This is Halloween in Pasadena
In Pasadena, October is all about pumpkins, ghouls, and spooktacular Halloween activities.
Celebrations in and around Pasadena start as early as September, so get your costumes ready for this year's monster-sized list of Halloween-themed events. Whether it's costumes and candy with the kids and family, or scary and haunted adventures for grown ups, enjoy some of the best ghoulish activities in the Los Angeles metroplex in the lush city of Pasadena.
Halloween at Kidspace
Halloween at Kidspace Children’s Museum is happening all month long this October. Arrive in costume and join the other fairies, mermaids, pirates and superheroes strutting their stuff in the daily Kidspace Halloween Parades. Take a thrilling trike ride through a spooky house, adopt a monster, and enjoy the magic of Halloween.
Carved at Descanso Gardens
Carved returns with a new route and even more pumpkin magic at Descanso Gardens! Stroll through a trail filled with illuminated jack-o'-lanterns, massive hand-carved gourds, and vibrant light displays. Enjoy the popular Descanso Railroad and marvel at the towering wood spirits carved by Chainsaw Jenna. Don't miss the "Rhizome" light installation by Tom and Lien Dekyvere. Rain or shine, this family-friendly event offers Halloween fun for all ages.
Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour
Discover eerie alleys and haunted secrets on a nighttime wander through the Playhouse Village, Civic Center, and Old Pasadena. Dive into unsolved mysteries and dirty dealings that pepper Pasadena's past. From stories about the catacombs to the Parsons Suicide Squad to Crazy Cazaurang, experience the Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour on Fridays at 6:30 p.m.
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