Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Today
Trick or Treat Village – County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation: Halloween programs and times vary. El Cariso Community Regional Park, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 30 (13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar; 818-367-5043) and Val Verde Park, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 30 (30300 W. Arlington Drive, Val Verde; 661-257-4014). On Oct. 31: Crescenta Valley Park, 3-6 p.m. (3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta; 818-249-5940. Check the website for other recreation centers and their programs through Oct. 31. See the Oct. 8 post on Facebook: www.facebook.com/parks.lacounty.gov. Website with details: parks.lacounty.gov/halloween
Circus Vargas – Woodland Hills – Hollywood Dreams!: Thrills, chills and laughter are to be expected at the circus, 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Show runs: 4 p.m. Oct. 31; 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1; 12:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Nov. 2; 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3; 7 p.m. Nov. 5-6; 4 an 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7; 1, 4, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8; 12:30, 3:30, 7 p.m. Nov. 9; 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Ticket prices vary by seats selected. Location, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (at Erwin Street), Woodland Hills. circusvargas.com/. Details and tickets: https://tickets.circusvargas.com/events/33
Aloud – Library Foundation of Los Angeles program: Gish Jen 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
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. 30-31. Also, 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
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. Oct. 31; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1-2. Admission: corn maze $20 plus a required $5 for “Pumpkin Patch” entry (see details on the website for corn maze admissions on 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
Halloween at Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks – Spooky, Fright Night, Fun, Thriller Events: Check the website for events through Nov. 1. Some events may have fees for food/drinks; check the individual recreation center for details and flyers.List of LA Department of Recreation and Parks Halloween 2025, arranged by Los Angeles City Council districts, tinyurl.com/mtm7jezw.
Here’s a sampling:
Oct. 31: Delano Recreation Center, 3-7 p.m. (15100 Erwin St., Van Nuys; 818-756-8529). Hubert H. Humphrey Recreation Center, 3-7 p.m. (12560 Filmore Ave., Pacoima; 818-896-6510). Northridge Recreation Center, 3-7 p.m. (18300 Lemarsh Ave., Northridge; 818-349-7341). Stonehurst Recreation Center, 3-7 p.m. (9901 Dronfield Ave., Sun Valley). Tarzana Recreation Center, 3-7 p.m. (5655 Vanalden Ave., Tarzana; 818-343-5946). Victory Vineland Recreation Center, 3-7 p.m. (11117 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood; 818-985-9516). Branford Recreation Center, 4-8 p.m. (13306 Branford St., Arleta; 818-893-4923); North Hollywood Recreation Center, 4-8 p.m. (11430 Chandler Blvd.; 818-763-7651). Sunland Recreation Center, 4-8 p.m. (8651 Foothill Blvd., Sunland; 818-767-6151). Sylmar Recreation Center, 4:30-8:30 p.m. (13109 Borden Ave., Sylmar; 818-367-5656). North Hills Community Park, 5-8 p.m. (8756 Parthenia Place, North Hills, 818-895-9863).
Nov. 1: Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – a Día de los Muertos theme event (10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima; 818-834-5172). Cardenas Recreation Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (14740 Blythe St., Panorama City; 818-781-3952). Winnetka Recreation Center, 4-8 p.m. – haunted house and costume parade (8401 Winnetka Ave., 818-756-78760). Lanark Recreation Center, 6-10 p.m. A Day of the Dead theme event with a costume parade – $1 admission, plus bring cash for refreshments at the event (21816 Lanark St., Canoga Park; 818-883-1849).
Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck “Grubfest,” 5-10 p.m. Oct. 31 (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. 31; and continuing every Friday. 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/. www.granadachamber.com/food-trucks/. Farmers market information: www.granadachamber.com/56292-2/
Haunted House – The Last of Us: A new, immersive Halloween maze, from the student who created the 2023 haunted house “The Purge Reawakening,” 6-10:30 p.m. Oct. 31 (no scares, family-friendly walk-through). Free admission. Location, 4335 Cherry Hills Lane, Tarzana. Details: arnoldhalloweenexperience.com
Trick-or-Treat at the Pioneer Cemetery: The San Fernando Valley Historical Society holds the event, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Location, 14451 Bledsoe St., Sylmar. Details: www.facebook.com/SFVHS/
Saturday
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
Enchanted Halloweekend 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. Nov. 1-2. The special weekend-only event is included with general admission. 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/
Best Friends Animal Society Super Adoption: More than 20 animal shelters and rescue groups bring adoptable dogs and cats to the two-day event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1-2. Adoption fees will be less than $150. The event also includes exhibitor booths, family-friendly activities, giveaway items and food trucks. Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Make a reservation to attend and pick up a Best Friends Animal Society tote bag (while supplies last) at their booth: bestfriends.org/lasuper
Hollywood Forever’s Día de los Muertos: The 26th annual event, 1-3:30 p.m. Nov. 1; and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 1 to 1:30 a.m. Nov. 2 (time slots for tickets; the 4:30-9 p.m. time slot is sold out). Event includes altar displays, dance and music performances, a children’s area, arts and crafts and food vendors. Rules include: no pets, chairs, outside food or drink. Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. www.ladayofthedead.com. Details and tickets: www.ladayofthedead.com/event-info/
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, 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Show runs 2 and 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
Sunday
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/
Main Street Canoga Park’s Día de los Muertos Festival: The 25th annual cultural event includes a display of ofrendas (altars), art and dance activities, chalk art display, a Día de los Muertos community procession, dance and musical performances, a classic car show, food trucks and vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 2. Free admission. Sherman Way between Canoga Avenue and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Canoga Park. 818-346-7480. www.facebook.com/DiaDeLosMuertosFestival. www.mainstreetcanogapark.la/. canogaparkfestival.com/
Día de los Muertos – Forest Lawn-Glendale: Honoring memories of deceased loved ones at the celebration that includes ofrendas (altars), folklorico dance and mariachi performances, larger-than-life Catrina character and face painting, noon-3 p.m. Nov. 2. Forest Lawn-Glendale , 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. www.facebook.com/ForestLawn. Flyer: https://forestlawn.com/events/dia-de-los-muertos/
Noche de los Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park: The closing event includes a variety of family activities, DJ and live music, and a mercado, 3-7 p.m. Nov. 2. The 19 ofrendas (altars), created by individual artists and organizations, are on display, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through Nov. 2. The Día de los Muertos theme this year: “Let Freedom Ring – Honoring Our Immigrant Ancestors.” Location, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. grandparkla.org/event/downtown-dia-de-los-muertos
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
Thursday
Book Soup: 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/
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/
Autobooks-Aerobooks: Don Emde signs “Flying Floyd – The Motorcycling Life of Floyd,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8. Location, 2900 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-0707. autobooks-aerobooks.com
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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