Unique &amp; Unusual Halloween Events Near Silver Lake 2026

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 $$

The largest Day of the Dead celebration outside of Mexico.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Gloria Molina Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos)

Gloria Molina Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos

Los Angeles Free

Free outdoor exhibition of community ofrendas, live music, and cultural arts.

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 $$

Family-friendly haunted history walking tour along Hollywood Boulevard.

Los Angeles Ghost Tours: Terrors of Tinseltown

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 5 mi $$$

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

Harvest Market

Glendale 9 mi

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

Spookeasy

Long Beach 23 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 12 mi

Celebrate the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot with seasonal activities.

The Vampire Slayers Escape Room

Torrance 17 mi

Travel back to 1728 to investigate missing vampire slayers.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Downtown Fullerton Ghost Walking Tour)

Downtown Fullerton Ghost Walking Tour

Costa Mesa 25 mi $$

Haunted walking tour exploring historic storefronts, theaters, and downtown back alleys.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (SELF-GUIDED VIDEO GHOST TOUR)

SELF-GUIDED VIDEO GHOST TOUR

San Pedro 24 mi $$

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

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Trick or Treat Smells: Perfume-Making Workshop)

Trick or Treat Smells: Perfume-Making Workshop

Blend custom Halloween perfumes and take home a spray vial trial.

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

Advanced pumpkin carving class led by Food Network judges.

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 5 mi $$

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

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 $$

Decorate three breads with custom emoji designs using provided supplies.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Ceramic Halloween Pumpkin Pottery Workshop)

Ceramic Halloween Pumpkin Pottery Workshop

Hand-build and glaze a ceramic pumpkin with all materials provided.

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

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

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 6 mi $$$

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

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 13 mi $$$

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

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

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

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

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

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+)

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

Burk's Halloween Kitty (6+)

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+)

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+)

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 28 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+)

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+)

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 28 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+)

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

Starlight Pumpkins (6+)

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+)

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

A Little Lonely Ghost (6+)

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 28 mi $$$

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

Haunted Night (15+)

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

Monster Mash - Set (6+)

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

Pumpkin Path (15+)

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

The Starlight Witch (15+)