Fright Night at Mondrian Los Angeles; PHOTO COURTESY OF SKYBAR AT MONDRIAN LOS ANGELES
Spend a spooky Halloween evening settled into The Orpheum Theatre for a screening of Suspiria, a beautiful yet bewitching film featuring Jessica Harper as ballet school attendee Suzy Bannion. Be sure to stay for a DJ set and a free photo booth! Oct. 31, 842 S Broadway, Hollywood
Meet Envy, Pride, Wrath and the rest of the eight deadly sins face-to-face at this immersive Halloween party at Level 8. Complete with an open bar, sip until 2 a.m. among sinfully spooky dancers, actors and acrobats guaranteed to give you a good fright! Oct. 26, 1254 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles
Don your 80s best for a rooftop party this upcoming Halloweekend featuring DJ-ing, signature drinks, culinary delights and stunning views. Make the evening even more memorable with VIP seating and exclusive F&B. Oct. 25, 900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
Get your four-legged friends in on the Halloween festivities with an exciting costume contest, where they can strut their stuff for a chance to win the title of best-dressed pup. For the humans, enjoy a happy hour with specialty drinks by Tincup Whiskey, such as the Autumn Mule with apple cider, lime and cinnamon. Oct. 27, 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey
Head to the back patio of Saba Surf Cafe for a fun night of movie-watching and complimentary treats among friends, new and old. Feel free to bring well-behaved pets and plenty of blankets for maximum coziness. Oct. 31, 12912 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles
Celebrate spooky season with a festive Halloween tea. With four locations across L.A. County, you’re never too far from these chic teahouses putting a scary spin on tea and finger sandwiches, featuring tea blends such as Basic Witch and Pumpkin Spice Chai and Halloween-inspired sweet and savory bites. Through Oct. 31, Multiple Locations
Mondrian Los Angeles is here to get Angelenos into the spooky spirit! On Oct. 25, put on your boogie shoes for the Boogie Nights: 70s Disco Halloween party with all the soulful sounds of the time period. The night of the 26th, join DJ Steve Dub for a “wickedly good time” during Fright Night at Skybar. If you’re looking for some frightful fun the night of, dance the night away with Satin Jackets, a house and disco producer and enthusiast set to spin stellar beats. Oct. 25, 26, 31, 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
Hosted in conjunction with the DTLA Alliance, take your kids for trick-or-treating, meeting Marvel characters and catching a puppet or magic show for a family-friendly evening. Don’t forget to fuel up on complimentary hot dogs from Shake Shack and Capital One Café cookies! Oct. 31, 919 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles
Following the grand re-opening of one of DTLA’s most expansive bars, Clifton’s Republic is hosting a spirited Halloween celebration featuring a seance circle by the bar’s resident medium Matt Bruce, a ghostly burlesque by The Rhythm Howlers, DJs, dancing and plenty of ghostly concoctions. Oct. 26, 648 S Broadway, Los Angeles
Join thousands of guests for a spirited celebration in West Hollywood featuring live DJ sets, delicious eats from renowned food trucks and over-the-top costuming. Come dressed in your most unique Halloween costume, and get ready to dance down the streets of Weho. Oct. 31, Santa Monica Blvd. between N. Doheny Drive and N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood
A canine costume contest? We’re in! Give your furry friend the chance to visit the Miramar Gardens and win one of the three top spots for the best dressed. For the two-legged friends, you’re invited to indulge in seasonal cocktails and themed treats in the chic setting. Oct. 24, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
Make your trip to the afterlife a thrilling time during this interactive hop-on-hop-off trolley ride down The Sunset Strip, featuring 12 stops introducing ghosts with frightening stories. Grab a picture with the ghouls before heading into the next bone-chilling business or Halloween event in West Hollywood. Oct. 26, 27, 31 and Nov.1, Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
When on the West Side, pop into the Palisades Village and catch a screening of Halloween cinematic favorites. On the week of the holiday, bring the whole family to see a screening of Hocus Pocus, and shop the village on your way out. Through Oct. 31, 15225 Palisades Village Lane, Pacific Palisades
Party at a haunted hotel for one night only during the alluring and eerie Nightmare on Sunset. Held at the Juniper Lounge and Garden at 1 Hotel West Hollywood, decadence meets deadly for ghostly libations and house beats by Djs Ochok, Skemadoxx and Hamooudie. Oct. 31, 8490 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
Valley families, bring out your most creative Halloween costumes for a lively costume contest and party at the recently opened Topanga Social, located inside the Westfield Topanga. There will be prizes for the best dressed! Oct. 31, 6600 CA-27 #9038, Canoga Park
Bring a touch of glamour to ghostly festivities this Halloween. At this Golden Age soiree, dance among afterlife versions of Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable, or take your experience to the next level with VIP tickets featuring craft cocktails, beer and palm readings inside the Library Bar. Oct. 31, 700 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
Take the evening of spooky celebrating to the high seas, except you’ll never have to leave shore. Join 1212 Santa Monica for a nautical night of Halloween frights, nonstop dancing, DJs and plenty of captain costumes at this not-to-miss soiree. Oct. 31, 1212 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica
The Sunset Strip is lighting up with scary sips across town. Grab a wristband at The Den on Sunset and get ready to drink your way through local haunts at special prices, with stops including the Andaz West Hollywood, Saddle Ranch Chop House and State Social House. Cheers! Oct. 25, 26, 31, 8226 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
Spend Halloween Cabaret-style at La Bohème. Beginning with a bewitching Burlesque Show, guests will have the opportunity to stay for an exciting afterparty featuring beats by DJ Loren and themed cocktails. Don’t forget to don your costume! Oct. 31, 8400 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood
Just a few hours away from L.A., trek out for a weekend of scary frights and groundbreaking sounds at the largest Halloween music festival in the world. In between three-dimensional art structures and haunted ringmaster performers, see sets from fan favorites such as Martin Garrix, Illenium, Steve Aoki, Alison Wonderland and more. Oct. 25-26, 689 S E St., San Bernardino
At the Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, check out the extensive assortment of gourds at Pumpkin Village before taking a spin on the Giant Rocking Horses. For some extra family-friendly Halloween fun, head over to the Petting Zoo or channel your creativity at the Pumpkin Decorating station. Food, drinks and live entertainment will be available as you hunt for the best orange decor. Through Oct. 30, 10100 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride offers multiple horrifying attractions, such as taking a trip to the fictitious Midnight Falls–a town where the living and the dead are not as isolated as they seem. Ride through horrors set upon Midnight Falls as a witch unleashes the dead among the living. Trick-or-treat in the faux town square and explore the horrors that await them in the all-new Monáe Manor. Select dates through Nov. 2, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Griffith Park
Prepare for an evening of frights at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights with this year’s themed haunted houses—A Quiet Place, Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, Insidious The Further and more. For an extra thrill, dare to walk through the designated scare zones where creepy monsters are lurking for jumpscares. Select dates through Nov. 3, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
Explore the wonderland of Jack o’ Lanterns at King Gillette Ranch and embark on a three-fourths-mile journey to see some of the most colorful carved pumpkins and showstopping Halloween lights. Families can grab a bite to eat from delicious food trucks on-site, and for a special refreshment, adults can pop by the Spookeasy Bar. Select dates through Nov. 2, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas
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