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The LA Waterfront Día de los Muertos celebration in San Pedro offers a significant cultural experience. For a different vibe closer to home, consider the Pumpkin Sculpting workshops in Los Angeles.
Beyond these highlights, a collection of events unfold in surrounding towns, catering to various interests, from arts and performance to hands-on crafting.
Pug costume contests, silent auctions, and rescue fundraising in the park.
Self-guided bar crawl across Santa Monica with drink vouchers and after-party.
Member-exclusive after-hours Halloween evening with scientists, music, and special exhibits.
Interactive screening featuring live shadow cast Sins O' The Flesh.
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Eat first: tours run 90 minutes of walking, and most start between 7 and 9 pm, so book dinner two hours before the tour within a short walk of the meeting point, and keep it lighter than you would for a movie night. Afterward, a nightcap spot near the route's end lets the group unpack the stories, the debrief is half the fun.
The season doesn't end at midnight on the 31st: Día de los Muertos celebrations run October 31 through November 2, harvest markets and fall festivals continue into mid-November, and some attractions run one final discounted weekend. Costume and decor clearance peaks November 1-2 for next-year planning. If October overflowed, the first November weekend is the graceful catch-up window.
Cash in small bills alongside your card, since some vendors are cash-only while others are card-only, plus a sturdy tote or backpack for purchases and a cooler in the car for anything perishable. Go early for selection or the last hour for deals. Walk the full market once before buying, note the two best stalls, then circle back and commit.