Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Van Nuys 2026

35 unique & unusual Halloween events near Van Nuys

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

Sat, Oct 31

West Hollywood 10 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 10 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

Sat, Oct 24

Los Angeles 11 mi $$

The largest Day of the Dead celebration outside of Mexico.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Son of Monsterpalooza - Burbank)

Son of Monsterpalooza - Burbank

Oct 9 – Oct 11

Burbank 7 mi $$

Features over 150 monstrous vendors, makeup demos, and celebrity guests.

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 10 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 10 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

Jan 2 – Dec 24, 2027

Los Angeles 9 mi $$$

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

Harvest Market

Glendale 14 mi

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

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Harvest Days at the Skirball)

Harvest Days at the Skirball

Sep 24 – Oct 4

Los Angeles 5 mi

Celebrate the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot with seasonal activities.

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

Wed, Sep 30

West Hollywood 10 mi $$

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Enchanted Autumn Forest (15+))

Enchanted Autumn Forest (15+)

Sat, Oct 3

Santa Clarita 16 mi $$

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

Burk's Halloween Kitty (6+)

Mon, Oct 5

Santa Clarita 16 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+)

Fri, Oct 9

Santa Clarita 16 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+)

Fri, Oct 23

Santa Clarita 16 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+)

Fri, Oct 9

Santa Clarita 16 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+)

Sat, Oct 10

Santa Clarita 16 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+)

Sun, Oct 4

Santa Clarita 16 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+)

Sat, Oct 3

Santa Clarita 16 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+)

Wed, Sep 30

Santa Clarita 16 mi $$

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

Starlight Pumpkins (6+)

Fri, Oct 2

Santa Clarita 16 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+)

Sat, Oct 10

Santa Clarita 16 mi $$

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

A Little Lonely Ghost (6+)

Thu, Oct 8

Santa Clarita 16 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+)

Sat, Oct 3

Santa Clarita 16 mi $$$

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

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

Pumpkin Spice Lake Paint and Sip with Nicole

Sat, Sep 26

Los Angeles $$

Beginners painting class creating a fall canvas to take home.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop)

Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop

Thu, Oct 15

Los Angeles 10 mi $$$

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

Haunted Night (15+)

Fri, Oct 23

Santa Clarita 16 mi $$

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

Monster Mash - Set (6+)

Wed, Oct 7

Santa Clarita 16 mi $$

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

Pumpkin Path (15+)

Fri, Oct 9

Santa Clarita 16 mi $$

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

The Starlight Witch (15+)

Wed, Oct 14

Santa Clarita 16 mi $$

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

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

Sun, Oct 25

Los Angeles 17 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

Sat, Oct 3

Inglewood 24 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

Los Angeles 10 mi

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

Los Angeles 10 mi $$$

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

The Vampire Slayers Escape Room

Torrance 27 mi

Travel back to 1728 to investigate missing vampire slayers.

Illustration of three hooded ghost hunters with flashlights and a camera on a tripod near a small ghost among pumpkins (NoHo Ghosts: Hauntings of North Hollywood LA)

NoHo Ghosts: Hauntings of North Hollywood LA

North Hollywood $$

Interactive ghost hunting tour with professional tools

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Halloween Cuties - Set (Pick One)(6+)Santa Clarita

Fri23Oct Haunted Night (15+)Santa Clarita

Sat24Oct Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood ForeverLos Angeles

Sun25Oct Halloween EMOJI WORKSHOPLos Angeles

thru24Dec The Sunset Strip: True Crime & Ghost TourLos Angeles

Other Halloween categories near Van Nuys

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees

Van NuysFamily-Friendly Fall Activities15 family events

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

Van NuysHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties20 parties & tastings

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

Van NuysHaunted Experiences17 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

Van NuysHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment18 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Van Nuys

For those in Van Nuys seeking Halloween thrills, the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval offers a major street party, while the Fall for Local: Maker's Market and Fall Celebration in Botetourt County provides a different atmosphere.

Other nearby happenings explore haunted history or offer creative workshops.

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