In LA, we’re accustomed to the weird and wonderful, and for this Halloween, we put together a guide that has all the best haunts and happenings across the city. From spine-tingling haunted houses to immersive theatrical horrors, hayrides through haunted forests, and family-friendly puppet shows, LA has something for every ghost, ghoul and thrill-seeker. Get ready to explore the spooky side of the City of Angels — if you dare … muahahaha! Zombie Joe’s Urban Death Tour of Terror (Zombie Joe’s Underground) This adults-only haunted attraction offers a more memorable macabre theatrical experience than any terrifying walk-through or haunted house the city has to offer. Starting with a pitch-black maze filled with amusing perversions, the main attraction features a short stage show of a dozen vignettes, each more depraved than the next. A year-round mainstay of the Los Angeles alt theater scene, Zombie Joe’s shines its brightest during the spooky season.  4850 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601 zombiejoes.com Now open select nights through Nov. 1. Please check the website for times and dates. $23 in advance, $28 at the door; For ages 18+ only. Waiver required. Wheelchair accessible.  Los Angeles Haunted Hayride (Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group) One of the city’s best and most unique haunted attractions, that special time of year when Griffith Park is transformed from a hiking oasis for the Stanley tumbler-carrying masses to a massive playground for foul fiends of the night. Featuring multiple morbid mazes, scare actors galore, offbeat shows, a Scary-Go-Round, fried foods aplenty, games of chance and skill, and the event’s crown jewel, the legendary hayride through a bespoke hellscape, the Haunted Hayride is a Los Angeles staple of the Halloween season. 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 losangeleshauntedhayride.com Now open select nights through Nov. 2. Hours vary depending on the night, check the website for details. Tickets only available online; Ticket pricing is dynamic and will vary based on the day and time attending, and will increase the closer it gets to the event date. Prices start at $36.99. Families are welcome.  Bob Baker Marionette Theater Presents Hallowe’en Spooktacular  (Bob Baker Marionette Theater / STEPHENIE PASHKOWSKY) This hour-long marionette show is a beloved part of Los Angeles history. The family-friendly “boo-sical revue” features over a hundred different spooky yet spirited puppets eager to commemorate the Halloween season with young ones. This string-operated cabaret is an interactive show that celebrates the art of puppetry with a new generation, creating cherished childhood memories for years to come while ringing in the H’ween holiday for the whole Franken-family. Costumes are strongly encouraged.  4949 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042 bobbakermarionettetheater.com/halloween-spooktacular Now open select days and nights through Nov. 10; All ages welcome. Tickets are $25. Children 2 and under get in for free. Delusion: The Red Castle (Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group) Allow psychologist Dr. Frederick Lowell to unlock your full potential as you explore the castle where he conducts his many experiments and investigate the curious methods he uses to treat his patients. A man haunted by his tragic past and obsessed with your “special abilities,” he looks to you to right past wrongs, even if they go against the natural world and science.  Always a step beyond any creepy walk-through or haunted attraction, Delusion: The Red Castle is an interactive experience that offers shock and awe. With an attention to detail that is almost as impressive as the scares, Delusion has become one of the premiere haunts of Los Angeles.   The Stimson House, 2421 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90007 enterdelusion.com Now open select nights through Nov. 3; Check the website for times. Ticket pricing is dynamic and will vary based on the day and time attending and will increase the closer it gets to the event date. Prices start at $109.99. All guests must be at least 12 years old.   CBS Presents Creep LA: Ghosts (Ghosts/CBS) CBS joins forces with dynamic and demented scare-makers Just Fix It Productions’ Creep LA to create a new interactive haunt based on the hit TV show Ghosts. The one-hour immersive experience explores the infamous mansion and the backstories of its undead residents with an exhilarating encounter. Before the fearsome fun begins, guests are given the opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the Woodstone Bed & Breakfast pre-show lounge, known for its historic charm and phantom residents who haunt the premises. A chilling, thrilling immersive event perfect for show fans and haunt aficionados alike.  West Adams; location details provided upon purchase. jfiproductions.com Now open select nights through Oct. 27. Ticket prices start at $70.00 (plus booking fees). The LA Opera Presents Spanish Dracula With a Live Orchestra (LA Opera) Presented by the historic United Theater on Broadway (formerly known as The Ace Theater), The LA Opera is screening the 1931 classic horror film Spanish Dracula starring Carlos Villarías in the titular role of the Count. The Spanish-language vamp outing will be screened with English subtitles in the renowned Spanish Gothic theater as conductor Lina González-Granados leads the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra in a live performance of a new score by Academy Award-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla, who will also perform. Rediscover the majesty of Count Dracula in this unearthed cinematic experience that promises to be a bloody good time.  929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015 laopera.org/performances/2025/spanish-dracula October 25 – 27; ticket prices vary according to seat location, starting at $44.50. Boney Island at the Natural History Museum (Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County) The interactive home haunt that became a beloved LA tradition now calls the Natural History Museum its home. Known for its hundreds of singing and dancing skeletons, undead tableaus featuring dozens of “skelebrating” friends, thousands of colorful lights, and lively music that will get claws tapping, this interactive experience is wholesome family fun that rings in the spooky season for creatures of all ages. Liven up the holiday with a skeleton stroll through this immersive light-up experience that the whole family can enjoy.  900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 nhm.org/calendar/boney-island Now open select nights through Oct. 31. General admission is $25.00, children $15, kids under the age of 2 are free; tickets for children under 2 are required for access to Boney Island. Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights  (Lindsay Kwek / NBCUniversal) It’s that special time of year when extreme horror fans pay to have chainsaw-wielding punks, crazed clowns, and demonic demons on stilts terrorize them for the fun of it. One of the leaders in theme park haunted attractions, Universal Studios transforms its delightful movie backlot into a fully immersive horror experience, an annual tradition since the ‘90s. This year, Halloween Horror Nights offers a Blumhouse-themed Terror Tram, four Scare Zones, eight morbid mazes —  including attractions based on A Quiet Place, Insidious: The Further, and Ghostbusters: The Frozen Empire — as well as scare actors who are so committed to their job, they should probably be actually committed. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608 universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn/en/us Now open select nights through Nov. 3. Tickets start at $77 for general admission. Event might be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. Reign of Terror Haunted House (Reign of Terror Haunted House) Just outside of the City of Angels in the land of Thousand Oaks lives a Halloween attraction that needs to be seen to be believed. Inside the nondescript Janss Marketplace amongst the food court and retail stores lies Reign of Terror, a walk-through haunted house experience that consists of 11 interconnected attractions, 140+ rooms of nightmarish conjurings, and dozens upon dozens of creepy characters just waiting to make your acquaintance. Considered one of the best haunted attractions in the United States, this heart-pounding experience will add a few thrills to your holiday.  285 N. Moorpark Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 rothauntedhouse.com Now open select nights through Nov. 2, check the website for available times. Entrance capacity is limited, so to avoid sell-outs, it is recommended to buy tickets early. Ticket pricing is dynamic and will vary based on the day and time attending and will increase the closer it gets to the event date. Prices start at $47.00 (plus fees). Event might be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13.  House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée’s Casa Vega (House of Spirits / © 2024 MEYER2MEYER ENTERTAINMENT & FEVER) Inspired by the dark works of Spanish painter Francisco Goya and local folktales that have been terrifying locals for centuries, House of Spirits: Casa Vega offers an adults-only haunted attraction that allows guests to explore a house whose history is centered on a mysterious family tragedy. Guests are encouraged to dress the part and put on their finest, era-appropriate suits and silks while exploring the attraction. Known for its high-end cocktails, House of Spirits is a two-hour, first-class experience that provides viewers everything they need for a “spirited” season.   The Nocturne Theatre, 324 N Orange St, Glendale. CA. 91203 houseofspiritssoiree.com/los-angeles Now open select nights through Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., with an early show available on select weekends. Check the website for further details. Entrance capacity is limited. To avoid sell-outs, it is recommended to buy tickets early. Ticket pricing is dynamic and will increase the closer it gets to the event date. Prices start at $63.00 (plus booking fees). Event is an adults-only, 21+ experience.  The post Halloween in Los Angeles 2024: Haunts, Hayrides and Good, Old-Fashioned Horror appeared first on LA Weekly.