Halloween events across Los Angeles are set to begin, offering a range of activities for residents and visitors. The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board has highlighted several experiences throughout the city, including haunted hayrides, immersive trails, cultural festivals, and theme park attractions.
Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge will host “Carved” from October 3 to 30. Visitors can walk along pumpkin-lit paths featuring hand-carved gourds and art installations. The event is known for its evolving displays as large pumpkins are replaced every few days.
Night of the Jack in Calabasas runs from September 26 to November 1. It features a one-mile trail with jack-o’-lantern installations, interactive displays, food trucks, and themed drinks.
The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride returns to Griffith Park from September 19 to November 2. Attendees can expect a classic hayride through themed mazes and scare zones inspired by supernatural stories and nostalgia from the 1980s.
Universal Studios Hollywood will present Halloween Horror Nights from September 4 to November 2. The event includes haunted houses based on popular horror films, the Terror Tram ride featuring Blumhouse villains, and themed entertainment throughout the park.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood offers “WB Behind the Horror: Tour & Screening” between October 24 and November 1 in Burbank. This after-hours experience includes a backlot tour focusing on horror film production and concludes with a special screening introduced by industry guests.
Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor takes place in Long Beach from September 19 to November 2. The historic ship transforms into a festival site with haunted mazes, carnival rides, themed bars, and other attractions.
Knott’s Scary Farm at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park runs from September 18 to November 1. The theme park will feature ten mazes, five scare zones, live shows, and more than a thousand costumed performers throughout the grounds.
Olvera Street hosts its annual Día de los Muertos celebration from October 25 to November 2 in downtown Los Angeles. This nine-day festival includes nightly processions, community altars, music performances, and traditional Mexican cuisine.
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board describes itself as “the non-profit destination marketing and sales organization for the Los Angeles tourism industry and the ultimate resource for where to stay and play in the LA area.”
“Los Angeles is a dynamic, ever-evolving destination – where diversity thrives, and everyone is welcome. A global creative capital and the epicenter of the sports universe, LA presents limitless possibilities for visitors from around the world,” according to information provided by Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board.
More details about these events can be found at discoverlosangeles.com or through their social media channels on Facebook (@DiscoverLosAngeles), Instagram (@discoverLA), or TikTok (@discoverLA).
