What to Do in the San Fernando Valley for Halloween
Posted October 4, 2026
Halloween in the Valley is more than one night
Halloween in the San Fernando Valley can easily turn into a full month of fall activities. In October 2026, the Valley has pumpkin patches, community markets, family events, outdoor Halloween movies, theatre experiences, and haunted attractions. That means you can choose something relaxed for younger kids, something social for the whole family, or something scarier for adults and older teens.
Start with a pumpkin patch
Tina's Pumpkin Patch in Sherman Oaks is scheduled to run through the Halloween season, making it an easy local option if you want pumpkins and fall atmosphere without turning the day into a long road trip. Pumpkin patches are also a good choice when you want photos, a family outing, and something that feels seasonal without needing a late night plan.
Visit the Annual Espooky Market in Sylmar
The San Fernando Valley Historical Society is bringing back its Annual Espooky Market on October 10, 2026, at Pioneer Memorial Cemetery in Sylmar. The event is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with live music, spooky vendors, food, costumes, and free admission. It is also listed as family friendly and pet friendly, which makes it a flexible option for an afternoon or evening outing.
Make Halloween a movie night
Valleyween Cinema is scheduled for October 30 and October 31, 2026, at Andres Pico Adobe Park in Mission Hills. The October 30 experience features Hotel Transylvania, and the October 31 experience features Hocus Pocus. The event information lists trick or treating stations, character meet and greets, a dance party, popcorn, drinks, and the movie itself. If you like the idea of Halloween without a traditional haunted house, an outdoor movie night gives you the seasonal atmosphere with a more relaxed pace.
Choose something scarier
For people who want the Halloween season to feel more intense, the Valley also has haunted and immersive options. Current local event listings include Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, NoHo Ghosts in North Hollywood, and Urban Death: Tour of Terror in North Hollywood. These experiences are very different from family events, so check age recommendations, ticket requirements, and event details before going.
Look for neighborhood and school events too
Some of the easiest Halloween plans are the smaller community events that happen at schools, churches, libraries, and neighborhood spaces. Valley Charter Elementary lists a Trunk or Treat on October 24, 2026, with candy, a costume parade, crafts, face painting, food, and family activities. Local event calendars also show many more fall and Halloween events throughout the month, so it is worth checking what is happening close to your neighborhood before driving across the Valley.
Plan around the kind of Halloween you want
The San Fernando Valley gives you a lot of choices in October. You can spend an afternoon at a pumpkin patch, walk through a community market, bring chairs and blankets to an outdoor movie, or plan a full haunted attraction at night. The best plan is not necessarily the biggest event, it is the one that fits the people you are going with and the part of the Valley you already enjoy spending time in.