When it comes to Halloween around Los Angeles, the big outdoor carnaval held in West Hollywood on the night of Saturday, October 31, is the most famous. There are also plenty of other events to enjoy throughout October, including trick-or-treating for kids, pumpkin art lighting up a garden at night and pumpkin patches on farms. In this article, we introduce the events whose 2026 dates we could confirm on the organizers’ official pages, divided into events for adults, events for families and Japan-related events.

What you’ll learn in this article

Dates, times, locations and prices of the main Halloween events around Los Angeles in 2026
Japan-related events such as “Haunted Little Tokyo” in Little Tokyo
Tips for choosing events with kids, plus what to know about transportation, clothing and what to bring on the day

Dates, times and prices were checked on the organizers’ official pages as of October 17, 2026. They may change, so please check the latest information at each link before you go. All times are local Los Angeles time.

Main Halloween events in 2026 at a glance

Event	Dates (2026)	Location	Price
West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval	Sat., Oct. 31, 6–11 p.m.	West Hollywood (Santa Monica Blvd.)	Free
Haunted Little Tokyo scavenger hunt	Sat., Oct. 24, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.	Little Tokyo (Terasaki Budokan)	Free
Little Tokyo Ghost Tours	Sat., Oct. 24, 5 p.m.	Little Tokyo (departs from Union Center for the Arts)	$25 per person
Boo at the L.A. Zoo	Oct. 24–25 and Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.	Los Angeles Zoo (Griffith Park)	Included with admission
Carved (Descanso Gardens)	Oct. 2–Nov. 1, 6–10 p.m.	La Cañada Flintridge	Adults $29–$52, children $19–$37
Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival	Sept. 26–Oct. 31, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.	Moorpark (Ventura County)	Weekdays $16, weekends from $34
Disneyland Resort “Halloween Time”	Aug. 21–Oct. 31	Anaheim	Park ticket required

Carved prices are the general price range (members get a discount), and the Underwood weekend price is the regular online ticket price from Oct. 17 onward.

Nighttime Halloween that adults can enjoy too

West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval (Sat., Oct. 31)

This is an outdoor Halloween carnaval hosted by the City of West Hollywood. In 2026, it will be held on Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 11 p.m., along about 1 mile of Santa Monica Boulevard from N. Doheny Drive to N. La Cienega Boulevard. Admission is free, and the street fills with crowds of people in costume.

Because it is a crowded outdoor event at night, daytime events will be easier to manage if you have small children. Bag restrictions and getting home are covered in detail in WeHo Halloween 2026 | Oct. 31 Hours, Free Entry, Bag Rules and Getting Home.

Date: Sat., Oct. 31, 2026, 6–11 p.m.
Location: Santa Monica Blvd. (N. Doheny Dr. to N. La Cienega Blvd.), West Hollywood
Price: Free
Official page: City of West Hollywood

Carved (Descanso Gardens, through Nov. 1)

This is a nighttime event at Descanso Gardens, a botanical garden in La Cañada Flintridge northeast of Los Angeles, where the garden is decorated with pumpkin art and lights after dark. Tickets are sold for a specific date and time, and the event runs from October 2 to November 1, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Dates: Oct. 2–Nov. 1, 2026, 6–10 p.m.
Location: 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Price (general): Adults $29–$52, children (ages 2–12) $19–$37, free for children under 2 (members get discounted prices)
Note: Pets are not allowed (service animals only). The garden recommends comfortable walking shoes and warm layers
Parking: Free parking is first come, first served. Valet parking is $10 per car (free for members)
Official page: Descanso Gardens “Carved”

Daytime Halloween for families

Boo at the L.A. Zoo (Los Angeles Zoo)

This is the Halloween event at the Los Angeles Zoo, located in Griffith Park, the same park as Griffith Observatory. In 2026, it runs for four days: Saturday, October 24, Sunday, October 25, Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1. Trick-or-treating, where kids visit six treat stations around the zoo, takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There are also photo opportunities with costumed characters at the Children’s Zoo, an Inflatable Corn Maze and, on October 31, puppet shows by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.). These are included at no extra charge with a zoo ticket or a valid membership, while some activities, such as pumpkin painting, cost extra.

Dates: Oct. 24 and 25, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026 (trick-or-treating 10 a.m.–3 p.m.)
Location: Los Angeles Zoo (5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027)
Price: Included with admission (check the reservation page on the official website for admission prices)
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (last entry 3:45 p.m.). Parking is listed as free for the time being
Official page: Boo at the L.A. Zoo

If you also plan to visit the observatory in the same park, see our guide on how to get to Griffith Observatory.

Underwood Family Farms “Fall Harvest Festival” (Moorpark)

This fall harvest festival is held at a farm in Moorpark, Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, and 2026 marks its 29th year. A large pumpkin patch is included with admission, so you can enjoy picking out pumpkins (picking your own from the field costs extra).

Dates: Sept. 26–Oct. 31, 2026, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Location: 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA 93021
Price: Weekdays (Mon.–Fri.) $16 (sold at the gate only). Weekends require online tickets, which are $34 on Oct. 24, 25 and 31 ($38 at the gate, only if space is available). Free for children under 2. Seniors 65 and over, military members, veterans and first responders get $2 off with ID
Parking: Free
Official page: Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival

Disneyland Resort “Halloween Time” (through Oct. 31)

At the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, the seasonal Halloween event “Halloween Time” runs from August 21 to October 31, 2026. To enjoy the decorations and seasonal offerings inside the parks, you need a valid park ticket and a park reservation. The decorations at the Downtown Disney District and the resort hotels can be seen without a ticket.

The nighttime party “Oogie Boogie Bash” at Disney California Adventure Park is held only on select nights from August to October and requires a separate ticket. Park hours change on event days, so check the official page together with the schedule.

Dates: Aug. 21–Oct. 31, 2026
Location: Disneyland Resort (Anaheim)
Official page: Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Japan-related: “Haunted Little Tokyo” in Little Tokyo

In Little Tokyo, the Japanese neighborhood downtown, Halloween events are held in October under the title “Haunted Little Tokyo.” The main 2026 events listed on the Little Tokyo Community Council’s official page are as follows.

Scavenger hunt (Sat., Oct. 24, free)

Hosted by Terasaki Budokan, this is a treasure hunt where you walk around Little Tokyo collecting stamps. It is open to all ages, and families are welcome to come in costume. Collect all the stamps to receive a special treat.

Date: Sat., Oct. 24, 2026, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Terasaki Budokan (249 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles)
Price: Free

Little Tokyo Ghost Tours (Sat., Oct. 24, $25)

On this tour, you walk around part of historic 1st Street while listening to local residents tell ghost stories of Little Tokyo. Tickets are required.

Date: Sat., Oct. 24, 2026, 5 p.m.
Meeting point: Union Center for the Arts
Price: $25 per person

Block party (Sat., Oct. 31, ages 21 and over)

A block party held on Halloween itself. Admission is free, but it is limited to ages 21 and over, and the venue is listed on the official page as a “Secret Location.”

Date: Sat., Oct. 31, 2026, 4–11:59 p.m.
Price: Free (ages 21 and over)

Other listed events include a comedy show on the evening of October 24 (Terasaki Budokan) and craft workshops on October 25 and 31 (Nellita’s Craft). For details and tickets for all of these, check the official Haunted Little Tokyo page.

For food and sights in Little Tokyo, see How to Explore Little Tokyo (LA), and for the Japanese cultural center in Hollywood, see our JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles visitor guide.

What to wear, what to bring and tips for the day

October 31, 2026, falls on a Saturday. West Hollywood and the downtown area will be crowded at night, and there will be road closures. If you drive, decide where to park in advance; if you use a ride-hailing app, decide on an easy pickup and drop-off spot ahead of time.
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, and clocks go back one hour. If you are heading to an event on November 1, double-check the time on any clocks other than your smartphone.
Even if it is warm during the day, it can get chilly at night. Bring layers for nighttime events.
Each event has its own rules for costume props (such as toy weapons) and bags. Check each official page for what you can bring.
For kids’ trick-or-treating, brightly colored costumes that are easy to see after dark, reflective gear and a small light give peace of mind. Have an adult check the candy after you get home.

Frequently asked questions

Which events are easy to attend with kids?

Good choices are the daytime Boo at the L.A. Zoo, the Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival and the all-ages Haunted Little Tokyo scavenger hunt (free). The WeHo Carnaval is a crowded outdoor event at night, and the Little Tokyo block party is limited to ages 21 and over.

Are there any free events?

The West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval and the Little Tokyo scavenger hunt are free (the block party is also free but is for ages 21 and over). Boo at the L.A. Zoo has no extra charge, but you do need to pay zoo admission.

Do you have information on Halloween in New York?

Yes. The Village Halloween Parade and parades for kids are covered in New York Halloween 2026.

Summary

The highlight of Los Angeles Halloween 2026 is the WeHo Carnaval on the night of Saturday, October 31. For families, combining a daytime visit to the zoo or a farm pumpkin patch with the free scavenger hunt makes planning easier. Carved, where you stroll through a garden at night, runs through November 1. In Little Tokyo, events are concentrated on Saturday, October 24, so pair them with a walk around the Japanese neighborhood. For ticketed events, check the schedule early.

Sources and references (checked October 17, 2026)

This article is also available in Japanese.

Los Angeles Halloween 2026 | WeHo Carnaval, Little Tokyo, the L.A. Zoo and Pumpkin Patches