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Here we've got a smorgasbord of wild street fairs, family pumpkin harvest
festivals, and an eclectic set of Halloween contests throughout the Los Angeles
area. Plenty of places to play in costume and experience the diversity of
Halloween in LA. Hollywood has taught us all how to party... and thousands
hit the local streets to strut their sequins. We're listing everything
from the big parties to the local Halloween events.
West Hollywood Halloween Carnival
 This is the Halloween Costume Party to end all parties. It's the
ultimate block party -- and that's saying a
lot for Los Angeles.
Halloween night Santa Monica Blvd. is closed down in
West Hollywood and turned over to the the wildness of imagination. You'll see some of the most
electrifying, strangest, daringest, gaudiest costumes to dare to strut down a public
street. It has been titled "the largest Halloween street party in the
world."
There are numerous stages set up with bands and other events as well. There
will be a parade. Try for the
$1000 first prize in their
costume contest.
Most stores stay open late. It's a great place to come and play... you
never know who or what you will see. There will be numerous stars just
roaming the boulevard as well as total shocking silliness. This is an
event for those who like to watch and be watched.
West Hollywood on Halloween night is NOT for the kiddies... nor for
anyone easily offended. Leave your inhabitations at home and party!
It's a no-holds-bared Mardi Gras fun night for adults. However,
there are kid friendly events in the week before hand.
 | Info: (323) 848-6503,
event announcement or http://www.weho.org/cf/calendar/
or http://www.visitwesthollywood.com
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Full
calendar - updated often close to the events |
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Halloween night 6PM to midnight (or until the bars close).
 | Extra activities the week before, |
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| West Hollywood on Santa Monica
Blvd - from La Cienga Blvd. to Doheny Drive. |
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street closure and parking arrangements. |
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| Costume Contest Information <here>.
$1000 prize. Pre-qualify during the evening for the 10pm final
| Come in Costume if you can. Costumes may be wild, but please
remember, it is on a city street... |
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| Get Ready to RUN! Rev it up, grab those heels and come on out
to race for some glorious prize packages. Prizes will be awarded for 1st
-- 3rd place. Not a sprinter? Worried about messin' up your
makeup and hair? Then skip the race but get out those pumps and pump up
the hair for the Annual Drag Pageant. There will be prizes for the
categories of beast hair, most outrageousness, best pumps, most
creative, and best overall
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| Come on by and enter your pet in the annual Halloween costume
contest. Great prizes for guardians and pets will be awarded in several
different categories including: Scariest Costume, Look-Alike (pet and
guardian), Most Creative Costume, Most Colorful Costume and Best
Costume. Certificate to all participants |
| Info:
| Sunday, October 26, 2008, 1pm, (registration starts
at 12)
| Free
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| West Hollywood Park |
| Must bring proof of immunization.
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| Are you ready to be spooky and have a spectacular time? Well, bring
out your best costumes for a chance to win some great prizes. ... YES,
kids the night of fun is finally here for you to enjoy the carnival
rides, game booths, entertainment, moon bounces, candies and prizes. .
| Info:
| Saturday, October 25, 2008, 6-9pm, $2. |
| West Hollywood Park, Softball Field
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| Everyone is encouraged to dress in costume
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| Calling all Master Carvers! It's time to dust off your carving tools
and show off your skills in Plummer Park's annual Intergenerational
Pumpkin Carving Party. Compete for the best in show and stay for raffle
prizes! Space is limited so sign up at the Plummer Park Office
beginning October 1st
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October Fest - Farmers Market
| Monday, October 13, 2008 , 9-2
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Movies in the Park: Monster House
| Saturday, October 18, 2008 |
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Hollywood Halloween Street Fair
OK, it's not quite true that the West Hollywood Street Fair is too big to
contain all the costumes. However, if you are looking for something much
more kid-friendly but still a free spirited street fair, check out what Hollywood
does on Hollywood Blvd.
It's back to being an informal affair. There's a caravel atmosphere and many of the shops are set up for
trick-or-treaters. Some stores will be open late for trick-or-treating
It's a great time to
visit the bizarre midnight museums that dot the area.
| Info: (all unofficial since this just happens in the grand LA
tradition) Halloween night after dark to about 10. Some
spots, midnight. The center of Hollywood -- Hollywood Blvd. Check your local papers for
actual street closure. Parking is on lots
just off Hollywood Blvd.
| No silly string - it's the law now - seriously |
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| Come in Costume if you can. |
"Descanso Gardens offers families and friends the opportunity to enjoy
fall's blooming beauty along with seasonal celebrations."
Children's costume contest early Saturday morning, petting zoo.
Farm-to-table educational exhibit, including food tasting. (find the list
on line). Crafts for kids. Sunday t-shirt silk screening workshop
and more.
| Kids welcome. set up for the whole family.
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| Info:http://www.descansogardens.org/site/pumpkinfest.cfm
or (818) 949-4200.
| Saturday October 27rd and Sunday, October 28th, 2007. |
| Check out their detailed calendar of events. |
| Farm animals, pumpkin decorating, and more. |
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Annual
Buccaneer Days at Two Harbors, Catalina Island
'For that
little bit of pirate in each of us, join the Buccaneers for a great day
of fun. Join us at the Pirate Paradise Carnival Cove for fun games and
activities for all ages. Don your best pirate attire for the costume contest.
Enjoy great food and dance the night away
| Info:
(310) 510-4249 ,
Two Harbors Catalina Island
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| October 4, 2008 |
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
(Los Angeles)
OK this isn't actually a festival... but shhhhh, don't tell the kids
that. This is a perennial favorite and probably the best pumpkin patch
in Los Angeles. It's much more than just a pumpkin patch. Kids are
entertained with Mr. Bones and the Halloween giants, the jumpin' pumpkin,
moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo and face painting.
There are also specials for adults. Instead of driving all around they've
got just about every fresh autumn decorations and tools in one place so you
have more time to party at Halloween. This including
long-stemmed pumpkins, cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds, squash and straw
bales. They even providing carving and pumpkin painting if you want to
chicken out and have someone carve for you.
This is a family owned Oregon business that brings it's farm-fresh
Halloween items right into the heart of LA and Beverly Hills... while saving
you time and providing a fun time for the kids. They also do special
week-day parties.
| Info:
http://www.mrbonespumpkinpatch.com or 310-276-9827
| 702 North Doheny Drive between Sunset and Santa Monica Blvds. |
| October 6 - October 31, 2007 - 9am-8pm. Closes at 3pm on
Halloween. (Closed to public on Tues Oct 16.) |
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| School groups and parties must reserve times in advance |
The Ventura county farm opens up every October for a Harvest Festival.
Acers of pumpkins plus lots of entertainment. craft fair and a country store.
| They have some themed weekends:
| 1st weekend (Sept 29-30, 2007):
Oktoberfest
and harvest crafts. Hours: 10-6pm |
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2nd weekend (Oct 6-7, 2007):
Cowboys
with gunfighters, stunts, cowboy music & more. Hours: 11-3 pm |
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| Info:
http://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/FallHarvestFestival.htm
| 3370 Sunset Valley Road, off of Tierra Rejada Rd, Moorpark |
| September 29 - October 1-31, 2007 - 9-6 though Oct 28, then 9-5 until
close
| Admission: $8 for the weekend festivals, $3, kids
under 2 free parking free, check local papers for coupons for some
weekend |
| October 31, kids in full costume are free. |
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"You’ll be seeing orange by day’s end when you try pumpkin bowling,
pumpkin pie eating, pumpkin seed spitting and other pumpkin play.
Craft vendors, a classic car show, kids carnival games, inflatable rides,
live stage entertainment, plenty of eats and treats, a beer garden, and
more! And of course… don’t forget the pumpkins! "
| Info:
http://www.calabasaspumpkinfestival.com , 818-222-5680
| October 18-19, 2008 - 10:00am – 5:00pm
| Juan Bautista De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Corner of Lost
Hills Road and Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. Event Entrance at
Lost Hills Rd. & Agoura Rd. |
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| Admission and parking free; games and rides minimal charge |
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Welcome back "Spookley" the square pumpkin and his friend Jack
the scarecrow at the all new HolidayHill Farms stage show inside our very
own pick your own pumpkin patch. Venture through the Adventure Corn
Maze, or take a spooky journey into the Haunted House or Creatures of
the Corn Haunted
Trail." Also farm animals, hay rides, bungee bounce, bounce house,
rock wall, giant slide and pony rides for the kids.
After dark gets extremely scary.
| Info:
http://www.halloweenharvestfestival.com/ or (818) 999-6300
| September 26 - November 2, 2008
| 10 AM - 10 PM Sun - Thurs, 10 AM - 12 AM Fri - Sat |
| Hours vary by activity, haunted houses after dusk |
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| Pierce College
| 20800 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills
| Metro: take Take the Orange Line directly to the DeSoto Metro
stop |
| Bring in a same day MTA Ticket and receive FREE admission to the
festival event area |
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| Daily kid events.
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| Also
http://www.frightfair.com/ for
the evening scary events.
| September 26 - November 2, 2008
| Dusk - 10 PM Sun - Thurs, Dusk - 12 AM Fri - Sat |
| Closed Mondays and some early Oct Tues & Wed, check their calendar
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| Buy tickets on line for evening show only |
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Corn Maze, mini hay bale maze for kids, pumpkin patch, farm
animals, tractor pull train rides and more.
| Info:
http://www.fornerisfarms.com/ or 818-730-7709 / <details>
| October 8 - November 5, 2007 - hours vary by day |
| 15200 Rinaldi St, Mission Hills - 1/4 mile east of Sepulveda Blvd |
| Small costs for mazes, rides, petting zoo and other activities, see
website for break down.
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Anaheim
Spooktacular Halloween Parade & Fall Festival
"Three-day event open to everyone in the community. ... Costume contests,
live entertainment, a craft fair, fabulous food, fun rides, game booths and
much more. The Halloween Parade has been an Anaheim tradition since 1924,
when baseball legend Babe Ruth was honored as the Grand Marshal of the
celebration. "
| Info: http://www.anaheim.net/
| October 26-28, 2007 |
| Center Street Promenade and West Side of Anaheim Blvd |
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| Free admission to festival
| Friday - festival and evening Masquerade Jubilee |
| Saturday - festival, pancake breakfast, children's costume contest,
evening parade, and more |
| Sunday - festival |
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Farm grown
pumpkins, harrowing haunted house, ghoulish games for the kids, a
jack-o-lantern jumper, fall hay rides, creepy carriage rides, bounce house
and weekly costume contests!
Of course, there will also be plenty of our unique multi passenger cycles,
paddle boats and kayaks available to rent at special prices. Carnival food
will be only steps away, including candied apples. Fun for the whole
family.
| Info:
http://www.wheelfunrentals.com/content/sfdpp.aspx or
626-334-6555
| Weekends in
October, 2008; 7-7
| Weekdays for
groups by appointment |
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| Santa Fe Dam
Recreational Area, lot 4
| 15501 East
Arrow Highway, Irwindale |
| 605 freeway
between 10/210, exit Live Oak, head east on Arrow Highway |
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| Admission to the
recreation area is $8 per car, free after 6pm. All other items
individually priced. |
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Start costuming early in the month. Check
out descriptions of the PRCA rodeo
events.
| Info:
http://www.sandimasrodeo.com/
| October 4-5, 2008 - (909) 394- RODEO (7633) |
| Rodeo 1-5pm, gates open at 11am |
| Tex Shoemaker Rodeo Arena at Horsethief Canyon Park in San Dimas |
| Tickets $15/$8 for kids, each day, see web for special pricing
| Special pricing on family packs, $1 on Saturday for wearing
a pink shirt |
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Hey, it's hard to find a good corn field in Los Angeles, but if you're
willing to drive a bit... here's a good family friendly spot a bit east of
San Diego
The Big Horse Feed And Mercantile in Temecula had chosen a special theme for this year's
corn maze: "Freedom isn't free". It's carved in a
large corn field and you are challenged to find your way.
There's lots of family fun: corn
cannon, petting farm, hay ride, pumpkin patch, min mazes, hay jump and more.
Weekdays are maze only... but the weekend is full of extra activities and
rides.
Each weekend has it's own theme: Tribute to Military, Make your own
Scarecrow, Old Fashion Farm Days, Old Fashion Carnival Days (final weekend,
working w/ non profit groups)
| Info:
http://www.cornfieldmaze.com then select California and Temecula
| Oct, 6-28, 2007 for the maze.
| Check website for times, they vary |
| Tickets $12 / $6 for kids 12 and under / Free under 2.
Coupon available on the web. Special pricing for groups, scouts,
educational and team building. Military half price first
weekend. |
| Big Horse Feed, 33320 Hwy 79, Temecula 0ff I5, Indio exit, cross
street of Butterfield Stage Road & hwy 79. |
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Other Local City Street Fairs and Halloween parties
Well, I'm not going to try and catch these. Check your local
paper and your local city's web site. Check with the parks and
rec department.
Most of these are kid oriented. If the pattern from the last couple of
year holds on, a number will be on the Saturday afternoon before
Halloween. Others will start at 4PM on Halloween for the kiddies.
Harvest Festival - Good
Shepard Lutheran School
Pumpkin painting, face painting, haunted house, games, food and more.
| Info: 323-255-2786
| Saturday, October 28, 2006, 11-4 |
| 6338 N. Figueroa St. LA (Figueroa & Garvanza), |
| Admission: $1 |
| Costumes encouraged |
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Downtown Burbank celebrates Halloween with Booo-tiful Downtown Burbank, a
community event for children that is scheduled earlier on All Hallows Eve to
allow families the opportunity to trick-or-treat before it gets too dark or
too late in the evening and an early evening before all the bigger ghosts
come out!. Children and families who visit Downtown Burbank’s
shops and restaurants will enjoy Halloween with treats from participating
merchants
Fabulous Fall Festival
"Thursday nights in October - fall with fun activities like face
painting, pumpkin contests and kids arts and crafts events. a pumpkin
patch and seasonal food like candy apples, corn-on-the-cob and pumpkin pies.
... Enjoy live music and wacky demonstrations like plate spinning, hula
hoops, juggling, tight wire and stilt walking."
| Thursdays in October, 2007
| Downtown Burbank - in front of Macy's - Cypress and San Fernando
Boulevard. |
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Free! Exclusively for elementary school age children. Games, Candy, and
Prizes
| October 31, 2006, 6:30-8:30
| McCambridge Recreation Center |
| Olive Recreation Center |
| Vickroy Park |
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GhostWalk Riverside & Halloween Carnivals
What do you get when you combine historic landmarks with spooky
spine-tingling stories? Ghostwalk Riverside! This haunting fund raiser will
stalk downtown on Halloween weekend. For the whole family!
| Info:
http://www.riversideca.gov/ calendar
| GhostWalk: Fri-Sat, October 26-27,2007 . 5:30-11pm
| Main St, on the mall, Old Town Riverside |
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| Nichols Park Halloween Carnival: October 26-27, 2007
Friday 5-9; Saturday 1-9pm
| Nichols Park- 5505 Dewey Ave. |
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| Villegas Park Halloween Carnival
| October 30, 2007 (5:00 pm- 9:00 pm) |
| Villegas Park- 7260 Marquerita Ave |
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| Bryant Par Halloween Carnival
| October 31, 2007 (5:00 pm- 8:00 pm) |
| Bryant Park- 7950 Philbin St
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Haunted Harvest - Old L.A. Certified
Farmers Market
There will be a Haunted House, Food and Farm Fresh Produce,
Live music, face painting, Trick or Treating, Costume Contest. Great event
for kids of all ages.
| Info: www.oldla.org or 323-255-5030
| October 30, 2007, 3-8 pm.
| Corner of Ave. 57 & Marmion St in Highland Park. 1 block North of
Ave. 57 and N. Figueroa St. Next to Metro Goldline
Highland Park Station. |
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Colton Halloween Festival / Haunted House
"Spooktacular" maze for ages 6
and up at the Gonzales Center for Halloween weekend. FaBOOlous
Halloween Festival. Children through the age of twelve can enjoy
treats, ghoulish games, entertainment and more for FREE! Come in costume for
extra scary fun! Bring your trick or treat bag and gather lots of goodies!
| Info: <here>
or call 909-370-6153
| Haunt: October 27, 28, 31, 2007 (see site for hours) - $2 |
| Festival: October 31, 2007 |
| Gonzales Community Center, 670 Colton Avenue, Colton |
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Hallowscream - Downtown Alhambra
Costume Contest for the kids ,
costumed characters, clowns, balloons, face painting and trick-or-treating.
Contest registration begins at 9am, contest is at 10am.
Trick-or-treating from noon to 3.
Halloween Octoberfest
Food & Craft
Booths, Kiddy Rides, Game Booths, Attractions & Haunted House, Youth
Activities, Costume Contest @ 7:00 p.m., Pie Eating Contest, Pumpkin
Contest, and more.
Participate and help save the Savannah Cemetery.
Even more events - City Park Listings for Halloween Carnivals
Most events are
for all ages.
Free, except for food and some carnival games/haunts. If you like to
volunteer in your neighborhood, these events often need help.
| The City of Los Angles
| has mini-carnivals listed for dozens and dozens of recreation
areas.
| Most are Oct 31, but some are before. Check with your local
park or the pdf document listed above.
| Events for
Halloween 2007 (Sunday through Sat) |
| Events for the
Saturday before, including Day of Dead celebrations |
| If you've got a high speed connection you can down load
LA City's event PDF.
Start looking on page 197 for October event detail. |
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| Long Beach
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| Orange County
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More Pumpkin patches, farms and hay rides
Head over to Boo News for more sources for even
more events.
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