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Circa Gets Spooked with LA’s Scariest Halloween Happenings

Get ready to encounter a harvest of horrors this Halloween! We’ve gathered some of LA’s scariest happenings, from ghostly mansions and frightening illusions to a haunted hayride, many not far from Circa. You don’t want to miss Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Gloria Molina Grand Park, featuring 19 stunning altars created by local artists. One of Mexico’s most colorful holidays, Los Angeles has embraced this beloved tradition, honoring the departed spirits of our lives. And speaking of spirits, dare to immerse yourself at House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée or try an other-worldly tasting experience at The Obscure Distillery. Check websites for details.

Circa Fright Night

Prepare yourself for a chilling night where your favorite horror villains come to life! Thrill to Special Guest DJ and Frightful Entertainment, Spooky Snacks, and Sinful Cocktails. Get your Photo Op and join in our Villain Costume Contest. RSVP in Resident Portal. Scan QR code to download Circa App. Saturday October 26, 8th Floor Lounge, 8:00PM – 11PM

Grand Park Día de los Muertos Halloween near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos 200 N Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Experience the vibrant tradition of Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día De Los Muertos celebration. This two-week exhibition features 19 stunning altars created by local artists and community organizations. You can contribute to the community altar by leaving a copy of a framed photo, memento, or message to remember someone special.

Gustavo Dudamel Día de los Muertos Halloween concert near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Día de Los Muertos with Dudamel Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Nov 1 Gustavo Dudamel leads a festive exploration of Latin American music for Día de los Muertos with the LA Phil, Tambuco Percussion Ensemble, and Los Angeles Master Chorale. Start your festivities with a complimentary pre-concert drink on the Walt Disney Concert Hall rooftop with Drinks in the Garden beginning at 6:30pm. In honor of the Día de Los Muertos with Dudamel concerts, the LA Phil commissioned five local artists to create altars that celebrate Latin American culture, ancestry, and identity. The exhibition will be on display throughout Walt Disney Concert Hall from October 25 to November 3.

House of Spirits Halloween near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée Nocturne Theatre 324 N Orange St. Glendale, CA. 91203

House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée is an immersive theatrical cocktail soirée inside an elegantly macabre haunted estate! Enjoy craft cocktails and a night of extravagant entertainment, music, surreal magic, sinister characters, and interactive guest experiences. Freely roam the mysterious haunted mansion and experience a night of haunting entertainment, strange roaming specters, and so much more! Ask the Giant Ouija Board questions as you commune and interact with the spirits of the house. If you feel like digging a little deeper, speak with the inhabitants of the house to reveal a gruesome story that haunts the mansion.

The Obscure Distillery Halloween near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

The Obscure 1356 Palmetto St. Los Angeles, CA, 90013

Let magical spirits guide you through a dreamlike world at The Obscure, the first cocktail bar in California run by a distillery, where spirit-makers and bar tenders collaborate for an unmatched tasting experience. The Obscure intertwines mixology with storytelling to create a bewitching candlelit evening filled with creativity and live art. Guests can drink their way through history and mythology by attending one of two guided cocktail tastings, each pairing three house spirits with three craft cocktails.

Carved Descanso Gardens Halloween near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Carved Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun! Encounter returning favorites and fresh delights. The new Descanso Railroad will be specially lit for Carved, and a family of wood spirits carved from five enormous logs by Chainsaw Jenna will add a touch of playful mischief to the event. You’ll be amazed by luminous jack-o’-lanterns, hand-carved giant pumpkins, and “Rhizome” installation by Tom and Lien Dekyvere. Rain or shine, Carved shines on.

Haunted Hayride Halloween near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

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. The Hayride leads to a thrilling adventure of horrors afflicting the town of Midnight Falls, with the Town Square at the epicenter of the festivities. While guests walk around between attractions or hang out to soak in the atmosFEAR, various townsfolk from the Midnight Falls community roam the space interacting with guests and attending to their local business. The Spirit of Halloween comes to life surrounding helpless victims brave enough to board The Hayride.

Nights of the Jack Halloween near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Nights of the Jack King Gillette Ranch 26800 Mulholland Hwy. Calabasas, CA 91302

Thirty miles northwest of Hollywood, tucked in the Santa Monica Mountains, there’s a strange and shadowy wonderland that everyone’s been whispering about. This season, Nights of the Jack is back and brighter than ever. You’ll discover Jack o’ lanterns from every mystical sphere and a spook-tacular illuminated light show under the autumn sky. It’s not just an illusion, it’s an experience. Brace yourself with a hot cider or seasonal cocktail from the Spookeasy bar, and fortify yourself with some festive fall treats. Follow the 1 mile trail at King Gillette Ranch, glimmering at every turn with blazing gourds around every corner. Be sure to have your cameras ready and enjoy!

Halloween Horror Nights Halloween near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

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.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Experience Halloween near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Experience Ovation Hollywood 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028

Step beyond the screen and into the Afterlife where everyone’s favorite bio-exorcist, Beetlejuice, is dying to see you! For a limited time, grab your Afterlife Passport and take a seat in the Waiting Room, where you’ll be immersed into the strange world of the Recently Deceased, filled with ghoulish, interactive entertainment, photo ops, and themed food & drinks that are to die for.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Descanso Gardens

Photo #2: Circa

Photo #3: Gloria Molina Grand Park

Photo #4: LA Phil

Photo #5: House of Spirits

Photo #6: The Obscure

Photo #7: Descanso Gardens

Photo #8: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Photo #9: Nights of the Jack

Photo #10: Universal Studios Hollywood

Photo #11: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Experience

Circa’s Haunted Harvest of Halloween Fun

It’s spooky season, and LA is all aghast with frightful festivities, creepy concerts, and ghoulish adventures. We’ve rounded up a haunted harvest of Halloween fun, guaranteed to put a tingle in your spine and a chill in your bones. Immerse yourself in a multimedia horror show, experience a haunted hayride, or witness a blood-curdling vampire circus. You can also dive into the traditions of Día de los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park, which features 19 altars created by professional artists and local community organizations. Check websites for tickets and other event details.

Circa Halloween Costume Party

Circa residents are invited to join us for an “Out of This World” Halloween costume party on October 27 from 7:30PM to 10:30PM in the 8th floor lounge. We’ll have a DJ, earthly delights + bites, specialty cocktails, futuristic desserts, a themed photo booth and more!

Danny Elfman Nightmare Before Christmas at the Hollywood Bowl Halloween fun near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas Hollywood Bowl 2301 N Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90068

Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas will be performed in concert, starring Danny Elfman, Catherine O’Hara, Halsey, Fred Armisen, Riki Lindhome, and Ken Page. with a live orchestra featuring conductor John Mauceri and violinist Sandy Cameron. Come early for Halloween Fun with a costume contest hosted by Greg Proops (“Who’s Line is it Anyway?”) and explore the Hollywood Bowl transformed into Halloween Town for an incredible trick-or-treat adventure for all ages.

Grand Park Downtown Día de los Muertos Halloween fun near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos 200 N Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Honoring the people, places and ideas that merit adoration and commemoration, Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 12th annual Downtown Día de los Muertos welcomes parkgoers to pay reverence to 19 altars created by professional artists and local community organizations. Visitors can also contribute to the annual community altar – the 20th altar – which will honor the victims of gun violence in Monterey Park and those who perished in Maui’s wildfires.

The Bride of Frankenstein Halloween fun near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

The Bride of Frankenstein The Theatre at Ace Hotel 929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Camp, humor and horror collide in one of the greatest sequels ever! This year, LA Opera’s hugely popular annual celebration of horror and live music, at the breathtaking Theatre at Ace Hotel, presents film director James Whale’s chilling The Bride of Frankenstein, with one of the most iconic “wedding” scenes in cinematic history. As this 1935 horror classic plays out larger than life on the silver screen, the magnificent musicians of the LA Opera Orchestra, conducted by Jenny Wong, perform Franz Waxman’s groundbreaking original soundtrack score live.

Boney Island at NHM Halloween fun near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Boney Island Natural History Museum 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007

Just in time for Halloween, the Natural History Museum will transform its Nature Gardens into a hauntingly whimsical interactive light-up experience for all ages. Featuring familiar sights for long-time Boney Island fans – skeletons performing rope tricks, levitating through hoops, shadow puppetry and more – NHM will put its own spin on the event with artistic performances, real fossils, live animal presentations, trick-or-treating, and other ghoulishly glowing installations. Boney Island was created by The Simpsons producer, Rick Polizzi, for his family more than 20 years ago. A play on Brooklyn’s iconic Coney Island, it grew from a front yard display to a huge affair in Griffith Park with a cult-like following of Halloween lovers of all ages.

Nights of the Jack Halloween fun near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Nights of the Jack King Gillette Ranch 26800 Mulholland Hwy. Calabasas, CA 91302

Thirty miles northwest of Hollywood, tucked in the Santa Monica Mountains, there’s a strange and shadowy wonderland that everyone’s been whispering about. This season, Nights of the Jack is back and brighter than ever. You’ll discover Jack o’ lanterns from every mystical sphere and a spook-tacular illuminated light show under the autumn sky. It’s not just an illusion, it’s an experience. Brace yourself with a hot cider or seasonal cocktail from the Spookeasy bar, and fortify yourself with some festive fall treats. Follow the 3/4 mile trail at King Gillette Ranch, glimmering at every turn with blazing gourds around every corner. Be sure to have your cameras ready and enjoy!

LA Haunted Hayride Halloween fun near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride Griffith Park 730 Crystal Springs Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90027

Carved Descanso Gardens Halloween fun near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Carved Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland, featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun! Discover returning favorites and fresh delights You’ll be amazed by luminous jack-o’-lanterns, hand-carved giant pumpkins, and an expanded “Rhizome” installation by Tom and Lien Dekyvere. Enjoy frightfully good food and drinks, including cocktails, beer & wine, Frito Pie, BBQ pork sandwiches, jumbo pretzels, and Day of the Dead Churros. Rain or shine – Carved shines on.

Strange Science at The Huntington Halloween fun near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

Strange Science at The Huntington 1151 Oxford Rd. San Marino, CA 91108

Join The Huntington for an evening of chills and thrills! Witness spirited performances and special displays of rarely seen objects from the vaults. Hear spine-tingling stories, learn weird scholarly facts, and experience twisted fantasies on the dance floor. Enjoy various libation lounges serving festive boozy and alcohol-free beverages. Food and snacks are available for purchase.

Halloween Horror Nights Halloween fun near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

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 this time the bugs are taking over. Tour Guide Larry Larva and his bug-headed exterminators are out to get rid of human pests once and for all. You’ll be dropping like flies. 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.

The Vampire Circus Halloween fun near Circa residences in downtown Los Angeles

The Vampire Circus The Montalbán 615 Vine St. Hollywood, CA 90028

Step into The Vampire Circus, a mesmerizing theatrical experience that fuses artistry, technology, and twisted acrobatics. Be captivated by a world that pushes the boundaries of human performance. Witness phenomenal acrobatics performed by international artists with multidisciplinary skills in theater, dance, and gymnastics. Prepare to be amazed and astounded as they take you on an emotional roller-coaster filled with fear, joy, laughter, and wonder. This 90-minute show guarantees an engaging and enjoyable evening of live entertainment for all audiences, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Photo #2: Circa

Photo #3: Hollywood Bowl

Photo #4: Gloria Molina Grand Park

Photo #5: LA Opera

Photo #6: Natural History Museum

Photo #7: Nights of the Jack

Photo #8: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Photo #9: Descanso Gardens

Photo #10: The Huntington

Photo #11: Universal Studios Hollywood

Photo #12: The Vampire Circus

Get Spooked: LA’s Best Halloween Celebrations

Halloween is always a thrilling time of year, with scary events and creepy outdoor festivities unfolding under the night sky. Relish a ghoulish theatrical cocktail soirée, feed your fears on a haunted hayride, and discover the traditions of Día de los Muertos as you stroll through Grand Park. Start your spirited adventure by getting yourself tricked out for a treat. Party City carries a great selection of Halloween make up kits, and Hollywood Toys & Costumes, the go-to for movie studios, tourists and locals for over 50 years, offers an extensive inventory of costumes, masks, jewelry, make up, and novelties. For residents of Circa, there’s no end to the fiendish fun when you get spooked this Halloween!

Circa Monster Mash

Oct 28 Join us for a Monster Mash Bash on the 8th Floor from 7PM – 10PM, featuring music, bites, candy, cocktails, and a costume contest. Categories include Scariest, Best Dressed and Most Creative.

House of Spirits: Vaughan Hall Halloween event near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

House of Spirits: Vaughan Hall Casa Vertigo 1828 Oak St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Oct 15 – 31 House of Spirits: Vaughan Hall Is an immersive theatrical cocktail soirée, where adults do Halloween in a haunted venue. Located in the heart of downtown LA, near LA Live and the LA Convention Center, Casa Vertigo is a historic landmark that was originally completed in 1926. Boasting over 88,000 square feet with four floors and three mezzanines, guests will be transported into Lady Medb’s haunting tale through the legend of Vaughan Hall. As you freely roam the house, you’ll find tarot readings, strange roaming specters, secret games, and so much more.

Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos Halloween event near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos 200 N Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Oct 22 – Nov 2 Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos honors people, places and ideas that merit reverence and commemoration. Día de los Muertos is a community-oriented space inviting park-goers to contribute to the community altar, ideated by artist and educator Consuelo Flores, and to stroll through the park viewing numerous altars made by professional artists and local organizations. Opening day programs include poetry reading by Women Who Submit and Luis Rodriguez, musical performance by Las Catrinas Mariachi Band, dance performance by Grupo Folklorico Huitzillin with Teatro Aztlan, sugar skull decorating with East Los Sweets, and colorful chalk art with KDaze Art.

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride Halloween event in Griffith Park in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride Griffith Park 730 Crystal Springs Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90027

Experience the world-famous Los Angeles Haunted Hayride – Los Angeles’ ultimate halloween event. The Hayride leads to a thrilling adventure of horrors afflicting the town of Midnight Falls. The Town Square of Midnight Falls is the epicenter of the festivities. While guests walk around between attractions or hang out to soak in the atmosFEAR, various townsfolk from the Midnight Falls community roam the space interacting with guests and attending to their local business. The Spirit of Halloween comes to life surrounding helpless victims brave enough to board The Hayride.

Carved Descanso Gardens Halloween event in Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Carved Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Descanso Gardens is aglow with festive pumpkins this fall. For three weeks in October, hundreds of carved pumpkins line the Camellia Forest. This year’s event is bigger and better than before, with all kinds of new activities. Along with the pumpkins, the ever-popular pumpkin house, hay maze, and holiday-themed food and beverages return. Guests can also enjoy UV “black light” experiences, artists sculpting pumpkins, and a special Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) installation at the Amphitheater.

LA Opera Frankenstein with Live Orchestra Halloween event near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Frankenstein with Live Orchestra The Theatre at Ace Hotel 929 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015

Oct 28 & 29 LA Opera is back for their hugely popular annual Halloween mash-up of film and opera at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. This time you’ll see the Boris Karloff shocker Frankenstein on the big screen, complete with mad scientist, bumbling henchman, and mob of torch-bearing villagers. This 1931 masterpiece of horror was originally released without a musical score, which inspired composer Michael Shapiro to fill in the void by creating an original new soundtrack. As the classic film plays on the big screen, he’ll conduct his gorgeous and atmospheric score, performed live by the LA Opera Orchestra, making this the ultimate audience experience for a truly iconic film.

Nights of the Jack Halloween event in Calabasas, CA

Nights of the Jack King Gillette Ranch 26800 Mulholland Hwy. Calabasas, CA 91302

Thirty miles northwest of Hollywood, tucked in the Santa Monica Mountains, there’s a strange and shadowy wonderland that everyone’s been whispering about. This season, Nights of the Jack is back and brighter than ever. You’ll discover Jack o’ lanterns from every mystical sphere and a spooktacular illuminated light show under the autumn sky. It’s not just an illusion, it’s an experience. Brace yourself with a hot cider or seasonal cocktail from the Spookeasy bar, and fortify yourself with some festive fall treats. Follow the 2/3 mile trail at King Gillette Ranch, glimmering at every turn with blazing gourds around every corner. Be sure to have your cameras ready and enjoy!

Halloween Horror Nights Halloween event at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles

Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza Universal City, CA 91608

Summon your scream squad to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights with 8 haunted houses, the Terror Tram, scare zones, a live show, and exhilarating attractions. Enter haunted houses inspired by the biggest names in fear. You’re never quite sure if your spine is tingling with dread or sheer excitement. Whether you’re a superfan, here for the snacks or selfies, scared of everything, or skeptical of everyone, remember, never go alone.

Haunted Little Tokyo Halloween event near Circa residences in Downtown Los Angeles

Haunted Little Tokyo Brunswig Square 360 E 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Oct 29 Just in time for spooky season,Haunted Little Tokyo is back. This year, the “Block Party” will be held at their favorite “secret” location in Little Tokyo. The event will include all the favorites from previous block parties including DJs, drinks, food, and a costume contest. The secret location will be shared upon check-in at Brunswig Square. Free admission with advance RSVP.

Boo at the Zoo Halloween event at the Los Angeles Zoo

Boo at the Zoo LA Zoo 5333 Zoo Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90027

The Halloween spirit is in full swing for 31 frightfully fun days at the L.A. Zoo, where guests can enjoy spooktacular sights daily. Weekends are even sweeter, with treats like open-air live shows, animal pumpkin feedings, themed photo ops, education stations, and much more. On the last two weekends of the month (October 22/23 and 29/30), enjoy trick or treating stations featuring candies courtesy of their proud partner, Mars. Costumes are encouraged!

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Photo #2: Circa Monster Mash

Photo #3: House of Spirits: Vaughan Hall

Photo #4: Grand Park

Photo #5: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Photo #6: Carved Descanso Gardens

Photo #7: LA Opera

Photo #8: Nights of the Jack

Photo #9: Halloween Horror Nights

Photo #10: Haunted Little Tokyo

Photo #11: LA Zoo

Have Yourself a Spooktacular Halloween

Halloween is creeping near. So what are you going to do this year? Residents of Circa have everything to fear – from fiendish festivals to ghoulish ghost tours – welcome to your nightmare. If you’re stumped for costume ideas, why not try your hand at creative face painting. Party City carries a great selection of make up kits. Ready to go full on? Hollywood Toys & Costumes, the go-to for movie studios, tourists and locals for over 50 years, offers an extensive inventory of costumes, masks, jewelry, make up, and novelties. So now that you’re all tricked out, it’s time for a treat!

Hey Circa residents! Join us for the Freak Show in the 8th Floor Clubhouse. Wear your best costume for our costume contest with prizes. Enjoy little bites, libations, and live music. Friday October 29th from 7PM – 10PM.

Olvera Street Halloween near Circa apartments in downtown Los Angeles

Dia de los Muertos Olvera Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

For over 35 years, the merchants on Olvera Street have celebrated Dia de los Muertos. The event has evolved to incorporate the pre-Columbian, Aztec, Mayan and Catholic rituals surrounding death and a celebration of life. Dia de los Muertos at Olvera Street is the only event of its kind in Los Angeles – a nine day festival, with a nightly procession, community altars on display, and entertainment.

Grand Park Halloween near Circa apartments in downtown Los Angeles

Grand Park Dia de Los Muertos 200 N Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Grand Park pays tribute to the cultural tradition of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), with a free 12-day public art installation from October 22 through November 2. Presented in partnership with Self Help Graphics & Art, the ninth annual Día de los Muertos invites visitors to stroll through the park to view 20 altars made by professional artists and local community organizations, including East Los Angeles Women’s Center, Community Power Collective and Eastside LEADS, among others.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Halloween near Circa apartments in downtown Los Angeles

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Halloween Organ, Film & Music: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This Halloween, organist Clark Wilson performs a haunting score for John S. Robertson’s 1920 silent film classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, starring John Barrymore. Film critic Leonard Maltin has described Wilson as a “master of silent film and showman of the first order” for his organ accompaniments of silent films.

Haunted Little Tokyo Halloween near Circa apartments in downtown Los Angeles

Haunted Little Tokyo Brunswig Square 360 E 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Just in time for spooky season, the Little Tokyo Ghost Club is transforming the community for the 5th annual Haunted Little Tokyo, a fun-filled Halloween celebration with three frightfully fun events that are perfect for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. The festivities culminate with the Haunted Little Tokyo Block Party, held at a secret outdoor location. The event will include all the favorites from previous block parties including DJs, drinks, food, and a costume contest.

Spooky Tea at the Wayfarer DTLA Halloween near Circa apartments in downtown Los Angeles

Spooky Tea at the Wayfarer DTLA 813 Flower St. Los Angeles, CA 90017

Drink up witches! Get in the Halloween spirit at The Wayfarer DTLA’s first annual Spooky Tea. Inside the basement of the Wayfarer lies Lilly Rose, an eclectic bar and lounge with interior design straight out of Alice in Wonderland. This October, Spooky Tea is hosted every Thursday to Sunday, with a set menu full of seasonal treats like salted butter caramel oolong tea and pumpkin bread tea sandwiches. Costumes are welcome.

Theatre at Ace Hotel Halloween near Circa apartments in downtown Los Angeles

Get Out Theatre at Ace Hotel 929 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015

This Halloween, see the groundbreaking horror film Get Out like you’ve never heard it before. Composer Michael Abels conducts his disconcerting “gospel horror” original score, performed live by the LA Opera Orchestra and the amazing DC6 Singers. According to Modern Vinyl, it’s a very compelling score with loads of atmospheric dread coupled with the constant feeling of claustrophobia. LA Opera has safety protocols in place.

The Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween near Circa apartments in downtown Los Angeles

The Nightmare Before Christmas Banc of California Stadium 3939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas live-to-film concert experience features Danny Elfman singing the songs of Jack Skellington, plus special guests Billie Eilish, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Ken Page, and Paul Ruebens. The event includes on-site trick-or-treating and a pre-show costume contest.

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride Halloween near Circa apartments in downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90027

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is back at Griffith Park. And did we mention that Griffith Park is widely regarded as one of the most haunted places in LA? Haunted Hayride has transformed the park grounds into Midnight Falls, an eerie and mysterious fictitious village set in 1985, where time stands still and it is always Halloween. Within the foothills of Midnight Falls, the Haunted Hayride leads to a thrilling adventure of horrors afflicting the town, including the Town Square, Midnight Mortuary, and Dead End Diner.

Halloween Horror Nights Halloween near Circa apartments in downtown Los Angeles

Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza Universal City, CA 91608

Halloween Horror Nights is back with a vengeance at Universal Studios Hollywood. You’ll want to bring plenty of friends with you to share the screams and watch your back as you all make your way through terrifying mazes, face nightmarish creatures in sinister scare zones, lose yourselves in outrageous live entertainment, and escape to some of the park’s most exhilarating attractions. Just as in horror films, where the first to wander off meets a terrible fate, there’s one thing to remember at Halloween Horror Nights: Never Go Alone.

Strange Science The Huntington Library 1151 Oxford Rd. San Marino, CA 91108

Enter a dark Victorian landscape and explore peculiar pastimes and creepy characters through live theatrical performances, electrifying presentations, and special displays of rarely seen objects from The Hungtonton’s vaults. LA Opera performs highlights from Stephen Sondheim’s macabre musical, Sweeney Todd. Spine-tingling tales and poems are brought to life by the Guild of St. George in the Edgar Allan Poe Theatre. Thrill to Steam, Dreams, & Screams: The ‘Dreadful’ Collections, featuring unusual Victorian-era objects, books, and prints from the Library Vaults. Dine (if you dare) in the Blood and Velvet Lounge and be mesmerized by a magical performance by CirqueSanity.

Carved Descanso Gardens Halloween near Circa apartments in downtown Los Angeles

Carved Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Descanso Gardens is aglow with festive pumpkins this fall. For three weeks in October, hundreds of carved pumpkins will line a 1-mile walk through the Camellia Forest and Oak Grove. Along with pumpkins, there are exciting new oversized sculptures made of sticks and other natural materials. The popular Pumpkin House, a hay maze, and themed food and beverage will all help to create a fun harvest festival ambiance.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Descanso Gardens

Photo #2: Circa

Photo #3: Olvera Street

Photo #4: Grand Park

Photo #5: LA Phil

Photo #6: Haunted Little Tokyo

Photo #7: Wayfarer DTLA

Photo #8: Theatre at Ace Hotel

Photo #9: Banc of California Stadium

Photo #10: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Photo #11: Universal Studios Hollywood

Photo #12: The Huntington Library

Photo #13: Descanso Gardens

Get Your Halloween Scary On

Halloween is always a thrilling time of year, with spooky events and creepy outdoor activities unfolding under the night sky. But this year’s celebration will be even more special, because a blue moon will illuminate the sky on the evening of October 31. Start your spirited adventure with an audio tour of DTLA’s most ghostly buildings. Relish a ghoulish dinner at a haunted Vicitorian mansion or feed your fears at an eerie Halloween food crawl. Discover the traditions of Día de los Muertos as you stroll through Grand Park. Immerse yourself in a multimedia horror show from the safety of your own vehicle. For residents of Circa, there’s no end to the fiendish fun when you get your Halloween scary on.

Secret Los Angeles Haunted Dinner & Cocktail Experience near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Haunted Dinner & Cocktail Experience 1725 N Hudson Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028

Welcome hungry guests! A night of horror awaits you in a graveyard at L.A.’s oldest haunted house. Drop your candy basket at the door and step into this historic, three-story Victorian mansion where you’re promised a thrilling night, Confirm your seat at the dinner table and make your way through various scenes and experiences. There’ll be eerie encounters, with the eyes of demons, vampires, and witches on you at all times. Once you’ve made your way out of the maze of cobwebs and hallways with creaking floors, you’ll be treated to a dinner in a wonderfully macabre outdoor area — a graveyard. The ghostly hosts will feed you a menu that is simply “to die for” so make sure you come with an appetite.

Grand Park Día de los Muertos Altars near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Día de los Muertos Altars Grand Park 200 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Experience the traditions of Día de los Muertos as you stroll through 11 altars located throughout Grand Park, curated by Self Help Graphics in collaboration with their Noche de Ofrenda series of programs. The exhibiton includes the annual Community Altar created by Maestra Ofelia Esparza and her family. All personally and culturally relevant to Los Angeles, the 10 main large-scale altar installations represent the losses and causes of this past year. The altars are created by artists and community partners and focus on the youth from the East Los Angeles Women’s Center, and workers and tenants from Community Power Collective.

Haunted Tour of DTLA near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Self Guided Audio Tour of Haunted Downtown LA

Downtown Los Angeles has its share of ghost stories. The backdrop of noir novels and real-life crimes, the city’s Beaux Arts buildings have seen their share of chilling events. This Halloween, you can see them for yourself, by taking an immersive, self-guided walking or driving tour of Haunted Los Angeles. When you arrive at each stop on the tour, trigger the audio to hear a bit about the eerie history of the location – and about the ghosts that are said to still haunt the hallways to this day. Words by James Bartlett and narration by Bill Kates.

Stranger Things Drive-In near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Stranger Things Drive-In ROW DTLA 777 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Attention all Stranger Things fans. It’s time to travel back in time to 1985 and become a Hawkins resident – in real life. Adventure calls, so gather your friends and drive to the Starcourt Mall. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Stranger Things, where you will take part in a drive thru experience like no other. Unlock the story of Hawkins in this unique format as you savor some of the best moments from this Netflix series, and maybe even witness some unforeseen and unusual occurrences.

Makers Mess Halloween Kits near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Makers Mess Halloween Kits ROW DTLA 777 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Halloween is not canceled and Makers Mess has fall kits ready to be picked up. Grab your pumpkin decorating kit and shop their mini pumpkin patch at ROW DTLA. Or just stop by to take a selfie. Makers Mess is a creative art studio that offers art and design classes for all ages. They support artists by cultivating opportunities for them to share their knowledge with individuals, groups and companies.

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride 120 Via Verde Dr. San Dimas, CA 91773

This year Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is taking the hayride off the trail and bringing it to you in the safety of your own parked vehicle. A first of its kind immersive experience from the creators of LA’s favorite Halloween event, this is an original haunted show featuring a multimedia story displayed on a 40 foot screen, as well as horrifying sets and characters from Midnight Falls that surround the theater and bring the story to life. Tickets are extremely limited and will sell out nightly.

The Bite LA: Halloween Food Crawl & Creature Safari near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

The Bite LA Whittier Narrows 750 S Santa Anita Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733

The Bite LA: Halloween Food Crawl and Creature Safari snakes its way around eerie Legg Lake and through immersive environments, where sinister specters offer up delicious bites of seasonal grub, all from the safety of your own car. Bites vary from savory to sweet and will include vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options for certain items. Bring a flashlight from home and scan the surrounding darkness from the safety of your car, in a hunt for the shadowy and monstrous creatures that roam the abyss. Can you find them all before they find you?

Pumpkin House at Descanso Gardens near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Halloween at Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Throughout the month of October, explore Halloween at Descanso. Guests are invited to safely wind their way through socially-distanced, pumpkin-themed displays in the most popular sections of Descanso Gardens. Highlights include the pumpkin house and hay maze, wooden jack-o’-lanterns, pumpkin arch, and pumpkin mandalas. Descanso Gardens is an urban retreat of year-round natural beauty, internationally renowned botanical collections, and spectacular seasonal horticultural displays. Advance tickets are needed for non-members. Descanso Gardens members can enter anytime.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Photo #2: Secret Los Angeles

Photo #3: Grand Park

Photo #4: Los Angeles Magazine

Photo #5: Stranger Things Drive-In

Photo #6: Makers Mess

Photo #7: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Photo #8: The Bite LA

Photo #9: Descanso Gardens