The Old Zoo tradition, now in its 13th installment, centers on a relatively lengthy hayride. The premise: A witch has summoned creatures that’ve hidden themselves among Halloween decorations in the town’s foothills. The event’s various other attractions will be centered around the jack-o’- lantern–filled Midnight Falls Town Square, with a creaky old funeral parlor set up in the Midnight Mortuary Haunted House as well as an evening at the Dead End Diner.

It’s time to enjoy live music under the stars again as the Starlight Bowl is bringing back its traditional Summer Concert Series, including eleven

energetic live performances in an open-air setting.

See website for schedule. / 1249 Lockheed View Dr., Burbank

818-238-5397 / www.starlightbowl.com

The Old Zoo tradition, now in its 13th installment, centers on a relatively

lengthy hayride. The premise: A witch has summoned creatures that’ve

hidden themselves among Halloween decorations in the town’s foothills.

The event’s various other attractions will be centered around the jack-o’-

lantern–filled Midnight Falls Town Square, with a creaky old funeral parlor

set up in the Midnight Mortuary Haunted House as well as an evening at

the Dead End Diner.

Griffith Park: 4730 Crystal Springs Drive

It’s time to enjoy live music under the stars again as the Starlight Bowl

is bringing back its traditional Summer Concert Series, including eleven

energetic live performances in an open-air setting.

See website for schedule. / 1249 Lockheed View Dr., Burbank

818-238-5397 / www.starlightbowl.com

Confront familiar foes at Universal Studios’ annual Halloween festivities,

where big-budget scares meet iconic horror movie characters. You’ll be

able to navigate multiple scare zones and mazes, including one based on

The Haunting of Hill House.

Universal Studios Hollywood & Universal CityWalk

Delusion, an interactive seasonal event that combines elements of

interactive theater and a more story-based haunted house walkthrough,

will take over the Phillips Mansion, an 1875 estate in Pomona. “Reaper’s

Remorse” will unfold a tale of the occult that’s centered around Esther

Phillips, the real-life widow who once inhabited the house.

Phillips Mansion, Pomona

Will bring family-friendly traditions of gathering, an array of fabulous fair

food, iconic carnival rides, mid-way, popular pig races, live music, select

exhibits and thrilling arena events including, the California Circuit Finals

Rodeo, a Hispanic Rodeo and Concert, two Monster Truck shows, Figure

8 races, the unique Rural Olympics, and ever popular Demolition Derby!

AV Fair & Event Center, Lancaster

661-948-6060

Haunt’oween will celebrate spooky season with a walkthrough that features

a pumpkin patch for both picking and carving, a scarecrow garden, a trickor-

treating–filled town and an illuminated carnival, plus face painting,

performances, games and food trucks.

6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills

The L.A. Zoo’s annual Halloween celebration includes a month of spooky

decor, a conservation-minded graveyard of departed species and upclose-

and-personal interactions with some of the zoo’s creepiest crawlers.

On weekends, you’ll find creepy crafts, a mad science show and a photo

op. The animals typically get in on the Halloween action, too, with pumpkin

or carcass feedings scheduled over the weekends.

Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park

Walk across the grounds illuminated with thousands of hand-carved jacko’-

lanterns. Nights of the Jack reverts to an on-foot, two-thirds-of-a-mile

trail this year (with a “Spookeasy,” too).

King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will feature

live music and dance representing cultures in Mexico and Central and

South America. Educational programs and other special activities are

included. General admission required.

9-10am / Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

562-590-3100

Featuring over 45 local artists and vendors. Free art kits and workshops.

Live screen printing with Cultivarte Studios. Live recording of the Social

Primate podcast. DJ, live performances, and more!

12-4pm / South Gate Civic Center: 8680 California Ave.

323-563-9500 

The challenging and popular Bulldog runs consist of two races - the 25K

Bulldog Trail Run and the 50K Bulldog Ultra Run, which are conducted

simultaneously. The course offers inspirational vistas of untamed terrain

and sweeping ocean views. The challenging trail weaves through the

mountains on single track and fire roads.

6:30-11am / Malibu Creek State Park

Put on your wide-brimmed hats and Sunday best for this annual polo

match. Sip on some bubbly at the celeb-filled soir e, either from the picnic

lawn or the high-roller ros  garden. Event is 21+.

Will Rogers State Historic Park, Pacific Palisades

Games, music, and food! Conceived as a bridge between schools,

businesses, residents and law enforcement, this event was enjoyed by

thousands in past years. Our focus is on the family, because we believe

that the family is the foundation of our future and through this event, we

hope to provide information and resources to families that can benefit from

these programs.

12-5pm / South Gate City Park: 4855 Tweedy Blvd.

323-563-5465

For three weeks in October, the event will line a loop of the botanical

garden with thousands of professionally-carved pumpkins. You can expect

to see a bunch of jack-o’-lanterns—and none of that synthetic stuff; all of

them will be carved from real pumpkins.

Descanso Gardens: 1418 Descanso Dr., La Ca ada Flintridge

818-949-4200

Crafters, food, fun, live entertainment, vendors, and so much more!

10am-4pm / Downey High School: 11040 Brookshire Ave.

562-923-2191

Event will feature the White Oak Elementary Family Fun Fair, food trucks,

craft beer, wine, free family friendly activities, live performances, e-waste/

shred event and more. Purchase an unlimited ride bracelet for $35 or

individual ride tickets for $4 each. One ride requires one ticket.

3-8pm / Westlake Village Civic Center

818-706-1613 /

Petting zoo, pony rides, food, games, arts & crafts, face painting, music,

bounce house, pumpkin patch, carnival games, and climbing wall.

11am-2pm / Pacific Park & Community Center

Pie baking contest, live music, gift baskets, kids’ activities and delicious

homemade pies served all day!

11am-4pm / Malibu United Methodist Church

310-589-0053

Join us for this community event to fight cancer presented by UCLA Health

Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and John Lyons and Janis Adams.

9am-9pm / South High Torrance: 4801 Pacific Coast Hwy

The place to be for art enthusiasts, food truck fans and anyone looking to

enjoy the day outside in the heart of Beverly Hills. Art pieces on display

and for sale come in various mediums including, watercolor, paint, jewelry,

sculpture and pottery. All featured artists staff their booths so they may

provide details on the pieces they create and the inspiration behind them.

10am-5pm / Beverly Gardens Park

310-285-6830 /

There will be live bands, contests, reptile and bug programs, inflatable

rides and games. Pumpkin patch, pumpkin foods and flavors, pumpkin

beer, pumpkin crafts and professional pumpkin carver. Admission includes

inflatables and giant slide along with all the other fun mentioned above!

10am-5pm / Juan Bautista de Anza Park

Your fundraising dollars fuel our mission, and your participation in the event

helps to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community. The

Alzheimer’s Association provides free, easy-to-use tools and staff support

to help participants reach their fundraising goal.

9-11am / The Promenade at Westlake Village

805-261-2187

A two-day shopping experience where visitors can find everything

from taxidermy to vintage medical instruments. The list of vendors was

curated by Ryan Matthew Cohn and includes a mix of local favorites and

Brooklyn exports.

Globe Theatre, Downtown Historic Core

Balloons, Boat Rides (with costume), Costume Contest, DJ, Prizes, Selfie

Wall, Sponsor Giveaways, Trick-or-Treat on the Boardwalk & Pier.

6-8pm / The Boardwalk at Redondo Pier

Celebrate Halloween early with a special Family Movie in the Park event!

Grab your costumes, blankets, and lawn chairs and join us for a special

viewing of The Addams Family (2019, rated PG) under the stars! The event

is offered free of charge and no registration is required.

5-8pm

Wilson Park: 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard

310-328-5310

The free event features fine art from Latinx artists, crafts, ofrendas (both

traditional altars as well as ones set up on cars), food trucks and a beer and

wine garden.

11am-8pm / Downtown, La Cienega

562-861-8211

The event is for kids and pups and features free games for children,

recommended for ages 2 to 8, crafts, prizes, photo stations, doggie games,

and a doggie costume contest. Trick or treating for all attendees will be

available in vendor area featuring local businesses offering pet-related

products.

9am-12pm / Pantera Park: 738 Pantera Drive

909-839-7070 

23500 Long Valley Rd

Hidden Hills, CA 91302

(747) 888-0508