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3 things to do during a spooky weekend in SoCal

Enjoy a night of fright with your friends in Southern California for Halloween
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Every year Universal Studios Hollywood hosts Halloween Horror Nights on select days and hours Courtesy of | rollercoasterphilosophy from Flickr
Universal Horror Nights

Scare actors are all around waiting to scare anyone who walks past them. There are haunted houses, live shows and popular horror characters. This event is only available until Nov. 2, 2025. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate, starting at $77 for general admission and $289 for the Universal Express pass that grants access to the express lines. Bring your family and friends and get ready to scream! The Universal Horror Nights are not for the faint-hearted. 

 

Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, North Hollywood, CA 91608

For more information, visit the event website at https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn/en/us

Every year Universal Studios Hollywood hosts Halloween Horror Nights on select days and hours Courtesy of | rollercoasterphilosophy from Flickr
The Knott's Scary Farm has been around for over 50 years and features more than 1,000 horrifying creatures Courtesy of | ocarchives from Flickr
Knott’s Scary Farm

Be prepared for a terrifying night where you can come across and interact with costumed actors through a fog-filled pathway. Haunted mazes, scare zones, rides and more are some things you will see at this park. Regular admission tickets cost $69, meal bundles cost $79 and an all-inclusive bundle — complete with admission, parking, meals and express lines — goes for $229. The event runs until Nov. 1, 2025. Hurry on before the event ends! Knott’s Scary Farm holds screams and horrors galore. 

 

Address: 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

For more information, visit the event website at https://www.knotts.com/events/scary-farm

The Knott’s Scary Farm has been around for over 50 years and features more than 1,000 horrifying creatures Courtesy of | ocarchives from Flickr
The Night of the Jack is an extraordinary pumpkin patch with over 30 different environments designed to give you a fright Courtesy of | Jonathan Desrosiers
Nights of the Jack

Let’s move on from the spooky events and head over on to a bright, colorful and memorable experience. It’s pumpkin season, so you have no excuse to miss out on an entertaining pumpkin patch experience. Light illuminated from pumpkins and fairy lights attract visitors and make their night unforgettable. Tickets are limited and will sell out quickly, starting from $15.98. Groups of 16 or more come with a 20% ticket discount. Walk along the trail and enjoy the scenery. The event only runs until Nov. 1.

 

Address: 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302

For more information, visit the event website at https://nightofthejack.com/

The Night of the Jack is an extraordinary pumpkin patch with over 30 different environments designed to give you a fright Courtesy of | Jonathan Desrosiers
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