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Looking to spice things up with a little Halloween spirit this week? We’re on the case for you.
From October 28 to November 1 in Los Angeles, you’ll find a Toast for the Souls in Highland Park, Drag Me to Hell at USC Fisher Museum, Lucha VaVoom de La Liz’s A Nightmare on Hill Street, the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, the DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids, and more. Let’s get into all the spooky fun below!
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Things To Do This Week
M = Less than .5 miles from an L.A. Metro Station, FA = Free Admission, TP = Top Pick
Dodgers Watch Parties at Ovation Hollywood – M > Have you been swept up in the wave of blue with the Dodgers. If you feel like taking in the action with a raucous crowd, viewing parties are scheduled for this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (if necessary) at the outdoor Center Courtyard at Ovation Hollywood. Free entrance is available an hour before the start of the game (so 4 p.m. tonight) with food and rink available for purchase via Dave & Buster’s. Game starts at 5:08 p.m. More info here.
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch – > Culver City’s favorite pumpkin village is back offering plenty of family fun, including photo ops in front of giant pumpkin installations, a straw maze, a super slide, petting zoo, giant rocking horses, and pumpkin decorating sessions. Tickets cost $10 to $25 depending on date and tickets for activities begin at $1 each. Mr. Bones runs daily through October 30 More info here.
Toast for the Souls Día de los Muertos Event –> Hornitos Tequila and Mi Vida in Highland Park team up for a Toast for the Souls event this Tuesday through Thursday, between 6 and 7 p.m. Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a complimentary happy hour featuring Hornitos cocktails, honor loved ones at the Ofrenda installation, and shop a curated selection of creators and artisans dedicated to bringing this tradition to life. Guests supporting the vendors will receive Hornitos-branded goodie bags. More info here.
Drag Me to Hell at USC Fisher Museum – FA M TP > Drag Me to Hell brings Halloween spirit to the USC Fisher Museum this Tuesday with demonic drag performances inspired by queer pioneers in 1930s–60s Los Angeles who found refuge in science-fiction fandom and the occult underground. The lineup includes Specimen Scythe along with Dragula stars Vander Von Odd and HoSo Terra Toma, followed by a DIY costume contest for USC students hosted by international DJ and drag sensation Miss Toto, and dance party with DJ $1lver. Free to attend, but RSVP required. Starts at 6 p.m. More info here.
Boney Island at the Natural History Museum – M > Continuing this Wednesday to Friday, catch the return of Boney Island at the The Nature Gardens of Natural History Museum Los Angeles. Expect an array of glowing installations, spooky skeletons, and shadow puppetry interlaced with artistic performances, and real fossils from the museum’s collection. Plus, this year the attraction is folding in local food trucks and vendors, along with bar service guests who are 21+. Boney Island runs on select days throughout the month of October. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids 3-12. More info here.
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Carved at Descanso Gardens -> Descanso Gardens’ family-friendly Carved has returned with a pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, hundreds of carved pumpkins and kid-friendly activities. Tickets start at $35-$45 for non-members. Runs nightly through October 30. Get more info here.
Lucha VaVoom de La Liz “A Nightmare on Hill Street” – TP > Lucha VaVoom de La Liz’s 2024 Halloween engagement features two nights of world-class professional lucha libre-style wrestling paired with sultry burlesque goddesses, aerialists, comedy, music, and more. Shows are this Wednesday and Thursday at the Mayan Theater beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $56.75. More info here.
A Queer & Chill PJ Party on Hallows Eve – > This Wednesday, Cuties is hosting a Halloween PJ Party at Kiefy Studio (formerly GenQ) in West Adams. Guests are invited to bring whatever makes them feel cozy and enjoy an evening of games, coloring, spooky treats, nostalgic Halloween movies, and relaxed socializing. Tickets are $10.08. More info here.
From Dusk Till Dawn Halloween at Desert 5 Spot –> Hollywood’s Desert 5 Spot is bringing the Halloween heat this Thursday with a From Dusk Till Dawn–themed bash starting at 8 p.m. Expect vampire go-go dancers, a costume contest, and special guest performances. More info here.
Halloween Party at The Rose Venice – This Halloween Thursday, The Rose Venice invites you to an early evening of spooky fun from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy chilling music, festive treats, and a costume contest. Admission is $40 per person and includes passed appetizers and two craft cocktails. Guests can also enjoy The Rose’s Golden Hour menu, featuring 50% off specialty cocktails, draft beer, and select wines by the glass. Indulge in $7 Churro Shots served in house-made churro cups, and sip on Halloween cocktails like Pimm’s Potion and The Horseman’s Head. The costume contest kicks off at 7 p.m., with a $100 gift card prize for the best look. Costumes are encouraged but not required. More info here.
West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval – M FA TP > The city of West Hollywood’s massive block-party style Halloween spectacle returns this Thursday, taking over a one-mile stretch of Santa Monica Blvd between Doheny Dr and La Cienega Blvd. Expect DJ sets, food trucks and thousands of attendees dressed in their costumed best. Free to attend. Runs 6 to 11 p.m. More info here.
Treat Trail, Pics & a Flick at One Colorado – M FA > Old Pasadena’s One Colorado celebrates Halloween this Thursday with store-to-store trick-or-treating for costumed kids (first-come first-served) along with a family portrait station. The fun will be capped off by a courtyard screening of Beetlejuice at 7 p.m. Trick-or-treating starts at 5 p.m. All free to attend. More info here.
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STABULA RASA Halloween Bash – This Thursday, East Hollywood’s Tabula Rasa Bar transforms into STABULA RASA for a night of spooky fun. With no cover, guests can enjoy $10 wines, DJ-spun tunes, a costume contest, and a spin-the-wheel game. More info here.
DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids – M -> The Downtown Center Business Improvement District is hosting their 17th annual Halloween fest at Grand Hope Park this Thursday. Guests can expect a trick-or-treat trail, crafting station, photo ops, and a kid-friendly magic show The event runs 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 pre-sale, or $13 at the door. More info here.
Ghouls Night Fall Fest – Five-Year Anniversary at 2nd & PCH – FA > Long Beach’s 2nd & PCH celebrates their five-year anniversary this Thursday with a family-friendly evening of costumes, candy, music, and live entertainment. The fun runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Free to attend. More info here.
Urban Death at Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre -> Zombie Joe’s annual tradition of Urban Death is back with a brand new series of terrifying vignettes, bookended by walks through a creepy maze. The scares continue this Friday and Saturday with shows at 7 p.m. 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10:45 p.m., and 11:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $23 online, or it’s $28 at door. Get more info here.
LA County Día de los Muertos – FA > LA County Parks is hosting Día de los Muertos celebrations at five different locations across the county this Thursday and Friday, including Mayberry Park, Roosevelt Park, Loma Alta Park, San Angelo Park, and El Cariso Park. Each event features music, dance, food, crafts, and community altars. The event is free with no registration required. Programming varies at each park. More info here.
Halloween Happy Hour at Broken Shaker –> This Halloween Thursday, Downtown LA’s rooftop gem, Broken Shaker at the Freehand Hotel, is hosting a Halloween Happy Hour from 7 p.m. until close. Expect haunting DJ beats, a tarot card reader, and themed cocktails featuring Amante 1530 Aperitivo Amaro, priced between $12 and $14.
Dia de los Muertos with Dudamel -> This Friday to Sunday at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Gustavo Dudamel will team up with the Tambuco Percussion Ensemble and the Los Angeles Master Chorale to offer a tour-de-force of multilayered rhythms that draw ancient cultures and traditions into conversation with the modern world as a tribute to Día de Los Muertos. Concerts are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, then 2 p.m. on Sunday. More info here.
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Dining & Drinking
(picks by Christina Champlin)
Ototo’s Turns into a Japanese 7-Eleven for Halloween –> This Halloween, Echo Park izakaya Ototo is taking inspiration from Japan’s beloved 7-Eleven with a unique, one-night pop-up. Expect reimagined convenience store classics like crustless egg salad sandwiches, onigiri, “Nana Chicki” karaage, “Not So Instant” Cup Noodles, and the cult-favorite Yakisoba Pan (yes, noodles stuffed into bread!). Costumes are welcome, and early arrival is encouraged, as this walk-in-only experience is sure to be a hit.
Warabimochi Kamakura’s U.S. Debut –> Beloved Japanese mochi shop Warabimochi Kamakura opens its first U.S. location on October 31, 2024, at The Shops at Santa Anita. While Angelenos may be familiar with the chewy mochi made from glutinous rice flour found at local spots like Fugetsu-Do, warabimochi is crafted from bracken starch which gives it a unique jelly-like texture. The Japanese confection is then coated in Kinako powder, a roasted soybean flour. The new Arcadia shop will serve a selection of matcha, coffee, and warabimochi drinks alongside its specialized mochi.
Blu Jam Café’s 18th Anniversary Recession Break-Fast –> In celebration of 18 years in LA, Blu Jam Café is bringing back simpler times with a special Recession Break-Fast menu featuring throwback items and prices from 2006. Starting October 29, enjoy a selection of egg dishes, breakfast tacos, wraps, and more at their original Melrose location for just $8.79. Available for dine-in only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until November 27, 2024.
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