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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

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.

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EL DORADO FRONTIER PUMPKIN PATCH OPENING WEEKEND

SEPT. 26–27

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.

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DARK HARBOR, QUEEN MARY

SEPT. 18–Nov. 1

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.

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HAUNTED TOURS: WHISPERS IN THE WALLS, BEMBRIDGE HOUSE

OCT. 2–3, 9–10, 16–17

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.

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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.

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SCARIUM FAMILY NIGHT, AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC

Oct. 23

Dive into a night of family-friendly Halloween fun at the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way) during Scarium Family Night on October 23 from 6:30 to 9 PM. Explore a spooky scavenger hunt, trick-or-treat throughout the Aquarium, dance to monster mash-ups from the DJ, and enjoy kids’ activities, photo stations and vampire magician shows. Costumes are encouraged, but full-face masks, toy weapons and flashlights are not permitted.

DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH’S FRIGHT FEST

Oct. 24

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.

HISTORICAL CEMETERY TOUR

Oct. 31

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.

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