Get ready for a haunted harvest of Halloween fun! LA’s Spooky season is here – conjuring up a feast of fright and delight including fan favorites like Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, Carved at Descanso Gardens, and Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de Los Muertos. Spooky movies meet world class music at Walt Disney Concert Hall, along with new thrills and chills like Drunk Dracula at The Hotel Cafe, Strange Science at The Huntington, and even a Haunted Soiree! Then party until the witching hour at Secret Movie Club’s Halloween-o-thon After Party at The Los Angeles Theatre. Check websites for details.
Circa Halloween Party: Murder on the Dance Floor
DISCO NEVER DIES! Residents, join us for our annual Halloween party on Saturday October 24th, 7:30pm to 10pm on the Circa Amenity Deck. This year’s theme is “Murder On The Dance Floor.” Dress to kill. Disco glam & costumes are encouraged. Enjoy lite bites & desserts while DJs spin your disco favorites. Who’s in? RSVP through the Resident Portal.
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos 200 N Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Oct 24 – Nov 2 Each year, Gloria Molina Grand Park transforms into an illuminated, sacred civic sanctuary – a space of remembrance, healing, and celebration with altars, art, music, and community gatherings. This free 10-day outdoor cultural exhibition invites all of Los Angeles to honor departed loved ones and celebrate living community connections. Explore 17 unique altars created by professional artists and local organizations reflecting the diverse stories & cultures of Los Angeles. Contribute to the Community altar by leaving a framed photo, memento, or message in remembrance of someone special. Curated by renowned artist Consuelo G. Flores, this year’s theme is ‘The Power Of One.‘
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Oct 31 @3pm Come if you dare, for an afternoon of chilling music and gothic film with organist Clark Wilson, one of America’s most prominent scorers of silent photoplays. Film critic Leonard Maltin described Clark Wilson as a “master of silent film and showman of the first order” for his organ accompaniments of silent films. This Halloween, Wilson performs a haunting score for John S. Robertson’s 1920 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, starring John Barrymore.
Werewolf by Night & Headless Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Oct 31 @8pm Academy Award-winning composer and director Michael Giacchino brings a Halloween doubleheader to the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage! The night kicks off with an exciting first look at Headless, a new musical from Giacchino and collaborators Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, inspired by Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Following intermission, the orchestra performs the score of Giacchino’s Werewolf by Night live to picture under the baton of Sarah Hicks. Called a “full-on endorphin rush for horror nerds,” Werewolf by Night follows a secret cabal of monster hunters thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic that will bring them face-to-face with more than one monster.
Halloween-o-thon After Party The Los Angeles Theatre 615 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Presented by Secret Movie Club, Halloween-o-thon 2026 After Party gives partygoers the run of the Los Angeles Theatre once the doors close to the public. Come in costume, enjoy full bars on several levels of the theater, food trucks, a food court, a haunted VIP room, spooky tours of the theater’s haunted nooks and crannies with ghost stories, a live DJ, dancing, costume contests, and more.
Drunk Dracula The Hotel Cafe 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Drunk Dracula has risen! He’s hot and he’s thirsty. This Spooky Season, one actor takes five shots of whiskey and attempts an epic retelling of Transylvania’s thirstiest bachelor… DRACULA! When history’s most famous vampire is loosed upon the city, will you try to stop him, or let him have his way? The Drunk Shakespeare Society is paying homage to the original drinker, and bringing its brand of mayhem to the spooky season with Drunk Dracula.
Haunted Soiree The Nocturne Theater 324 N Orange St. Glendale, CA 91203
Oktoberfest meets true crime! Step into a night of cocktails, curious encounters, and immersive theatre, inspired by the chilling 1928 Hex Hollow murder. Enter the story with two hours of live performances, roaming characters and immersive worlds. Sip something curious with one complimentary themed beverage discovered during your adventure. Follow the sweet trail at a Hansel & Gretel trick-or-treat experience with a dark fairy-tale twist. Join the revelry and play Interactive games and Oktoberfest traditions woven into the evening.
Carved Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
As the sun sets, Descanso Gardens comes alive for Carved, a festive fall celebration filled with glowing jack-o’-lanterns, giant hand-carved pumpkins, illuminated railroad displays, whimsical wood spirits, and seasonal surprises around every corner. All your favorites will return with a few exciting changes and additions. Bobolito’s ‘Rhizome’ moves to the dramatic setting of the Oak Grove, and the labyrinth will feature new sculptures by Helsinki-based artist Alexander Reichstein, known for immersive installations that invite visitors of all ages into unexpected sensory worlds. This is Reichstein’s first time exhibiting in the United States, so not to be missed!
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride Griffith Park 730 Crystal Springs Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90027
Experience the world-famous Los Angeles Haunted Hayride – the ultimate Halloween event. Within the foothills of Midnight Falls, the leaves turn brown and the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. The Witch of the Woods has cast her spell to summon the spirits of the underworld to cross over and assimilate into form. The Hayride leads to a thrilling adventure of horrors afflicting the town. Dazed within the spell cast upon them, the Witch commands her army of crops and flesh to seek revenge on the people who have cast her out. The Spirit of Halloween comes to life surrounding helpless victims brave enough to board The Hayride.
Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Legend has it you should never go alone to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights, Southern California’s scariest Halloween event. Summon your scream squad and you might survive. Enter eight haunted houses inspired by the biggest names in horror. The Terror Tram is back and scarier than ever. Experience scream-filled scare zones and enjoy exhilarating rides and attractions. Whether you want to scream one night or multiple nights, or get the blood-red carpet treatment on an R.I.P. Tour, there are many nightmares to choose from.
Strange Science at The Huntington 1151 Oxford Rd. San Marino, CA 91108
Oct 30 – 31 Celebrate the 10th thrilling year of The Huntington’s annual Halloween bash! Get ready for a bewitching night of mysterious tales, dark trivia, and live performances. Dress your scary-best and dance to the DJ’s haunting beats, enjoy drinks, and savor bites from local food trucks. Spectacular performances include Lumina, which blends aerial artistry and acrobatics; Nikola Tesla’s Laboratory, showcasing breathtaking electrical displays; and The Man in the Purple Suit, as Jonathan Molo blends impossible magic, mind-reading, and comedy into an interactive experience filled with surprises, laughter, and unforgettable moments.
The Horror Show The Academy Museum 6067 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Comprising 200 years of eerie storytelling and a century of cinema, The Horror Show bridges the gap between cinema and experience, honoring horror’s enormous cultural impact and enduring popularity. On view through July 25, 2027, The Horror Show explores and celebrates horror cinema, highlighting select tropes and themes, all centered around the question: Why do horror films matter so deeply to so many? Blurring the line between museum presentation and chilling spectacle, The Horror Show takes visitors on a journey through cinema, eading to six themed galleries: Gothic, Psychological, Science, Slasher, Religion, and Ghosts. Each gallery invites visitors into iconic settings, where visitors encounter their favorite creatures, monsters, and objects.
Photo credits:
Photo #1: Descanso Gardens
Photo #2: Circa
Photo #3: Gloria Molina Grand Park
Photo #4: LA Phil
Photo #5: LA Phil
Photo #6: Secret Movie Club
Photo #7: Drunk Dracula / The Drunk Shakespeare Society
Photo #8: Haunted Soiree
Photo #9: Descanso Gardens
Photo #10: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
Photo #11: Universal Studios Hollywood
Photo #12: The Huntington
Photo #13: The Academy Museum