The fun never stops in L.A and the fall is no exception! With so many things to do in and around L.A. this fall season, we thought we round-up our favorites. From family friendly to a night on the town, we’ve got you covered this October! Check out the list below of fun for this upcoming month and have a ghoulish time!
Family-Friendly
Happy Harbor Halloween – Port of Los Angeles
October 26, 2019
Happy Harbor Halloween welcomes the entire family to the Port of Los Angeles. The event takes place from 11 am to 2pm at two locations: in San Pedro, along the Promenade on Harbor Boulevard between 3rd and 4th Streets; and Wilmington Waterfront Park on West “C” Street. Note: Halloween costumes are admired but not required.
DTLA Halloween Festival – Grand Hope Park at FIDM
October 31, 2019
Children and their families living in Downtown Los Angeles are invited to the 12th Annual Halloween Festival, taking place from 5-8 pm in Grand Hope Park at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM). Enjoy face painters, bounce houses, arts and crafts tables, puppet shows, trick-or-treat doors and more. Costumes are required for children and optional for adults.
Marina Spooktacular – Marina del Rey
October 26-27, 2019
Taking place Oct. 26-27 at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey, the Marina Spooktacular offers Halloween fun for the whole family. Daytime activities are kid-friendly, but when night falls at this two-day festival the park evolves into a field of frights with tours of LA’s only haunted pirate ships, recommended for brave souls age 13 and up. Admission to the Marina Spooktacular is free.
Screams on Screen
Haunted Little Tokyo Film Festival
September 27-October 17, 2019
Brew up some sweet treats and enjoy the Haunted Little Tokyo Film Festival with family-friendly films and classic Japanese horror flicks at various outdoor screening locations. The festival kicks off with John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness (1987) screening on Friday, September 27 at the “Saint Godards” church location, now know as the Union Center for the Arts. All screenings are free – RSVPs encouraged as space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hocus Pocus – El Capitan Theatre
September 26 – October 7, 2019
Screening at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Hocus Pocus has it all: three witches, three kids and a talking cat! You’re in for a devil of a time when three outlandishly wild witches return from 17th century Salem after they’re accidentally conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters. Photo op plus see the cauldron from the film!
Three Films by Alfred Hitchcock – Norton Simon Museum
October 2019
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition AIR LAND SEA: A Lithographic Suite by William Crutchfield, the Norton Simon Museum is screening three cinematic masterpieces by Alfred Hitchcock. The trio of films showcases the auteur’s unmatched skill at capturing tension and terror, whether in the air, on land or at sea. The three films screen on Fridays at 5:30pm (except for Friday, October 11, when the Museum participates in Art Night Pasadena) and are free with Museum admission.
Nightlife
A Hitchcock Halloween – The Theatre at Ace Hotel
October 26, 2019
Following the October 26 screening of “Psycho” with live orchestra, LA Opera and The Theatre at Ace Hotel invite you to A Hitchcock Halloween, taking place from 10pm to 2am. The annual All Hallows ritual features music, “devilish potions,” and all manner of dark arts carrying deep into the witching hour with DJ sets from Restless Nites DJs and special guests. Tickets to A Hitchcock Halloween are $25 presale and $35 at the door.
Cypress Hill: Haunted Hill – The Novo
October 30, 2019
For the second consecutive year, B-Real, Sen Dog and DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill are presenting the Haunted Hill Festival in Los Angeles. The all-ages show is taking place at The Novo at LA LIVE on Wednesday, October 30. Support from Mariachi El Bronx and Meyhem Lauren. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.
Into the Woods: A Haunted Fairy Tale – Clifton’s Restaurant
October 26, 2019
Descend into a world of dark legends and the macabre – a world of sensuous delight and fairy tale mayhem. On Saturday, October 26 Clifton’s Republic presents Into the Woods: A Haunted Fairy Tale, which explores the macabre stories that have haunted us since childhood – from the classic Brothers Grimm to Nordic and Russian tales from deep within the darkened woods. Celebrate this astonishing history while exploring the enchanting wonder of Clifton’s Haunted Forest and spirited libations.