32 Frights and Delights for Halloween Los Angeles 2024
Happy Halloween, Los Angeles! Start celebrating now THROUGH October 31st with 32 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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Journey to Oz for a Wicked Afternoon Tea
In anticipation of the upcoming Wicked film heading to theaters this November, The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is setting the stage with a deliciously themed afternoon tea.
The Wicked Witches Afternoon Tea begins with your choice of Tea, featuring the classic selection from The London Hotel as well as new flavors like Butterfly Pea Flower & Lemon Verbena (which changes color) and my personal favorite: Fantastic Mushroom. Next, you’ll be treated to a tower of London Tea Sandwiches, including Black Brioche with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraiche and Apple Roasted Chicken on Onion Profiterole, along with a row of “Not So Wicked” Sweet Pastries and Cakes. Flavors include a delectable Ube Mousse Cake and a rich Flying Monkey Frozen Soufflé. The tower is accompanied by a plate of Warm Scones with clotted cream and all the fixings. If you’re feeling extra wicked, add on a Signature Wicked Cocktail made with green chartreuse, gin, and maraschino ($22).
Reserve on OpenTable for Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. But don’t delay! The Wizard can only see you for a limited time. The cost is $84 per good witch.
Enjoy Killer Confections
Available now through Halloween, Primo’s Donuts will have Halloween-themed donuts at both the Westwood Village and Sawtelle locations. The variety includes black and orange donuts with seasonal sprinkles in addition to a line of pumpkin-spice cake donuts.
Also on the menu at Dunkin’ Donuts is the return of their famed Spider Donut on October 16th. Rewards members can also take advantage of a Free Medium Drink with purchase every day for TWO WEEKS after joining.
Lastly, head to TOUS les JOURS for all your Halloween cake needs, available from October 17th to the 31st.
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 a special Train or Treat promotion.
Also perfect for the little ones is the 17th Annual DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids, brought to you by the Downtown Center Business Improvement District and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. There will be trick-or-treating, magic shows, a craft station, and some serious costumes brought on by the FIDM crowd. Tickets are $13 pre-sale or $15 at the door. Click here to purchase your tickets. The first 600 kids will get a pumpkin tote back, plus there will be hot dogs from Shake Shake and Cookies from Capital One Cafe.
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 19th and 20th and 26th and 27th. Visitors can experience goodie stations, an extinct animal graveyard, spooky story time with acclaimed authors, and much more for the same price as admission. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and you can get day-specific details on their website.
Lastly, when in doubt, take the kids to the mall. Westfield Century City and Topanga Social at Topanga Westfield will offer trick-or-treating at the various retailers. Hours for Topanga Social are 2 to 8 p.m., and kids must be in costume to partake in the freebies.
Climb Aboard a Haunted Hayride
The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is riding again at Griffith Park. Tickets begin at $36.99 and run through November 2nd. 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 is the event for you! The 5th Annual Witches Paddle is happening on Saturday, October 19th, 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.
Attend a Hallo-Wine Party
Grab your goblet and head to Esters Wine Shop & Bar in Santa Monica for a “Hallo-Wine Party” on Thursday, October 31st, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Expect a night of dancing with themed cocktails. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Tickets can be purchased via Resy for $25, and it includes one Complimentary Drink.
Visit a Japanese 7-Eleven
Izakaya restaurant OTOTO will be undergoing a transformation to top last year’s Midnight Diner: The Japanese 7-Eleven. Stop by for those soft egg salad sandos from 5 to 10 p.m. Come early to eat well.
Choose Brains over Boos
Roguelike Tavern in Burbank is famed for its trivia events, but on Halloween, they are dressing up as something different. Visit beginning at 8 p.m. for a Costume Contest, Food and Beverage Specials, and Giveaways. There is no cover.
Get your Pick of the Patch
The options are endless when it comes to spooky pumpkin patches, but some are kid-friendly too.
- The 90th Annual Fall Festival is on at The Original Farmers Market on October 19th and 20th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featured offerings include Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch and the Tucker 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 from now until November 2nd. The walking trail is 2/3 of a mile and includes a “Spookeasy Bar” for adults. The price begins at $29.99 per person, and kids under 2 are FREE.
- Visit Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch for pumpkins, slides, and a petting zoo in Culver City. Tickets are $10. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days. It runs until October 31st.
- Now until November 2nd, visit Whittier Narrows Park in El Monte 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 begin at $19.99 for children and $24.99 for adults.
- Tanaka Farms will be open for a U-pick Pumpkin Experience from now until October 31st. Online reservations and parking passes are required. The cost is $20 to enter, and that includes wagon rides, a corn maze, and more. Kids under 2 are free.
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 October 230th in true pumpkin patch fashion for their Carved event.
Best of all, there are no scares here, so even your littlest goblin will have a good time. Costumes are encouraged all month. Tickets are discounted if you’re a member, so it might be a good time to join Descanso Gardens since they’ve also got 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 $35 and can be purchased here.
Toddler Tip: Kids under 2 are FREE!
Indulge in Experiential Offerings
These are just a few ways you can feel the Halloween spirit anytime you want!
A name so nice, you’ll say it thrice, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The Afterlife Experience. This immersive event takes place next to the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, so it’s the perfect addition to your movie night! Timed tickets begin at $36, and kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Also, especially for the little ones is Lite Brite: World of Wonders, which includes 11 interactive rooms where you can play in Themed Worlds like underwater and outer space, as well as an entire Lite Brite Game Room! Ticket prices begin at $17.
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 available for Halloween night, beginning at $59.99. Hours are 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. most nights.
Toddler Tip: This event is not recommended for children under 13.
Enjoy a Spooky Screening
Friday, October 18th, is a fan event screening of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” in 4D at 7:30 p.m. Events include a live drawing demo with George McClements and a special introduction by Don Hahn. Tickets are $65 and include popcorn, a fountain beverage, a Scary Teddy Popcorn bucket, plus a bonus souvenir.
Head to Heritage Square in Pasadena for SFC Presents: Boo-ze, Bites & Frights as part of Street Food Cinema. October 18th and 19th are the last two nights. The 21-and-over event features drinks, adult trick-or-treating, and screenings of spooky Halloween films like A Nightmare on Elm Street and Pearl. Early bird ticketing is $35, while GA is $40. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. event. Get more details on all four nights on their website.
October 25th to the 27th, The LA Opera is screening “Spanish Dracula” at the historic United Theater on Broadway (formerly The Theatre at Ace Hotel), with a world premiere score from Oscar-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla and a live orchestra. Get your tickets here.
Saturday, October 26th, is Hitchcock Night: Psycho & The Birds at The Autry Museum as part of Street Food Cinema. Advanced tickets begin at $22 for adults. Get more details here.
Wednesday, October 30th, is a screening of “The Shining” at 8 p.m. at The Ford Theater in Hollywood. It’s one of the more spectacular spaces in this city and a great place to watch a movie. Get tickets here.
Raise the Dead at these Afterhours
Level 8 Nightclub in Downtown Los Angeles is your home for a hauntingly good weekend. Friday, October 25th, MAXIM is hosting a takeover party across Level 8’s Golden Hour, Que Barbaro, and Sinners y Santos from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Take advantage of 20% off when you purchase tickets early. Pricing begins at just $37.84.
Next, on Saturday, October 26th, it’s 8 Deadly Sins, with each outlet of Level 8 reflecting a different act of debauchery. Hours are 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., and tickets begin at $50 on Eventbrite.
On Halloween night, Desert 5 Spot will host its first-ever From Dusk Till Dawn event on Thursday, October 31st, starting at 8 p.m. This evening promises Vampire GoGo Dancers, a costume contest, and special guest performances. RSVP for free here.
Also, on Halloween night, there is a rooftop party in Hollywood at Bar Lis beginning at 10 p.m. with Diablo and Friends spinning EDM beats. There is no cover.
So many fun events!
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