Brief
Los Angeles rolls out 13 Halloween events from pumpkin patches to haunted theme parks
From a 40‑year‑old pumpkin patch to immersive 80s‑themed theater, the guide covers free and ticketed events through Oct. 31.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Los Angeles Times published a guide on Oct. 1 listing 13 Halloween‑season activities across the city, ranging from family‑friendly pumpkin patches to immersive theater and major theme‑park hauntings.
What happened
The guide notes that the season’s staple events return, such as Descanso Gardens’ “Carved” exhibit and Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights. Newer offerings include the Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Culver City, which for nearly four decades provides a pumpkin‑themed playground with a straw maze, petting zoo and rides. The article also highlights an interactive theatrical experience called “1986‑6‑6,” staged on weekends in Culver City, where participants solve escape‑room‑style puzzles in a 1980s high‑school setting.
What the reports add
The Times points out that the Mr. Bones site is part of a broader Southern California pumpkin‑patch network, mentioning West Covina’s Robles Pumpkin Patch, Lakewood’s Pa’s Pumpkin Patch and Cal Poly Pomona’s PumpkinFest as additional options. It also notes that “1986‑6‑6” is the first immersive‑theater project from veterans of the video‑game industry, inspired by movies like “Ghostbusters.”
What was said
Co‑creator Giz Gewirtz told the Times, “We wanted a little bit of a supernatural hint… We were inspired by movies like ‘Ghostbusters,’ which has a supernatural comedy vibe.”
How it came about
Los Angeles’ reputation for theatricality and make‑believe underpins the city’s Halloween programming, a trend the Times attributes to the region’s love of elaborate set‑dressings and costume culture. The guide connects the long‑standing popularity of events such as Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights with newer, niche experiences that cater to both families and adult‑only crowds.
Key facts
- The Los Angeles Times listed 13 Halloween events for October 2026. (latimes.com)
- Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Culver City has operated for nearly 40 years. (latimes.com)
- The immersive theater show “1986‑6‑6” runs weekends throughout October in Culver City. (latimes.com)
- Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights returns with themed houses like “Sinners” and “Stranger Things.” (latimes.com)
Sources
- [1] latimes.com — originally reported as “Spooky season is here! 13 things to do in L. A. for a frightfully epic October”
