LA County Halloween Guide 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkins

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Fall is in the air, bringing with it Halloween haunts, pumpkin patches, tricks and treats, Día de los Muertos, community festivals and harvest/holiday boutiques.

Peruse our annual, city-by-city guide, and find the fun going on near you throughout Greater LA.

Bookmark this page: As more events are announced, we will add them. And if we missed your town or organization's Halloween or autumn festivities, email details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com.

NOTE: Events are subject to last-minute change or cancellation, so always confirm with organizers that activities are proceeding as planned.

Enjoy the season, and Happy Halloween from Patch!

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AGOURA HILLS:

OCT. 2: Reyes Adobe Days. Featuring kids' fun, food trucks, concert & more.

OCT. 31: Halloween Party with Oingo Boingo Former Members: The Canyon. With hits "Dead Man’s Party," "Weird Science," "We Close Our Eyes" — sounds like Halloween!

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ALTADENA:

OCT. 8-31- : It's Alive! An Immersive Frankenstein Experience. "You may be asked to dig up a grave. You may be asked to hold a severed tongue. You may want to dress accordingly."

OCT. 30: Haunted Halloween & Candy Hunt: Christmas Tree Lane Model Railroad Society. Where kids can run trains, plus more Halloween fun.

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ARCADIA:

OCT. 19-20: L.A. Arboretum Full Moon Forest Bathing. Ideal autumn celebration!

OCT. 23-24, 30-31: Santa Anita Park Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest. Fun includes Ferris wheel pony rides, face-painting, bouncers, biergarten & more.

OCT. 29: Spooktacular Haunting & Trick-or-Treat: Downtown. At participating businesses.

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ARTESIA:

OCT. 2: International Street Fair, Diversity Fest & Pumpkin Patch. Bier garden, live music & new this year - a pumpkin patch.

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BALDWIN PARK:

OCT. 28: Trick-Or-Treat With The Cops. At the police station.

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BELLFLOWER:

OCT. 31: Trunk-or-Treat: Bethany Christian Reformed Church. "Trick-or-treat amidst trunks full of fun and festive decorations."

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BELMONT SHORE:

OCT. 31: Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade. "World's largest Halloween pet event!"

NOV. 6: Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest. Outdoor, fall-fest vibe -keep it going.

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BEVERLY HILLS:

OCT. 7: 'First Thursdays' Shop & Dine. Kick-off for fun on each first Thursday of the month.

OCT. 23: The Muppet Movie - The Ford. Fun way to support the area's Hollywood-LA Ford Theatre a week before Halloween!

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BRENTWOOD:

OCT. 1-31: Honor-System Pumpkin Patch: Brentwood Country Mart. Pick your perfect pumpkin!

OCT. 29: 'Coco' - Halloween Movie Night At The Mart: Brentwood Country Mart. "Grab dinner, nibbles and sips to go for the show from your Mart favorites."

OCT. 31: LA Cancer Challenge 5k Walk/Run. Starts & finishes in Wilson Plaza.

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BURBANK:

OCT. 8-10: 'Sons Of Monsterpalooza' - A definite go-to for horror fans!

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CALABASAS:

OCT. 1-31: 'Nights Of The Jack' Halloween: King Gillette Ranch. The walking trail is back!

OCT. 17: Pumpkin Festival. The pumpkin-centric, family-friendly fest is back with entertainment, contests, a marketplace & pumpkin patch.

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CARSON:

OCT. 23: West Basin Water Harvest S.T.E.A.M. Adventure - Virtual. Annual fall event open to all online.

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CATALINA ISLAND:

NOV. 1: Día de los Muertos Family Festival: Avalon. With dancing, music & more.

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CERRITOS:

OCT. 24: Halloween Spookfest: Cerritos Towne Center. With trick-or-treating stations, music & other fun.

OCT. 29: Trick-Or-Treat Spooktacular. Three parks to host events.

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CHINO:

SEPT. 30-OCT. 31: Dark Harvest Haunted Corn Maze. If a haunted corn maze isn't enough, there will be zombie paintball & scare zone.
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CITY OF INDUSTRY:

SEPT. 24-OCT. 30: 'Haunted Mini Golf' Halloween: Speedzone Los Angeles. FYI: More silly than spooky, but have fun!
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CLAREMONT:

OCT. 1-2: OLA Fiesta: Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic Church. With live bands, food & rides.

OCT. 1-NOV. 3: Scarecrow Party. "Our new tradition continues!"

OCT. 23: Fall Village Venture Arts & Crafts Faire. It's back this year with music, food, arts & Halloween-themed goodies.

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CULVER CITY:

OCT. 7-31: Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch. Returning for 2021 with Pumpkin Village, Tipi Village, kids' fun, pony rides & more.

OCT. 10: BlocktoberFest: Whole Hog BBQ & Craft Beer Garden. Annual event with food, brews, music & ax throwing!

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DIAMOND BAR:

OCT. 8: Halloween Spooktacular Senior Lunch Drive-Thru. Pre-registration required for boxed lunch & giveaway.

OCT. 30: Halloween Party for Kids & Pups. With crafts, games, costume contest & trick-or-treating.

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DUARTE:

OCT. 30: Halloween Howl Drive-Thru. Pre-registration required.

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EAGLE ROCK:

OCT. 7, 14, 21 & 28: Halloween Paper Mache Mask Zoom Workshop. Family-friendly & for all ages.
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ECHO PARK:

SEPT. 18-OCT. 31: Hallowe'en Spooktacular: Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Family-friendly boo-sical revue, with over 100 spirited puppets rally to unearth ghastly things on strings.

OCT. 29: UAII Halloween Carnival. Don't forget to register!

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EL SEGUNDO:

OCT. 23-24: Psychic Secrets Unveiled - Museum Exhibit Extravaganza. Delve into world of psychic ability & more.

OCT. 31: Spooky Car Cruise-In: Automobile Driving Museum. Free entry & great fun amid rare vehicles.

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ENCINO:

OCT. 9: A Faery Hunt Astonishing Adventure: Los Encinos State Historic Park. Costumes welcomed!

OCT. 22-24: Our Lady Of Grace Fall Carnival. A San Fernando Valley tradition with rides, food, music & kids' fun.

OCT. 29-31: 'Creepy Crossing' Home Yard Haunt. "A yard haunt put together by a (slightly) mad man."

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GLENDALE:

OCT. 23-24: Annual Arts & Crafts Festival. Starring more than 250 artists, crafters, food vendors, farmers, musicians & entertainers.

OCT. 31: Día De Los Muertos: Forest Lawn. With altars, mariachis, face-painting, dancing & more.

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GLENDORA:

OCT. 16: Pumpkin Festival, Pony Rides & Petting Zoo. Games, hay jump, pumpkin patch, archery & more planned.

OCT. 22: Halloween Movie In The Park. At Finkbiner Park Bandshell.

OCT. 29: 'Halloween Walk' Trick-or-Treat: Glendora Village. Fun for the whole family.

OCT. 30: Halloween Carnival: Finkbiner Park. Carnival games, bounce houses, food & more.

NOV. 6: Annual Holiday Craft Boutique: La Fetra Center. Get head start on your holiday shopping.

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GRANADA HILLS:

OCT. 23: Oktoberfest Beer & Wine Tasting. Tickets on sale. Proceeds for charity.

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HERMOSA BEACH:

OCT. 23: Endless Summer Classic Car Show. Perfect fall outing on the pier!

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HIGHLAND PARK:

SEPT. 18-OCT. 31: Hallowe'en Spooktacular: Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Family-friendly boo-sical revue, with over 100 spirited puppets rally to unearth ghastly things on strings.

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HOLLYWOOD:

OCT. 1-31: Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin & Kids' Fun. Features pumpkin bowling, decorating, bounce house & critters!

OCT.1-31: Crimes of Passion Interactive. Unleash your dark side at LA Museum of Love.

OCT. 2-23: Halloween Movie Series at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Is there a better setting for a Hallowwen flick?

OCT. 19: Broadway In Hollywood Neighborhood Night - MY FAIR LADY. "Broadway In Hollywood is partnering with Hard Rock Cafe to host Hollywood Neighborhood Night."

OCT. 23: The Muppet Movie - The Ford. Fun way to support Ford Theatre a week before Halloween!

OCT. 30: Annual Día de Los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Separate day & evening events.

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LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE:

OCT. 11-31: 'CARVED' - Halloween: Descanso Gardens. "Descanso Gardens will be aglow with festive pumpkins this fall.".

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LA VERNE:

OCT. 8-30: Heritage Foundation Pumpkin Patch & Petting Zoo. Tractor-pulled rides, too.

OCT. 9: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat. With DJ, food trucks, trick or treating & more.

OCT. 23: Heritage Foundation Pumpkin Patch Car Show. With music, food, hayrides & classic cars!

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LAKE BALBOA:

OCT. 8: SFV Halloween Drive-In "Return to Oz" & "The Craft." A double-feature!

OCT. 9: San Fernando Valley Halloween Drive-In (Frankenweenie/Sleepy Hollow). One night, two faves.

OCT. 15: San Fernando Valley Halloween Drive-In "Teen Wolf" & "The Lost Boys." And yet another double feature.

OCT. 16: San Fernando Valley Halloween Drive-In "The Nightmare Before Christmas" &"Gremlins." Fun goes on ...

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LAKEWOOD:

OCT. 8-31: 'Horror Car Wash LA' Halloween: Bubble Express Car Wash. Featuring ghosts & ghouls, plus tickets on sale.

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LONG BEACH:

OCT. 1-31: Pa's Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo & Rides. "Activities, games, rides, pumpkins & all around fun in our country-fair atmosphere."

OCT. 8: Dirty Little Secrets' Scared Shirtless Halloween Burlesque. Mix classic Halloween fun with burlesque & variety performers.

OCT. 30: Halloween Zombie Crawl. Roam Pine Avenue ...

OCT. 30: Halloween Hootenanny Craft Beer Fest. Featuring 45+ craft breweries, local wineries & cideries, plus a "macabre marketplace."

OCT. 30-31: 'Scarium Of Pacific': Aquarium Of Pacific. With children’s costume contest, magic shows, underwater pumpkin-carving, spooky stories, eerie animals & more.

OCT. 31: Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade. "World's largest Halloween pet event!"

NOV. 6: Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest. Outdoor, fall-fest vibe -keep it going.

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LOS ANGELES:

SEPT. 9-OCT. 31: Halloween Horror Nights: Universal Studios Hollywood. Mazes upon mazes of nightmarish terror awaits.

SEPT. 18-OCT. 31: Hallowe'en Spooktacular: Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Family-friendly boo-sical revue, with over 100 spirited puppets rally to unearth ghastly things on strings.

SEPT. 24-OCT. 31: LA’s Haunted Hayride: Griffith Park. The terror is back - with mazes, trick-or-treating, plus the hayride.

OCT. 1-5: Freeform's Halloween Road. Puttin a spell on guests with outdoor, immersive event at Heritage Square Museum.

OCT. 1-31: Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin & Kids' Fun. Features pumpkin bowling, decorating, bounce house & critters!

OCT. 1-31: Lilly Rose's Spooky Tea: The Wayfarer Downtown LA. Select dates. Your spirit is being summoned!

OCT. 21: Fall Wine+Dinner With Honig Winery: LA Zoo. Tickets on sale.

OCT. 22-NOV. 2: Día de los Muertos - Day Of The Dead: Grand Park Downtown LA. A 12-day event, plus return of annual Noche de Ofrenda ('Night of the Offerings') in-person ceremony.

OCT. 23: The Muppet Movie - The Ford. Fun way to support Ford Theatre a week before Halloween!

OCT. 23-24: 'Oh, What A Beautiful Mourning' Outdoor Victorian Mourning Faire: Heritage Square Museum. Tickets on sale.

OCT. 27-31: 'Cemetery Lane' Trick-Or-Treat: Heritage Square Museum. For kids of all ages.

OCT. 30: Los Muertos 5K & Post-Race Dia de los Muertos Fest. Along historic Olvera Street.

OCT. 31: Disney Estate Candlelight & Spirits Ghost Tour. Don't delay. Tickets are limited.

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LYNWOOD:

NOV. 5: Dia De Los Muertos - Altars, Music & Food. Community event at Union Gallery.

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MALIBU:

OCT. 28: The Stars of Malibu. Featuring wine-tasting, fashion show & Halloween pop-up acts, too.

OCT. 30: Halloween CineMalibu - 'Coco': Malibu Bluffs Park. Free, but registration required.

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MANHATTAN BEACH:

OCT. 2: 49th Annual Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair. Kick off the fall season.

OCT. 24: Annual World Famous Pumpkin Race Festival. A day-long fest with the headliner pumpkin race!

OCT. 30: Family Halloween Carnival & Costume Parade. With cupcake walk, inflatables, game booths & more.

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MARINA DEL REY:

OCT. 23: Wayback Daddies' Pre-Halloween Show. Good times planned at The Warehouse Restaurant & Tiki Bar.

OCT. 23: Caymus Vineyards Wine Dinner at Akbar MdR. Ideal, al fresco autumn outing.

OCT.: Marina Spooktacular: Burton Chace Park. Canceled.

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MONROVIA:

OCT. 31: Trick-or-Treat Halloween Bash & Costume Contest. "Our popular Halloween events in Old Town are now back!"

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MONTROSE:

OCT. 2: Oktoberfest - Music, Beer, Contests. Canceled.

OCT. 23-24: Annual Arts & Crafts Festival. Starring more than 250 artists, crafters, food vendors, farmers, musicians & entertainers.

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MOORPARK:

SEPT. 25-OCT. 31: Underwood Farms' Fall Harvest Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze & More. Each weekend has different theme.

OCT. 2: Country Days - Parade & Kids' Zone. A small-town, fall fest with animals, beer garden, food trucks.

OCT. 31: Haunted High Street, Carnival & Trick-or-Treat. With haunted house, costume contest & more.

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MOUNT WASHINGTON- MONTECITO HEIGHTS:

OCT. 23-24: 'Oh, What A Beautiful Mourning' Outdoor Victorian Mourning Faire: Heritage Square Museum. Tickets on sale.

OCT. 27-31: 'Cemetery Lane' Trick-Or-Treat: Heritage Square Museum. For kids of all ages.

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD:

OCT. 1-NOV. 1: Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre 'Urban Death Tour.' Theater attraction with "inexplicable horrors, unfathomable monstrosities & disturbed spirits that walk among us!"

OCT. 22: The Lalas Burlesque at The Federal NOHO. "As hilarious as it is sexy."

OCT. 29: North Hollywood High School Fall Concert. Check with Royal Regiment organizers for line-up.

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NORTHRIDGE:

OCT. 16: Trick-or-Treat Trail: Fashion Center. Don't forget your costumes & treat bags!

OCT. 23: Trunk-or-Treat: Magnitude Cheer. The community is invited.

OCT. 24: Makers Market at Valley Relics Museum. A spooktacular shopping experience.

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PACIFIC PALISADES:

OCT. 1-3: Theatre Palisades 'Wait Until Dark' - Perfect for the season: "A suspenseful battle of wits."

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PASADENA:

OCT. 10: Family Fall Fest Benefiting Mama Made. With music, games, Halloween-costume trading post & more.

OCT. 16-17: Annual Chalk Festival: The Paseo. Canceled.

OCT. 23: Halloween Movie In The Park: Victory Park. Pre-movie entertainment at 6:30 p.m.

OCT. 24: Cheese Board + Picnic Workshop - Pasadena Picnic Company. What signals fall more than a picnic?

OCT. 29: Rocky Horror Burlesque & Picture Show. Featuring dinner, drinks, movies, popcorn, burlesque dancers & drag show.

OCT. 30: Dia de los Muertos/ Day Of Dead Sugar Skull Craft (Zoom). Kits available with registration.

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POMONA:

SEPT. 16-OCT.: DELUSION: Halloween Haunt: Phillips Mansion. "There are some dead that won’t let go. ... Pretty, red shoes. A shotgun. A loved one left behind."

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RANCHO PALOS VERDES:

OCT. 23: Trunk-or-Treat, Inflatables, Music & Games. Food trucks, too!

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REDONDO BEACH:

OCT. 1-31: Pumpkin Patch, Pony Rides & Kids' Fun: South Bay Galleria. Plus tractor rides, jumpers, slides & more.

OCT. 29: Halloween On Boardwalk & Trick-Or-Treat. With costume contest & DJ, too.

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ROLLING HILLS ESTATES:

OCT. 23: Family Nature Club – Creatures of the Night. Spooky craft, too, with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.

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SAN MARINO:

OCT. 29: Halloween Trunk-or-Treat & Movie Night. "Bring your chairs and blankets, and come dressed in your Halloween best!"

OCT. 30: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat: San Marino Community Church. RSVPs requested.

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SAN PEDRO:

OCT. 30: Marine Mammal Halloween 'Scare' Center. With trick-or-treating, pumpkin-carving, costume contest & more.

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SANTA MONICA:

OCT. 1-29: 'Absolutely Halloween' Family Theatre: Santa Monica Playhouse. A community tradition, starring a sweet girl named "Candy."

OCT. 1-31: Halloween Drive-Up Movie Series: Santa Monica Airport. Evening screenings of your Halloween faves.

OCT. 8-DEC. 10: Free Scavenger Hunt & Mystery Quest. Fun fall outing!

OCT. 29: 'Coco' - Halloween Movie Night At The Mart: Brentwood Country Mart. "Grab dinner, nibbles and sips to go for the show from your Mart favorites."

OCT. 30: Día de Los Muertos Fest: Third Street Promenade. With sculptures, family activities & dance party.

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SHERMAN OAKS:

OCT.: Annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair. Fall event canceled for 2021.

OCT. 1-31: Tina's Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Pony & Train Rides. Bouncer, slide & hay maze, too.

OCT. 30: San Fernando Valley Trunk-Or-Treat. At Westfield. Tickets on sale.

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SIERRA MADRE:

OCT. 30:Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Costume Parade & Contest. Round up your little ghosts & goblins for festive event.

OCT. 30-NOV. 15: Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda. Remember your loved ones with community altar tribute.

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SIMI VALLEY:

OCT. 15: Trunk or Treat. Fun & a little bit spooky at YMCA.

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SOUTH GATE:

OCT. 2: Fall Art Walk: Live Music, Vendors & DJs. Admission is free.

OCT. 31: Halloween Haunt & Costume Contest: Hollydale Community Park. Carnival games, too!

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SOUTH PASADENA:

OCT. 29: Halloween Spooktacular: Orange Grove Park. With inflatables, carnival games & more.

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STUDIO CITY:

OCT.: Rosehill Haunt. Canceled for 2021. "Our spirits will rise again..."

OCT. 20-21: Swingin' With The Mouse Villains: Feinstein's at Vitello's. "Join the sinister fun."
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TARZANA:

OCT. 23: Faery Hunt Show & Halloween Party. Costumes encouraged ... even on the grown-ups!

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THOUSAND OAKS:

SEPT. 24-NOV. 6: Reign Of Terror Haunted House. An award-winning, walk-through haunt, ranked among best in SoCal.

OCT. 1, 7 & 23: TOArts' Stagecoach Inn After Dark. Tickets on sale.

OCT. 30: Trick-or-Treat Trail On The Lake. "Come together for fantastic day at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks."

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TORRANCE:

OCT. 1-31: Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin & Kids' Fun. Features pumpkin bowling, decorating, bounce house & critters!

OCT. 2-NOV. 5: Halloween Drive-In Movie Series: Roadium Open Air Market. Weekend after weekend -- all your faves.

OCT. 9: Scaredown in Downtown Torrance. With trunk-or-treat, kids' games, crafts, Haunted Boo-tique, spooky scavenger hunt, car show & more.

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UNIVERSAL CITY:

SEPT. 9-OCT. 31: Halloween Horror Nights: Universal Studios Hollywood. Mazes upon mazes of nightmarish terror awaits.

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VALENCIA:

SEPT. 11- OCT. 31: 'Fright Fest': Six Flags Magic Mountain. Tickets to terror-ville are on sale.
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VENICE:

OCT. 7-28: October Movies By The Sea: Venice Beach Pier. "Coco" & "The Nightmare Before Christmas" on the agenda.

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VENTURA:

OCT. 1-31: 'Ventura County Fear Grounds' - "Ominous affair with the undead." Oh, boy!

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WALNUT:

OCT. 9: Annual Family Festival: Suzanne Park. Free to all with kids' zone, entertainment, food & expo.

OCT. 31: Mostly Ghostly Truck-O-Treat Fright Delight. Festive alleyway with music, treats & photo stops.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD:

OCT. 1-NOV. 1: House of Horrors: A Prime Video Pop-Up Shop. "Just in time for Halloween, and for the first time ever, Prime Video is launching a genre-based community focused on horror content."

OCT. 23: 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Street Food Cinema. At Poinsettia Park & tickets on sale.

OCT. 31: West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval. Canceled.

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WEST LA:

OCT. 1-31: Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin & Kids' Fun. Features pumpkin bowling, decorating, bounce house & critters!

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WESTWOOD:

OCT. 31: LA Cancer Challenge 5k Walk/Run. Starts & finishes in Wilson Plaza.

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WOODLAND HILLS:

OCT. 1-31: 'Hauntoween LA' Pumpkin Patch & Scarecrow Garden Maze. A Halloween-palooza with pumpkin-picking & carving, food trucks, kids' fun, games & entertainment.

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