Halloween Fun In LA 2019

Dear Pop,

I want to do something fun with my kids this Halloween season that’s scary, but not too expensive. I looked into Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Night and discovered that the least expensive ticket is $72 per person. Ouch! Have any ideas what my family can do this Halloween season?

Fun Dad

Dear Fun Dad,

Los Angeles knows how to have a spooky time during the Halloween season. The city boasts having the world’s largest Halloween Street Party and kid friendly events at museums, cultural institutions, LA attractions like Universal’s Halloween Horror Night, and tours.

Below are 5 event descriptions with low admission prices.

1. Pumpkin Festival- Kidspace Children’s Museum

The 24^th Annual Pumpkin Festival will be held October 19-20, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The family-friendly event includes a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, bouncers, carnival games, and crafts. All proceeds will benefit Kidspace Children’s Museum’s programs, which provide free and reduced price admission for nearly 80,000 children from underserved communities.

Admission: Free

Parking: Free at Rose Bowl Lot 1

2. West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval

Considered the largest Halloween street party in the world, plan to be dressed up in an original costume (no one likes a party pooper) and join the fun on October 31^st on Santa Monica Boulevard in WeHo from 6:00 PM- 10:30 PM. Expect a huge crowd and amazing displays of costumes, general merry making, and impromptu costume contests.

Admission: Free

Parking: On streets between Doheny Drive and La Cienega Blvd.

3. Halloween & Mourning Tours

This annual event at the Heritage Museum will be held October 26-27 from noon to 4:00. Visitors will experience the backstory of some of LA’s most notorious crimes and witness how detectives of the past solved mysteries in an era before DNA testing and high tech forensics. Naturally, there will be an after sunset ghost tour Saturday, October 26.

Admission: Adults- $20, Seniors- $15, Kids (11 and younger) $10  

Parking: Available on Site

4. Dia De Los Muertos- Olvera Street

Olvera Street is LA’s oldest street and takes Halloween very seriously with its Dia De los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. This Mexican holiday reunites dead ancestors to loved ones and friends. The event takes place this year from October 25-November 2, 2019. Events include piñata breaking, children’s workshops, face painting, Mariachi players, Aztec dancers, and nightly entertainment. Community altars will also be on display.

Admission: Free

Parking: Street

5. Rotten Apple 907

Held from 7-10 on October 19, 20, 26, 27, and 31 at 907 California Street in Burbank, it is a Halloween home haunt entertainment at its best. The attraction started off as a child’s birthday party and has grown to become an annual event. Visitors travel a maze built on a front lawn with a fun house and more. Expect paranormal activity.

Admission: Free (Donations encouraged for charity.)

Parking: Street

Visit the websites linked above to make sure the event is appropriate for your family. Enjoy a safe and sane Halloween.

Pop

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