Los Angeles One Night Halloween Events 2008

Annual Halloween Events in LA that Last One Night

There are neighborhood Halloween events all around LA, but these are some that make it worth getting out of the neighborhood.

West Hollywood Halloween Carnival
No-holds-barred anything-goes costumed craziness in the streets including multiple music stages, parade. (The Drag Races have been moved to the previous weekend.) Not for kids or the easily offended.
Location: Santa Monica Blvd. from La Cienega Blvd. to La Peer Dr., West Hollywood, CA
Date: Friday, Oct 31, 2008
Hours: 6 - Midnight
Cost: Free
Parking: $10 in specified parking structures. Check the website for street closures and parking structures.
Info: www.westhollywoodhalloween.com, (323) 848-6503
MORE: More Halloween Activities in West Hollywood

Hollywood Halloween Street Fair
A more family friendly version of the West Hollywood street fair without the parade. There is no official event in Hollywood, but 100,000 people show up anyway. Costumed kids can trick-or-treat from shop to shop on Hollywood Blvd.
Location: Hollywood Blvd.
Date: Oct 31
Hours: Dusk to 10 pm
Cost: Free
Info: none available

Monster Massive Halloween Weekend
The 2009 expansion into the Sports Arena Grounds and Exposition park will make this the largest Halloween event in North America, according to the website. New haunted areas will be added. Top DJs from around the world spin dance music in multiple rooms and stages for crazed dancers at this massive costume dance party.
Location: LA Sports Arena, 3939 S. Figueroa St. in Downtown LA
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2009
Hours: 7 pm – 4 am
Cost: $60 General Admission (price increases closer to the date), VIP presale $125
Info: www.monstermassive.com, (323) 960-5155, (714) 647-7777
Note: Open to all ages. Tickets are available with no service charge at the Sports Arena Box Office. Costumes are encouraged, but no spikes, chains or other parts that could hurt someone. No outside food, drinks, candy, gum or open cigarette packs. Closed, Sealed, Un-opened cigarette packs are OK. No makeup, hairspray or writing utensils allowed. No backpacks, weapons, illegal substances, drug paraphernalia, laser pointers, toy weapons, or fireworks. No digital or video cameras allowed.

LA County Museum of Art Muse Costume Ball
For a more esoteric Halloween experience, try the LA County Museum of Art's Muse Costume Ball. Multimedia performances will incorporate art projections to DJ mixes with a focus on East Indian comic book heroes and villains.
Location: LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd • Los Angeles California 90036
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2009
Hours: 8:15 pm – midnight
Cost: $50 General Admission includes open bar & parking
Info: http://lacma.org/support/Muse.aspx#costume

Information was correct at the time of publication. Please check the event website for the most current information.

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