Halloween Events Guide 2020: West Hollywood and Surroundings

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Halloween is still hot in 2020 with haunted houses, trunks or candy bars, pumpkins, outdoor movies, costume contests and more, both in-person and virtual , through West Hollywood and the Westside and South Bay Areas.

While some annual activities have been canceled, sweet and spooky events still abound.

Check out Patch’s annual guide to Halloween events to find out what’s happening near you. And happy Halloween!

NOTE: Check with the organizers to make sure events are still going as directed.

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• Virtual format via Zoom and YouTube.

Thanks to OCT. 31: Brentwood Country Mart. The Honor System Pumpkin Patch is live.

• 225 26th St, Santa Monica, California

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CENTURY CITY:

OCT. 22 & 29: Spirit Guild Fall Cocktail: Terra. Run by an artisanal farm-to-glass distillery.

• Terra, Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California

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CULVER CITY:

OCT. 25-NOV. 1: Halloween photo contest. Loot bag and bragging rights to the winner!

• Online via City of Culver City, CA

OCT. 29: Decorating Halloween tea and cookies. Spooky menu and costumes encouraged.

• Bianca, 8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California

Thanks to OCT. 30: Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch. Canceled.

• Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 10100 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA

OCT. 30-31: Catering and Halloween costume contest. Restaurant gift certificates to winners.

• Restaurants, Downtown Culver City, California

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THE SECOND:

OCT. 31: Scary car trunk or treat. With costume competition too.

• Museum of Driving, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, CA

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HERMOSA BEACH:

Thanks to OCT. 22: Hermosa Halloween Decorating Contest. $ 1,000 to the first place winner’s charity of choice.

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HIGHLAND PARK:

Thanks to OCT. 31: Peek-a-Boo Stroll-Thru: Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Tickets sell out quickly for private tours.

• Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 4949 York Blvd., Los Angeles, California

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HOLLYWOOD:

Thanks to OCT. 31: Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin Patch. You can still choose your perfect pumpkin this year. Home delivery too.

• 1841 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, California

OCT. 31: Towne Street Theater presents: Bullet Points – A spooky zoom game. Oonline evening with storytelling, costume contest, door prizes and more.

• Virtual via the Towne Street Theater, Hollywood, CA

NOV. 1: Dia de Los Muertos: Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Canceled.

• Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California

Thanks to NOV. 1: “Crimes of Passion Adventure”: LA Museum Of Love. “For our Halloween exhibit, we are unleashing our dark side.”

• Los Angeles Museum of Love, 4320 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, California

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ANGELS:

OCT. 24 & 30: ‘QuaranSCREAM Live’ Theater: Greater LA “Classic Slasher Movie Yell set during quarantine. ”

OCT. 26-NOV. 1: Los Muertos 5K: Greater Los Angeles. Racing packs available.

• Virtual in Los Angeles County, California

OCT. 28-31: Strange things enter the halloween haunt. Tickets should go fast.

• Skylight ROW DTLA, 791 Bay St., Los Angeles, CA,

OCT. 29-NOV. 1: LA Zoo Halloween drive-in movie nights. Treat gifts and food devilishly good to buy. Limited capacity.

• LA Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, California

OCT. 31: Costume and Candy Crawl: A family-friendly event in downtown LA. Hear the haunted history of downtown Los Angeles with stops for rides or treats along the way.

• Spring Arcade Building, 541 South Spring St., Los Angeles, California

Thanks to NOV. 1: LA Haunted Drive-Up Hayride. “This will be the Halloween event everyone is talking about in LA!

• Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, 120 East Via Verde Drive, San Dimas, CA

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THE HAPPY:

OCT. 31: Los Feliz Flea Halloween Trick-or-Treating. Participating sellers.

• Los Feliz Flea, 3939 Tracy St., Los Angeles, California

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MALIBU:

OCT. 30: Monster Bash 2020 for meals on western wheels. Fun, family-friendly event to support homebound local residents.

• Virtual format via Zoom and YouTube.

OCT. 30-31: Halloween Drive-In movie nights. Reservations in progress.

• Chili Cookoff Site, Stuart Ranch Road & Civic Center Way, Malibu, California

NOV. 1: The Harvest of Hope 2020 Virtual Charity Fundraiser. Benefits Malibu Labor Exchange and Seeds of Hope.

• Online via St. Aidan Episcopal Church, 28211 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA

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MANHATTAN BEACH:

OCT. 25: Pumpkin decoration replaces pumpkin races. “World Famous Pumpkin Races” Canceled.

• Pumpkin Depot: Metlox Plaza, 13th Street & Morningside Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA

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VIEW ON THE SEA:

OCT. 3-31: Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch. With train rides and a zoo for the little ones.

• Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch, 3443 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, California

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MARINA DEL REY:

OCT. 25-31: Marina Hallo-Week photo competition. Restaurant gift certificates to winners.

• Restaurants, Marina Del Rey, CA

OCT. 30: Monster Bash 2020 for meals on western wheels. Fun, family-friendly event to support homebound local residents.

• Virtual format via Zoom and YouTube.

OCT. 31: Day of the dead in Nueva. A spooky menu and Zombie cocktails.

• Nueva, 822 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey, California

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MONT WASHINGTON – MONTECITO HEIGHTS:

OCT. 31: Halloween Night Picnic: Heritage Square Museum. Tickets on sale.

• Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St., Los Angeles, California

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PACIFIC PALISADES:

OCT. 30: Monster Bash 2020 for meals on western wheels. Fun, family-friendly event to support homebound local residents.

• Virtual format via Zoom and YouTube.

Thanks to OCT. 30: YMCA Great Pali Pumpkin Patch & Hay Maze. A community tradition that supports the Y.

• Simon Meadow, Temescal Canyon Road and Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, California

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REDONDO BEACH:

OCT. 26-30: Zoom-O-Ween Halloween Week Fun. Five fun afternoon activities!

• Online via City of Redondo Beach, 415 Diamond St., Redondo Beach, CA

OCT. 31: Riviera Village’s Trick-or-Treat. Canceled.

• Riviera Village, 1799 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach, California

OCT. 31: Trash-or-Treat Moonlight Beach Cleanup. “Family fun and a twist on a night out.”

• Miramar Park, 201 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach, California

Thanks to OCT. 31: Pumpkin and fun for the kids: South Bay Galleria. With riders, slides and railless train.

• South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach, California

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HOLY MONIQUE:

OCT. 24: Home Art Learning Lab: Paulina Sahagun | Make Ofrendas. For all ages.

• Online via 18th Street Art Center, 639 18th St., Santa Monica, CA

OCT. 25 & 31: DIY Halloween candy class: Gourmet School. A class especially for parents and children.

• Online through The Gourmandise School, 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA

OCT. 30: Monster Bash 2020 for meals on western wheels. Fun, family-friendly event to support homebound local residents.

• Virtual format via Zoom and YouTube.

OCT. 31-NOV. 2: Bigger than life, Dia De Los Muertos display. Nine sculptures on the promenade and four on the pier.

• Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, California

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TORRANCE:

OCT. 25: Torrance Antique Street Faire. Be on the lookout for frightening discoveries.

• 1317 Sartori Ave., Torrance, California

OCT. 27-28: Joe Bob’s Haunted Drive-In: The Roadium. “A scary, fun and immersive night like no other!”

• The Roadium Drive-In, 2500 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., Torrance, CA

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VENICE:

OCT. 30: Monster Bash 2020 for meals on western wheels. Fun, family-friendly event to support homebound local residents.

• Virtual format via Zoom and YouTube.

OCT. 30-NOV. 1: Venice Afterburn. Canceled.

• Windward Plaza, Venice, California

OCT. 31: Halloween Trunk-or-Treat. Canceled.

• Venice Community Housing, 200 Lincoln Boulevard, Venice CA

OCT. 31: Howl from High on Halloween: High Rooftop Lounge. The “Quarantine crew” tables can be reserved.

• Raised Roof Lounge, Hotel Erwin, 1697 Pacific Ave., Venice Beach, California

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WEST HOLLYWOOD:

OCT. 24: Halloween Carnival for Young People Drive-Thru Trunk-Or-Treat. Costumes and decorated cars welcomed. Pre-registration required.

• Plummer Park, 1200 North Vista St., West Hollywood, California

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WESTWOOD:

OCT. 31: Small-group Halloween specials and treats. Reservations are taken for groups of up to 6 people for a tour or treatment with purchase of a gift card.

• Rocket Fizz, 1067 Broxton Ave., Westwood Village, California

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