From haunted houses and family-friendly pumpkin patches to massive street parties, Southern California is packed with Halloween celebrations this fall.
Here’s a guide to some of the events happening in the region.
Los Angeles County
Universal Studios Hollywood: Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios Hollywood’s 2025 Halloween Horror Nights lineup features haunted houses inspired by “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” “Terrifier,” “Poltergeist” and “Fallout.” Guests can also step into the Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse, with characters from “M3GAN” and “The Purge.” The event includes scare zones, themed food and “The Purge: Dangerous Waters” stunt show.
The event runs select nights from Sept. 4 to Nov. 2. Tickets can be purchased here.
Nights of the Jack, Calabasas
King Gillette Ranch glows with thousands of carved pumpkins through Nov. 3. This year includes a “SpongeBob SquarePants” installation and an “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” pre-show experience.
Los Angeles Recreation Centers
The city’s Department of Recreation and Parks is hosting free Halloween activities at recreation centers from Oct. 24–Nov. 1, including costume contests, music and games.
Boo at the L.A. Zoo
Set for Oct. 18–19 and Oct. 25–26, the event includes trick-or-treating, animal feedings, science activities and themed entertainment. Admission is included with a zoo ticket.
Heritage Square Museum
Street Food Cinema’s 21+ Halloween series runs Oct. 16–25 at Heritage Square Museum, pairing horror films with scare actors, food trucks and DJs.
Union Station: Boo-nion Station
The South Patio hosts a free family-friendly event Oct. 26–27 with trick-or-treating, dance parties and a costume contest.
West Hollywood: Halloween Carnaval
Billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, the West Hollywood Carnaval returns Oct. 31 with music, DJs and elaborate costumes.
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, Griffith Park
The Haunted Hayride at Griffith Park’s Old Zoo features a tractor ride, haunted village, corn maze and scare zones. Runs select nights through Oct. 31.
Haunted Little Tokyo
Throughout October, Little Tokyo features pumpkin patches, haunted tours, games and themed food. A block party and parade are set for Oct. 27.
Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary, Long Beach
Dark Harbor runs through Nov. 2 with mazes including “Voodoo: The Queen’s Curse” and “Breakout: Maximum Security.” Guests can also explore speakeasies and interactive experiences.
Orange County
- Tanaka Farms’ pumpkin patch in Irvine runs through Oct. 31.
- The 17th Door Haunt Experience offers an extreme haunted house through Oct. 31.
- The Jack-O-Lantern Balloon Ride runs Thursdays through Sundays through Nov. 2.
- The OC Zoo’s Halloween Zoo-tacular in Orange takes place Oct. 26 and is included with admission.
- Disneyland Resort: Halloween Time
Halloween Time runs Aug. 22–Oct. 31 with seasonal overlays such as Haunted Mansion Holiday and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. Disney California Adventure’s Oogie Boogie Bash, already sold out, runs select nights through Halloween. - Downtown Disney: Halloween Movies
Free outdoor screenings are held every Wednesday night through Oct. 29. Movie titles are announced weekly on the Downtown Disney Instagram account. - Haunted Carwash: Lakewood, Anaheim, Montclair
A drive-thru haunt with live actors runs select nights from Oct. 3 to Nov. 1. Tickets range from about $30–$45, depending on location.
Inland Empire
- Nightmare Rising Haunted House– Features multiple attractions, including “Nightmare Hayride” and “Troop 13
- Castle Dark at Castle Park – Haunted mazes, scare zones and live shows transform the park at night.
- Coffin Creek – An asylum-themed haunt returns to the Perris Fairgrounds.
- Calico Ghost Haunt, Calico Ghost Town – Family activities include trick-or-treating, costume contests and haunted attractions in the historic town. parks.sbcounty.gov
- Escape Halloween – A large-scale music festival featuring themed stages and immersive experiences.