Plus, DTLA Alliance Halloween Festival for Kids and Wags & Walks Neighborhood Social
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Trick or Treat at Westfield Century City — Oct. 31
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Keep an eye out for retailers with a ghost in the window and stop in for a Halloween treat.
DTLA Alliance Halloween Festival for Kids — Oct. 31
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ASU Grand Hope Park becomes the ultimate Halloween kids’ zone from 5 to 8 p.m. with a trick-or-treat trail, puppet and magic shows, arts and crafts, carnival games, character meet and greets, a dance party and complimentary snacks like hot dogs, chips, cookies and keepsake trick-or-treat bag.
LA Opera Presents The Phantom of the Opera — Oct. 31
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The LA Opera Orchestra does a live scoring of 1925’s The Phantom of the Opera. Stay for the after party with themed drinks, a DJ and costume contest.
Openaire Halloween Gishwin Dinner — Oct. 31-Nov. 2
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Foodies can opt for a culinary-forward Halloween at The Line Hotel Los Angeles where its Gishwin Dinner experience transports diners to a mystical realm through magic, illusion, cocktails and a multi-course Korean x French meal.
Keys Halloween Carnival — Oct. 31
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The H.wood Group levels up Halloween party expectations with a bash featuring a headlining set by DJ powerhouse Kaytranada with support from DJ Kitty Ca$h. Admission also includes access to a hosted bar.
Fairmont Breakers HALO-ween & Día De Los Muertos — Oct. 31-Nov.1
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The Long Beach hotel’s rooftop bar commemorates its first Halloween with a costume contest, zombie drinks and savory small plates like wagyu brisket tacos and elote bowls. The next night, at Alter Ego, it presents a night of live music, storytelling, special cocktails and remembrance for Día de Los Muertos.
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Benefitting Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement at Cleveland Clinic, MOSH co-founders Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger host the ultimate brain health day at Regent Santa Monica. Admission includes a beachside walk, book signings, wellness activations and more.
Día De Los Muertos at Grand Central Market — Nov. 2
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Catch El Moro with its churro cart outside Grand Central Marlet from 4 to 9 p.m. before heading to a free screening of Coco at the Million Dollar Theater at 4:15 or 7 p.m. Be sure to RSVP for the movie.
Wags & Walks Neighborhood Social — Nov. 2
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Wags & Walks brings out all of the stops for its first Neighborhood Social. A community event raising funds for rescue dogs. The afternoon treats Angelenos and their pups to canine acupuncture, a snow-filled play zone, pottery classes, pizza for dogs from JustFoodForDogs and Pizzana, Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails, a Pups & People Salon by Paul Mitchell and Bark Bus and more.
Mastro’s Ocean Club Malibu x Puey Quiñones Fashion Salon & Brunch — Nov. 2
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Coastal views pair with weekend brunch at this intimate salon featuring Filipino designer Puey Quiñones’ holiday collection and select bridal pieces.