Los Angeles runs more major Halloween events than any city in the country, with every theme park in the region staging one, plus professional haunts from Griffith Park to Long Beach. This guide covers the multi-day, ticketed events in the greater Los Angeles area, including Orange County, sorted by opening date. Single-day events and home haunts are not listed. For the full statewide list, see our Haunted Houses in California guide.
Los Angeles Haunts at a Glance
| Event | Location | 2026 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Oogie Boogie Bash | Disney California Adventure, Anaheim | Aug 18 – Oct 31 |
| Halloween Time at Disneyland | Disneyland Resort, Anaheim | Aug 21 – Oct 31 |
| Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood | Universal Studios Hollywood | Sept 3 – Nov 1 |
| Knott’s Scary Farm | Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park | Sept 17 – Oct 31 |
| Six Flags Fright Fest | Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia | Sept 18 – Nov 1 |
| Queen Mary Dark Harbor | The Queen Mary, Long Beach | Sept 18 – Nov 1 |
| Los Angeles Haunted Hayride | Griffith Park, Los Angeles | Sept 18 – Nov 1 |
| Carved at Descanso Gardens | Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge | Oct 2 – Nov 1 |
| The Haunted Car Wash | Orange County, Los Angeles + more | Oct 2 – Oct 31 |
| Wicked Lit | Chance Theater, Anaheim | Oct 29 – Nov 2 |
| Delusion | Los Angeles | TBD |
| Nights of the Jack | Calabasas | TBD |
The Theme Park Events
Oogie Boogie Bash
Oogie Boogie Bash returns to Disney California Adventure on a record 33 nights from August 18 through October 31, 2026.
| Dates | 33 select nights, Aug 18 – Oct 31 |
| Tickets | $139 to $199, separate ticket (details) |
| New for 2026 | Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake street party, Yzma’s first US face-character appearance |
Halloween Time at Disneyland
Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort runs August 21 through October 31, 2026, across both parks.
| Dates | Aug 21 – Oct 31 |
| Tickets | Included with park admission (details) |
| New for 2026 | Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake replaces the Frightfully Fun Parade |
Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is running its 2026 Halloween Horror Nights over 42 select nights from September 3 through November 1.
| Dates | 42 select nights, Sept 3 – Nov 1 |
| Houses | 3 announced so far: Sinners, Stranger Things 5, Hellraiser |
| Tickets | On sale now (see our HHN tickets guide) |
| New for 2026 | The event’s first-ever Hellraiser house |
Knott’s Scary Farm
Knott’s Scary Farm returns for its 53rd season, the longest-running theme park Halloween event in Southern California.
| Dates | 26 select nights, Sept 17 – Oct 31 |
| Lineup | 10 mazes, 5 scare zones, 3 shows |
| Tickets | From $65 online (details) |
| New for 2026 | Two new mazes; full lineup at Nightmares Revealed, Aug 18 |
Six Flags Fright Fest
Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS returns to Six Flags Magic Mountain for its 33rd year on select nights from September 18 through November 1.
| Dates | Select nights, Sept 18 – Nov 1 |
| Tickets | Mazes are a paid add-on; 2026 pricing TBA (details) |
| New for 2026 | Lineup reveal expected at Midsummer Scream, Aug 7 to 9 |
The Professional Haunts
Queen Mary Dark Harbor
Queen Mary Dark Harbor returns for its 2026 Halloween season on select nights from September 18 through November 1.
| Dates | Select nights, Sept 18 – Nov 1 |
| Tickets | Not yet on sale (details) |
| New for 2026 | Lineup expected at Midsummer Scream, Aug 7 to 9 |
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride returns to Griffith Park on select nights from September 18 through November 1, 2026.
| Dates | Select nights, Sept 18 – Nov 1 |
| Tickets | Not yet on sale (details) |
| New for 2026 | Full lineup expected at Midsummer Scream, Aug 7 to 9 |
Carved at Descanso Gardens
Carved, the nighttime jack-o’-lantern and light installation at Descanso Gardens, returns October 2 through November 1, nightly from 6 to 10 p.m.
| Dates | Nightly, Oct 2 – Nov 1 |
| Tickets | Non-member adults from $29 (details) |
| New for 2026 | Alexander Reichstein sculptures in his US debut |
The Haunted Car Wash
The Haunted Car Wash returns for its sixth season this October, expanding to four Southern California regions.
| Dates | Oct 2 – Oct 31 |
| Locations | Orange County, Los Angeles, Inland Empire, San Diego |
| Tickets | $25 per vehicle (details) |
| New for 2026 | Largest footprint in its six-year history |
Wicked Lit
Wicked Lit returns for its first season since 2017 with 10 performances from October 29 through November 2.
| Dates | 10 performances, Oct 29 – Nov 2 |
| Tickets | On sale Aug 1 (details) |
| New for 2026 | First season in eight years, two plays |
Delusion and Nights of the Jack
Delusion (Los Angeles) and Nights of the Jack (Calabasas) have not announced 2026 plans. We will add them when dates land.
Los Angeles Haunt FAQ
What is the biggest haunted house event in Los Angeles?
By scale, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Knott’s Scary Farm are the two giants, with Knott’s running 10 mazes across 26 nights and Universal running 42 nights.
When does Halloween start in Los Angeles?
Earlier than anywhere outside Florida: Oogie Boogie Bash opens August 18 and Halloween Time at Disneyland follows August 21. Most haunts open in mid-September.
