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Popular Events: Experience spine-chilling thrills at Halloween Horror Nights, where iconic horror films come to life in immersive mazes. Delight in the dynamic atmosphere of Knott’s Scary Farm, known for its diverse attractions and live performances that keep the adrenaline pumping. And the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a unique blend of storytelling and interactive scares. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Lynwood
- Halloween Horror Nights (Universal City)
- Knott’s Scary Farm (Buena Park)
- Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor (Long Beach)
- Los Angeles Haunted Hayride (Los Angeles)
- Six Flags Fright Fest Extreme (Valencia)
- Reign of Terror (Thousand Oaks)
- Delusion (Pomona)
- Day Of The Dead Celebration: Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Hollywood)
- Trick-Or-Treat: Downtown (Santa Monica)
- Scarium Of The Pacific: Aquarium Of Pacific (Long Beach)
See these and even more events listed below!
Lynwood Area Haunted Experiences
Knott’s Scary Farm
What to Expect:
A fully transformed theme park with uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, featuring over 1,000 horrifying creatures.
Description:
Knott’s Scary Farm is the longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event in Southern California. With over 50 years of nightmares, unimaginable scares, and innovative thrills, it offers uniquely haunted mazes, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog. The event is not recommended for children under 13 and requires a paid admission ticket for all guests regardless of age.
Where: Buena Park | More Info: Knott’s Scary Farm
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween experience with new attractions and activities.
Description:
Experience the world-famous Los Angeles Haunted Hayride in 2024, where the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. Explore the eerie town of Midnight Falls, featuring new attractions like Janelle Monáe's Monáe Manor, Madame Aurora's seance show, and thrilling activities such as Gellyball and axe throwing. The event promises an immersive theatrical experience with haunted mazes, live actor zombies, and a variety of Halloween-themed activities.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor
What to Expect:
A haunted Halloween celebration with immersive mazes, live entertainment, and unique carnival rides.
Description:
Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is Southern California’s most haunted Halloween event, transforming the Queen Mary and surrounding harbor into a massive Halloween festival featuring haunted mazes, hundreds of monsters, immersive attractions, live entertainment, VIP experiences, themed bars and lounges, carnival rides, and festive eats and treats. The event includes new attractions like Scary Mary’s Ghost Rider and Sinister Swings, as well as secret speakeasies and unique experiences like axe throwing and pirate-themed shooting games.
Where: Long Beach | More Info: Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor
Six Flags Fright Fest Extreme
What to Expect:
California's largest haunt featuring a combined record total of 20 haunted houses and scare zones.
Description:
Six Flags Fright Fest Extreme is the largest and longest Fright Fest event ever, featuring a record combined total of 20 haunted houses and scare zones. Inspired by horror franchises like SAW, The Conjuring, Stranger Things, and Trick 'r Treat, this event promises extreme frights and unexpected surprises. Guests can enjoy immersive experiences, eerie eats, and monstertainment.
Where: Valencia | More Info: Six Flags Fright Fest Extreme
Reign of Terror
What to Expect:
The event features a new 11th attraction, "Forest of Fear," with additional rooms, new props, and new scares.
Description:
Reign of Terror is Southern California's largest indoor, professional walk-through haunted house, featuring over 142 custom rooms and 11 interconnected haunt-themed sections. The event includes a new 11th attraction, "Forest of Fear," and offers special events like "Lights ON!" and "Lights OUT!" with unique lighting configurations. The haunted house is designed to provide a thrilling, fear-filled experience with terrifying scenes, swarms of monstrous characters, and spectacular special effects.
Where: Thousand Oaks | More Info: Reign of Terror
Delusion
What to Expect:
An immersive horror play where guests play roles in an interactive story with choices that alter the narrative.
Description:
Delusion: The Red Castle is an immersive horror play where you play the role of Dr. Frederick Lowell's patients in a mysterious and abandoned castle. The story takes place in the mid-20th century and revolves around the brilliant psychologist's unorthodox methods and his quest to resurrect his deceased wife. With your help, you will unlock hidden abilities and make choices that alter the path of the story. The event features a private bar in the VIP lounge and interactive scenes where you can perform alongside the actors.
Where: Pomona | More Info: Delusion
Lights Out
What to Expect:
Immersive horror experience with three haunted mazes and scare zones.
Description:
Lights Out at Fairplex in Pomona is a Halloween event that transforms the LA County fairgrounds into a gory carnival of carnage. The event features three haunted mazes, including the Zombie Escape, Carnival of Evil, and Nightmares, as well as scare zones like the Shadow Circus. Guests can enjoy themed food and drinks, including IV bags with pre-mixed cocktails, and participate in activities like ZombieBall. The event is recommended for ages 13+ and offers a combo ticket with Oktoberfest for a unique horror and light-hearted experience.
Where: Pomona | More Info: Lights Out
Haunted Harvest Corn Maze
What to Expect:
Navigate a 2-acre corn maze with six horrifying haunted houses.
Description:
Haunted Harvest Corn Maze at Frosty's Forest in Chino, California, offers a unique Halloween experience. Visitors can navigate a 2-acre corn maze with six horrifying haunted houses, including themes like "No More Late Fees 2," which fictionalizes the story of how streaming killed movie rentals. The event also features a pumpkin patch, fair rides, and other fall activities. This event is perfect for those seeking a spooky and fun experience during the fall season.
Where: Chino | More Info: Haunted Harvest Corn Maze
LACHSA 'Halls Of Horror' Halloween Haunt
What to Expect:
An immersive theatre experience featuring two themed experiences inspired by historical figures.
Description:
LACHSA's Halls of Horror is an immersive theatre experience that transports guests into the eras of Jack the Ripper and H.H. Holmes. This thrilling original and interactive performance features talented students from the LACHSA Theatre Department. Guests will travel through two immersive experiences, enjoying themed treats and other goodies available for purchase after the show. All proceeds benefit LACHSA Theatre.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: LACHSA 'Halls Of Horror' Halloween Haunt
Halloween Horror Nights
What to Expect:
Immersive haunted house experiences with unique themes and scare zones.
Description:
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios Hollywood is a thrilling event featuring terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, and chilling shows. The event includes the "The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy" haunted house, blending The Weeknd's music with surreal visuals, and "Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines," an epic battle between Universal Monsters. The event runs on select nights from September 5 to November 3, with various ticketing options available.
Where: Universal City | More Info: Halloween Horror Nights
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Lynwood
Trick-Or-Treat: Downtown
What to Expect:
A community-driven Halloween celebration where local businesses provide candy and festive atmosphere.
Description:
Trick-or-Treat Downtown is a festive Halloween event in Downtown Santa Monica where participating businesses hand out candy to trick-or-treaters from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on October 31, 2024. The event encourages families and children to dress up and enjoy the spooky season with a fun-filled afternoon of treats and activities.
Where: Santa Monica | More Info: Trick-Or-Treat: Downtown
Day Of The Dead Celebration: Hollywood Forever Cemetery
What to Expect:
A vibrant celebration of Mexican culture with a focus on honoring the dead through traditional altars and festivities.
Description:
Hollywood Forever Cemetery hosts the largest Dia de los Muertos celebration in the United States, featuring over 100 altars, vibrant processions, musical performances by Grammy Award-winning artists, and an art exhibition in The Cathedral Mausoleum. The event honors beloved ancestors and loved ones with offerings and altars, creating a unique and memorable experience.
Where: Hollywood | More Info: Day Of The Dead Celebration: Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Scarium Of The Pacific: Aquarium Of Pacific
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration where families can explore the aquarium's animal exhibits and participate in various spooky yet fun activities.
Description:
The Scarium of the Pacific at the Aquarium of the Pacific offers a family-friendly Halloween celebration. On October 28 and 29, 2024, the event features a children's costume contest with prizes, magic shows with a vampire magician, and more. Families can explore the aquarium's animal exhibits on a self-guided scavenger hunt, touch sharks, rays, and sea jellies, and enjoy trick-or-treating with provided goodie bags. The event also includes kids' activity booths and a vampire magician performance.
Where: Long Beach | More Info: Scarium Of The Pacific: Aquarium Of Pacific
Haute Dog Howl'Oween Parade
What to Expect:
A unique blend of Halloween spirit and dog-friendly activities.
Description:
The Haute Dog Howl'Oween Parade is a festive event where over 450 costumed dogs and their owners gather for a fun-filled afternoon. The parade features a pet adoption fair, vendor fair, and a costume contest for both dogs and humans. It is a family-friendly event that aims to promote social well-being and raise funds for local animal welfare organizations.
Where: Long Beach | More Info: Haute Dog Howl'Oween Parade
Trick-Or-Treat On 2nd Street
What to Expect:
Trick-or-treating at participating businesses marked by jack-o-lantern signs, along with a professional photo booth and live performance.
Description:
Trick-or-Treat on 2nd Street is a beloved Halloween tradition in Belmont Shore. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., families can enjoy trick-or-treating at participating businesses, which will be marked by jack-o-lantern signs in their windows. The event also features a professional photo booth at Chase Bank and a live performance by The Thingz. Participants can enter an Instagram Photo Contest by posting their costumes and tagging @belmontshorelb. The evening concludes with a stroll through the neighborhood to enjoy dinner at one of the diverse eateries.
Where: Long Beach | More Info: Trick-Or-Treat On 2nd Street
Day of the Dead Festival
What to Expect:
A family-friendly celebration honoring the journey of ancestors with a focus on Mexican traditions and cuisine.
Description:
The 2024 Day of the Dead Festival at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) is a vibrant celebration honoring the journey of our ancestors. Inspired by the return of monarch butterflies, this year's theme is "Journey of Our Ancestors." The event features over 36 merchants, nine delicious food stations, live performances, and activities like face-painting, sugar skull workshops, and a printmaking station. Participants can also enter a Catrina/Catrine costume contest with a grand prize of $500. The festival is free to attend and promises a rich cultural experience with a focus on Mexican cuisine and traditions.
Where: Long Beach | More Info: Day of the Dead Festival
Howl-o-ween Yappy Hour
What to Expect:
A festive Halloween celebration with dog-friendly activities and a costume contest benefiting the Frosted Faces Foundation.
Description:
Join Wag Hotels for their 9th Annual Haunted Howl-o-ween Party This festive evening is designed for both dogs and their families, featuring spooky surprises, tail-wagging treats, and fun activities like photos with Cruella de Vil and a costume contest. The event benefits the Frosted Faces Foundation, which provides shelter, veterinary care, and resources for at-risk senior dogs. Enjoy a howlin' good time with your pup in a haunted hotel setting filled with ghoulish games and activities.
Where: Santa Monica | More Info: Howl-o-ween Yappy Hour
Boney Island
What to Expect:
An immersive, interactive, and illuminated Halloween experience in the Natural History Museum's Nature Gardens.
Description:
Boney Island at the Natural History Museum is an immersive, interactive, and illuminated Halloween experience. Guests of all ages can explore whimsically transformed Nature Gardens, featuring ghoulishly glowing exhibits, fascinating creatures of the night, and thrilling surprises. The event includes a Skeleton Stroll, Deadwood Forest, Hauntington Gardens, Primeval Pass, Walk of Fame, and Maestro Maxilla’s Water Show, among other attractions.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Boney Island
Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat
What to Expect:
Decorated trunk or treat vehicles with activities like laser tag and costume contests.
Description:
The Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat event in Artesia, CA, transforms Artesia Park into a Halloween wonderland. The evening features music, candy, costume contests, food trucks, laser tag, and decorated trunk or treat vehicles. Over 4,000 participants joined in 2023 to trick-or-treat and enjoy various activities.
Where: Artesia | More Info: Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat
Mychal's Learning Place Halloween Bingo & Costume Contest
What to Expect:
A fun-filled evening led by a drag queen with a costume contest and various activities.
Description:
Mychal's Learning Place presents a vibrant Halloween Drag Queen Bingo event on October 19, 2024. This energetic evening features a costume contest, an array of food, games, and photos, all led by a favorite drag queen. It's an excellent opportunity to mingle with friends while supporting an incredible cause.
Where: Hawthorne | More Info: Mychal's Learning Place Halloween Bingo & Costume Contest
Vegan-Friendly Kids Halloween Party
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating with rescued farm animals and all-vegan treats.
Description:
Join us for a fun-filled Vegan-Friendly Kids Halloween Party at Love Always Sanctuary Enjoy trick-or-treating with rescued farm animals, a dance party, costume contest, arts and crafts, and all-vegan treats. This event benefits Love Always Sanctuary and is inclusive of children from all financial backgrounds.
Where: Farmed Animal Sanctuary, California | More Info: Vegan-Friendly Kids Halloween Party
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Lynwood
Spooky High Tea & Highballs
What to Expect:
Enjoy a unique blend of creative cocktails and afternoon tea in an underground parlor with dramatic lighting and eclectic decor.
Description:
Lilly Rose offers a unique and whimsical experience with its Spooky High Tea & Highballs event. Guests can enjoy a variety of creative cocktails and afternoon tea in an underground parlor with dramatic lighting and eclectic decor. The event features a stage for live entertainment and a fun atmosphere perfect for themed events and gatherings.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Spooky High Tea & Highballs
Pre- Halloween Costume Party @ Skybar in the Mondrian Hotel
What to Expect:
A hauntedly chic rooftop celebration with panoramic city views.
Description:
Join us for a Pre-Halloween Costume Party at Skybar in the Mondrian Hotel, where you can kick off the Halloween season in style. Enjoy a spooky yet glamorous night with stunning panoramic views of the city, transformed by eerie decorations. This event promises to attract a fashionable and lively crowd ready to celebrate in style.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Pre- Halloween Costume Party @ Skybar in the Mondrian Hotel
Halloween Monster Night 2024 // Sunset Room Hollywood
What to Expect:
A stunning, upscale multi-room venue with LED screens, advanced lighting, and luxurious lounge areas.
Description:
Halloween Monster Night 2024 at Sunset Room Hollywood is the ultimate upscale Halloween party in LA, celebrating its 23rd year. The event features 4 headlining DJs, 3 premium bars, live performances, dancers, aerialists, and spectacular surprises. Guests are encouraged to wear incredible costumes for a chance to win awards in costume contests. This extravagant event promises an evening of exquisite elegance and unique entertainment.
Where: Hollywood | More Info: Halloween Monster Night 2024 // Sunset Room Hollywood
Halloween Friday: Joker - Folie À Deux @ The Sofitel
What to Expect:
A Joker-themed costume party with live DJs and haunting cocktails in a luxurious setting.
Description:
Join us at the iconic Sofitel Hotel for a Halloween event inspired by the chaotic madness of the Joker and Harley Quinn's twisted love story, 'Folie à Deux.' Embrace an eerie and unsettling atmosphere as you step into a night of delirious delights and wicked revelry. Enjoy spine-tingling tunes from live DJs, haunting cocktails, and indulge in the night's magic with exclusive VIP areas and tables. Whether you channel the Joker’s maniacal laughter or Harley’s unpredictable charm, this night promises to be unforgettable.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Halloween Friday: Joker - Folie À Deux @ The Sofitel
Singles Halloween Bash
What to Expect:
A festive evening filled with music, dancing, and costume contests for singles.
Description:
Join us for a spooktacular night of fun, games, and maybe a little romance at the Singles Halloween Bash. Enjoy music, dancing, and costume contests at the Back Alley Bar & Grill in Fullerton, CA. Whether you come dressed as a witch, vampire, or your favorite movie character, you're sure to have a blast. This festive evening is perfect for meeting other singles and creating unforgettable memories.
Where: Los Angeles | More Info: Singles Halloween Bash
Halloween Costume Party
What to Expect:
The biggest Reggaeton party in Los Angeles, featuring DJs playing the best tracks from top artists in the genre.
Description:
Queremos Reggaeton presents an unforgettable Halloween Costume Party at the iconic Catch One in Los Angeles. This event promises an electrifying night of Reggaeton and Latin dance music, with DJs playing the best tracks from artists like Bad Bunny, El Alfa, and Daddy Yankee. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory, and the party will run from 9 PM to 2 AM on October 31st. With limited capacity and early bird discounts available, this is an experience you won't want to miss.