Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Glendale 2026

39 unique & unusual Halloween events near Glendale

Harvest Market

Glendale

Outdoor farmers market with certified Southern California growers and fresh produce.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval)

West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval

Sat, Oct 31

West Hollywood 7 mi Free

Massive street celebration featuring live DJ sets, food trucks, and costumed crowds.

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight (LA Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour)

LA Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

Los Angeles 5 mi

Explore the haunted history and restless spirits of Hollywood's darkest corners.

Illustration of a clay altar with candles and marigolds, skull decorations and small dancing figures under paper banners (Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever)

Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever

Sat, Oct 24

Los Angeles 5 mi $$

The largest Day of the Dead celebration outside of Mexico.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Gloria Molina Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos)

Gloria Molina Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos

Oct 25 – Nov 2

Los Angeles 6 mi Free

Free outdoor exhibition of community ofrendas, live music, and cultural arts.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Son of Monsterpalooza - Burbank)

Son of Monsterpalooza - Burbank

Oct 9 – Oct 11

Burbank 6 mi $$

Features over 150 monstrous vendors, makeup demos, and celebrity guests.

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (The Ghosts of Hollywood Tour)

The Ghosts of Hollywood Tour

Los Angeles 6 mi $$

Family-friendly haunted history walking tour along Hollywood Boulevard.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Terrors of Tinseltown)

Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Terrors of Tinseltown

Los Angeles 6 mi

Haunted Hollywood walking tour uncovering dark lore at famous landmarks.

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (The Sunset Strip: True Crime & Ghost Tour)

The Sunset Strip: True Crime & Ghost Tour

Jan 2 – Dec 24, 2027

Los Angeles 7 mi $$$

Two-mile walking tour exploring Sunset Strip mobsters, murders, and historic venues.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Harvest Days at the Skirball)

Harvest Days at the Skirball

Sep 24 – Oct 4

Los Angeles 13 mi

Celebrate the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot with seasonal activities.

The Vampire Slayers Escape Room

Torrance 21 mi

Travel back to 1728 to investigate missing vampire slayers.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Trick or Treat Smells: Perfume-Making Workshop)

Trick or Treat Smells: Perfume-Making Workshop

Sun, Oct 25

Los Angeles 5 mi

Blend custom Halloween perfumes and take home a spray vial trial.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Halloween EMOJI WORKSHOP)

Halloween EMOJI WORKSHOP

Sun, Oct 25

Los Angeles 6 mi $$

Decorate three breads with custom emoji designs using provided supplies.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Ceramic Halloween Pumpkin Pottery Workshop)

Ceramic Halloween Pumpkin Pottery Workshop

Fri, Sep 18

Los Angeles 7 mi $$$

Hand-build and glaze a ceramic pumpkin with all materials provided.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Sketch and Paint: Autumn Landscapes at Adkins Arboretum)

Sketch and Paint: Autumn Landscapes at Adkins Arboretum

Sat, Oct 3

Inglewood 12 mi $$$

Combine pencil, ink, brush pens, and watercolor in nature.

Illustration of a guide with a lantern and a small ghost on a cobblestone street with pumpkins and ghosts at dusk (LA Ghosts: Terrors of Tinseltown Tour)

LA Ghosts: Terrors of Tinseltown Tour

Los Angeles 6 mi

Nightly walking tour exploring the tragic history and haunted landmarks of Hollywood.

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour)

DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

Los Angeles 6 mi $$$

True crime walking tour visiting historic downtown crime scenes and haunted bars.

Spookeasy

Long Beach 27 mi $$

Haunted tales, ship tour, and speakeasy readings aboard the Queen Mary.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Downtown Fullerton Ghost Walking Tour)

Downtown Fullerton Ghost Walking Tour

Costa Mesa 27 mi $$

Haunted walking tour exploring historic storefronts, theaters, and downtown back alleys.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (SELF-GUIDED VIDEO GHOST TOUR)

SELF-GUIDED VIDEO GHOST TOUR

San Pedro 28 mi $$

Self-guided smartphone video ghost tour featuring eight historic waterfront stops.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Enchanted Autumn Forest (15+))

Enchanted Autumn Forest (15+)

Sat, Oct 3

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step guided canvas painting class for ages 15 and up.

Burk's Halloween Kitty (6+)

Mon, Oct 5

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step family painting session on canvas with candle-making add-on options.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Vibrant Autumn Sunflowers (15+))

Vibrant Autumn Sunflowers (15+)

Fri, Oct 9

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step instructor-led autumn sunflower painting session for painters 15 and up.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Halloween Cuties - Set (Pick One)(6+))

Halloween Cuties - Set (Pick One)(6+)

Fri, Oct 23

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step Halloween painting class for all ages on canvas.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (*BLACKLIGHT* A Hill Haunting (15+))

BLACKLIGHT A Hill Haunting (15+)

Fri, Oct 9

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$$

Step-by-step blacklight painting session on canvas for ages 15 and up.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Little Spooky Monsters - Pumpkin (6+))

Little Spooky Monsters - Pumpkin (6+)

Sat, Oct 10

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step guided family painting session with take-home canvas artwork.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Autumn Cherry Blossoms (6+))

Autumn Cherry Blossoms (6+)

Sun, Oct 4

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step canvas painting session with optional DIY soy candle making.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Autumn Rustic Friends - Pick One (12+))

Autumn Rustic Friends - Pick One (12+)

Sat, Oct 3

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$$

Guided step-by-step painting session on a 10x30 canvas.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Squishy Animals - Pick One Halloween Kitty (6+))

Squishy Animals - Pick One Halloween Kitty (6+)

Wed, Sep 30

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Paint a custom Halloween kitty canvas with step-by-step artist instruction.

Starlight Pumpkins (6+)

Fri, Oct 2

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step artist-guided pumpkin canvas painting class for all ages.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Pumpkin 'n' a Bat-sket (15+))

Pumpkin 'n' a Bat-sket (15+)

Sat, Oct 10

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step painting class with optional DIY candle-making for ages 15+.

A Little Lonely Ghost (6+)

Thu, Oct 8

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step family painting session creating a custom ghost canvas.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (*BLACKLIGHT* #SpookyCoupleGoals - Set (15+))

BLACKLIGHT #SpookyCoupleGoals - Set (15+)

Sat, Oct 3

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$$

Step-by-step glowing blacklight canvas painting session for ages 15 and up.

Haunted Night (15+)

Fri, Oct 23

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step guided evening painting session for painters aged 15 and up.

Monster Mash - Set (6+)

Wed, Oct 7

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step guided family painting session with optional DIY candle making.

Pumpkin Path (15+)

Fri, Oct 9

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step guided painting class with canvas and wood plank options.

The Starlight Witch (15+)

Wed, Oct 14

Santa Clarita 26 mi $$

Step-by-step guided painting class on canvas or wood plank board.

Illustration of a candlelit ofrenda altar with marigolds and skull decorations as clay figures stand in a plaza at dusk (Olvera Street Dia de los Muertos Celebration)

Olvera Street Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Los Angeles 6 mi $

Nine-day Dia de los Muertos festival with nightly processions and altars.

Illustration of clay skeleton figures in folk outfits by an altar with lit candles, orange marigolds and paper banners (Día De Los Muertos at Plaza de la Raza)

Día De Los Muertos at Plaza de la Raza

Los Angeles 6 mi Free

Annual free family-friendly Día de los Muertos celebration

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Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees

GlendaleFamily-Friendly Fall Activities20 family events

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

GlendaleHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties24 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

GlendaleHaunted Experiences17 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

GlendaleHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment21 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Glendale

Glendale residents have multiple Halloween celebrations to consider, with events spanning various Los Angeles County locations. For those seeking the large-scale street party atmosphere, the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval is a significant draw. If a more immersive or perhaps artistic experience is preferred, consider the creative workshops available, or explore the Día de los Muertos festivities. Beyond these prominent gatherings, a number of other haunted tours and themed events are scattered throughout Los Angeles and its neighboring communities.

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