Palos Verdes Halloween Events 2023: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

PALOS VERDES, CA — Fall festivities are in full swing throughout Palos Verdes, the South Bay, West Side and Long Beach areas, with Halloween this year falling on a Tuesday.

Whether your celebrating style leans toward the sweet or the spooky, or somewhere in between, we have you covered. Check out our annual event guide for fun activities going on near you.

Enjoy the season, and Happy Halloween, from Patch!

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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ARTESIA:

OCT. 31: Halloween Spooktacular, Trunk-Or-Treat & Costume Contest. Free to the public, with a new $5 laser tag game.

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AVALON/CATALINA ISLAND:

NOV. 1: Dia de los Muertos Family Festival: Catalina Art & History Museum. Ofrendas, music, dance, art project for kids & tequila tastings for grown-ups!

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BELMONT SHORE:

OCT. 22: Interfaith Blessing Of The Animals. Fall tradition hosted by Justin Rudd & area clergy.

OCT. 29: Haute Dog Howl'Oween Parade. More than 400 costumed pooches expected!

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treat On 2nd Street. "Halloween just isn’t the same without it."

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BEVERLY HILLS:

OCT. 21-22: Fall Art Show: Beverly Gardens Park. Autumn extravaganza spans four blocks with art, music, kids' fun & more.

OCT. 21-28: 'The Sorting Room' The Wallis Nightclub Series. Full fall line-up.

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BRENTWOOD:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Brentwood Country Mart 'Honor System Pumpkin Patch' - Pick that perfect pumpkin!

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CERRITOS:

SEPT. 30-OCT. 30: Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch, Bouncers & Kid Fun: Los Cerritos Center. New this year: Baby Shark Land for ages 2-4.

OCT. 29: Halloween Spooktacular & Trick-Or-Treat: Cerritos Towne Center. With DJ, crafts & entertainment.

OCT. 31: Halloween Festival: Los Cerritos Center. Costume parade & food trucks, too.
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CULVER CITY:

OCT. 25: Fall Concert Spooktacular & Halloween Carnival. Hosted by Culver City High School Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA).

OCT. 29: 'Hip & Historic Halloween' & Trick-Or-Treat: Downtown. Look for the black & orange balloons!

THROUGH OCT. 29: Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Fun. A "go-to" pumpkin patch back for its 36th year.

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EL SEGUNDO:

OCT. 29: Trunk-Or-Treat & Spooky Hearse Cruise-In: Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum. Event features live music, crafts, Halloween fun & Dia de los Muertos altars.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Halloween Movie Series: Rooftop Cinema Club. Jam-packed line-up with lots of nostalgic classics!

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HAWTHORNE:

OCT. 21: Mychal's Learning Place Halloween Bingo & Costume Contest Fundraiser. For 21+ & with music, dinner, drinks, games & more spooky surprises hosted by drag queen Roxy!

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HERMOSA BEACH:

OCT. 29: 4th Annual Witches Paddle. Plans are in the works.

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HIGHLAND PARK:

OCT. 28: Bob Baker Marionette Theater's First Annual Hallowe'en Costume Ball. A dazzling event for ages 21 & up, hosted by Pickle, Drag Queen Laureate of West Hollywood.

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HOLLYWOOD:

OCT- NOV. 4: 'Hollywood Pumpkin Junction' Pumpkin Patch, Kids' Fun & Entertainment. New event with DJ, games, weekend brunch & more.

OCT. 28: Day Of The Dead Celebration: Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Two separate events: daytime & nighttime.

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos Fundraiser. For 21+.

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Hollywood True Crime & Haunted Tales' Walking Tour. "If you love Hollywood, the paranormal or true crime - this is the tour for you!"

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LAKEWOOD:

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Tunnel of Terror' Halloween Haunted Car Wash. "Expect unique surprises each night!"

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LONG BEACH:

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Shaqtoberfest' Haunted Halloween Festival: Near Queen Mary. Back for second year with haunted trails, carnival rides, themed lounges & more.

OCT. 20: Family Halloween Night: Aquarium Of Pacific. Get your tickets!

OCT. 22: Interfaith Blessing Of The Animals. Hosted by Justin Rudd's Community Action Team (CAT) & area clergy.

OCT. 26: Ghouls Night Out: 'Thriller' Flash Mob & Concert: 2ND & PCH. Arrive early for "Thriller" dance tutorial.

OCT. 28: Dia de Los Muertos Festival: 2ND & PCH. With dance & crafts.

OCT. 28-29: 'Scarium Of The Pacific': Aquarium Of Pacific. Don't miss the vampire magician & underwater pumpkin carving.

OCT. 29: Day of the Dead Festival. At Museum of Latin American Art.

OCT. 29: Haute Dog Howl'Oween Parade. More than 400 costumed pooches expected!

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treat On 2nd Street. "Halloween just isn’t the same without it."

THROUGH OCT. 31: The Queen Mary Paranormal Ship Walk Tour. An after-hours experience for ages 13+.

THROUGH OCT. 31: The Queen Mary Haunted Encounters Tour. A "non-scary" introduction to the ship's legendary, ghostly tales.

THROUGH NOV. 2: ‘Maya Mash’ Halloween & Día De Los Muertos Celebration: Fuego, Hotel Maya. Dine in the Creepy Cabana!

NOV. 11-12: Autumn Festival - Asian Culture Celebration: Aquarium Of Pacific. Crafts, music, dance, storytelling & more.

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LOS ANGELES:

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Angel Of Light' Walk-Thru Haunt: LA Theatre. A spine-chilling merging of technology & live theater.

THROUGH OCT. 31: LA Haunted Hayride: Griffith Park. Tagline: "Veil between living and dead is at its thinnest." Oh, boy.

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Boney Island' Halloween: Natural History Museum Of LA County. Family-friendly with glowing lights, creepy crawlies, silly skeletons & more.

OCT. 21, 27-28: 'Spooky High Tea & Highballs': Lilly Rose, The Wayfarer DTLA. Featuring chef-curated specialty bites, finger foods, pastries & decadent desserts.

OCT. 19-21 & 26-28: LACHSA 'Halls Of Horror' Halloween Haunt. The creative brainchild from Los Angeles County High School for Arts students.

OCT. 26-27: 'Haunted Evening Of Halloween Classics' Candlelight Concerts: Koreatown. Tickets are selling fast.

OCT. 28: 'Haunted Little Tokyo' Family Trick-Or-Treat & 21+ Block Party. A DTLA favorite!

OCT. 28: Bob Baker Marionette Theater's First Annual Hallowe'en Costume Ball. A dazzling event for ages 21 & up, hosted by Pickle, Drag Queen Laureate of West Hollywood.

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Stories' Walking Tour. "Hear all manner of LA legends, from gangsters to ghosts."

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LYNWOOD:

OCT. 28: Halloween Festival, Costume Contest & Inflatables. Treats & games, too.

NOV. 3: Dia de Los Muertos Celebration. Save the date!

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MALIBU:

OCT. 27: Halloween Bu-Bash Carnival. Registration is underway.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Palisades-Malibu YMCA Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. A community favorite with photo ops & hay maze.

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MANHATTAN BEACH:

OCT. 21: Annual Family Halloween Carnival & Costume Parade. Old-timey "Cupcake Walk" is part of the fun.

OCT. 21: Manhattan Village Kids Club Halloween Party. Puppets, magic show, crafts & more.

OCT. 27: FLC/COL Trunk-tOberfest. At First Lutheran Church & Circle of Love Preschool.

OCT. 29: Halloween Festival & World Famous Pumpkin Race. Promises to be "most fun & unusual Halloween event your family has ever experienced!"

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MARINA DEL REY:

OCT. 21: Wayback Daddies 'Rocktober' Concert: Warehouse Restaurant. Costume contest, too!

OCT. 28: Halloween Lighted Boat Parade. Viewing from Burton Chace Park.

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PACIFIC PALISADES:

OCT. 1-31: Palisades-Malibu YMCA Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. A community favorite with photo ops & hay maze.

OCT. 22: Marquez Halloween Festival. With pumpkin patch & carnival games.

NOV. 4. Holiday Gift Bazaar. Kick-start your holiday shopping.

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RANCHO PALOS VERDES:

OCT. 21: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat & Inflatables. Music, crafts & more at Civic Center.

OCT. 31: Harvest Festival. With candy, music & hot dog dinner!

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REDONDO BEACH:

OCT. 27: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat & 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Movie. Pier & boardwalk shenanigans!

OCT. 29: Oingo Boingo Former Members Halloween Concert. At Seaside Lagoon.

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ROLLING HILLS ESTATES:

OCT. 28: Trick-Or-Treat & Costume Contest: Promenade PV. Pumpkin-carving contest, too.

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SANTA CLARITA:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Kids Boo Fest & Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Trail: Six Flags Magic Mountain. Featuring frightfully fun family activities.

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Fright Fest': Six Flags Magic Mountain. Celebrating 30 chilling years with 30 nights of frights.

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SANTA MONICA:

OCT. 1-31: Brentwood Country Mart 'Honor System Pumpkin Patch' - Pick that perfect pumpkin!

OCT. 24-25: 'Haunted Evening Of Halloween Classics' Candlelight Concerts. Tickets are selling fast.

OCT. 26: Howl-o-ween Yappy Hour: Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows. Cocktails, music & doggy costume contest.

OCT. 28: Dia de Los Muertos Celebration: Pier. Food, music, Ballet Folklorico, face painting & altars!

OCT. 28: Día de los Muertos Community Celebration: Third Street Promenade. Highlighting sculptures of famed, Day of the Dead artist Ricardo Soltero.

OCT. 28: Howl-o-ween Fest & Halloween Costume Parade: Cayton Children’s Museum. Spooky maze, face painting & more on the agenda.

OCT. 28: 'Hallo-Wine Spooky Party' Costumes, DJ & Dancing: Esters Wine Shop & Bar. For ages 21+.

OCT. 28: Halloween Weekend 'Dead Man's Luau': Canary. Dress up with nautical nightmare theme.

THROUGH OCT. 29: Santa Monica Playhouse 'Absolutely Halloween!' - A "don't miss" family theater treat!

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treat: Downtown. At Third Street Promenade.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Mr. Jack O’ Lantern's Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Fun. With games, bounce house & critters.

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SOUTH GATE:

OCT. 26: Trunk-Or-Treat With South Gate Police. Annual event in its third year.

OCT. 31: 'Halloween Haunt' Costume Contest, Candy & Bounce House. At South Gate Park.

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TORRANCE:

OCT. 22: Antique Street Faire 25-Year Anniversary Celebration. Halloween pet parade, too.

OCT. 28: Pug Nation Rescue LA 'Pugtacular Spooktacular' Halloween Festival. For pug-lovers & pooches.

OCT. 29: Annual Trunk-or-Treat by Salvation Army. Free event.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Mr. Jack O’ Lantern's Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Fun. With games, bounce house & critters.

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UNIVERSAL CITY:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Halloween Horror Nights: Universal Studios Hollywood. Buckle up! Scary awaits with eight haunted houses & the "Terror Tram."
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VALENCIA:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Kids Boo Fest & Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Trail: Six Flags Magic Mountain. Featuring frightfully, fun family activities.

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Fright Fest': Six Flags Magic Mountain. Celebrating 30 chilling years with 30 nights of frights.
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VENICE:

OCT. 21: St. Mark Parish Fall Festival & Carnival. With rides, DJ, music & more.

OCT. 28: Vintage Halloween Cartoons: Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library. Enjoy some oldies!

OCT. 29: Dia de Los Muertos Car Show Fundraiser For Traquero Monument. Free event with Aztec dancers, DJ, food & more.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD:

OCT 1-31: 'Scary Movie Month': Melrose Rooftop Theatre. All your Halloween fave flicks!

OCT. 21: Youth Halloween Carnival: Plummer Park. Don't forget your costume!

OCT. 27, 28 & 31: Skybar Halloween Parties & Events: Mondrian Los Angeles. Three parties. Three themes.

OCT. 31: WeHo Halloween Carnaval. A one-of-a-kind experience on Santa Monica Boulevard.

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Stories' Walking Tour. "Hear all manner of LA legends, from gangsters to ghosts."

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WEST LA:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Mr. Jack O’ Lantern's Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Fun. With games, bounce house & critters.

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WESTWOOD:

OCT. 22: LA Cancer Challenge 5K, Costume Parade & Kids' Candy Land: UCLA. The Halloween-themed activities are annual favorites.

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FOR ENTIRE LOS ANGELES REGION: LA Halloween Event Guide 2023: Pumpkin Patches & Trick-Or-Treats

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