Shuttle Bus Service – courtesy of Supervisor Janice Hahn
·Schedule: Runs every 15 minutes from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM
·Pick-Up Location: Wilson Park (look for the clearly marked “Scaredown Shuttle” stop near the main entrance) - 2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501
·Drop-Off Location: Main entrance area of the Scaredown, by Kennedy Park (next to La Capilla)
·Frequency: Every 15 minutes
·Waiting Areas:
·At Wilson Park: Please wait at the designated “Scaredown Shuttle” sign by the main entrance
·At the event: Shuttle pick-up/drop-off point will be clearly marked near the main entrance
Parking Options
·Free Parking:
·Public parking structure on Sartori (Cabrillo exit will be open)
·Destination: Art parking lot (1815 W. 213th St)
·Public parking lot on Cravens
·Street Parking in the neighborhood
Paid Parking: Wells Fargo parking lot (enter via alley on Cravens)
Your Guide to Scaredown Locations & Activities
·Marcelina Avenue
- Car Show & Trunk-or-Treat - enjoy a festive display of decorated vehicles and join the Trunk-or-Treat, where kids can collect candy from participating cars. Families are welcome to stroll, admire unique car decorations, and participate in safe trick-or-treating. Trunk-or-Treat is from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
·Sartori Avenue
- Haunted Boo-tique & Special Guests – including the son of Lurch (remember the butler from the Addams Family – “You rang?!”) – he’ll be near Black Raven Tattoo - 1313 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA 90501 – he’s available for photo ops and autographs – 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Beto the Halloween Clown will also be around providing fun and laughs
- Browse a variety of spooky vendors
- Visit the DTA Information Booth (corner of El Prado & Sartori) for event details, enter the Opportunity Drawing to win spooktacular prizes, pick-up a Scaredown commemorative bag ($10). The DTA Booth is also where volunteers and event security check-in
·El Prado Avenue
- Haunted Maze & Entertainment Hub
- Navigate the thrilling Haunted Maze
- Torrance Bakery will be open until 7:00 PM – stop by and purchase Halloween treats for your Boo Crew
·Post Avenue
- Main Trunk-or-Treat & Historical Society Museum – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Temporary Tattoos - (for the young & young-at-heart who may be afraid of needles, blood & commitment) & GIANT Skeleton Selfie Center - Torrance Historical Society & Museum - 1345 Post Ave., Old Torrance
- Family Fun Zone – Red Car Brewery Parking Lot – corner of Post Ave. & Sartori Ave. - kids can jump in the bounce house, and participate in games and creative with Halloween crafts. There’s something for every family member!
Entertainment Schedule:
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM - DJ Ozzie
4:00 – PM – 5:00 PM - Line Dancing
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM - R5 Waves from Re5ilience Academy – Tiny Tides & Rip Curl Teams (ages 3-14) performing
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Thriller Dance Lesson – Brandon Gomez
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM – Sarah Jump Dancers
Most of the downtown businesses are open with candy for trick-or-treaters. Downtown restaurants will be open with spooky specials – including Pumpkin Ale at Red Car Brewery, Ghost Nachos at Local Kitchen, Keegan’s Sports Lounge & Grill will have Boogie Bomb Shots (must be 21 years or older) and candy for the kids, plus . . . more!