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Your ultimate Halloween travel guide to Los Angeles in 2025

Halloween in Los Angeles is a citywide celebration of chills, creativity, and spectacle. From Hollywood’s legendary haunted houses and theme park takeovers to neighborhood parades, pumpkin festivals, and immersive pop-ups, LA transforms into a playground for the spooky and the spectacular. Expect elaborate costumes, late-night events, and a vibrant mix of family-friendly and adults-only festivities.

What to expect in Los Angeles during Halloween

Disney characters in Halloween costumes at Disneyland Halloween party display.
Child in eerie lighting on staircase at haunted halloween house
People in Halloween costumes holding pumpkins at a nightclub party.
Halloween decorations in Las Vegas mall with pumpkins, cobwebs, and a person holding a carved pumpkin.
Halloween decorations with pumpkins and skeletons on a wall in Hermosa Beach, California.
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Theme park Halloween takeovers

Universal Studios, Disneyland, and Knott’s Berry Farm transform with haunted mazes, scare zones, and after-dark shows. Expect immersive sets, costumed actors, and exclusive seasonal attractions.

Iconic haunted houses & immersive experiences

Hollywood’s haunted walkthroughs, escape rooms, and pop-up horror events offer everything from jump scares to interactive storytelling. Many require advance tickets and have age restrictions.

Neighborhood parades & street festivals

West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval and local block parties fill the streets with costumes, music, and food trucks. Some events are family-friendly, while others cater to adults.

Pumpkin patches & fall markets

From Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch to Underwood Family Farms, you’ll find pumpkin picking, hayrides, and seasonal treats across the city.

Citywide decor & light installations

Downtown LA, Santa Monica, and residential neighborhoods go all out with yard displays, themed lighting, and creative window art. Stroll after dark for the best views.

Outdoor movie nights & cemetery screenings

Watch classic horror films under the stars at Hollywood Forever Cemetery or rooftop venues, often with costume contests and food vendors.

Where to find the frights, lights & family delights

Halloween around Los Angeles

Disney Halloween decoration featuring a Mickey Mouse pumpkin surrounded by autumn leaves.

Theme parks in full Halloween mode

Universal Studios, Disneyland, and Six Flags glow with jack-o’-lanterns, fog, and costumed performers.

Halloween house with orange and purple lights, skeleton, pumpkins, and ghost decorations on porch.
People in Halloween costumes holding pumpkins in Las Vegas.
Divers carving pumpkins underwater at an aquarium for Halloween event.
Pumpkin-headed scarecrows in a garden with hay bales and assorted pumpkins.

Pick your event: Halloween highlights in Los Angeles 2025

Event nameLocationDescription

Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios Hollywood

Movie-themed haunted houses, scare zones, live shows

Oogie Boogie Bash

Disneyland Resort California

Family Halloween party, parades, trick-or-treating

Fright Fest

Six Flags: Magic Mountain

Haunted mazes, scare zones, rides after dark

West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval

Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood

Massive street party, costumes, live music

Scarium of the Pacific

Aquarium of the Pacific

Underwater pumpkin carving, kids’ activities

Haunted Hollywood Tour

Warner Bros. Studio Tours

Studio horror history, behind-the-scenes tours

Knott’s Scary Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park

Haunted mazes, live shows, thrill rides

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Griffith Park

Iconic haunted hayride with scare zones and walk-through mazes

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch

Culver City (West LA)

Pumpkin picking, hay mazes, family fun, photo ops

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Screenings (Cinespia)

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Outdoor horror film screenings with costumes, picnics & themed photo booths

Plan your Halloween in Los Angeles

Tips for visiting Halloween in Los Angeles

  • Book haunted house and theme park tickets in advance; most sell out quickly.
  • Weekdays and early evenings are less crowded than weekend nights.
  • Use Metro or rideshare to avoid parking hassles near major events.
  • Check age restrictions for haunted houses and immersive experiences.
  • Bring layers- October evenings can be cool, especially outdoors.
  • Costumes are welcome at most events, but check venue rules for masks and props.
  • Family-friendly events are plentiful, but some parades and parties are adults-only.
  • Plan for traffic delays and street closures, especially in West Hollywood and Downtown.

Frequently asked questions about spending Halloween in Los Angeles

Costumes are encouraged at most events, but check venue rules at places like Universal Studios Hollywood or Six Flags: Magic Mountain. Layers and comfortable shoes are best for cooler evenings.