40 Frights and Delights for Halloween Los Angeles 2026
Happy Halloween, Los Angeles! Start celebrating now THROUGH October 31st with 40 Halloween ideas happening all over the city. Spooky Treats, Crafty Cocktails, All-Night Fiestas, and Plump Pumpkins – this list has everything you need to enjoy all the frightening feels at any age.
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Sip on some Wicked Afternoon Teas
The Culver Hotel is hosting its annual Spooky Tea for one day only this year from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 31st. Expect traditional Afternoon Tea Sandwiches plus Cauldrons of Candy and music to wake the dead. Reserve here.
If you want to fill your cup on other days, Chado Tea House will hold a Witching Hour Tea at its Pasadena and Torrance locations throughout the month. This evening tea includes items such as a Witches Welcome Refresher and Shattered Glass Scones. It costs $85 per person, and you can book through Eventbrite.
Lastly, in Downtown Los Angeles, The Wayfarer is hosting their Ghostly Afternoon Tea Friday through Sunday through November 1st at Lilly Rose. Devilish delights include Orange-Yuzu Buttermilk Scones and Black Biscuits. It’s $55 per person, and prosecco-tea Spritzers are an additional $14. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.
Enjoy Killer Confections
Available now through Halloween, Jeni’s Ice Cream, with locations throughout Los Angeles from Los Feliz to Beverly Hills, has a new Sundae offering available through Halloween weekend called Bury Me in Chocolate. It’s crafted with cookies in cream and milk chocolate ice cream, topped with whipped cream and fudge sauce, and has two little gummy men buried inside.
Also on the menu at Dunkin’ Donuts is the return of their famed Spider Donut and Munchkins Halloween Bucket on October 14th. New for 2026 are a Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam, Terror-misu Cloud Latte, and Nutty Nightmare Iced Coffee, among others. Starbucks better watch its back.
Stay Spooktacularly Safe
The annual Montrose Halloween Spooktacular is probably the safest way to take kids trick-or-treating. All the shops on Honolulu Avenue in Montrose open up to give away free candy from 5 to 7 p.m. on October 31st. There’s also nothing scarier than going to a big event with no parking, but this stretch of the 2200 to 2400 blocks of Honolulu Ave. has tons of free spaces if you get there early. Make sure to visit Sage Fitness at 2321 Honolulu for Train or Treat goodies.
Also perfect for the little ones is the 19th Annual DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids. There will be trick-or-treating, magic shows, a craft station, and some serious costumes. Tickets are $13 in pre-sale, and you can use the code DOWNTOWNER for $10 off while it lasts.
There’s no reason to wait until October 31st to trick-or-treat. Head to the L.A. Zoo for their Boo at the L.A. Zoo programming, happening October 24th, 25th, 31st, and November 1st. Visitors can enjoy goodie stations, an extinct animal graveyard, spooky story time with acclaimed authors, and more for the same admission price. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and you can get day-specific details on their website.
Sunday, October 25th, head to Culver City for their Hip & Historic Halloween from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is FREE for all ages, and neighborhood businesses get involved as the BOO CREW, handing out candy. Just look for the signs to see who’s hosting a haunting. The Culver Hotel will have a special Haunted House, along with Candy and Cocktails for purchase, in its crystal ballroom.
Lastly, when in doubt, take the kids to the mall. Westfield Century City will be hosting an event from 4 to 8 p.m. on October 31st, and RUNWAY Playa Vista is hosting a Halloween Bash on October 25th. This event features Crafts, a Photo Booth, a Petting Zoo, and, of course, Trick-or-Treating. Bring your fur-baby back on November 1st for a Howl’oween Costume Contest and Parade.
Have a Grown-Up Halloween
What do you do if you have no kids and you’re over 35? Go out to dinner, of course! These restaurants in Los Angeles are having the kind of specialty nights worth leaving the house for.
It’s HaLouLouween at LouLou Santa Monica on October 31st. Think “French joie de vivre meets Halloween glamour” with Cocktails, Dinner, and Entertainment, beginning at 7 p.m.
At Fuegos LA near USC on October 29th, they are hosting a Pink Spooky Night with Music, Drinks, and Live Fire Outside, cooking up those Empanadas and Argentine Beef. Come dressed like it’s Halloween, and you could win a contest. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Climb Aboard a Haunted Hayride
The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is riding again at Griffith Park, and this year has an Elvira theme. Tickets begin at $34.99 and run through November 1st. Get yours here.
Toddler Tip: Don’t bring them!!! 12 and older is what’s recommended.
Ride the Waves in a Witches Paddle
Do you feel like Halloween should be more athletic? Well, then, this event is for you! The 7th Annual Witches Paddle is happening on Saturday, October 17th, when witches and warlocks paddle their surfboards to shore in the South Bay. The event begins at 10 a.m. and is FREE to enter. You just have to register.
Sip on some Sinister Swigs
‘Tis the season for curated cocktail collections. Black Lagoon, the highly acclaimed Halloween pop-up, is back at the Melrose Umbrella Co. and Midnight Oil in Long Beach. Expect a themed atmosphere and some creative cocktails. See the link for Black Lagoon to find out more.
The Obscure Distillery is decked out for Halloween, and it’s a great time to enjoy a trio of curated cocktails in a frightful environment. Get tickets here for Thursday through Sunday, including all taxes and tips. It’s a must for a death-defying date night.
Bar Next Door in WeHo is your home for Drink or Treat, featuring themed cocktails like Basic Witch with vodka and pumpkin spice cold foam, $10 Candy Bags, and Monday Night Trivia Competitions and Movie Marathons.
The historic Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach is partnering with Women Who Whiskey- LBC for a Spookeasy with multiple pours and a parting gift. The event is on Wednesday, October 21st, and you can purchase your ticket on Eventbrite.
Also on the slightly less spooky side is a cocktail party with a hint of nostalgia and a dash of Office Space. Thundies Bar & Grill is the alter ego of Thunderbolt in Echo Park, and they will be hosting a party from October 28th to the 31st that celebrates water cooler culture and TGIF-style menu items like Long Island Iced Teas and Bloomin’ Onions. Doors open at 5 p.m., quitting time!
The Haunting Pop-Up, from your friends at the Miracle Holiday Pop-Up, is coming to The Ordinarie in Long Beach from October 1st to November 2nd. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily.
Scarf down some Scary Savories
It’s the return of the 7” CPKids Jack-O-Lantern Pizza at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK). Best of all this year, you can pick up a Build Your Own Take & Bake Kit for the little goblins who want to get their hands dirty. The least frightful detail is that they are only $5 each.
Get your Pick of the Patch
The options are endless when it comes to spooky pumpkin patches, but some are kid-friendly, too.
- The 92nd Annual Fall Festival is on at The Original Farmers Market on October 17th and 18th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featured offerings include Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch, Urban Saddles Equestrian, and a Petting Zoo. It’s free to enter.
- Nights of the Jack at Gilette Ranch in Calabasas offers acres of Jack-o’-lantern fun for all ages through November 1st. Festivities include immersive scenes along a mile-long trail, a carnival, and an adult “spookeasy.” Tickets start at $29.35 per person, and kids under 2 are FREE.
- Now until November 1st, visit South Coast Botanical Garden in Palos Verdes for Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns. Expect dozens of pumpkins decked out in lights and dazzling displays in the dark that all ages will enjoy. Tickets start at $25.99.
- Tanaka Farms will be open for a U-pick Pumpkin Experience through November 1st. Online reservations and parking passes are required. Entry starts at $23 and includes wagon rides, a corn maze, and more. Kids under 2 are free.
- Take your pick of the patch at Mr. Bones for pumpkins, slides, and a petting zoo in Culver City. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days, and the event runs from October 2nd to the 31st. Check the website for pricing because it depends on when you go.
Delight and Discover at Descanso Gardens
If you have little ones, this is a must-visit spot in La Cañada Flintridge for Halloween. The gardens are decked out from now until November 1st in true pumpkin patch fashion for their Carved event.
Best of all, there are no scares here, so even your littlest sprite will have a good time. Costumes are encouraged all month. Tickets are discounted for members, so it might be a good time to join Descanso Gardens, since they also have the Enchanted Forest Event that kicks off after Thanksgiving.
The pumpkins are on display all day, but they really come alive with lights after dark. Tickets for Carved begin at $22 for members and can be purchased here.
Toddler Tip: Kids under 2 are FREE!
Face your Fears
Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park promises EVEN MORE FEAR this year! The entire theme park is transformed for Halloween with rides, mazes, and over 1000 scary creatures. Tickets are $75 most nights and $85 for Halloween night. Hours are 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. This event is not recommended for children under 13.
No Halloween feels complete without a trip to Universal Studios Annual Halloween Horror Nights, and if you choose your night right, you can get tickets for $82. The event runs now through November 1st.
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor: Fear Lives Here has set sail in Long Beach. The world’s most haunted ship runs select nights through November 1st, with tickets starting at $45.99.
Enjoy a Spooky Screening
Friday, October 16th is Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in 4D at 7:30 p.m. at the El Capitan Theatre. Tickets are $70 for this one and include a live drawing demo with George McClements as you enter the theatre, a Jack Skellington popcorn container, a fountain drink, and an event credential. Additional screenings are available through November 1st.
Head to Heritage Square in Pasadena for SFC Presents: Boo-ze, Bites & Frights, part of Street Food Cinema beginning October 16th. The 21-and-over event features drinks, adult trick-or-treating, and screenings of spooky Halloween films like Obsession and A Nightmare on Elm Street. General admission is $53.47. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. event. For more details on all the screenings, visit their website, which also features Halloween Films throughout October at other venues.
October 31st is a screening of The Thing, plus a Halloween Party at The Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for a 7:15 p.m. show; costumes are encouraged. Get tickets here.
Also on October 31st, it’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Ford Theater in Hollywood. Get tickets here and come dressed to impress.
October 30th and October 31st, it’s Hercules vs. Vampires at The United Theatre on Broadway at 8 p.m. The Halloween event has the extra bonus of an after-party with a DJ.
Raise the Dead at these Afterhours
The West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval draws hundreds of thousands of revelers, and although the party gets going at 6 p.m., it won’t be over till dawn. Map on over to Santa Monica Boulevard between N. Doheny Drive and N. La Cienega Boulevard if you’re ready to work it. Expect a Stage, Live DJ music, Food Trucks, and loads of Parties at surrounding businesses. The event is FREE.
Level 8 Nightclub in Downtown Los Angeles is your home for a hauntingly good time with their annual Eight Deadly Sins Party. Each Level 8 outlet reflects a different act of debauchery, and it’s up to you to pick your poison. Hours are 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., and tickets begin at $39 on Bucketlisters.
On October 30th and 31st, Desert 5 Spot will host a Vampire Saloon beginning at 8 p.m. and running until the real vampires come out. Tickets begin at $13.39.
Also, on October 30th and 31st, you can visit the rooftop at Bar Lis for a Scream Queen Halloween, beginning at 10 p.m. There is no cover, but if you really want to dance the night away without a wait, reserve a table.
On October 31st, head to the W Hollywood for a Hollywood Horror Story Halloween. Dress to impress in your best ghoulish glamour for a night of DJ music, cocktail creations, and a costume contest. Get your tickets on Eventbrite beginning at just under $20. Doors open at 9 p.m.
So many fun events!
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