Los Angeles hosts diverse October 2026 seasonal events

Los Angeles will host a variety of seasonal events throughout October 2026, ranging from specialized film screenings to family-oriented festivities.

Revival houses and cultural institutions are scheduled to host numerous Halloween-themed movie screenings. The Academy Museum features several notable events, including a North American 3D premiere of ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ with Guillermo Del Toro, and screenings of ‘Escape from New York’ with John Carpenter and Kurt Russell, as well as ‘The Thing’ in 4K. 2220 Arts + Archives will host a series titled ‘Lightstruck — The Alchemical Furnace of Jan Svankmajer’ and a screening of ‘Eraserhead’ featuring a new score by Xiu Xiu.

For families, the region offers various activities such as the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach, Día de los Muertos on Olvera Street, and themed events at the LA Zoo and Discovery Cube OC. Other local attractions include pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and the Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Race Festival.