What to Do in October in Los Angeles

It’s the haunting month, and here is where to eat and explore in LA this October.

Skybar’s Annual Halloween Party

Head to Hollywood for Skybar’s Halloween events including a 70’s Disco Halloween on October 25 starting at 9pm; a Halloween party on October 31 and a Deep House Halloween: Dia de Los Muertos on November 1 at 9pm, all $25 and 21 and over.

See’s Candies and Squishmallows Offer Product Launch Event

On Saturday, October 4, See’s Candies at the Shops at Santa Anita will be launching a new Squishmallows treat. There will be free giveaways, free See’s samples and a peek at the new Squishmallow holiday treat, 10am to 4pm.

Sweethearts Candy Offers Ghosted Messages

Did your date ghost you? You can now send a ghosted message to them thanks to Sweethearts Candy. Order a box and get a one-time use gift code and link to slide into their DM’s, drop in a text or send it via a dating app. Codes vanish on October 31 at 11:59pm, $7.99, order at https://ghostedsweethearts.com.

Sprinkles Cupcakes Offers Halloween Inspired Cupcakes

From October 20 through November 2, Sprinkles in Beverly Hills, Downtown LA, Manhattan Beach and The Grove will offer special Halloween inspired cupcakes including Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, Twix, and Cookies and Scream flavors. They also have a cute Boo Dozen box specially gift wrapped featuring dark chocolate, red velvet BOO, black and white and pumpkin.

Cinespia Screens Sinners at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Cinespia will be screening Sinners at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on October 17. Come dressed in your 1930s best and enjoy special surprises. Additionally, the venue will be celebrating Halloween on October 31 with a Scream Halloween Party with free candy, prizes and a dancefloor. Tickets at www.cinespia.org.

Descanso Gardens “Carved” Starts October 3

Get into the Halloween spirit at Carved at Descanso Gardens, starting October 3 and running through October 30, from 6 to 10pm, tickets starting at $20.

The Obscure Distillery & Cocktail Experience
The Obscure Distillery & Cocktail Experience in LA’s Arts District blends storytelling, candlelit settings, and on-site distilled spirits. Each two-hour show ($64) includes three house spirits and three cocktails crafted by award-winning bartenders. This year guests can “Choose Your Own Adventure” and shape their tasting journey. To purchase tickets visit: https://experience.theobscure.com/.

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa Offers Pete’s Spookeasy

The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa is offering a new pop-up for Halloween. Pete’s Speakeasy will be held in Pete’s Sunset Grille and will offer a spooky Halloween playground with immersive décor, themed lounges and surprises as well as a curated Halloween menu and signature cocktails.

Wally’s Wine and Spirits Launches Champagne and Caviar Pairings

Wally’s Wine and Spirits has launched a champagne and caviar pairing featuring Wally’s caviar and select champagnes and sparkling wines.

La Peer Hotel opens No Rose in WeHo

La Peer Hotel has opened No Rose, a new upscale bar and social hub in their newly renovated lobby. Guests can enjoy elegantly crafted cocktails and elevated bites.

Hotel Collection Launches Fall Scents

Keep your house smelling like the holidays with the Hotel Collection’s new fragrances with notes of oud, apple, wood and clove. Choose from fragrance oils, room sprays, reed diffusers and candles, all at https://www.hotelcollection.com.

Sprouts Unveils New Seasonal Flavors

Sprouts farmers Markets are rolling out their limited fall flavors, including pumpkin yogurts, creamers, cream cheese, cheesecake bites, coconut rolls and cookies and maple and apple morning essentials and snackable sweets and treats. They are also offering freshly made wellness bowls for delicious and well-balanced meals.

Mendocino Farms Launches Focaccia Sandwich

Mendocino Farms has created a new sandwich, in partnership with Rockenwagner Baker, featuring focaccia bread. The new spicy Calabrian turkey focaccia features turkey, parmesan cheese, Mama Lil’s sweet hot peppers and Calabrian sauces.

Crystal Cove Offers New Mimosa Cart and Live Music for Sunday Brunch

Newport Beach’s Crystal Cove has launched a new custom mimosa cart and live music to their Sunday brunch. Prosecco and champagne are now offered via the cart on their own or paired with passion fruit, guava or orange.

A Verry Barry Christmas returns to Westgate Las Vegas

Barry Manilow brings back his holiday extravaganza, A Very Barry Christmas, to the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino on December 4-6 and December 11-13. Tickets available at https://www.barrymanilow.com.