Spooktober Halloween Events in Long Beach

Halloween seems to get bigger every year, probably because it’s one holiday that really lets you do you.

And whether you like your Halloween sweet or spooky–or perhaps a little bit of both–Long Beach is ready and able to help you get ghosted, in a good way. Whether it’s frightful fish, jaywalking zombies or speakeasies, Long Beach has everything you need to treat yourself to a great All Hallow’s Eve.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

When: September 19 - October 18

See this chilling new version of the classic story of duality, desire, and depravity taken from one of the most famous tales of Gothic horror. Behind the doors of Victorian London, Dr. Henry Jekyll’s experiments have brought forth his other self—Edward Hyde, a sensualist and villain free to commit the sins Jekyll is too civilized to comprehend. As we encounter the multiple faces of Hyde, he meets a woman who stirs his interest. But Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experiments. Hyde has other ideas, and so the two sides battle each other in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to determine who shall be the master of the mind they share.

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THE QUEEN MARY'S DARK HARBOR: THE SPIRITS RISE

When: September 19 - November 2

Step into the haunted side of Queen Mary, if you dare, and prepare for a night of haunts and screams. Frightfully delightful activities include haunted mazes, hidden speakeasies, sharpshooting games, and fire spinners.

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HAUNTED TOURS: WHISPERS IN THE WALLS

WHEN: October 3, 4, 10 & 11

On four dates in October, the historic Bembridge House (953 N Park Circle) is hosting haunted tours to explore the Victorian mansion’s spooky history. During Whispers in the Walls, you will hear stories of past residents and see areas of the house not always accessible to the public, including the attic. These tours are hosted by Long Beach Heritage, which operates the Bembridge House in the Willmore City/Drake Park Historic District.

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PawFest Halloween at El Dorado Frontier

When: October 4-5

Bring your pup (in their cutest or spookiest costume) for a tail-wagging day of Halloween fun at El Dorado Frontier! Expect treats, tunes & plenty of paw-some memories for both dogs and humans.

Shoreline Village's Zombie Walk & Halloween Party

When: October 11

Shoreline Village's annual Long Beach Zombie Walk + Halloween Party returns! This is a FREE Community Event! RSVP on Facebook to keep posted, and save the date! Remember, YOU are the Zombies, so please come dressed up and walk in the Zombie Walk.

HISTORICAL CEMETERY TOUR

When: October 25

For more than a quarter century, the Historical Society of Long Beach has conducted these annual living history tours of the city’s two oldest cemeteries: Long Beach Municipal Cemetery and Sunnyside Cemetery. This year’s tour will feature stories of famous and ordinary Long Beach residents, acted out by actors–usually from the Long Beach Playhouse–in period costume. They know their subjects well and are eager to take your questions. Though the tour is in a cemetery, it’s important to note that the purpose of the tour is not to frighten but enlighten folks about the people who helped shape Long Beach.

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DOWNTOWN'S FRIGHT FEST

WHEN: October 25

Downtown Long Beach will transform into the ultimate Halloween street party, with fun for all ages! Starting at 2 PM, enjoy live music, food and drink, scare actors, and a pumpkin patch. Ticket holders age 21+ can enjoy special thrills as the EZ Sip Event will feature drinks for sale throughout the events footprint on Pine Avenue and The Promenade between Broadway and 3rd Street. Fright Fest is free to enter all day and night, but purchasing the all-access 21+ wristband includes exclusive VIP experiences, themes specials, and more from 6 to 10 PM.

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Long Beach Camerata Singers: Nightmares on Elm

When: October 26

Long Beach Camerata Singers' chamber ensemble Catalyst Singers will present a spine-tingling evening of rarely heard choral gems that stir the shadows and echo the eerie beauty of the unknown.

HALOWEEN

WHEN: October 31

Fairmont Breakers Long Beach (210 E Ocean Blvd) is hosting a glamorous rooftop party at HALO, featuring themed cocktails, a DJ, and costume contests for Best Overall Look, Most Creative, and Most Scary. Prizes include dinner for two at Nettuno, dinner for two at Sky Room, and a two-night stay at the hotel. Enjoy a spooky welcome cocktail on arrival, with food options including wagyu brisket tacos, smoked chicken quesadillas, and elote corn bowls.

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Nosferatu with Live Score at the Art Theatre

When: October 31

On Halloween night, watch F.W. Murnau’s chilling 1922 horror classic NOSFERATU at the historic Art Theatre of Long Beach accompanied by live music. The Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble will play composer and conductor Jack Curtis Dubowsky’s original score to Nosferatu. JCDE sparks new life with original scores to classic silent films, combining intricately composed material and structured improvisation. Nosferatu is an iconic German expressionist film directed by F.W. Murnau, one of the influential directors of his day. The film’s element of the Black Death – the European plague with no cure – would have resonated strongly with a 1922 audience that survived the Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919 that killed over 40 million people. The film emphasizes the supernatural with stunning high-speed special effects, created in-camera.

Nosferatu with Live Score

Fright Dive

When: October 31

Ever wonder what the Aquarium of the Pacific is like at night? Experience the spooky side of the Aquarium of the Pacific during Fright Dive, a takeoff on the Aquarium’s popular monthly Night Dive adults-only (18-plus) event that features DJs and bands performing amid the Aquarium galleries. There are also food trucks serving unique fare on the front plaza, as well as drinks and cocktails. Fright Dive not only adds the Halloween element with frightful decorations but also encourages attendees to wear costumes, especially Aquarium and/or ocean-themed getups!

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QUEEN MARY NO.3 SPEAKEASY

When: October 31

Deep inside the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy), those who are in the know can find the No.3 Speakeasy, where on Halloween Night, the haunted elite return for The Crown & Coffin Ball from 8 PM to midnight. Dress to haunt in ghostly glam or gothic fantasy, and raise a glass with a cursed cocktail to toast the dearly departed. Beware: you must speak the password (Trick or Tease) at the door to enter!

QUEEN MARY

Deep inside the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy), those who are in the know can find the No.3 Speakeasy, where on Halloween Night the haunted elite return for The Crown & Coffin Ball from 8 PM to midnight. Dress to haunt in ghostly glam or gothic fantasy, and raise a glass with a cursed cocktail to toast the dearly departed. Beware: you must speak the password (Trick or Tease) at the door to enter!

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