Hollywood is full of popular haunts for celebrating spooky season. Here are the Halloween hotspots celebrities go to in the Los Angeles, CA area.
Universal Studio’s Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studio’s Halloween Horror Nights celebrity guest list easily goes from A to Z — that is, from Ashley Tisdale to Zendaya — with dozens of stars in between who show up each year to get spooked by the multiple themed haunted houses and “scareactors” whose job it is to frighten guests, famous or not.
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Nights of the Jack
Nights of the Jack is technically located 30 miles northwest of Hollywood, but because it’s in Kardashian Kountry at Calabasas, CA’s King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority, it counts as a Hollywood go-to for Halloween. Just consider the roster of stars who’ve popped by to see if their own famous faces have been intricately carved into pumpkins — Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, and Travis Barker have all had the honor — and you’ll see why the pumpkins and lights display, “Spookeasy” bar, food trucks, face painting, psychic, and professional pumpkin carving stations is a celebrity go-to year after year.
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Haunt O’ Ween
The Instagram-worthy illuminated pumpkin tunnel is Haunt O’ Ween’s most identifiable feature, but there’s plenty more to do and see at this interactive Halloween playground in Woodland Hills, CA. Family-friendly activities include face painting, performances, games, rides, and of course, trick-or-treating. Celebrity moms Ashlee Simpson, Jenni “JWOWW” Farley, and Khloe Kardashian have all brought their kids here.
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
If you really want to get your scare on, head to the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride. The self-described “atmosFEAR” here is a more heightened haunted vibe than some of the other immersive events in the area, so the ride, themed town square, and theatrical performances are recommended for guests who are at least 13 years old. Even when it was forced to be a drive-through experience in 2020, Christina Aguilera admitted she wasn’t spared from being spooked, saying, “They got me!” Meanwhile, Halloween Queen Vanessa Hudgens had a “ghouls” night out here in October 2022.
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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Move over Mickey and Minnie, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort means it’s Jack Skellington and Sally’s time to shine at the park, which is decked out in pumpkin and fall-inspired decor for the two months leading up to October 31st. The Haunted Mansion gets a Nightmare Before Christmas-themed makeover (make sure you plan for a long wait in line if you want to ride it), characters are dressed in costume for the “Howl-iday,” festive foods and seasonal merchandise make a limited appearance, and there’s even a special party on select nights for those who spring for the additional ticket. Kourtney Kardashian is just one celeb who’s tapped into her inner villain to celebrate the season at the happiest-turned-spookiest place on Earth.
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Knott’s Scary Farm
Knott’s Scary Farm is the other theme park in town that gets into the Halloween spirit. Mazes, shows, and “more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding in every corner of the park” make up this experience, which is meant for guests aged 13+. Celebrities who’ve dared to do it include Katy Perry, who posed with a squad of masked characters and teased, “I’m da monster in da middle” and Karrueche Tran, who captioned her photo op here with “Fun times!”
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Cinespia Cemetery Films at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
You can’t get much creepier than watching a horror movie from inside a real cemetery, and that’s precicely the experience Cinespia — an organization that screens classic movies at outdoor venues — provides at the iconic Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Similar to its popular summer program, the annual Halloween line-up and schedule allows for guests to bring their own booze (beer and wine only), picnic food, and chairs. A DJ spins tunes for dancers as the sun sets and after the film ends. Aaron Paul and Lauren Parsekian are fans of doing date night and friend group gatherings at these events, while Modern Family‘s Rico Rodriguez “kicked off the best time of the year” here in October 2022.
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Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival
The annual Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival happens every weekend in the month of October at its Moorpark, CA location (about an hour outside of L.A.) and boasts a jam-packed schedule each day: the corn maze, corn-stalk labyrinth, tractor-drawn wagon rides, animal shows, pig races, and live music performances are just a handful of planned offerings. Weekdays may not have as many events, but the farm still provides plenty of fall displays and pumpkins to pick. Molly Sims makes a yearly visit with her kids and husband to keep up their family tradition.
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Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Culver City, CA might as well roll out a red carpet because it’s long been the go-to place for celebrities to pick pumpkins. From Paris Hilton in the early aughts, to Harry Styles during his One Direction days, and famous families as they’ve expanded their broods — from Fergie to James Van Der Beek to Tamera Mowry — this is Hollywood’s go-to place for pumpkins . . . and paparazzi. That said, Mr. Bones also serves up the standard fare of pumpkin patch fun, such as a bounce house, slide, straw maze, petting zoo, and special Trick or Treat Spooktacular party where your own little star can dress up in costume and snag some candy.
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Tina’s Pumpkin Patch
For those in the San Fernando Valley, Tina’s Pumpkin Patch in Sherman Oaks, CA is the place celebs go to get their gourds. Admission and parking are free, but family-friendly activities including pony rides, train rides, and the obstacle course come with a cost. Rob Dyrdek has declared, “Halloween season always starts with a trip to Tina’s Pumpkin Patch,” while Ashley Greene made a stop here as a first-time mom in October 2022.
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Shaqtoberfest
Long Beach, CA’s historic Queen Mary ship-turned-hotel used to host a Dark Harbor event every Halloween season that brought out the likes of Bridget Marquardt and Stella Hudgens. But since the boat was closed to the public for repairs, a new event is popping up in its place: Shaqtoberfest. With the Queen Mary providing a scenic backdrop, Shaquille O’Neal‘s namesake Halloween street festival promises classic family-friendly activities like trick-or-treating and pumpkin-patch-picking, as well as a carnival and DJ stage that provide more adult-leaning activities at night.
