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 Events
Halloween at Kidspace
When: September 18 - October 31, 2026 | Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Kidspace Children's Museum | 480 N. Arroyo Boulevard
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.
Return to Woodsboro: Celebrating 30 Years of Terror
When: October 2 - 4, 2026 | Times Vary
Where: Pasadena Convention Center | 300 E Green Street
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wes Craven's 1996 horror-comedy film Halloween at the Pasadena Convention Center from October 2 - October 4. Bring your spine-chilling costumes and experience the exclusive Return to Woodsboro: Celebrating 30 Years of Terror to meet the celebrity guests and experience the full sweep of vendors, panels, props, exclusive merchandise, and other surprises.
Carved at Descanso Gardens
When: October 2 to November 1, 2026 | 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: Descanso Gardens | 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge
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.
Halloween Spooktacular at One Colorado
When: October 3, 2026 | 10 am to 2 pm
Where: One Colorado | 41 Hugus Alley
Join the Halloween Spooktacular at One Colorado for spooky fun! The event kicks off with Bob Baker Marionettes on October 3, where families can enjoy kid-friendly performances featuring Halloween characters including Dracula, witches, and more. Spaces are limited, so grab your spot to celebrate the spooky season with family-friendly fun!
Barks & Boos at the Arboretum
When: October 10, 2026 | 11 am - 4 pm
Where: Los Angeles County Arboretum | 301 N. Baldwin Avenue
VCA Animal Hospitals presents Barks & Boos Howl-o-ween at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Join the fun on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. A pet costume contest will start at 2:30 pm. There will also be a special adoption opportunity and a dog agility course provided by Pasadena Humane.
Bark in the Park: Howl-o-ween
When: October 25, 2026 | 11 am – 2 pm
Where: Playhouse Village Park | 701 Union Street
There's another opportunity to celebrate Halloween in Pasadena with your pets. The Pasadena Village Foundation invites furry friends and friends to the Playhouse Village Park on Sunday, October 25, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for a Howl-o-ween Parade & Costume Contest. This free event will feature treat stations, pup bites, and fun activities for all ages (in dog years too)!
Día De Los Muertos at the Arboretum
When: October 25, 2026 | 4 pm - 8 pm
Where: Los Angeles County Arboretum | 301 N. Baldwin Ave.
Every year, the Los Angeles County Arboretum welcomes the community to celebrate Día de Los Muertos among its decorated gardens. Get your face painted as a detailed skeleton, dance along to live music, participate in arts and crafts, and honor your loved ones at the arboretum.
Día De Los Muertos
When: October 30, 2026 | 5 pm - 8 pm
Where: Villa Parke Community Center | 363 E Villa Street
On October 30, the Pasadena Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department will host a vibrant celebration of the cherished century-old tradition of Día de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Captivating dance performances, creative arts and crafts, delicious food offerings, and the beautifully adorned "ofrendas," will pay tribute to the lives of our departed loved ones at the Villa Parke Community Center from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Strange Science at The Huntington
When: October 30 - 31, 2026 | 6 pm to 10 pm
Where: The Huntington | 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
Travel from an ancient era to a dystopian future at this year’s Strange Science Halloween bash on October 30 - 31, 2026! Enjoy thrilling performances, engaging talks, and live beats on the dance floor. It's an unforgettable evening filled with chills, thrills, and a journey through time.
Trick or Treating
Trick-Or-Treating in Old Pasadena
Dress up in your most creative costumes on October 31 and head over to Old Pasadena for a Treat Trail. Enjoy store-to-store Trick-or-Treating and discover a variety of delicious treats and surprises at every turn, where shops and restaurants are handing out Halloween goodies for the little ones (first-come, first-served). Once the candy bag is full, pose for a family portrait in the Halloween-themed photo area.
More Halloween Activities
Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour
Where: Performer Statue outside of The Stand | 36 South El Molino Avenue
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 select Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m.
The Bunker Experience
Where: The Bunker Experience | 20 North Raymond Avenue
On Halloween, step into a historic haunted basement and test your courage at The Bunker Experience. Gather your family and friends to take on a post-apocalyptic mission, navigate a chilling maze, and fight to escape the haunted horrors... if you dare. The Bunker Experience has availability throughout October to help get you into the terrifying mood for the Halloween season.
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