Halloween in Los Angeles 2016
Don't freak out—use our guide to Halloween in LA 2016 to find the perfect costume, the best parties and spookiest places
Making plans for the most important holiday of the year—we're talking Halloween, of course—isn't so easy in sprawling LA. Our guide to Halloween in Los Angeles has you covered with the best candy treats, the most inspiring costume shops, the rockingest parties, the best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating, and the coolest fall festivals and activities. Still not feeling the fall in Los Angeles spirit? We've also rounded up our favorite haunted spots where real ghosts still can rattle a few chains. Let the countdown to the thrills and chills begin!
What day does Halloween 2016 fall on?
Unfortunately, this year Halloween falls on a Monday. So be prepared for the weekend prior to be jam-packed with Halloween festivities.
Halloween parties and haunted houses
Halloween events in Los Angeles 2016
Whatever you're looking for, there's no shortage of worthwhile Halloween events in Los Angeles
The best haunted houses and attractions
What's Halloween without a few good scares?
The best Halloween parties in Los Angeles for 2015
Halloween parties are your best excuse to dress provocatively, drink excessively and be (or go home with) someone else for a night.
Halloween costume ideas
10 last-minute Halloween costumes inspired by LA landmarks
Break away from the cliche costumes this year with these fun and easy DIY ideas based on neighborhood landmarks
Costume ideas inspired by famous artworks
Get creative and dress up as famous works of art on display at LACMA with these easy DIY ideas
Best dog Halloween costumes
Dog Halloween costumes seem to get cuter every year, so there's no excuse not to erase your dog's dignity with these get-ups
The best costume stores in LA
Stumped on what to be for Halloween this year? Check out these costume stores for unique get-ups from Hogwarts to Honey Boo Boo.
Halloween for kids
Best places to go trick or treating in Los Angeles
Make trick or treating plans with our guide to the top neighborhoods to visit for a fun Halloween with kids
The best pumpkin patches in Los Angeles
Find that perfect orange squash this Halloween with our guide to the best pumpkin patches in LA
Family-friendly Halloween events
Haunted houses too scary? We've rounded up the best Halloween attractions and family-friendly festivals for this year's holiday.
The cutest kids costumes on the Internet
Your little one will score big when trick or treating wearing one of these adorable kids' costumes
Halloween 2015 photos
The best Halloween 2015 costumes we've seen so far
Halloween costumes never fail to impress in Los Angeles, and this year has been no exception—see for yourself.
Halloweenie 2015 in photos
Known around town as the "Party with a Purpose," Halloweenie benefits the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles. It's also one of the best annual dance parties famous for its over-the-top costumes, over-the-top performers, and more than a few shirtless gentlemen.Â
Return to Gotham Halloween party 2015
Skybar dressed up as Gotham City this Halloween, complete with digital projections on the building exterior, for this two-night party. The hotel bar featured a trick-filled villains playground with themed areas like Selina Kyle's "Hell Here" apartment, Penguin's "Arctic World" lair—complete with snowstorms—and "Jokers Paradise."
Halloween at the Roosevelt Hotel 2015 in photos
For the Roosevelt Hotel's annual Halloween bash—spanning the entire property, from ballroom to pool—music was provided by resident DJs and Travis Scott. The Roosevelt DJs know how to get even the most lackadaisical of starlets up and dancing in their sexiest costumes. The hotel was decked out in Halloween get-up (think dungeons and ancient crypts), of course, and its reputation for ghostly sightings definitely gave it a few extra creepy plus points. RECOMMENDED: See more Halloween in LA
West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval 2015 photos
The West Hollywood Costume Carnaval brought out some of the most creative—and committed—Angelenos for the largest Halloween parade in California. Here are some of our favorite photos from this year's annual Halloween hot spot.
The Ace Hotel's Black & White Ball 2015 photos
The Ace Hotel in Downtown LA has already won over the heart of nearly every Angeleno and seems set on holding its hip mantle. With LACMA and KCRW's respective Halloween parties out of the picture this year, the Ace's second annual Halloween ball looked to establish itself as one of the best in town. The night kicked off with a screening of Dracula, accompanied by a live performance of the film's score by Philip Glass. Guests, doing their best interpretations of the "Black & White" theme, then roamed the rooftop bar and the ornate 1920s theater. As with any trendy LA Halloween party, though, it was the costumes that shined brightest.
The best Halloween costumes we saw in 2015 (video)
Angelenos, your Halloween costume skills never cease to impress us.
More Halloween
13 real haunted places in LA
Call us old-fashioned, but we like our haunts authentic
9 spooky Halloween treats and cocktails
We've rounded up some spooky Halloween treats and cocktails to try.
The 100 best horror films
The best horror films as voted for by more than 100 experts, including Simon Pegg and Roger Corman
Halloween food and drink events in LA
There will be plenty of things growling on the streets during Halloween in LA, but your stomach shouldn't be one of them.
The 20 best Halloween songs
Go on, throw that Halloween house party. We took care of the playlist for you.
The best candy stores in LA
To find festive candy, head to these top candy stores in LA.
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