Santa Monica Halloween Bar Crawl
Self-guided bar crawl across Santa Monica with drink vouchers and after-party.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Hawthorne 2026
32 Halloween food, drink, and parties near Hawthorne.
Hawthorne and nearby areas host 31 Halloween events this year, from major costume parties in Los Angeles to local pub crawls. If you're seeking a ticketed bash or a free community gathering, the options are diverse. For those considering a short drive, events like the Santa Monica Halloween Night Pub Crawl offer a distinct atmosphere. Alternatively, explore Halloween at Union Station for a different regional flavor.
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Smash Market: The Fall Fest Edition
Hawthorne
Brewery market featuring smashburgers, local vendors, and pumpkin painting
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Haunted Museum 2026
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Member-exclusive after-hours Halloween evening with scientists, music, and special exhibits.
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Landmark's Nuart Theatre - The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Interactive screening featuring live shadow cast Sins O' The Flesh.
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LA Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour
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Explore the haunted history and restless spirits of Hollywood's darkest corners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are weeknight Halloween events in Hawthorne worth doing?
Often the best value of the season: trivia nights, themed dinners, scary-movie bar screenings, and early crawls run cheaper, quieter, and more conversational than peak Saturday. Weeknights suit costumes you actually want people to look at, and bartenders have time to make the themed cocktails properly. Save the marquee spend for the big Saturday and fill October's calendar with weekday gems.
How accessible are Halloween nightlife events in Hawthorne?
Older bars are the wildcard, basement venues, narrow doors, step-up entries, so call or message the venue about step-free entry and accessible restrooms before buying tickets, and ask where the accessible entrance actually is, since it's often around back. Crowded costume nights complicate navigation, so early arrival helps. Ticketed seated events, themed dinners, cabarets, are generally the more reliable choice.
Which night should we party in Hawthorne when Halloween falls midweek?
The Saturday before Halloween is the main event: biggest parties, biggest crowds, and the night costumes are mandatory. Halloween night itself skews mellower with locals and die-hards, often with cheaper covers. Big years give you both weekends, so split them, marquee party on peak Saturday, favorite neighborhood bar on the night itself. Fridays split the difference on price and crowd.