The Pearl’s Cornucopia of Fall Fun
October is here, with a riot of fall colors, the sweet scent of autumn, and a cornucopia of fun festivities all around LA. Oktoberfest is in full swing, so get your gemütlich game on. Ready to go apple picking and leaf peeping? Some of the most scenic spots in Southern California are just a day trip away from The Pearl. We’ve also rounded up some hair-raising Halloween celebrations, guaranteed to fire up your fright factor, including a Haunted Hayride, Nights of the Jack, Halloween Horror Nights, and even a Haunted Cocktail Soirée. Check websites for hours, tickets, and other details.
The Pearl After Dark – A Halloween Night to Remember
Get ready for a spooky celebration you won’t want to miss! You’re invited to The Pearl After Dark, our exclusive Halloween event at The Pearl on Wilshire. Come and enjoy Live DJ and dancing. Halloween photo booth, light bites and refreshments, complimentary bar, and Costume Contest with rent credit prizes for 1st – 3rd place. (Must be present at 10:00 PM to win) Bring your friends and family—all are welcome! Whether you’re in costume or just coming to enjoy the atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to pregame Halloween in style. Location: Clubhouse Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
BiergartenLA 206 N Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90004
Get in the Gemütlichkeit! spirit at BiergartenLA. Founded in 2010, this popular Koreatown spot was inspired by a trip to Germany’s Oktoberfest. Featured on The Food Network’s Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, the hip gastropub offers Korean and German fusion food, along with other great bar food items. Biergarten’s extensive draft and tap list offers a vast selection of beers and ales from Germany, Iceland, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, as well as domestic brands.
The Red Lion Tavern 2366 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90039
Every day is Oktoberfest at The Red Lion Tavern! For over 60 years, The Red Lion has been one of Los Angeles’ most beloved neighborhood establishments. This L.A. landmark continues to serve up traditional German food and a wide selection of German beer in a cozy Old World atmosphere. Specialty menu items include German pretzels, fried German pickles, bratwurst on a roll, potato pancakes, a robust selection of German sausages, and hearty German favorites such as Schweinebraten and Schnitzel.
Wirtshaus 345 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Oktoberfest at Wirtshaus runs every Friday and Saturday night through the end of October. Experience the best of Bavaria in Los Angeles with authentic German beers, giant pretzels, schnitzel, Oktoberfest music, and festive décor. The staff will be dressed in traditional Dirndls and Lederhosen to bring you the true Munich beer hall atmosphere. Gather your friends, raise a stein, and celebrate Oktoberfest the way it’s meant to be—right here in LA!
U Pick Apple Season Oak Glen, CA 92399
One of the most scenic spots in Southern California, Oak Glen is nestled in the heart of Apple Country, located in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. The city of Oak Glen has a five-mile loop of apple orchards with colorful fall scenery that will make you think you’re in New England. Fall harvest is underway, and most orchards are open for you to pick your own mountain tree fresh apples, raspberries, and pumpkins. You’ll also find bakeries, BBQ, gourmet treats, and shopping galore at Oak Glen’s many family-owned establishments.
Haunted Soirée The Nocturne Theatre 324 North Orange Street, Glendale, CA is 91203
Haunted Soiree: VAMPIRE (previously “House of Spirits”) is an immersive Halloween experience and vampire-themed cocktail party designed exclusively for adults (21+) who crave a thrill of elegance entwined with the macabre. This is not your typical haunted house, Halloween party or themed pop-up bar; it’s one of the most popular Halloween activities in Los Angeles for 2025 — an adults-only Halloween playground where you are free to roam through lavish rooms, each pulsing with live music, dazzling costumes and illusions, seductive dance, and show-stopping performances — all cloaked in velvet and fangs, crafted by artists who live for the night.
Carved Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Carved lights up the night! Come discover a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland featuring a new route, and even more pumpkin fun! Explore returning favorites and fresh delights. Descanso Railroad will be specially lit for Carved, and new ghosts will join the family of wood spirits carved from five enormous logs by Chainsaw Jenna. You’ll be amazed by luminous jack-o’-lanterns, hand-carved giant pumpkins, and the “Rhizome” installation by Tom and Lien Dekyvere. Enjoy food & beverages at Carved Grill Works or the new Farmhouse restaurant.
Night of the Jack King Gillette Ranch 26800 Mulholland Hwy. Calabasas, CA 91302
This isn’t your average pumpkin patch! Night of the Jack is a jaw-dropping Halloween spectacle with its massive 1-mile-long immersive trail featuring larger-than-life jack-o’-lantern installations, dazzling light technology, interactive displays, delectable food from LA’s top food trucks, and themed cocktails and specialty drinks in the Spookeasy. Whether you’re looking for a night out with friends or a hauntingly good date night, this is the Halloween event you won’t want to miss.
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride Griffith Park 730 Crystal Springs Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90027
Experience the world-famous Los Angeles Haunted Hayride – the ultimate Halloween event. The Hayride leads to a thrilling adventure of horrors afflicting the town of Midnight Falls, with the Town Square at the epicenter of the festivities. While guests walk around between attractions or hang out to soak in the atmosFEAR, various townsfolk from the Midnight Falls community roam the space interacting with guests and attending to their local business. New for 2025 – step into the delightfully dark world of horror and glamour with the Elvira Pop Up Retail shop, featuring a curated collection of merchandise inspired by the Mistress of the Dark herself
Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Legend has it you should never go alone to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights, Southern California’s scariest Halloween event. Summon your scream squad and you might survive. Enter eight haunted houses inspired by the biggest names in horror. The Terror Tram is back and scarier than ever. Experience scream-filled scare zones and enjoy exhilarating rides and attractions. Whether you want to scream one night or multiple nights, or get the blood-red carpet treatment on an R.I.P. Tour, there are many nightmares to choose from.
Dia de Los Muertos Hollywood Forever 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038
Nov 1 Every year, Hollywood Forever welcomes the community onto the cemetery grounds to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos – the Day of the Dead. One of Mexico’s most colorful traditional holidays, Dia de Los Muertos reunites and honors beloved ancestors, family, and friends. More than 50+ altars created by members of the community dot the grounds. Event highlights include food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, Aztec dancers, a screening of Disney•Pixar’s Coco, and a drone show. Hollywood Forever hosts the largest Dia de Los Muertos celebration in the United States, making it truly an experience to remember.
Photo credits:
Photo #1: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
Photo #2: The Pearl on Wilshire
Photo #3: BiergartenLA
Photo #4 The Red Lion Tavern
Photo #5: Wirtshaus
Photo #6: Stone Soup Farm & Heritage Orchard
Photo #7: Haunted Soirée
Photo #8: Descanso Gardens
Photo #9: Nights of the Jack
Photo 10: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
Photo #11: Universal Studios Hollywood
Photo #12: Hollywood Forever