Haunted Houses 2023: LA Guide To Halloween's Bone-Chilling Best

LOS ANGELES COUNTY CA — Fall is officially here, and it's time to start prepping for Halloween.

Part of the seasonal fun for many in Los Angeles County is braving the region's haunted attractions. Use our annual guide to find the most scream-worthy near you. (We've included some tamer options, too, for the faint of heart.)

And have a Happy Haunted Halloween, from Patch!

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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ALHAMBRA:

OCT. 13: 'Circus Of Nightmares' Haunted House. How special! It falls on Friday the 13th.

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BUENA PARK:

SEPT. 21 - OCT. 31: Knott’s Scary Farm: Knott’s Berry Farm. "No tomb unearthed, no crypt unrattled & no fear untouched. "

SEPT. 22-OCT. 31: The 17th Door Haunt Experience. Will you cry mercy at "Perpetuum Penitentiary"?

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BURBANK:

OCT. 20-21: 'Harvest Of Horror' Maze: Starlight Bowl. "Only the bravest souls can make it through without uttering a single scream."
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CALABASAS:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 31: 'Nights Of The Jack' Halloween Extravaganza: King Gillette Ranch. This one gets a "spooky, not scary" rating.

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CHATSWORTH:

OCT. 24-29: 'Tormenta de Cuernos' Kiwanis Halloween Horror Maze: Los Toros. Tickets at the door.

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CHINO:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 29: 'Haunted Harvest' Corn Maze: Frosty’s Forest & Pumpkin Patch. "One of the largest haunted experiences in Southern California."

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HOLLYWOOD:

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Hollywood True Crime & Haunted Tales' Walking Tour. "If you love Hollywood, the paranormal, or true crime - this is the tour for you!"

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

SEPT. 30: 'Bracken Fern Manor Lockdown' Ghost Experience. A once-in-a-lifetime (if you survive) experience.

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LAKEWOOD:

OCT. 6-31: 'Tunnel of Terror' Halloween Haunted Car Wash. "Expect unique surprises each night!"

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LONG BEACH:

SEPT. 28-OCT. 31: 'Shaqtoberfest' Haunted Halloween Festival: Queen Mary. Back for a second year with haunted trails, carnival rides, themed lounges & more.

THROUGH OCT. 31: The Queen Mary Paranormal Ship Walk Tour. An after-hours experience for ages 13+.

THROUGH OCT. 31: The Queen Mary Haunted Encounters Tour. A "non-scary" introduction to the ship's legendary, ghostly tales.

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LOS ANGELES:

SEPT. 15-OCT. 31: 'Angel Of Light' Halloween Walk-Thru Haunt: LA Theatre. A spine-chilling merging of technology & live theater.

SEPT. 22-OCT. 31: LA Haunted Hayride: Griffith Park. Tagline: "Veil between living and dead is at its thinnest." Oh, boy.

SEPT. 28-OCT. 31: 'Boney Island' Halloween: Natural History Museum Of LA County. Family-friendly with glowing lights, creepy crawlies, silly skeletons & more.

THROUGH OCT. 1: 'Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Stories' Walking Tour. "Hear all manner of LA legends, from gangsters to ghosts & see some of LA's most infamous haunts along the way."

OCT. 19-21 & 26-28: LACHSA 'Halls Of Horror' Halloween Haunt. The creative brainchild from Los Angeles County High School for Arts students.

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD:

OCT. 6-31: Zombie Joe's 'Urban Death' Haunted Halloween Show: Underground Theatre. For terror-seekers 18 & up.

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PALMDALE:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Haunted Barn & 3-Acre Maze. Brace yourself!
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PASADENA:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 1: 'Halloween: 45 Years Of Terror' Bus Tour & Movie Fan Convention. Remember Michael Myers?
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POMONA:

SEPT. 21-NOV. 19: 'Delusion' Interactive Horror Theatre: Phillips Mansion. Become a key player in a sinister escapade.

OCT. 6-31: 'Lights Out' Halloween Haunt: Fearplex/Fairplex. With three terrifying mazes ... and no guarantee you'll find your way out.

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SANTA CLARITA:

SEPT. 8-OCT. 31: 'Fright Fest': Six Flags Magic Mountain. Celebrating 30 chilling years with 30 nights of frights.

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SUN VALLEY:

OCT. 28: Free, Halloween 'Haunted House Of Hysteria': CypherBlu Film Studio. "Ghastly ghosts, sinister souls & terrifying creatures lurk around every corner," so be brave.
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THOUSAND OAKS:

SEPT. 29-NOV. 4: Reign Of Terror Haunted House. With 138 bone-chilling rooms, 10 terrifying attractions in 28,000 square feet ... good luck!
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UNIVERSAL CITY:

SEPT. 7-OCT. 31: Halloween Horror Nights: Universal Studios Hollywood. Buckle up! Scary awaits with eight haunted houses & the "Terror Tram."

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VALENCIA:

SEPT. 8-OCT. 31: 'Fright Fest': Six Flags Magic Mountain. Celebrating 30 chilling years with 30 nights of frights.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD:

THROUGH OCT. 1: 'Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Stories' Walking Tour. "Hear all manner of LA legends, from gangsters to ghosts & see some of LA's most infamous haunts along the way."
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FOR STATEWIDE LISTINGS: Haunted Houses 2023: California Guide To Halloween Bone-Chilling Best

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