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Downtown Torrance, 1266 Sartori Ave., Torrance, CA 90501

<h2>Shuttle Bus Service – courtesy of Supervisor Janice Hahn</h2>
·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) - <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=3cc26b12efa482a041ff77a2548950516ba949e83af56a7d66aecc6bb5ea5a29JmltdHM9MTc1OTQ0OTYwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=091dfe01-e0b3-66a0-2e23-ebade13067c9&amp;u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MH5-RW1iZWRkZWR-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9Q2hhcmxlcyUyMEguJTIwV2lsc29uJTIwUGFyayZzcz15cGlkLllOODczeDc0OTkwMTA3MDIyOTI4MjgzMjcmcHBvaXM9MzMuODI2MDExNjU3NzE0ODQ0Xy0xMTguMzI1Nzk4MDM0NjY3OTdfQ2hhcmxlcyUyMEguJTIwV2lsc29uJTIwUGFya19ZTjg3M3g3NDk5MDEwNzAyMjkyODI4MzI3fiZjcD0zMy44MjYwMTJ-LTExOC4zMjU3OTgmdj0yJnNWPTEmRk9STT1NUFNSUEw&amp;ntb=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501</a>
·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
<h2>Parking Options</h2>
·Free Parking:
·Public parking structure on Sartori (Cabrillo exit will be open)
·Destination: Art parking <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/lot+(1815+W.+213th+St?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lot (1815 W. 213th St</a>)
·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 &amp; Activities
·Marcelina Avenue
- Car Show &amp; 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
<ul><li>Haunted Boo-tique &amp; Special Guests – including the son of Lurch (remember the butler from the Addams Family – “You rang?!”) – he’ll be near Black Raven Tattoo - <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=51f70dcc43fa0ada6f18b4a10cdea5c0610939ba9de5189217c02dfd9571d525JmltdHM9MTc1OTQ0OTYwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=091dfe01-e0b3-66a0-2e23-ebade13067c9&amp;u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MH5-RW1iZWRkZWR-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9QmxhY2slMjBSYXZlbiUyMFRhdHRvbyZzcz15cGlkLllOODczeDEwOTYwNzg2NTIxMjU5NTExMTM0JnBwb2lzPTMzLjgzNDY1NTc2MTcxODc1Xy0xMTguMzE1NDk4MzUyMDUwNzhfQmxhY2slMjBSYXZlbiUyMFRhdHRvb19ZTjg3M3gxMDk2MDc4NjUyMTI1OTUxMTEzNH4mY3A9MzMuODM0NjU2fi0xMTguMzE1NDk4JnY9MiZzVj0xJkZPUk09TVBTUlBM&amp;ntb=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">1313 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA 90501</a> – he’s available for photo ops and autographs – 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM</li></ul>

<ul><li>Beto the Halloween Clown will also be around providing fun and laughs</li><li>Browse a variety of spooky vendors</li><li>Visit the DTA Information Booth (corner of El Prado &amp; 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</li></ul>
·El Prado Avenue 
<ul><li>Haunted Maze &amp; Entertainment Hub</li><li>Navigate the thrilling Haunted Maze</li><li>Torrance Bakery will be open until 7:00 PM – stop by and purchase Halloween treats for your Boo Crew</li></ul>

·Post Avenue
<ul><li>Main Trunk-or-Treat &amp; Historical Society Museum – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM</li><li>Temporary Tattoos - (for the young &amp; young-at-heart who may be afraid of needles, blood &amp; commitment) &amp; GIANT Skeleton Selfie Center - Torrance Historical Society &amp; Museum - <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/1345+Post+Ave.,+Old+Torrance?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1345 Post Ave., Old Torrance</a></li><li>Family Fun Zone – Red Car Brewery Parking Lot – corner of Post Ave. &amp; 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!</li></ul>
 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Grill will have Boogie Bomb Shots (must be 21 years or older) and candy for the kids, plus . . . more!

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