Have you figured out your plans for Halloween 2025? It’s on a Friday this year, which means Los Angeles will be partying for a week straight (and even a little Dia de Los Muertos celebrating afterwards).
Whether you have the energy for a seven-day Halloween weekend bender, or you’re just looking for a single night out to join the festivities, there’s an event out there for you!
From live DJ dance parties to spooky throwback nights to creepy city tours, there are plenty of options for Halloween events in Los Angeles. Grab your Beetlejuice wig or gather your friends for the Jurassic Park group costume, because spooky season is in full effect. Take a look at our list for the top Halloween weekend events in Los Angeles for 2025. 👻
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Tours & Activities
Pumpkin Patches
The very first thing everyone has to do to get into the official Halloween spirit is head to a Los Angeles pumpkin patch. There are destinations all around the city offering a variety of onsite experiences including corn mazes, bounce houses, petting zoos, and more!
Manson Family Murders Funeral Limo Tour of LA
Learn more about the chilling tale of Charles Manson when you book the Manson Family Murders Funeral Limo Tour of LA. Visit each of the locations of his infamous massacre in a limousine for a uniquely creepy Los Angeles adventure.
Hollywood Chills Celebrity Scandals and Cemeteries Tour
Book this 2.5-hour private tour around LA to hear chilling stories about some of the city’s most famous celebrities while visiting a cemetery, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, and more.
Private Scandals Ghost Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Pick a date for this guided tour through Hollywood and Beverly Hills that will teach you all about the city’s freakiest scandals. You’ll get to visit Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Greystone Mansion and Park, the Sunset Strip, and Will Rogers Memorial Park.
The Haunt: Los Angeles Ghost Hunting Tour
An expert ghost hunter using paranormal tools will be your guide through this eerie Chinatown adventure. You might just encounter the supernatural while learning more about the spooky stories in this LA neighborhood.
Hollywood Boulevard: Guided Ghost Walking Tour
Hollywood history is packed with creepy tales of fame, fortune, and the frightful characters that haunt the city’s oldest locations. Walk the boulevard to hear ghost stories told by a Hollywood history expert and visit the chilling destinations where they take place.
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood
It’s a yearly tradition for most Angelenos to attend this horror-filled night in the month of October. The otherworldly creatures lurking around every corner at Halloween Horror Nights will definitely give you a scare or two while you enjoy the park under the cover of darkness.
October 13th – 19th
Cinespia: ParaNorman
Experience this animated zombie movie in the most unique way possible by watching it on an open grass lawn with thousands of people. Cinespia will be screening ParaNorman on Saturday, October 18th at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
October 20th – 24th
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Saturday, October 25th
Trick or Drink Bar Crawl: West Hollywood
Attend night one of this three-day bar crawl that features specials and discounts from bars all around West Hollywood on Saturday, October 25th. Stop along venues like Saddle Ranch, State Social House, and Skybar for an evening of boozy fun.
Trick or Drink Bar Crawl: Santa Monica
If you’re closer to the Westside, you can attend Trick or Drink in Santa Monica to take advantage of drink specials along the Promenade. Visit places like Barney’s Beanery Santa Monica, Lanea, and Santa Monica Whaler for a solid beachside bar crawl on Saturday, October 25th.
The Hustle: ‘70s Disco Halloween Party
Is there a rapid test for boogie fever? Anyone looking to get into the disco spirit for Halloween 2025 can attend The Hustle party at Skybar. 1970s-themed costumes are encouraged!
Cinespia: A Nightmare on Elm Street
Watch a Halloween horror classic with a screening of Nightmare on Elm Street at Cinespia. Freddy Krueger takes over the big screen at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday, October 25th.
The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl
Get into the Christmas spirit a little early with a trip to The Hollywood Bowl to see Disney & Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert. A live orchestra and celebrity singers perform renditions of the classic movie’s best songs on Saturday, October 25th.
Preciosa Night: Queer Perreo Halloween Bash
On Saturday, October 25th you can get a head start on the partying at Preciosa Night in Downtown LA. The LGBTQ+ party is expected to be filled with thrills and chills with a costume contest and live performances at The Regent Theater.
October 26th – 30th
The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert at The Hollywood Bowl
For its second night at The Hollywood Bowl, you can see Disney & Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert. A live orchestra and celebrity singers perform renditions of the classic movie’s best songs on Sunday, October 26th.
GAG Halloween with Demi Lovato
Get your tickets for GAG Halloween to see a lineup of talented artists at Avalon Hollywood on Thursday, October 30th. They just announced a featured performance by Demi Lovato alongside artists like A-Trak, Alex Chapman and more.
Friday, October 31st
Trick or Drink Bar Crawl: West Hollywood
Night two of this three-day bar crawl on Friday, October 31st will include the same list of venues as night one with plenty of drinks to go around. Throw on that costume and crawl along the Sunset Strip for an iconic Halloween in Los Angeles.
Trick or Drink Bar Crawl: Santa Monica
The Santa Monica Promenade is the scene of the crime again for night two of this three-day bar crawl. Buy a ticket to continue to party with exclusive discounts on drinks and cocktails on Friday, October 31st.
Daft Disko Halloween Party
This Los Angeles Halloween event returns for 2025 bringing some Daft Punk energy to your festive weekend. Attend this dance party at The Moroccan Lounge in Downtown LA to fill your ears with French house and disco.
West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval
The biggest event in Los Angeles each Halloween is the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval that takes places on Santa Monica Boulevard between Doheny and San Vicente. The free event returns in 2025 to shut down the streets of WeHo for bar hopping, live DJs, food trucks, and more!
Cinespia: Scream + Halloween Party
Cinespia is partying at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Friday, October 31st for a screening of Scream. Experience the Halloween teen classic and after the screening, a DJ will be playing spooky jams to end the festivities with a dance party.
Halloween at Skybar
Skybar is having their annual Halloween party filled with ghosts and ghouls on Friday night. Get your tickets for the October 31st bash for drinks, a live DJ, dancing, and open-air views of West Hollywood.
Tonight at The Improv: Halloween Party
Giggle your way through the spookiest day of the year by attending The Hollywood Improv’s Halloween Party. On October 31st, wear your costumes to experience a lineup of talented stand up comedians for an evening of laughs.
Gothicumbia Halloween
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind spooky dance party, Gothicumbia is the place to be. They’ll be playing a mix of dark goth and upbeat reggaeton music on Halloween night at The Regent Theater in Downtown LA.
Yoi Toki: Future Funk Halloween Party
Attend the Yoi Toki: Future Funk Halloween Party to get a taste of vaporwave during your spooky evening out on Friday, October 31st. A live DJ playing future funk music will be taking the stage at The Teragram Ballroom in DTLA.
Escape in the City at Exchange LA
Head to Exchange LA on October 31st to experience Escape in the City. The EDM event will feature live DJ sets by Black Tiger and Sex Machine in Downtown LA.
Korolova at Academy LA
Korolova will be taking the stage at Academy LA with a DJ set on Friday, October 31st. Attendees can catch the live performance for a memorable Halloween in Hollywood.
Emo Nite Halloween
It’s doomsday at Emo Nite Halloween on Friday, October 31st. The creepy bash will feature plenty of darkness with emo music all night at its Avalon Hollywood location.
Reggaetonlandia Halloween
Get ready for a night of dancing at Reggaetonlandia Halloween. This Latin EDM event at The Novo in Downtown LA will be filled with frights on October 31st.
Saturday, November 1st
Deep House Halloween: Día de los Muertos at Skybar
The lineup for Deep House Halloween will ensure you’re vibing to electronic beats all night long. This Dia de Los Muertos event at Mondrian Los Angeles‘ venue Skybar will have you partying poolside under a spooky moon above.
Trick or Drink Bar Crawl: West Hollywood
What better way to close out Halloween weekend than a buzzy bar crawl along Sunset Strip? If you haven’t attended the first two days yet, now’s the time to get tickets for day three on Saturday, November 1st while you still can!
Trick or Drink Bar Crawl: Santa Monica
Spend day three of this Westside bar crawl bouncing around to a variety of bars near the Santa Monica Promenade on Saturday, November 1st. Halloween may be over, but the night of excitement will make rallying worth it!
Benny Benassi at Academy LA
World-renowned DJ Benny Benassi will be in town for Dia De Los Muertos on Saturday, November 1st to bring classic electronic music to Academy LA in Hollywood.
Final Thoughts on Halloween in LA
It’ll be hard to resist dressing up in your most creative (or sexy) costume to run around La La Land wreaking havoc.
There are a ton of 2025 Halloween events all month long, so you’ll have plenty of time to celebrate the spooky holiday. Don’t forget to bookmark this post as it’ll be regularly updated until Halloween! 🦇
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