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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Manhattan Beach 2026
21 unique & unusual Halloween events near Manhattan Beach.
Manhattan Beach neighbors embrace the Halloween season with events spread across nearby communities. From Dia de los Muertos celebrations a drive away in Los Angeles, to a ticketed convention further afield in Long Beach, there's a ghost story or ghoulish gathering to suit your mood.
Consider family-friendly Dia de los Muertos events, or adult-focused haunted tours if you're seeking something different.
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Family Halloween Carnival
Manhattan Beach
Community carnival with games, a haunted house, and a costume parade.
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Food, Drink, and Parties
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Santa Monica Halloween Bar Crawl
Santa Monica
Self-guided bar crawl across Santa Monica with drink vouchers and after-party.
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Haunted Museum 2026
Los Angeles
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
Los Angeles
Interactive screening featuring live shadow cast Sins O' The Flesh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do we pair a ghost tour with dinner in Manhattan Beach?
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.
What Halloween-season events in Manhattan Beach continue into early November?
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.
What should we bring to seasonal and harvest markets in Manhattan Beach?
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.