Here are all the best Halloween events in Los Angeles for a spooky good time.
Explore the wonderland of Jack o’ Lanterns at the King Gillette Ranch and embark on a two-thirds mile journey to see some of the most colorful carved pumpkins and showstopping Halloween lights. Children can travel through the brand new jungle scene to have their favorite animals face painted and collect candy while trick-or-treating on select nights. 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 Oct. 31, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, nightsofthejack.com
Spend your Halloween on the wild side with Boo at the L.A. Zoo. Don your best costume and go on exciting adventures such as the Spooky Stroll, Extinct Animal Graveyard, the LAIR, as well as the Weird, Wild and Wonderful Tour. Treat your family to a weekend performance like the “Spooktacular Science” Show, and on select dates, trick-or-treat for sweets throughout the zoo. Through Oct. 31, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, lazoo.org
Immerse yourself in the horror this year with DELUSION Interactive Theatre. Embark on creator Jon Braver’s new story Valley of Hollows, where guests are the “deprogrammers” and must uncover the mysteries behind a fictitious 70’s cult. In this unique theatre venue, “deprogrammers” can watch the terrifying tale unfold before their eyes while exploring the Philips Mansion where the story takes place. Come early and stay later; hang out with guests and share a cocktail. Select dates through Nov. 20, 2640 Pomona Blvd, Pomona, enterdelusion.com
Prepare for a scary time at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights with this year’s themed attractions– The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare haunted house, Terror Tram: Ventures into the Mind of Jordan Peele, and Killer Klowns from Outerspace. For an extra thrill, dare to walk through the designated scare zones where creepy monsters are lurking for jumpscares. Select dates through Oct. 31, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, hollywood.halloweenhorrornights.com
Take your family to the festive Town of Haunt ‘O Ween this fall and celebrate the spooky season by trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, face painting, playing carnival games and more. Children can concoct their own potions at the Moonlight Magic DIY Potion Bar and explore the decked-out Pumpkin Tunnel. Food and beverage will be available throughout the whole evening. Through Oct. 31, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, socalhauntoween.com
Raise a glass to haunted good fun at the House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée. Cross over into the spirit realm where you will witness a chilling tale of betrayal and intrigue. Converse with the spirits of the household, learn their stories and sip on themed cocktails– all while enjoying games and music. Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 31, 1828 Oak St., DTLA, houseofspiritssoiree.com
Dodge blood-thirsty vampires and evil monsters through spooky mazes at Knott’s Scary Farm. Visitors are in for a fright as they walk through the park and come face-to-face with creepy clowns, lurking ghosts and vengeful witches. Knott’s Scary Farm is also putting on a series of Halloween-inspired live shows like the Carnaval Du Grotesque, which features terrifying carnival acts. Through Oct. 31, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, knotts.com
Take a trip to the fictitious Midnight Falls–a town where the living and the dead are not as isolated as they seem. Los Angeles Haunted Hayride offers multiple horrifying attractions, starting with their titular hayride. Ride through horrors set upon Midnight Falls as a witch unleashes the dead among the living. Trick-or-treat in Midnight Falls’ town square, explore the horrors that await them in the Midnight Mortuary and brave through the clown-ridden Laughterhouse. Select dates through Oct. 31, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Griffith Park, losangeleshauntedhayride.com
Take a trip to the Natural History Museum of L.A. County and learn about some of nature’s most terrifying (and often misunderstood) creatures. The Spider Pavilion is host to hundreds of orb weaver spiders–where guests can meet in an open-air area. If being face-to-face is too close for comfort, visitors can enter the spider den where the crawling creatures reside safely inside their little habitats. Through Nov. 27, 900 Exposition Blvd., Exposition Park, nhm.org
Pick out the perfect pumpkin for your doorstep at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch. Check out the extensive assortment at Pumpkin Village and take 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, mrbonespumpkinpatch.com
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