Eerily Fun Ways To Spend A Memorable Halloween In Los Angeles

Los Angeles is resurrecting your most beloved Halloween traditions — which are 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 spine-chilling haunted houses to family-friendly festivals, here are the most thrilling Halloween events in Los Angeles to stack your October calendar! ## 1. Spend a hauntingly beautiful evening at House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée House of Spirits: Casa Vega One of our favorite Halloween parties is returning to L.A. this fall, and if you’re looking for a glamorous adults-only soirée, don’t miss the avant-garde House of Spirits experience. This October, find yourself at the iconic Nocturne Theatre for an eerie celebration like no other! 🎃 Learn more: Grab your tickets to House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée here! Four delicious craft cocktails are included in the cost of your ticket. 📅 Dates: From October 4 to November 2, 2024 📍 Location : Nocturne Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA 91203 ## 2. Attend a hauntingly beautiful Halloween concert lit by hundreds of flickering candles The uniquely beautiful Candlelight series takes on a new tone every October with a thrilling lineup of Halloween-themed concerts. The stunning candlelit setting is a perfect environment to enjoy live renditions of haunting melodies , from the _Stranger Things_ theme, to the soundtrack from _Sleepy Hollow_, to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” 🎃 Learn more : See the upcoming concert lineup and get tickets here. ## 3. Make your nightmares come true at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Inspired By Maps via Shutterstock Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) has officially crept its way into our plans — and this year they’re making it a hauntingly unforgettable one. Explore eight themed labyrinths including a new version of last year’s popular “Monstruos” maze honoring Latin American folklore, plus other creative attractions with characters like M3GAN, the monsters from _A Quiet Place_, and a maze inspired by The Weeknd’s music videos and performances. 🎃 Learn more : Halloween Horror Nights 📅 Dates: Sept. 5 – Nov. 3, 2024 📍 Location : Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608 ## 4. Explore the whimsically weird world of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The Afterlife Experience See the beloved world of _Beetlejuice_ here in the land of the living at this to-die-for new Hollywood experience! Explore 11,000 square feet of recreated sets, photo ops, themed food and drinks, and live entertainment … plus a likely run-in with Beetlejuice himself. Lift your spirits just in time for Tim Burton’s new 2024 film, _Beetlejuice Beetlejuice_, coming out at the beginning of September. 🎃 Learn more : Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The Afterlife Experience 📅 Dates: Opening Aug. 23, 2024 📍 Location : Ovation Hollywood, Suite 201, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 ## 5. 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. Read our full list of the best L.A. pumpkin patches to visit this year. ## 6. Feel surrounded by spirits as you sip on spirits as The Obscure: Distillery & Cocktail Experience. All witches, warlocks, & otherworldly beings will feel right at home at The Obscure. Shrouded in fantastical mystery and full of immersive storytelling, it is the first cocktail bar in California to be run by a distillery. So don your blackest cape and checkout The Obscure, which Cigar & Spirits called “a realm of fantastical decor and storytelling that would go way beyond the word ‘bar.’ 🎃 Learn more : The Obscure 📅 Dates: Open now through October 📍 Location : 1356 Palmetto St., Los Angeles, CA, 90013 ## 7. Be daring and explore these haunted businesses in Los Angeles When it comes to Halloween, some of us just really want to experience 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 to movie theaters and hotels, here are some fascinating haunted businesses you can visit right now in Los Angeles. ## 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 with the help of two powerful horror franchises: _The Conjuring_ and _Stranger Things_ ! Round up your bravest friends and see these on-screen favorites brought to life. 🎃 Learn more : Six Flags Fright Fest 📅 Dates: Sept. 7 – Nov. 3, 2024 📍 Location : Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 ## 9. 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! ## 10. Explore L.A.’s most horrifying haunted houses Thanks to all the resources of the local film industry, Los Angeles presents some of the country’s best-produced haunted houses every single year. From Universal Studios’ famous Halloween Horror Nights to the beloved Knott’s Scary Farm , here are some of our favorite Halloween attractions that will scare the wits out of you. ## 11. Take pictures at the most memorable Halloween displays around L.A. The creative minds of Los Angeles are on full display during Halloween with some of the most impressive spooky backyard creations in the country. Drive out to see these over-the-top decorations and homemade haunted houses dotted around Torrance, Burbank, Angeleno Heights, and more neighborhoods. Scroll the full list of local Halloween displays here. ## 12. Put together the perfect costume at these local costume and vintage shops No boring costumes here — we’ve rounded up some of the best vintage shops and costume shops around L.A. to help you dress to the nines this year. From unique props at the dependable Hollywood Toys & Costumes , to affordable era-specific outfits at Sunday’s Best Vintage , you won’t be able to stop having ideas. See the full list of our favorite costume shops here. ## 13. Take a creepy walk through the Natural History Museum’s Spider Pavilion Arachnophobes, heads up — L.A.’s Natural History Museum is bringing back the popular spider pavilion just in time for Halloween this year. Walk through an enclosed space covered in magnificent spiders and enormous webs, some of which are up to 10 feet wide. There’s also a section of habitats where you can get a close look at tarantulas, jumping spiders, and even Huntsmans. The Spider Pavilion costs $10 per person on top of general admission. 🎃 Learn more : Natural History Museum 🗓️ Dates : Sept. 15 – Nov. 24, 2024 📍 Location : Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 ## 14. Wear your best costume to the WeHo Costume Carnaval One of L.A.’s most beloved Halloween events is back to take over WeHo, as it has since 1987. Thousands of costumed partygoers will descend on Santa Monica Boulevard to enjoy live DJ sets, food trucks, and celebrations at participating businesses. Keep in mind that there’s no alcohol or public drinking allowed, and you’ll need to use a clear plastic bag rather than backpacks or totes. 🎃 Learn more : Visit West Hollywood 🗓️ Dates : Oct. 31, 2024 📍 Location : Santa Monica Boulevard between N. Doheny Drive and N. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA ## 15. KCRW Masquerade NPR flagship station KCRW hosts an epic masquerade ball in honor of Halloween, where you can waltz your way through multiple ballrooms and outdoor spaces at The Mayan. Guest DJs at this year’s event include Remi Wolf, Say She She, Novena Carmel, SiLVA, and Travis Holcombe. General admission tickets cost $150, counting as a non-refundable donation to KCRW and a one-year membership to the station. Dress to the nines and get ready for one of Los Angeles’ most unforgettable Halloween events. 🎃 Learn more : KCRW Masquerade 🗓️ Dates : Oct. 25, 2024 📍 Location : The Mayan, 1038 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Written by Sophie Len and Jamie Ferrell Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/halloween-things-to-do-la/