Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Today
Beach Eats – Marina del Rey: Food trucks, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 23 (details for trucks on this date: tinyurl.com/4pu5ssrr). Upcoming: Oct. 30 (season ends). Location 14101 Panay Way, Lot 11, Marina del Rey. Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors: https://beaches.lacounty.gov/beacheats/
UFOs and the Paranormal: San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents Camille James Harman discussing the topic, 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Free admission/donations are appreciated. Program is outdoors. Location, Andrés Pico Adobe, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills (enter the parking lot from Brand Boulevard at the junction of Sepulveda Boulevard). 818-365-7810. 818-365-7810. Email: sfvhistory@gmail.com. sfvhs.com. www.facebook.com/SFVHS/
Book Soup: Tom Sturges discusses and signs “Men Explained, Finally,” 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Upcoming: A.M. Sosa discusses and signs “And I’ll Take Your Eyes Out,” 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Richard A. Lefkowitz discusses and signs “Welcome to Fabulous Angeles – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Adventures of a Wayward Westside Teen,” 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. booksoup.com/
Carved – Descanso Gardens: A display of lit-up jack-o-lanterns and other installations, 6-10 p.m. through Oct. 30. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Timed tickets: $27 and up; $17 and up, ages 2-12 (younger than age 2 are free, but still require a ticket). Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org. www.descansogardens.org/events-and-activities/carved/
Nights of the Jack 2025: Family-friendly Halloween event with illuminated jack-o-lanterns set in theme installations on a nearly one-mile walking trail, plus live pumpkin carving demonstrations, face painting, a psychic, a souvenir shop, food trucks and, for ages 21 and older, a “Spookeasy” bar, dates through Nov. 1. Admission is by timed ticket entry, from 6-9 p.m. No tickets sold at the door. No refunds. Rain does not cancel event. Gates open, 5:30 p.m. Parking pass $15.98 (required in order to park on the grounds). Admission $39.64 and up (price varies by day of the week; plus fees); free for ages 2 and younger; there is also a VIP “any time” price. King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. nightsofthejack.com/faq
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride – Midnight Falls: Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group presents the 17th season of Midnight Falls, a mysterious village where it is always Halloween, through Nov. 2. This year Elvira, Mistress of Darkness (Cassandra Peterson), has a partnership with the event (“Elvira’s Trick or Treat Mayhem”). Scare zones: Haunted Hayride, Hellbilly Halloween, and Monáe Manor (a maze collaboration with Janelle Monáe). Also, the “Monte Revolta Show,” a “theatrical macabre experience,” “Madame Aurora’s Seance Theatre,” “Elvira’s Scary-Go-Round” carnival ride and “Midnight Falls Axe Throwing” ($5 extra to learn how to throw an axe and five tries to hit the bullseye). Minimum recommended age: 13. Hours and ticket prices vary by date. Ticket purchase is online-only ($38.99 and up; depending on date). Parking suggestions on the website (losangeleshauntedhayride.com/location). Location, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive (Griffith Park), Los Angeles. www.losangeleshauntedhayride.com
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights: The 2025 event includes the haunted houses: “Fallout,” “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” “The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks,” Jason Universe,” “Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America,” “Poltergeist,” “Scarecrow: Music by Slash,” “Terrifier,” and the “Terror Tram – Enter the Blumhouse.” In addition, four “sinister” scare zones: “Carnival of Carnage,” “Chainsaw Clownz,” “Murder of Crowz,” and “Noche de Brujas.” Plus live entertainment shows and selected rides will be open. Hours: 7 p.m. (end time varies) on selected dates through Nov. 2. Minimum age recommended: 13. No costume masks; check the website for costume policy. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. No rain checks, returns or refunds. General admission starts at $77. Check the website for special deals and passes. Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn/en/us
Reign of Terror Haunted House: Walk-through 12 connected but different haunts, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 23-26. Event runs on selected dates: Oct. 30-31; Nov. 1; and Nov. 2 (on this date all shows are “lights out,” with a glow-stick). Minimum age: 13. No costumes or masks allowed for patrons. Tickets are by time and priced for regular or peak nights: $42.99 regular nights (or $67.99 skip-the-line regular nights); $47.99 on peak nights (or $72.99 skip-the-line on peak nights). Purchase online or cash-only at the ticket window. No refunds or exchanges. For other rules and details: rothauntedhouse.com/faq. Location, 285 N. Moorpark Road (in Janss Marketplace; across from the parking structure), Thousand Oaks. General details and to purchase tickets online: rothauntedhouse.com
Friday
Halloween at Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks – Spooky, Fright Night, Fun, Thriller Events: Check the website for events — starting Oct. 24 — through Nov. 1. Some events may have fees for haunted houses and food/drinks; check the individual recreation center for details and flyers. Here’s a sampling:
- Oct. 24: David M. Gonzales Recreation Center, 5-9 p.m. (10943 Herrick Ave., Pacoima; 818-899-1950. Valley Plaza Recreation Center, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 24, and also, 4-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25 (12240 Archwood St., North Hollywood; 818-765-5885).
- Oct. 25: Chatsworth Recreation Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25 (22360 Devonshire St., Chatsworth; 818-341-6595). Mason Recreation Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25 (10500 Mason Ave., Chatsworth; 818998-6377). Fernangeles Recreation Center, noon-4 p.m. Oct. 25 (8851 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Sun Valley; 818-767-4171). Granada Hills Recreation Center, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 25 (16730 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills; 818-363-3556). Reseda Recreation Center, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 25 (18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda; 818-881-3882). Sun Valley Recreation Center, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 25 (8133 Vineland Ave., Sun Valley; 818-767-6151). Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 25 (14201 Huston St., Van Nuys; 818-783-5121). List of LA Department of Recreation and Parks Halloween 2025, arranged by Los Angeles City Council districts: tinyurl.com/mtm7jezw
Trick or Treat Village – County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation: Halloween programs and times vary. Check the website for recreation centers and their programs, through Oct. 31. Here’s a sampling: Pearblossom Park, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 24 (33922 N. 121st St. East, Pearblossom; 661-944-2988). Upcoming: Castaic Sports Complex, noon-3 p.m. Oct. 25 (31230 N. Castaic Road; 661-775-8865). Dexter Park, 2-5 p.m. Oct. 25 (11053 N. Trail Road, Kagel Canyon; 818-896-3210). El Cariso Community Regional Park, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 30 (13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar; 818-367-5043). Val Verde Park, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 30 (30300 W. Arlington Drive, Val Verde; 661-257-4014). Crescenta Valley Park, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 31 (3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta; 818-249-5940. See the Oct. 8 post on Facebook: www.facebook.com/parks.lacounty.gov. Website with details: parks.lacounty.gov/halloween
Pasadena Guild of Children’s Hospital Treasure and Trivia – Upscale Rummage Sale: The event includes sales of fine housewares (china, collectibles, crystal, silver), men’s and women’s clothing, estate items, furniture, designer labels, jewelry, holiday items, home decor, gardening items and sporting goods. Early bird admission, 9-10 a.m. Oct. 24 ($40; cash-only). Admission is free from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26. Location, 465 N. Halstead St., Pasadena. www.pasadenaguild.org. pasadenaguild.org/treasures-trivia/
Forneris Farms – Spinning the Magic of Fall Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch: Make plans to explore this year’s corn maze design. Maze hours: 1-5 p.m. Monday and Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; through Nov. 2 (the corn maze is closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Admission: corn maze $20 plus a required $5 for “Pumpkin Patch” entry (see details on the website for corn maze admissions on Monday and Friday and Saturday-Sunday, https://fornerisfarms.com/corn-maze). The farm’s “Pumpkin Patch” and market are open, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (fornerisfarms.com/pumpkin-patch). Please read the “Frequently Asked Questions” section: fornerisfarms.com/know-before-you-go. No pets allowed. Forneris Farms is cash-only for all events and farm market purchases. Free parking. Location, 15200 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills. 818-361-0714. www.facebook.com/FornerisFarms. fornerisfarms.com/corn-maze
Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck “grubfest,” 5-10 p.m, (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues); and the farmers market, 6-10 p.m. (on White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets) on Oct. 24; and continuing every Friday. 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/. www.granadachamber.com/food-trucks/. Farmers market information: www.granadachamber.com/56292-2/
Burroughs on Broadway – John Burroughs High School Vocal Music Association: The school’s choir program kicks-off its season, 7 p.m. Oct. 24-25 and 2 p.m. Oct. 26. Check the website for tickets. Location, 1920 W. Clark Ave., Burbank. jbhsvma.com/
Circus Vargas – Woodland Hills – Hollywood Dreams!: Thrills, chills and laughter are to be expected at the circus, opens 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Show runs: 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25; 12:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Oct. 26; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27; 7 p.m. Oct. 29-30; 4 p.m. Oct. 31; other dates through Nov. 10. Ticket prices vary by seats selected. Location, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. circusvargas.com/. Details and tickets: https://tickets.circusvargas.com/events/33
Valleyween Cinema – The Nightmare Before Christmas: My Valley Pass presents a screening of the 1993 movie, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Event ticket includes a meet-and-greet with characters Jack and Sally, popcorn and a beverage. Doors open 6 p.m. Tickets $25; $15 ages 3-11. Parking $5 (see details on the website). Bring your own low-back chair for seating; first come, first served location. Andres Pico Adobe Park, 10940 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills. www.myvalleypass.com. Details and tickets: https://tickets.myvalleypass.com/e/valleyween-cinema-the-nightmare-before-christmas/tickets
Haunted House – The Last of Us: A new, immersive Halloween maze, from the student who created the 2023 haunted house “The Purge Reawakening,” 8-10 p.m. (with scares) Oct. 24. Free admission. Schedule: 6-7 p.m. (family-friendly) and 8-10:30 p.m. (with scares) on Oct. 26; 6-10:30 p.m. (no scares, family-friendly walk-through) on Oct. 31. Location, 4335 Cherry Hills Lane, Tarzana. Details: arnoldhalloweenexperience.com
Beautiful The Carole King Musical: Canyon Theatre Guild presents the musical with the book by Douglas McGrath, and music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, 8 p.m. Oct. 24. Show runs 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 25; 2 p.m. Oct. 26; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 1; 7 p.m. Nov. 2. Tickets $24; $20 ages 62 and older; $15 students. Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall. 661-799-2702. www.canyontheatre.org/beautifulthecarolekingmusical
Saturday
First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills Yard Sale: The sale includes collectibles, holiday decorations, small household items, jewelry, and other items, 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Oct. 25. Funds raised will be used to provide building supplies, help build, and help establish a women’s sewing group as an added income source during a church mission trip in Mexico. Parking available in the church’s lot. Location, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.facebook.com/fpcgh. fpcgh.org
NoHo Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com
Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Rain or shine. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. Coastal Pacific Markets, 805-643-6458. Email: pacific209@hotmail.com. www.facebook.com/canogafarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: tinyurl.com/ybbchwbb
Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival: The 28th annual event offers a multitude of activities and a “pick-your-own” pumpkin patch, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31. Final theme weekend: “All About Pumpkins,” Oct. 25-26. Admission: online tickets are required on the weekend; tickets are sold by entry time and date; purchase online tickets in advance prior to arrival. Check the Monday-Friday schedule for available activities (also, admission is “at the gate only” Monday-Friday). Location, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. https://underwoodfamilyfarms.com/. https://www.facebook.com/UnderwoodFamilyFarms/. Details and to purchase admission online: https://underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest/
Friends of Granada Hills Branch Library Used Book Sale: A “giant” book sale, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Location, 10640 Petit Ave., Granada Hills. 818-368-5687. www.lapl.org/branches/granada-hills
Enchanted Halloweekends at the Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: The museum presents a “Wonders of Wizardry” stage show, corn and hay bale mazes, and theme trick-or-treat stations on weekends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 25-26. The special weekends-only event is included with general admission, through Nov. 2. Admission $25 ages 15-61; $20 ages 62 and older and ages 3-14. The museum is noted for ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. www.facebook.com/TheDiscoveryCube. Details: https://www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/events/enchanted-halloweekends/
Autobooks-Aerobooks: John Oreovicz signs “Class of ’99 – Triumph and Tragedy in the 1999 CART Indy Car Series,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. autobooks-aerobooks.com
Pumpkin Party – Leonis Adobe Museum: The event includes hands-on craft activities, demonstrations of 1880s rancho chores and live music, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 25. Costumes admired but not required. Admission $8; free for ages one and younger. Location, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. 818-222-6511. www.leonisadobemuseum.org/
Jewel City Concert Series – Artsakh Paseo: City of Glendale Library, Arts and Culture presents live music with Maria De La Vega and the Wayward Five, 5 p.m. Oct. 25 (jazz and blues). Free to attend. Bring your own chair (seating is not provided), Location, 127 Artsakh Ave., Glendale. www.facebook.com/myglendaleLAC. https://www.glendaleartsandculture.org/jewelcityconcertseries
Sunday
Topanga Vintage Market: Find collectibles and other treasures plus new handcrafted items, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26. Admission $5; free for ages 12 and younger. No pets allowed. Free parking. The market is held on the fourth Sunday of the month (upcoming date: Nov. 23; no December market). Pierce College, enter from Victory Boulevard at Mason Avenue, Woodland Hills. 310-422-1844. Updates: www.facebook.com/TopangaVintageMarket. topangavintagemarket.com/
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. www.onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Good Times Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. 818-282-5490. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. goodtimesfarmersmarket.com/
Colburn Orchestra – Dvorak, Ravel, Schoenberg: Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts the orchestra and violinist Zi Yang Low, and with assistant conductor, Mert Yalniz, 3 p.m. Oct. 26. Tickets $13. The Soraya, on the California State University, Northridge campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. thesoraya.org. https://thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/colburn-orchestra/
Monday
Spider Pavilion – Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Learn about spiders at the museum’s outdoor, open-air structure that houses 10-15 species of spiders (mostly orb spiders), through Nov. 30. In addition, there is a display of tarantulas and other large spiders housed inside terrariums before the pavilion’s entrance. Plan a visit to the Spider Pavilion in advance as admission is by a reserved time slot (and for 30-minutes); $10 (must also purchase a museum admission). Museum hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/nhmla. https://nhm.org/experience-nhm/exhibitions-natural-history-museum/spider-pavilion
Tuesday
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website to confirm days open). Free admission; donations appreciated. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. Email: themuseumsfv@gmail.com. themuseumsfvnow.org
Aloud – Library Foundation of Los Angeles programs: Susan Orlean discusses “Joyride – A Memoir,” in conversation with Madeleine Brand, 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Upcoming: Gish Hen discusses “Bad Bad Girl,” in conversation with Lisa See, 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Make a reservation to attend in person and to purchase a book (books available in-person only). Talks are also livestream (see the link on the author’s program). Location, Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. Details: lfla.org/aloud
My Favorite Murder Live!: Georgia Hardstack and Karen Kilgariff are on tour with their “original true crime comedy podcast,” 7 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Door line-up for early show, 6 p.m.; line-up for late show, 8:30 p.m. (no late seating). Tickets $76.90 (early show; check availability; $53.25 (late show). Shows will be filmed. Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. www.facebook.com/myfavoritemurder. myfavoritemurder.com/live
UPCOMING
Political Collectibles Show and Sale: The Southern California Chapter of the American Political Items Collectors hold the event that includes vintage campaign items (badges, buttons, ribbons), books, paper items and posters, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8. Admission $3; free for ages 12 and younger. Rancho San Antonio, 21000 Plummer St., Chatsworth. Tom Morton, 818-644-9231. www.apic.us. www.facebook.com/groups/310641642116/
Love Ride 34 – Powered by Harley-Davidson: The fundraiser — riding from Glendale Harley-Davidson to Castaic Lake — includes a bike show, concert by the Gene Simmons band and Chevy Metal, a raffle for a chance to win a 2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide motorcycle, beer and food vendors, 6 a.m. line-up (10 a.m. start) Nov. 9. Grand marshal: Jay Leno. Honorary grand marshal: Robert Patrick. Funds raised go to Wounded Warrior Project and Adopt the Arts.Tickets $54.62 (includes one raffle ticket; see the website for extra raffle tickets based on donations); $192.43 (VIP experience; other VIP options. Instagram: tinyurl.com/36u667k8. www.facebook.com/theloveride. Location start, 3717 San Fernando Road, Glendale. Details, including route to Castaic Lake, and tickets: loveride.org/
DroneArt Show – Rose Bowl: A “concert in the sky,” 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Check the website for tickets. Location, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. https://rosebowlstadium.com/events/details/568/droneart-show:-a-music-and-drone-show
ONGOING
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum: Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on the first Tuesday of the month and national holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and students ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required (tarpits.org/plan-your-visit/la-brea-tar-pits-buy-tickets). Parking $18. Location, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 213-763-3499. tarpits.org/
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County – Fierce! The Story of Cats: The international traveling exhibit, from the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in France, runs through Feb. 18 (this exhibit requires an add-on ticket price to the museum’s general admission; nhm.org/cats). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/nhmla. nhmlac.org
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website for hours; subject to change). Admission $15; free for ages 10 and younger. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. 818-616-4083. www.facebook.com/valleyrelics. valleyrelicsmuseum.org
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