Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Sawtelle 2026

38 unique & unusual Halloween events near Sawtelle.

Halloween events in the Sawtelle area stretch across West Hollywood, Hollywood, and beyond.

If you want a large street party, the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval is a major draw. For a more intimate experience, consider a haunted pub crawl or a local pumpkin sculpting class.

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Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval)

West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval

West Hollywood 7 mi Free

Massive street celebration featuring live DJ sets, food trucks, and costumed crowds.

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight (LA Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour)

LA Ghosts Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour

Los Angeles 8 mi

Explore the haunted history and restless spirits of Hollywood's darkest corners.

Illustration of a clay altar with candles and marigolds, skull decorations and small dancing figures under paper banners (Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever)

Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever

Los Angeles 8 mi $$

The largest Day of the Dead celebration outside of Mexico.

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (The Ghosts of Hollywood Tour)

The Ghosts of Hollywood Tour

Los Angeles 8 mi $$

Family-friendly haunted history walking tour along Hollywood Boulevard.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Terrors of Tinseltown)

Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Terrors of Tinseltown

Los Angeles 8 mi

Haunted Hollywood walking tour uncovering dark lore at famous landmarks.

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (The Sunset Strip: True Crime & Ghost Tour)

The Sunset Strip: True Crime & Ghost Tour

Los Angeles 6 mi $$$

Two-mile walking tour exploring Sunset Strip mobsters, murders, and historic venues.

Harvest Market

Glendale 17 mi

Outdoor farmers market with certified Southern California growers and fresh produce.

Spookeasy

Long Beach 25 mi $$

Haunted tales, ship tour, and speakeasy readings aboard the Queen Mary.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Harvest Days at the Skirball)

Harvest Days at the Skirball

Los Angeles 6 mi

Celebrate the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot with seasonal activities.

The Vampire Slayers Escape Room

Torrance 16 mi

Travel back to 1728 to investigate missing vampire slayers.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (SELF-GUIDED VIDEO GHOST TOUR)

SELF-GUIDED VIDEO GHOST TOUR

San Pedro 23 mi $$

Self-guided smartphone video ghost tour featuring eight historic waterfront stops.

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Ceramic Pumpkin Pottery Class - Beginner Ceramics Workshop)

Ceramic Pumpkin Pottery Class - Beginner Ceramics Workshop

West Hollywood 6 mi $$

Handbuild and glaze a custom ceramic pumpkin without using a pottery wheel.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Master Class - Pumpkin Sculpting with Deane Arnold and Todd Tucker)

Master Class - Pumpkin Sculpting with Deane Arnold and Todd Tucker

Los Angeles 8 mi $$$

Advanced pumpkin carving class led by Food Network judges.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Beach Pumpkins Paint and Sip with Nicole)

Beach Pumpkins Paint and Sip with Nicole

Los Angeles $$

Beginner painting class on a 16x20 canvas to take home.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop)

Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop

Los Angeles 5 mi $$$

Craft a floral arrangement inside a real pumpkin to take home.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Pumpkin Sculpting for Beginners)

Pumpkin Sculpting for Beginners

Los Angeles 8 mi $$$

Learn knife-free pumpkin sculpting alongside Food Network carving judges.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Pumpkin Spice Lake Paint and Sip with Nicole)

Pumpkin Spice Lake Paint and Sip with Nicole

Los Angeles 9 mi $$

Beginners painting class creating a fall canvas to take home.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Halloween EMOJI WORKSHOP)

Halloween EMOJI WORKSHOP

Los Angeles 12 mi $$

Decorate three breads with custom emoji designs using provided supplies.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Sketch and Paint: Autumn Landscapes at Adkins Arboretum)

Sketch and Paint: Autumn Landscapes at Adkins Arboretum

Inglewood 24 mi $$$

Combine pencil, ink, brush pens, and watercolor in nature.

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour)

DTLA Murder Mystery Ghost Tour

Los Angeles 7 mi $$$

True crime walking tour visiting historic downtown crime scenes and haunted bars.

Illustration of a guide with a lantern and a small ghost on a cobblestone street with pumpkins and ghosts at dusk (LA Ghosts: Terrors of Tinseltown Tour)

LA Ghosts: Terrors of Tinseltown Tour

Los Angeles 8 mi

Nightly walking tour exploring the tragic history and haunted landmarks of Hollywood.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Enchanted Autumn Forest (15+))

Enchanted Autumn Forest (15+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step guided canvas painting class for ages 15 and up.

Burk's Halloween Kitty (6+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step family painting session on canvas with candle-making add-on options.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Vibrant Autumn Sunflowers (15+))

Vibrant Autumn Sunflowers (15+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step instructor-led autumn sunflower painting session for painters 15 and up.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Halloween Cuties - Set (Pick One)(6+))

Halloween Cuties - Set (Pick One)(6+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step Halloween painting class for all ages on canvas.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (*BLACKLIGHT* A Hill Haunting (15+))

BLACKLIGHT A Hill Haunting (15+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$$

Step-by-step blacklight painting session on canvas for ages 15 and up.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Little Spooky Monsters - Pumpkin (6+))

Little Spooky Monsters - Pumpkin (6+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step guided family painting session with take-home canvas artwork.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Autumn Cherry Blossoms (6+))

Autumn Cherry Blossoms (6+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step canvas painting session with optional DIY soy candle making.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Autumn Rustic Friends - Pick One (12+))

Autumn Rustic Friends - Pick One (12+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$$

Guided step-by-step painting session on a 10x30 canvas.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Squishy Animals - Pick One Halloween Kitty (6+))

Squishy Animals - Pick One Halloween Kitty (6+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Paint a custom Halloween kitty canvas with step-by-step artist instruction.

Starlight Pumpkins (6+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step artist-guided pumpkin canvas painting class for all ages.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Pumpkin 'n' a Bat-sket (15+))

Pumpkin 'n' a Bat-sket (15+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step painting class with optional DIY candle-making for ages 15+.

A Little Lonely Ghost (6+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step family painting session creating a custom ghost canvas.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (*BLACKLIGHT* #SpookyCoupleGoals - Set (15+))

BLACKLIGHT #SpookyCoupleGoals - Set (15+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$$

Step-by-step glowing blacklight canvas painting session for ages 15 and up.

Haunted Night (15+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step guided evening painting session for painters aged 15 and up.

Monster Mash - Set (6+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step guided family painting session with optional DIY candle making.

Pumpkin Path (15+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step guided painting class with canvas and wood plank options.

The Starlight Witch (15+)

Santa Clarita 27 mi $$

Step-by-step guided painting class on canvas or wood plank board.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 19 Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch Culver City

Family-friendly pumpkin patch featuring a straw maze, slides, and petting zoo.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 28 Oktoberfest at Westwood Village Los Angeles

German-inspired food, beer, live music, and vendors at Broxton Plaza.

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Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

Haunted Experiences

1 of 16 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood Universal City

Features eight haunted houses, the Terror Tram, and scare zones.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 17 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

What's the etiquette for cemetery tours around Sawtelle?

You're a guest in an active memorial space: stay on paths, never touch or lean on monuments, keep voices low, and give any funeral or visiting family wide berth. Photography of headstones is usually fine on official tours, but follow the guide's guidance. Ghost-story framing doesn't suspend the respect rules, and daytime historical tours cover the same ground with better sightlines.

What do community Halloween events in Sawtelle usually offer for kids?

The standard kit: costume parades with all-winners ribbons, craft stations, cookie decorating, face painting with a line worth budgeting 20 minutes for, candy stops, and a not-scary story corner. They're compact, usually two to three hours, so arrive at the start when supplies are full, since craft tables and candy famously run out early. Free almost always, donations welcome.

Is calavera face paint appropriate for visitors at Día de los Muertos events in Sawtelle?

At most public community celebrations, respectful participation is welcomed, and many events offer face painting on site, which is the best signal that joining in is invited. Treat it as tribute rather than costume: skip zombie or horror mashups, keep the look traditional, and pair it with genuine participation. When events are hosted by cultural organizations, follow their posted guidance.

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