Los Angeles is resurrecting your most beloved Halloween traditions this season — which is bound to have the entire city brimming with gourds, ghouls, and the spirit of the season. Fill your spooky antics with delightful frights and familiar creeps with our list of haunting happenings across the city. From dark soirees to family-friendly events, here are all the thrilling events to fill your Halloween calendar with around L.A.!
1. Uncover an unsettling story at Angel of Light: a new horror experience
Combining the storytelling of theatre with the immersion of a haunted house, Angel of Light is a brand new experience heading to the LA Theatre. But you won’t just sit back and enjoy the show. This terrifying tale about a cursed child and ancient rituals takes place throughout the entire venue, from the historic lobby to the darkened back hallways. The waitlist just went live—click here to get early tickets to the upcoming show. RSVP to Angel of Light here!
📅When: Now through October 31, 2023
🎃Location: Los Angeles Theatre, 615 S Broadway, 90014-1803
2. Discover The Dark Tales Of The Most Haunted Spots With This Murder Mystery Walking Tour
Our city is full of rich history, and a dark past. This season, you can take a walk through the city to discover the underbelly and real ghosts haunting. You’ll visit the Biltmore Hotel which is the last place the Black Dahlia was seen alive, the Hotel Cecil which has a sordid history along with other landmarks with dark tales. Get your tickets here.
📅When:
- November 4, 2023
🎃Location: Corner of Pershing Square, Hill / 5th, 90013
3. Enter The Vampire Circus — a classic cirque with the ultimate Tim Burton vibes
The Vampire Circus will take you through a haunted cemetery full of ghosts, ghouls, and bloodsuckers. But luckily these sinister forces are here to entertain you! Featuring dancers, gymnasts, contortionists, jugglers, acrobats, comedians & more, The Vampire Circus is the best way to celebrate the spooky season. Tickets are now live — join The Vampire Circus here.
📅When: October 30 & 31, 2023.
🎃Location: The Montalbán Theatre, 1615 Vine St., 90028
4. Be daring and explore these haunted businesses in Los Angeles
When it comes to Halloween, some of us just really want to submerse ourselves in all things that are frightening and spooky. If you’re one to feel extra daring this season, then we have got your curiosities covered. From haunted bars and restaurants, here are some haunted businesses you can visit right now in Los Angeles!
5. Face your favorite silver-screen fears at Icons of Darkness
Enter a world where darkness meets artistry! Get ready for a spine-chilling treat as you enter Icons of Darkness — the ultimate haven for horror and sci-fi movie lovers. This eerie private collection is a twisted journey into the macabre, offering a glimpse into the minds of cinematic geniuses who created your horror icons. Don’t miss your chance to embrace the eerie — get your tickets to Icons of Darkness here!
🎃Location: 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 90028
6. Dare to discover the dark side of Hollywood at this haunting tour
Unlock the hidden secrets of Hollywood’s dark underbelly in this haunting experience like no other. Brace yourself for a chilling yet captivating tour that will delve into the mysteries and shadows that lurk behind Tinseltown’s glamorous facade. Are you ready to step into the darkness? Grab your tickets to this haunted Hollywood tour here!
🎃Location: 6838 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028
7. Make your nightmares come true at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) has officially crept their way into our plans — and this year they’re making it a hauntingly unforgettable one. This year, Universal Studios Hollywood is adding a maze honoring Latin American folklore. Their Monstruos maze features creatures like El Sibón, La Lechuza, Tlahuelpuchi, and more! Learn more about it here.
📅When: Now through October 31, 2023
8. Step up your Halloween with Six Flags Fright Fest
It’s no secret that Universal Studios is the amusement park that takes over the Halloween season — but now it seems like they have some worthy competition. This year, Six Flags Fright Fest is going all out this fall with the help of two powerful Hollywood horror film franchises: The Conjuring and SAW X! Read more about it here.
📅When: October 27-29, and 31, 2023
9. Pick out your perfect gourd at one of these idyllic pumpkin patches
If you need a break from all the glowing displays and frights, you can make your way to the pastoral settings of one of these nearby pumpkin patches. Pick yourself a perfect gourd to carve up for the season, pet farm animals, ride around on tractors, and more. Find the full list here!
10. Visit this spooky speakeasy hidden in a DTLA distillery
Find the entrance illuminated with a dim amber lantern along Santa Fe Avenue in DTLA and you’ll be welcomed into The Obscure. That’s if you have an invitation. This enchanting den pairs creative cocktails, and art and craft spirits with creepy surroundings that will transport you to Hogwarts. Find out how to get in here!
🎃Location: 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
11. Celebrate all things dark and wonderful at this Burton-themed bar
It’s Halloween every day for Willy Wonka, Jack Skellington, Joker, Beetlejuice, and the rest of Tim Burton’s eccentric characters. But the spooky season is by far the most popular time to don your favorite striped suit and indulge in an “Edward Burger Hands” while sipping on concoctions like a “Jameson and The Giant Peach” as sword swallowers, fire eaters, psychics, and mentalists bring the magic right to your table. Beetlehouse is the place to be year-round, find out more here!
🎃Location: 7080 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
12. Sip or treat at one of these Halloween-themed bar crawls
Have a wickedly good time at one of these spooktacular Halloween bar crawls! Nothing beats sipping on devilishly delicious cocktails and indulging in some tricks or treats you haunt the hottest bars in town. Grab your squad and check out one of the bar crawls below!
- October 31, 2023: Trick or Drink Hollywood Bar Crawl
- October 31, 2023: Trick or Drink Santa Monica
13. Catch your favorite horror flicks at one of these movie screenings
What’s a spooky season without cinema? Los Angeles is full of horror movie screenings all around town this Halloween — and there’s something for every level of cinema seekers. Check out our full list of horror movie screenings here!
14. Explore the Reign of Terror Haunted House
Are you ready to face your fears? Brace yourself, because Reign of Terror Haunted House is here to give you the ultimate scares! With its massive size, variety of rooms, and spine-chilling walk-thru experience, this is THE haunted house to visit in Southern California. Find more info here!
📅When: Dates now through November 4, 2023
🎃Location: 225 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
15. Step inside the scariest movies & series streaming on Hulu
In the spirit of Huluween, come celebrate the spooky season at the Pacific Design Center for an experience packed with scares, screams, and swag. This haunted maze experience will be filled with a collection of scream-worthy experiences highlighting some of the scariest titles streaming on Hulu including FX’s “American Horror Story,” “Annabelle,” “The Boogeyman”, and more. If viewers thought these were scary on screen, just wait until they see what’s inside the maze… or lurking just around the corner… Dare to find out and get your tickets now for Huluween: Now Screaming in Los Angeles!
📅When: October 31, 2023
🎃Location: 8687 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, 90069
16. Dress up, show up, and get spooked at Cirque Du Fright
Step into the mystique of the grand Cirque Du Fright this Halloween! Presented by French Tuesdays and hosted at the iconic La Boheme in West Hollywood, this evening promises an enchanting fusion of Halloween thrill and French elegance. Imagine a night where the grandeur of French soirées mingles with the mystique of Halloween. RSVP to Cirque Du Fright here!
📅When: October 31, 2023
🎃Location: 8400 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90069
17. Let your spooky creativity shine Halloween Painting Party
Come and let your spooky creativity shine as an expert artist guides you through the creation of a Halloween-inspired painting. Don’t worry as no experience is required for this class, it is open for all ages and all levels! All supplies are provided so you only need to bring yourself and your creative hat. Get painting your Halloween masterpiece here!
📅When: October 31, 2023
🎃Location: 117 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802