Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Norwalk 2026

31 unique & unusual Halloween events near Norwalk.

For those seeking a scare, the Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours offer a journey into local lore. If a more laid-back, community atmosphere calls, the Driving Hope Home - Community Car Show & Fall Festival provides a different kind of autumn gathering.

Beyond these, find numerous other Halloween celebrations scattered throughout the region, each with its own unique character.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 59 Arturo Sanchez Sr. Halloween Parade Norwalk

Community Halloween parade featuring marching bands and a costume contest.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 17 Fright Dive Long Beach

Adults-only Halloween night with live music, DJs, and cocktails.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 16 Knott's Scary Farm Buena Park

Southern California's longest-running Halloween theme park event.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 9 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 spread Halloween season events across October weekends in Norwalk?

Match events to their natural weekend: farms and festivals shine in the calm first half of October, haunted attractions and big parties peak the final two weekends, and Día de los Muertos events land October 31 through November 2. Book anything sellable, tours, shows, timed tickets, in September. One anchor event per weekend beats cramming three into the last Saturday.

What's the photography etiquette at cultural and community events in Norwalk?

Wide crowd shots are fine; portraits need permission, especially of children, performers mid-ritual, and personal ofrendas at Día de los Muertos events, where some altars honor recent losses. Ask first, accept no gracefully, and skip flash at night processions and candlelit events, where it genuinely disrupts. When an event posts photography guidance, that overrides all defaults. Buy from artists you photograph.

How do we pair a ghost tour with dinner in Norwalk?

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.

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