Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour
Pasadena's only locally-run haunted tour founded on fact-checked stories.
10 haunted experiences in Pasadena and nearby.
Pasadena area residents seeking Halloween thrills can find scares ranging from the expansive Haunted Hayride at Griffith Park to the locally focused Haunted Pasadena Walking Tours. If a more immersive, adult-oriented experience is desired, consider events like Delusion: The Red Castle. Those seeking a less intense outing might prefer family-friendly attractions, while others may be drawn to ticketed events or those a short drive away.
Daily costume parades and potion-making fun
Features drink specials, included shots, and entry to an after party.
Iconic outdoor movie screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Explore the haunted history and restless spirits of Hollywood's darkest corners.
See all haunted houses, trails, and scare attractions in your area.
Closed-toe shoes with real tread are non-negotiable; trails are dark, rooted, and often muddy after rain. Add layers you can zip while standing in outdoor queues, and skip dangling scarves, heels, and anything you'd mourn if it snagged a cornstalk. Leave costume masks at home, since most haunts ban them for guests, and keep hands free for railings and unexpected sprints.
Haunts send guests through in pods of 4-8, so a group of 12 will get split; pre-sort your pods so nervous friends aren't stranded with strangers. Pick a lit landmark as the regroup point after each attraction, since phones are useless inside. Buy tickets in one order for the same time window, and agree on the night's attraction order before anyone queues.
Go minimal: ID, one payment card, phone in a zipped pocket, and car key on a wrist strap. Most haunts ban backpacks and large bags inside or charge for lockers, and anything loose becomes a casualty in dark corridors. Leave the nice jewelry home, and split essentials between two people so one dead phone doesn't strand the whole group at pickup time.