Halloween Event Guide 2020: West Hollywood & Nearby
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Halloween still is a go in 2020 — with haunted houses, trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, outdoor films, costume contests and more, in-person and virtual, throughout West Hollywood and the Westside and South Bay areas.
While some annual activities were canceled, sweet and spooky events still abound.
Check out Patch's annual, Halloween event guide to find what's going on near you. And Happy Halloween!
NOTE: Do double-check with organizers to ensure events are still proceeding as posted.
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BEVERLY HILLS:
OCT. 17-18: Beverly Hills Fall Art Show. Live studio & home tours, panels & interviews.
Artist Zooms via City of Beverly Hills, CA
OCT. 23: Halloween Drive-In Movie: Greystone Mansion. Space is limited, so book soon.
Greystone Mansion and Gardens, 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
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BRENTWOOD:
OCT. 30: Monster Bash 2020 For Meals On Wheels West. Fun, family-friendly event to support local homebound residents.
Virtual format via Zoom & YouTube.
Through OCT. 31: Brentwood Country Mart. Honor-system pumpkin patch is up and running.
225 26th St, Santa Monica, CA
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CENTURY CITY:
OCT. 22 & 29: Spirit Guild Fall Cocktail Pop-Up: Terra. Led by farm-to-glass craft distillery.
Terra, Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
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CULVER CITY:
OCT. 25-NOV. 1: Halloween Photo Contest. Swag bag & bragging rights to winner!
Online via City of Culver City, CA
OCT. 29: Halloween High Tea & Cookie Decorating. A spooktacular menu & costumes encouraged.
Bianca, 8850 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA
Through OCT. 30: Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch. Canceled.
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 10100 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA
OCT. 30-31: Halloween Dining & Costume Contest. Restaurant gift certificates to winners.
Restaurants, Downtown Culver City, CA
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EL SEGUNDO:
OCT. 31: Spooky Car Trunk-or-Treat. With costume contest, too.
Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, CA
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HERMOSA BEACH:
Through OCT. 22: Hermosa Halloween Decoration Contest. $1,000 to first-place winner's charity of choice.
Hermosa Beach, CA
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HIGHLAND PARK:
Through OCT. 31: Peek-a-Boo Stroll-Thru: Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Tickets selling fast for the private tours.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 4949 York Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
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HOLLYWOOD:
Through OCT. 31: Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin Patch. You still can pick your perfect pumpkin this year. Home delivery, too.
1841 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA
OCT. 31: Towne Street Theatre Presents: Bullet Points - A Spooky Zoom Play. Online party with storytelling, costume contests, door prizes & more.
Virtual via Towne Street Theatre, Hollywood, CA
NOV. 1: Dia de Los Muertos: Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Canceled.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Through 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, CA
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LOS ANGELES:
OCT. 24 & 30: 'QuaranSCREAM Live' Theatre: Greater L.A. "Classic slasher film Scream set during quarantine."
Online format via Zoom
OCT. 26-NOV. 1: Los Muertos 5K: Greater Los Angeles. Race packets available.
Virtual in Los Angeles County, CA
OCT. 28-31: Stranger Things Drive-Into Halloween Haunt. Tickets expected to go fast.
Skylight ROW DTLA, 791 Bay St., Los Angeles, CA,
OCT. 29-NOV. 1: L.A. Zoo Halloween Drive-In Movie Nights. Treat giveaways & devilishly good food for purchase. Capacity limited.
L.A. Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA
OCT. 31: Costume and Candy Crawl: A Family Event in Downtown LA. Hear haunted history of Downtown Los Angeles with stops for trick-or-treating along the way.
Spring Arcade Building, 541 South Spring St., Los Angeles, CA
Through NOV. 1: L.A. Haunted Drive-Up Hayride. 'This will be the Halloween event everyone in LA is talking about!'
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, at 120 East Via Verde Drive, San Dimas, CA
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LOS FELIZ:
OCT. 31: Los Feliz Flea Halloween Trick-or-Treating. Sellers participating.
Los Feliz Flea, 3939 Tracy St., Los Angeles, CA
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MALIBU:
OCT. 30: Monster Bash 2020 For Meals On Wheels West. Fun, family-friendly event to support local homebound residents.
Virtual format via Zoom & YouTube.
OCT. 30-31: Halloween Drive-In Movie Nights. Reservations underway.
Chili Cookoff Site, Stuart Ranch Road & Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA
NOV. 1: The Harvest of Hope 2020 Virtual Charity Fundraiser. Benefits Malibu Labor Exchange and Seeds of Hope.
Online via St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, 28211 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA
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MANHATTAN BEACH:
OCT. 25: Pumpkin Decorating Replaces Pumpkin Races. "World Famous Pumpkin Races" canceled.
Pumpkin drop-off: Metlox Plaza, 13th Street & Morningside Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA
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MAR VISTA:
OCT. 3-31: Shawn's Pumpkin Patch. With train rides & petting zoo for the little ones.
Shawn's Pumpkin Patch, 3443 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
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MARINA DEL REY:
OCT. 25-31: Marina Hallo-Week Photo Contest. Restaurant gift certificates to the winners.
Restaurants, Marina Del Rey, CA
OCT. 30: Monster Bash 2020 For Meals On Wheels West. Fun, family-friendly event to support local homebound residents.
Virtual format via Zoom & YouTube.
OCT. 31: Dia de Los Muertos at Nueva. A spooky menu & Zombie cocktails.
Nueva, 822 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey, CA
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MOUNT WASHINGTON- MONTECITO HEIGHTS:
OCT. 31: Halloween Night Picnic: Heritage Square Museum. Tickets on sale.
Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St., Los Angeles, CA
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PACIFIC PALISADES:
OCT. 30: Monster Bash 2020 For Meals On Wheels West. Fun, family-friendly event to support local homebound residents.
Virtual format via Zoom & YouTube.
Through OCT. 30: YMCA Great Pali Pumpkin Patch & Hay Maze. A community tradition that supports the Y.
Simon Meadow, Temescal Canyon Road & Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, CA
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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 Trick-or-Treat. Canceled.
Riviera Village, 1799 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach, CA
OCT. 31: Trash-or-Treat Moonlit Beach Cleanup."Family-friendly fun & a twist on a night out."
Miramar Park, 201 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach, CA
Through OCT. 31: Pumpkin Patch & Kids' Fun: South Bay Galleria. With jumpers, slides & trackless train.
South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA
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SANTA MONICA:
OCT. 24: Arts Learning Lab @ Home: Paulina Sahagun | Making Ofrendas. For all ages.
Online via 18th Street Art Center, 639 18th St., Santa Monica, CA
OCT. 25 & 31: DIY Halloween Candy Classes: Gourmandise School. One class specifically for parents & children.
Online via The Gourmandise School, 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA
OCT. 30: Monster Bash 2020 For Meals On Wheels West. Fun, family-friendly event to support local homebound residents.
Virtual format via Zoom & YouTube.
OCT. 31-NOV. 2: Larger-Than-Life, Dia De Los Muertos Display. Nine sculptures on Promenade & four at pier.
Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
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TORRANCE:
OCT. 25: Torrance Antique Street Faire. Be on the prowl for spooky finds.
1317 Sartori Ave., Torrance, CA
OCT. 27-28: Joe Bob's Haunted Drive-In: The Roadium. "A scary, fun & immersive night unlike any 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 Wheels West. Fun, family-friendly event to support local homebound residents.
Virtual format via Zoom & YouTube.
OCT. 30-NOV. 1: Venice Afterburn. Canceled.
Windward Plaza, Venice, CA
OCT. 31: Halloween Trunk-or-Treat. Canceled.
Venice Community Housing, 200 Lincoln Blvd., Venice CA
OCT. 31: Howl from High on Halloween: High Rooftop Lounge. "Quarantine crew" tables can be reserved.
High Rooftop Lounge, Hotel Erwin, 1697 Pacific Ave., Venice Beach, CA
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WEST HOLLYWOOD:
OCT. 24: Trunk-Or-Treat Drive-Thru Youth Halloween Carnival. Costumes & decked-out cars welcomed. Pre-registration required.
Plummer Park, 1200 North Vista St., West Hollywood, CA
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WESTWOOD:
OCT. 31: Halloween Specials & Small-Group Trick-or-Treat. Reservations being taken for groups of 6 max for trick-or-treating with gift card purchase.
Rocket Fizz, 1067 Broxton Ave., Westwood Village, CA
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This article originally appeared on the West Hollywood Patch
