Spooky season is here! 13 things to do in L.A. for a frightfully epic October

Los Angeles Times - Oct 1, 2026

Our picks include Halloween staples — Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 'Carved' at Descanso Gardens and Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights — along with some campier events.

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