The Best of Long Beach—

Spooktober Halloween Events in Long Beach

When the days grow shorter and the shadows frighteningly longer, Long Beach comes alive with Halloween thrills.

This season, dive into a lineup of haunted houses, paranormal encounters, creepy classics, pumpkin-filled festivities and family-friendly fun. From eerie adventures aboard the Queen Mary to spooky nights at the Aquarium of the Pacific, Halloween parties and historic cemetery tours, there’s something to satisfy every appetite for something scary. Have yourself a wickedly good time!

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, LONG BEACH PLAYHOUSE

SEPT. 19–OCT. 17, 2026

Long Beach Playhouse (5021 E Anaheim St.) brings George A. Romero’s horror masterpiece to life in John Faust’s chilling stage adaptation. When a horde of marauding ghouls traps a group of strangers inside a rural farmhouse, panic and conflicting news reports escalate the tension. As the undead multiply outside, the survivors must overcome distrust and deep-seated prejudices to stay alive. Running Sept. 19 through Oct. 17, this gripping production delivers nonstop suspense right up to its gruesome finale.

Tickets

EL DORADO FRONTIER PUMPKIN PATCH OPENING WEEKEND

SEPT. 26–27, 2026

Kick off the Halloween season at El Dorado Frontier (7550 E Spring St.) during its eighth annual Pumpkin Patch, open on weekends through the end of October. Located inside Long Beach’s sprawling El Dorado Park, El Dorado Frontier celebrates opening weekend with a Spooktacular Adventure featuring a Monster Mash Dance Party, spooky storytelling and other fall festivities. Families can ride the train, explore seasonal attractions and, of course, hunt for the perfect pumpkin. With flexible Fun Passes and individual ride tickets available, the Pumpkin Patch offers a customizable autumn experience for visitors of all ages throughout the season.

Tickets

DARK HARBOR, QUEEN MARY

SEPT. 18–NOV. 1, 2026

Step into the shadows at Dark Harbor located at the iconic Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy). Running Sept. 18 through Nov. 1, this popular and thrilling Halloween festival transforms the legendary ship into a haunted haven filled with chilling mazes, including the new Shipwrecked: Brace for Impact, alongside reimagined favorites such as Lullaby and Infirmary. Beyond the mazes, brave gravity-defying carnival rides and dance to nightly DJ sets. Speakeasies and seances offer even more ways to spend the night, while street food, smash burgers and themed drinks keep the frights fueled.

Tickets

HAUNTED TOURS: WHISPERS IN THE WALLS, BEMBRIDGE HOUSE

OCT. 2–3, 9–10, 16–17, 2026

Step inside one of Long Beach’s most haunted homes for an evening of history, mystery and ghostly tales. Whispers in the Walls takes visitors through the historic Bembridge House (953 N Park Cir) by lantern light, exploring shadowy rooms, winding staircases and the attic where whispers are said to linger. For three consecutive weeks–Oct. 2-3, 9-10 and 16-17–small tour groups of 6 to 8 guests will depart every 20 minutes, creating an intimate experience. Tours run from 7 PM until the final departure at 10 PM. Refreshments are available for purchase in the haunted garden. Long Beach Heritage is also hosting a Lost Souls Murder Mystery at the Bembridge House on October 22 and a Haunting History Tour of the Willmore Building on October 24.

Tickets

DRIVER’S LONG BEACH HORROR TOUR

If you’re ready to face the ghosts of Long Beach past, climb aboard Driver Rentals’ Long Beach Horror Tour. The “Ghost Whisper,” Driver’s 12-passenger minibus, takes passengers on a spine-tingling journey through the city’s eerie legends and unsettling history. Get up close with the Pike Mummy and stories of a serial killer, explore the Bembridge House, Villa Riviera and other infamously haunted locations where the past refuses to stay buried. Led by expert guides, this 16+ tour is made for horror fans who like their history with a healthy dose of hysteria. Space is limited, so dare to reserve your seat today!

QUEEN MARY SHIPBOARD EVENTS

The Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy) offers several ways to get into the Halloween spirit(s), from eerie cocktails and classic movies to an all-you-can-eat feast.

Spookeasy: Hear haunted Queen Mary tales while sipping a spooky cocktail, then tour intriguing ship spaces before entering the private No. 3 Speakeasy for tarot readings, fortune tellers and handcrafted drinks.
Movies on the Mary: Settle into the Queen Mary Theater for a movie night featuring Halloween favorites. Screenings in the ship’s historic private theater this October include Beetlejuice and The Shining.
Grey Ghost Galley Buffet: Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Halloween feast throughout October aboard the Queen Mary, with seatings at 4 and 6 PM. Each 90-minute seating includes bottomless bites, Halloween-themed desserts and early access to Dark Harbor.
Paranormal tours: You’ll hear spine-tingling stories of the ship’s most infamous spirits during the The Haunted Encounters Tour. Descend into rarely seen areas on the Graveyard Tour, a two-hour journey into the ship’s darkest legends. The Paranormal Ship Walk is an exclusive after-hours adventure through hidden rooms and compartments where eerie stories of former passengers come hauntingly to life.

Tickets

DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH’S FRIGHT FEST

OCT. 24, 2026

Downtown Long Beach gets into the Halloween spirit when Fright Fest on Pine takes over Pine Avenue, Saturday, Oct. 24, 4-10 PM, for an adults-only block party filled with spooky fun. Guests to this free event will enjoy local makers, killer eats and cocktails, live music, Halloween entertainment and immersive activations throughout the evening. As an EZ Sip event, guests 21-and-older can purchase drinks from participating Downtown businesses and savor them throughout the designated event area.

FRIGHT DIVE, AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC

OCT. 30, 2026

Dive into a night of Halloween fun at the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way) during Fright Dive on October 30 from 6:30 to 9 PM. This Halloween edition of the Aquarium's popular Night Dive event series features food, drinks, live bands, DJs, and more. See Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas perform live in the Great Hall along with Salton City Surf Club (Kenny is the voice of Spongebob Squarepants).

HISTORICAL CEMETERY TOUR

OCT. 31, 2026

Spend Halloween exploring Long Beach’s past during the Historical Society of Long Beach’s Annual Historical Cemetery Tour. Held at Long Beach Municipal Cemetery (1151 E Willow St) and Sunnyside Cemetery (1095 E Willow St), this daytime, all-ages, self-guided tour is designed to inform and entertain rather than frighten. Actors in period costumes share the stories of people laid to rest there, with performances repeating every 20 minutes from 9 AM to 2:40 PM. Arrive between 9 AM and noon for the fullest experience, including historical exhibits and special attractions.

THE HAUNTING ON PINE AVENUE

OCT. 24, 2026

Long Beach Vintage Etc. will host a spine-chilling night exploring Pine Ave’s creepiest spots—ghosts guaranteed! Step inside after dark for an immersive evening of haunted history, psychic mediumship, and hands-on paranormal investigation led by experienced investigators including TV paranormal personality and Certified Intuitive Medium Tawney Lewis and Tammie Merheb of Hollyweird Paranormal. The evening will also feature psychic medium Paul Jacek, eerie stories from the building’s past, and opportunities to experience the location after dark in small groups.

Learn More

Buccaneer Bash at Port City Tavern

Port City Tavern will host its pirate-themed Buccaneer Bash on October 24, 2026, from 7 PM to closing.

This event features live music by Steel Parade, food, themed drinks, and immersive pirate decor.

Free to attend, must be 21+.

Learn More

HALO-WEEN

Fairmont Breakers Long Beach (210 E Ocean Blvd) is hosting a glamorous rooftop party at HALO on Halloween night, featuring themed cocktails, a DJ, and costumes encouraged. Enjoy the atmosphere high about the city with views of the Long Beach skyline. No tickets or reservations required (entry is complimentary and available on a first-come, first-served basis).

Halloween & Dia de los Muertos at The Maya

The Maya will celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos from October 30 to November 2. Enjoy live entertainment on Oct 30, with the band EQNX, featuring Grammy winning trumpeter Ron Francis Blake and guitarist Andy Abad.

Specialty Drink Menu

Pumpkin Jack Martini: Espresso Martini Mix, Espresso Vodka, Pumpkin Spice Cream Liqueur, Pumpkin Syrup
Pumpkin Old Fashioned: Pumpkin Spiced Simple Syrup, Angostura, Bitters, Cinnamon Stick
Mexican Hot Chocolate (non-alcoholic)

Food:

Chicken Enchiladas: Mole, Oaxaca cheese, crema, pickled onion
Pan Dulce
Tamales dulces

The Maya is also offering its Haunted Harbor Escape package throughout October. The package includes an overnight stay, complimentary overnight parking, two welcome drinks at Fuego, and two vouchers for the Queen Mary's Haunted Encounters Tour. For details, visit The Maya's special offers page.

Learn More

Halloween Party at Beachwood Brewing & Distilling

Beachwood Brewing & Distilling is celebrating Halloween with a free, costume-friendly party on Saturday, October 31 from 7 PM – Midnight at its Bixby Knolls taproom.

The taproom will be fully decked out in Halloween décor, with scary movies playing on the TVs throughout the night. Guests can enjoy spooky specialty cocktails from Beachwood’s Halloween pop-up, Sips From The Crypt, with cocktails served in Halloween-themed tiki mugs.

From 7–10 PM, DJ Smarty McFly will be spinning music while Brenda from Jade Healing Energy offers free oracle card readings. Costumes are strongly encouraged, so come dressed to scare, delight, or confuse your fellow partygoers.

There is no ticket required and no cover charge to attend the Halloween party.

Learn More

Nosferatu with Live Score

Composer, conductor, and author Jack Curtis Dubowsky and his Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble return to the Art Theatre this Halloween with Dubowsky’s original score to FW Murnau’s chilling 1922 horror classic NOSFERATU.

Summoned to a bloodthirsty vampire's faraway castle, a young land clerk embarks on a harrowing journey into the unknown as his innocent wife falls under the spell of a terrifying shadow in her dreams.

Jack Curtis Dubowsky Ensemble sparks new life with original scores to classic silent films including Nosferatu, The Golem, The Phantom Carriage, Sunrise, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and The Mark of Zorro, for which they released a soundtrack album ZORRO in 2017. A team of top players led by composer and conductor Jack Curtis Dubowsky, JCDE combines intricately composed material and structured improvisation.

Learn More

PANIQ ROOM LONG BEACH

Escape room hot spot PanIQ Room (327 Pine Ave) is taking its scariest games up a terrifying notch this October! On Halloween weekend, extra scares will be added to Haunted Manor and Insane Asylum, the attraction’s two spookiest escape rooms. Plus, throughout October you can play both rooms on Blackout mode in total darkness illuminated only by blacklights (comment “Blackout” at checkout when booking online). Come play in costume any time between October 15 and 31 to be entered for the chance to win a voucher for a free escape room experience. Get more details on Instagram.

Author

Steve Lowery

Steve Lowery is a longtime local. Over the years he has written for the Los Angeles Times, ESPN, and others. If you're looking for the hidden gems of Long Beach, Steve is your go-to.