Nights of the Jack

Walk across the grounds of the scenic King Gillette Ranch as the Santa Monica Mountains hideaway is illuminated with thousands of hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Nights of the Jack returns with an on-foot, mile-long trail this year (with food trucks and a “Spookeasy,” too). Look out for trick-or-treating with costumed characters on the evenings leading up to Halloween (Oct 28–31). Timed tickets are required each night; expect to spend an hour to an hour and a half there.