Pasadena offers a variety of Halloween events and activities for both locals and visitors. From haunted houses and spooky tours to family-friendly festivities, there is something for everyone to enjoy during the Halloween season. Let’s take a look at some of the top things to do in Pasadena for Halloween.
Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour
Pasadena’s Haunted Walking Tour is a guided nighttime walking tour of Pasadena’s hidden alleys and historic landmarks. Explore a castle, mortuary, theatres (Pasadena Playhouse), and alleyways as you listen to mysterious stories of unexplained events at Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena City Hall, NASA JPL, the Playhouse District, and Old Town Pasadena.
Pasadena’s Haunted Walking Tour takes you beneath the streets to explore the vaults located beneath the historic Union Saving’s Bank Building. Discover the catacombs left over from the Spanish Mission era and hear chilling tales of the paranormal.
Halloween at Kidspace Children’s Museum
Pasadena’s Kidspace Museum offers a Halloween experience that the whole family can enjoy. Throughout the month of October, Kidspace offers a range of Halloween-themed activities. Kids can participate in daily parades, create costumes, decorate pumpkins, and even have the opportunity to meet snakes. Kidspace’s educational and entertaining event is perfect for young children and their families.
Trick-or-Treating in Old Pasadena
Old Pasadena stores participate in a trick-or-treat event on Halloween. On October 31st, children can dress up in their favorite costumes and visit participating Old Town Pasadena stores. Stores and restaurants offer treats to costumed kids, creating a fun and festive atmosphere.
Dia de los Muertos at the Armory Center for the Arts
Celebrate Halloween early in downtown Pasadena’s for Dia de los Muertos at the Armory Center for the Arts!
On Friday, October 27th, The Armory will have dance performances, creative arts and crafts, and food offerings as a tribute to the lives of the dearly departed. Check out the “ofrendas” at the Villa Parke Community Center from 5 – 9 p.m. This Halloween event is hosted in partnership with the Pasadena Community Job Center and the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, this event promises to be an unforgettable evening.
Halloween Party at the Children’s Museum
Experience the thrill of Halloween at the Southern California Children’s Museum’s Halloween Party! This family-friendly event offers a variety of activities, including open play, a costume contest, games, crafts, dancing, and an eerie-sistible raffle. Designed to be spooky but not too scary, this Halloween party is perfect for children of all ages. This Halloween event is on October 28th from 9:30 am to 1 pm.
Visit the Pasadena Pumpkin Patch
Pasadena’s Halloween season is incomplete without a visit to a pumpkin patch. One of the most popular pumpkin patches in Pasadena is the Pasadena Pumpkin Patch located at 900 North Lake Avenue. Here, you can find a vast selection of pumpkins in different shapes, colors, and sizes at affordable prices. Pasadena’s pumpkin patch offers fun activities like pony rides, jumbo bouncing slides, themed bounce houses, and a petting zoo.
Pasadena’s Halloween Jazz Night
The Pasadena Antique Warehouse will host its first Halloween Jazz Night on October 28th. Halloween Jazz Night will feature the Green Street Jazz band led by Angela O’Neil. The band includes Ron Cyger on sax, Rocky Davis on piano, Larry Muradian on bass, and Kenji Terajima on drums.
Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes, and each ticket includes a complimentary drink. Snacks, sweets, and cocktails will be available.
Halloween events at One Colorado
Halloween events at Colorado are focused on younger children.
- Pumpkin Decorating: Get into the Halloween spirit by participating in the FREE Annual Pumpkin Decorating event at One Colorado. Unleash your creativity and craft your own spooky pumpkin using glitter glue, pipe cleaners, and markers. Please note that pumpkins and spaces are limited, so it’s first-come, first-served. RSVP required. This Halloween event is on Sunday, October 22nd from 11am to 2pm.
- Bob Baker Halloween Show: Join the ghostly ghouls of the Bob Baker Marionettes for FREE Halloween fun at One Colorado. The show features witches, Dracula, Vampira, and the Purple People Eaters. Come dressed up for the occasion and get ready for a hauntingly good time. RSVP required. This Halloween event on Saturday, October 28th at 11am and 12:30 pm.
- Treat Trail, Pics & Flicks: On Halloween night, bring your little ones to One Colorado for some sweet store-to-store trick-or-treating during the Treat Trail event. Participating stores and restaurants will be handing out goodies for the kids. After collecting treats, you can watch a Halloween-themed movie. Trick or treating in Downtown Pasadena starts at 5 pm and the movie starts at 7 pm.
Halloween Activities near Pasadena
Carved at Descanso Gardens
The Descanso Gardens hosts “Carved”, a Halloween event that’s perfect for families. Take a leisurely stroll along a mile-long trail that’s decorated with intricately carved jack-o-lanterns, vibrant fall foliage, and spooky displays. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and be sure to check out the Dia de los Muertos altar and giant carved pumpkins.
Haunted Stories at the Huntington Garden
Halloween Performances at the Huntington
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Huntington’s Strange Science Halloween event. You’ll experience séances, spooky stories, and floating spirits.
Halloween Strange Turns
Los Angeles Ballet is presenting a new ballet performance at Strange Science. The choreography is by Maté Szentes, and the music is by George Crumb. The performance promises to be eerie and haunting, with a blend of ethereal movements and macabre undertones.
Halloween Séances
Join award-winning magician Stuart MacLeod as he delves into the history and intricacies of séances. With his signature darkly comic style, MacLeod unveils the secrets behind this phenomenon, exploring the fine line between otherworldly contact and cruel illusion. Prepare to be fascinated by the stories and tricks that lie behind the séance tradition as MacLeod takes you on a journey into the unknown.
Halloween Garden of Whispers
Watch floating spirits perform breathtaking acrobatic adagios while defying gravity.
Rarely Seen Objects from the Huntington Vault
Expand your curiosity as Strange Science offers a glimpse into a collection of ghostly items from the depths of the Library’s archives. These rarely seen objects will give you an eerie insight into the haunted and the hauntings. Approach with caution as you immerse yourself in the mysterious and enigmatic artifacts that have been carefully curated for this chilling experience.
Apparition Alley
Take a stroll down Apparition Alley, an enchanting hedge-lined pathway that offers a glimpse into the world of creepy characters from history and fiction. From ghostly apparitions to famous literary figures with a dark side, this immersive walk will captivate your imagination and leave you wondering what lies beyond the shadows.
Halloween food at the Huntington
Indulge in the culinary pleasures of Strange Science with halloween-themed lounges serving spooky alcoholic beverages. Whether you prefer a boozy concoction or an alcohol-free delight, there’s something for everyone.
Halloween events in Pasadena
Pasadena has you covered this Halloween season. From haunted walking tours and trick-or-treating to pumpkin patches and Halloween-themed events, there is an abundance of activities to make your Halloween memorable. So, gather your loved ones and embrace the spirit of Halloween in Pasadena.
