Halloween, 2020 Style (UPDATED: 10/30/20)
Halloween is happening in L.A. but this year, it's a little different.
From drive-ins to drive-thrus, you can still (kind of) trick-or-treat and have a blast. From thrills to chills, L.A. Any Day has the most thorough recap Los Angeles has to offer this Halloween season.
Happy Haunting!
Haunted Halloween
Walking Tour
Take a historical tour of the spooky facades of Hollywood crime scenes and famous accidents from the past through modern day. You will even hear about documented paranormal activity and hauntings. You will meet at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood and all ages are welcome. Halloween Walking Tour
Hollywood Forever Night Walk
Take a walk on the dark side with Hollywood Forever Cemetery’s only tour guide. See the final resting places of Rudolph Valentino, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone, and dozens of other Hollywood and rock n’ roll luminaries in the dark. Hollywood Forever Cemetery Night Tour
Underwood Family Farms
Located in Moorpark, the Fall Harvest on the Farms is underway during the entire month of October. Masks are required, as well as social distancing. Back are the wagon rides, Pick Your Own pumpkins and produce out in the farmland, as well as are the dozens of animals on display for you to view. An incredible way to spend the day outdoors for the entire family. Underwood Family Farms
Heritage Square Halloween Events
At the historic Heritage Square Museum, located just a short distance outside of DTLA, you will be transported to the 19th Century as you gaze upon original homes from that era. Join two different events to celebrate Halloween: Heritage Square Haunted Ghost Tours and Heritage Square's Victorian Mourning Event. For more information, visit their main website at Heritage Square.
A Haunted Cocktail Soirée
At this beautiful old and possibly haunted mansion, you will explore its room, play a ouija board game, engage with tarot card readers, and more where you will be served 5 miniature cocktails throughout the event. This is a 21+ immersive event and the location will be given upon ticket purchase. House of Spirits
Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treating
An immersive and interactive Halloween drive-thru experience for the entire family. There will be pumpkin picking, vehicular “trick-or-treating,” photo-ops, and lots more. Happening thru the entire month of October near Canoga Park’s Topanga Mall. Haunt 'O Ween LA
Halloween at Descanso Gardens
Explore the beautiful Descanso Gardens while partaking in their pumpkin-filled extravaganza. Children under 14 are invited to wear costumes and all are invited to venture through the Halloween themed gardens. Additionally, there will be holiday food and drinks for purchase. Buy your tickets soon as the Gardens are based on timed-entry. Descanso Gardens
Halloween Food Crawl
Venture to El Monte for the scare of a lifetime with dining on some amazing food. You will snake along Legg Lake while noshing on a variety of food, desserts, fall beverages, and enjoying entertainment from the comfort of your car. Fun for all ages. The Bite LA
Stranger Things
The uber-popular hit TV show “Stranger Things” is now a drive-thru Halloween event. Located at a still undisclosed location in Central LA, this immersive drive-thru experience for ages 13+ will take you back to 1985 and to Starcourt Mall. Dressing the part is highly encouraged. Bitchin’ dude! Be prepared to be turned upside down. Stranger Things
Urban Legends Haunt
Experience an incredibly scary haunted drive-thru from the comfort of your car in Costa Mesa. This is an immersive experience with story-telling and will take you through terrifying sets. Now thru the end of the month. I’m sure you’ll figure it out but leave the little tykes at home. Haunted Urban Legends
Knott’s Taste of Fall-O-Ween
Come on down to Orange County to this family friendly food event taking place on weekends thru the end of October. Feel free to dress up in costume and taste some of the best food Knott’s Berry Farm has to offer. Knott's Tasting
Haunted Hayride
Open select nights thru Nov. 1 in Bondelli Regional Park, this Haunted Hayride is a drive-up experience that will scare the living c**p out of you. Oh, and doesn’t sound like you should bring the little ones to me. Haunted Hayride
Harry Potter Cocktail Experience
Experience a Harry Potter mixology session where you will brew your own potions, discuss spells, and drink to your heart’s content. You will be given a robe and wand to borrow upon entry. Taking place during the month of October and this is a 21+ event. Harry Potter Boozed Up
Celebrate Nightmare Before Christmas with Bottomless Sangrias
Dine on street tacos and bottomless sangrias while celebrating Jack and Sally’s Haunted Wedding. Held at a secret location in Hollywood in October. This is a 21+ event. Talk about spooky romance! Tim Burton and Sangrias
Welcome to Hellfest: Super Scary Mazes, Tiki Bars & More
Not for the faint of heart! Terrifying mazes to explore, scare zones, tiki bars, giveaways, and more. Must be 21+ with an ID. Thru Oct. 22nd. Enter at your won risk!! Welcome to Hellfest
Candlelight Halloween Dinner
Listen to Halloween film scores while dining in an open air setting via candlelight. You will dine among fire pits, flameless candles, and picnic tables. So bring blankets and an appetite. This is recommended for adults and is booked in group settings. Dates vary but showtimes are 6:15 & 8:30pm. Halloween Candlelight Dinner
Mourning Faire at Heritage Square Museum
Join the Outdoor Victorian Mourning Faire at Heritage Square Museum. Learn in a fun and interactive way about Victorian death practices and superstitions, Dia de los Muertos, and more. Appropriate for all ages. Heritage Square Museum
Tiato Kitchen & Market
Get together at Tiato in Santa Monica as they are “dressing up” their Kitchen & Marketplace in spooky decor. Dine on a spectacular brunch while you enjoy their special Caramel Apple Martini for $10. Come out to the Westside this weekend for a Halloween treat!
Other Halloween Happenings…
Celebrating Day of the Dead in Santa Monica
Spooky Sundays at the Roosevelt Hotel
Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Los Angeles
Mr. Jack O' Lantern's Pumpkin Patch
E.P. & L.P.'s Rooftop Spectacular
A Halloween Boutique at Rogers Gardens
Greystone Mansion Halloween Drive-In
Peek-a-Boo Stroll with Bob Baker Marionette
And since the holidays are just around the corner…
Elf on the Shelf Drive-Thru
Experience this classic story from the safety of your car. Great for all ages in your family. The journey begins November 12th but sign up now for tickets. Elf on the Shelf
All of the above are ticketed events and do sell out quickly. Some of the events may already be sold out. Please remember trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating is not recommended and is banned in Beverly Hills. Large groups of more than in public spaces are still not allowed in L.A. County. Please wear a mask and socially distance.
L.A. Any Day does not endorse any of these events nor is paid to advertise them.