West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval
Massive street celebration featuring live DJ sets, food trucks, and costumed crowds.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Vermont Square 2026
27 unique & unusual Halloween events near Vermont Square.
Vermont Square boasts a packed schedule of Halloween celebrations, with over a dozen events happening around town. From the massive West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval to more intimate local markets and workshops, there's plenty to explore. If you're looking for family-friendly activities, consider the pumpkin sculpting sessions. For those seeking an adult evening, the ghost tours offer a different kind of fright.
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Día de los Muertos
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Major cultural festival featuring altars, folklorico dancers, and live musical performances.
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Haunted Little Tokyo Block Party
Los Angeles
Spooky seasonal events presented by the Little Tokyo Ghost Club.
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Haunted Museum 2026
Los Angeles
Member-exclusive after-hours Halloween evening with scientists, music, and special exhibits.
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Cinespia Halloween Screenings
Los Angeles
Iconic outdoor movie screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do we plan around lantern parades and night processions in Vermont Square?
Stake out the route, not the staging area: arrive 30-45 minutes early at a mid-route spot with a wall or storefront at your back for kids' sightlines. Bring your own lantern or glow items only if the event invites it. Transit beats driving, since road closures wrap the route, and know the dispersal point so your group reunites after the crowd releases.
How can we volunteer or participate in Halloween events in Vermont Square instead of just attending?
Community events run on volunteers, and signing up transforms the season: host a trunk at a trunk-or-treat, judge a costume contest, staff a festival craft table, or join a parade group. Sign-ups post in September through schools, libraries, and neighborhood groups, and shifts are usually two or three hours, leaving time to enjoy the event. Volunteering is also the best free ticket in town.
What should we wear on a ghost tour in Vermont Square?
Ghost tours are night walking tours, so dress for 60-90 minutes outdoors in October: real walking shoes for cobblestones and uneven sidewalks, a warm layer you'd want an hour after sunset, and rain gear when the sky is ambiguous, since most tours run in drizzle. Skip the flip-flops and the costume; hands-free is best for the dark stretches between stops.