this guide's home page.