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Halloween Events Include All Types Of Frightening Fun
By Kurt A. Eichsteadt
Editorial Assistant
This year there are Halloween events for all ages (and species—the ever-popular dog costume contest is back) and things are happening all week leading up to the big night.
Get an early start on Halloween at the Community Development YMCA’s haunted house. It’s open 5 to 8 p.m. tonight (Monday) through Friday, Oct. 30 at 525 E. Seventh St. Everyone is welcome but the house is geared for ages 5-15..
Forest Lawn Long Beach hosts its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Forest Lawn, 1500 East San Antonio Dr. Children will be supplied with a pumpkin and crayons to use to decorate it. There will be prizes in various age groups and a costume contest with prizes as well. Admission is free.
Drink specials, a costume contest and music are part of the Halloween Vampire party starting at 9 p.m. Wed., Oct. 28, at the Liquid Lounge, 3522 E. Anaheim St. Call 494-7564.
Bono’s hosts a masquerade party from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The price of $39 includes a buffet. Bono’s is at 4901 E. Second St. Call 434-9501.
It’s a Halloween wine tasting from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at La Traviata, 301 Cedar Ave. The price is $49.95. For reservations, call 432-8022.
There will be a “Hulaween” costume party with a $300 first prize at the Mai Tai bar. Register by 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Mai Tai bar, 97 Aquarium Way in the Pike.
The Zombie Walk returns to Retro Row starting at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Portfolio Coffee House, 2300 E. Fourth St. After everyone has assembled, the zombies will head up Fourth Street to the Art Theatre for a midnight showing of the original George A. Romero version of “Night of the Living Dead.”
Other Retro Row activities that night as part of its monthly art walk include complimentary kiddie zombie makeup from 4 to 10:30 p.m. at Lil Devils Boutique, 2218 E. Fourth St. and an album release party for Korey Dane starting at 8 p.m. at open, 2226 E. Fourth St.
This year’s Soroptimist fundraiser is the Monster Bash, starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Grand, 4101 E. Willow St. In addition to holiday boutique items, there will be dinner, skeletons, ghouls, witches, a costume contest and live music by Shake and the Chantoosies. Tickets are $75. Call 596-6859 or send an e-mail to sllb.monsterbash@gmail.com.
A combination wine tasting and costume party including live music runs from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Vin de Pays, 252 Elm Ave.
The whole family is invited to a Jordan High School “Howl O’Ween” Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, at Jordan, 6500 Atlantic Ave.
This is a follow up to last year’s event, which attracted more than 300 people. It includes a haunted house, a film, a costume contest and face painting. Admission is $2 per person with children three and younger free.
Hours are 6-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
“War of the Worlds” scared the entire country when it was broadcast on Halloween in 1938. The show will be recreated with on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday Oct. 31, at the Richard Goad Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave.
In addition, Dracula and Death stop by after the play. (This evening is not recommended for children.) Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission and $10 for students. Call 997-1494 or go to www.lbshakespeare.org.
E.J. Malloy’s Halloween costume ball starts at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at 3411 E. Broadway.
Halloween means “Yelloween,” a tribute to Veuve Clicquot champagne (and its yellow label) from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday evening, Oct. 31, at Michael’s on Naples, 5620 E. Second St.
In addtion to the champagne, there will be a special three-course dinner for $40, special autumn-themed cocktails and music on the rooftop deck with Bruce Baldwin. For times and reservations, call 439-7080.
Outback Steakhouse is offering a “spooktacular” dinner Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1.
Children younger than 10 will get a free Joey Entrée with the purchase of a regular entrée. Outback Steakhouse is at 20 W. Shoreline Dr. in the Pike.
Halloween starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Paradise, 1800 E. Broadway with “The Bird’s Brunch.” Other events during the day include a scream happy hour at 3 p.m., a twilight party at 5 p.m. and their annual costume party with prizes at 10:30 p.m.
All kinds of things going on the Pumpkin Fun Street Fair, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Ranch and Gardens, 6400 Bixby Hill Rd.
Everyone in costume can participate the parade at 2 p.m. There will be magicians, mimes and puppeteers, races and relays in the Pumpkin Patch Challenge, crafts and more. For entry forms and more information, call to www.rancholosalamitos.com. Admission is free to the fair, and parking is available at CSULB Lot 11 at Palo Verde Avenue and Rendina Street with continuous free shuttle service provided.
The Haute Dogs Howl’oween parade begins at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Livingston Park at the corner of Livingston Drive and Park Avenue. There also is a costume contest for children. Visit www.hautedogs.org/howloween.
Trick or Treating in Shoreline Village takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday. There will be treats, food and fun for the whole family. Shoreline Village is on Shoreline Drive near Pine Avenue.
The Halloween Spooktacular has two parts Saturday, Oct. 31, at California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave. From 5 to 7:30 p.m. there will be free activities for preschool and elementary school aged children. Then from 8 to 11 p.m., for middle school and high school students, there will be a monster mash dance party with a haunted house, games and pizza for $5.
It’s Treasures and Treats for the whole family from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Halloween night at Cornerstone Church, 1000 N. Studebaker Rd. There will be candy, games, bounce fun, a Velcro wall and gospel message. The event is free and dinner will be available for a small fee.
O’Malley’s in Seal Beach hosts a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 31, with music and a costume party with prizes. O’Malley’s is at 140 Main St. Call 430-0631.
Live music from Lee Ferrell, prizes for costumes and food and drinks specials are all planned for 8-10 p.m. at McKenna’s on the Bay, 190 Marina Ave. Call 342-9411 or go to www.mckennasonthebay.com.
Several establishments in the Pike are having special activities on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Auld Dubliner (71 Pine Ave.) has a party with music by Willy’s Halloweiners, drink specials and a $250 first prize in the costume contest.
Sgt. Pepper’s Dueling Pianos (91 S. Pine Ave.) has costume contest with prizes including $500 for first place. Club V20 (81 Aquarium Way) also has a first prize of $500 in its costume contest.
Halloween on Pine is coming from 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 31, in Pine between Broadway and Third Street. Pine Avenue will be flooded with fog, spooky lights and other decorations.
A costume contest with more than $1,000 in cash and prizes, a comedy showcase from the Laugh Factory and two performances of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” will be part of the scariness. For more information, go to www.downtownlongbeach.org.
Bouchee’s bistro at Smooth’s starts the fun at 10 p.m. with food and drink specials and a costume contest. They’re at 144 Pine Ave.
The party at Shannon’s at 209 Pine Ave. includes contests for best costume, sexiest lady costume, hottest lady dancer in costume as well as a free Jekyll and Hyde photo. The party starts at 10 p.m. and reservations are suggested. Call 436-4363.
Dia de Los Muertos for adults and children, runs from 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in downtown San Pedro.
To make it easier for Long Beach residents to attend, organizers are offering free bus service every 30 minutes starting at 2:30 p.m. from the corner of Pine Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. For more information, go to www.DiadelosMuertosSanPedro.com.
And finally, there’s a post Halloween “True Blood” party on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Alex’s, 2913 E. Anaheim. Admission is $10, and Jace Everett will perform.
Get an early start on Halloween at the Community Development YMCA’s haunted house. It’s open 5 to 8 p.m. tonight (Monday) through Friday, Oct. 30 at 525 E. Seventh St. Everyone is welcome but the house is geared for ages 5-15..
Forest Lawn Long Beach hosts its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Forest Lawn, 1500 East San Antonio Dr. Children will be supplied with a pumpkin and crayons to use to decorate it. There will be prizes in various age groups and a costume contest with prizes as well. Admission is free.
Drink specials, a costume contest and music are part of the Halloween Vampire party starting at 9 p.m. Wed., Oct. 28, at the Liquid Lounge, 3522 E. Anaheim St. Call 494-7564.
Bono’s hosts a masquerade party from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The price of $39 includes a buffet. Bono’s is at 4901 E. Second St. Call 434-9501.
It’s a Halloween wine tasting from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at La Traviata, 301 Cedar Ave. The price is $49.95. For reservations, call 432-8022.
There will be a “Hulaween” costume party with a $300 first prize at the Mai Tai bar. Register by 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Mai Tai bar, 97 Aquarium Way in the Pike.
The Zombie Walk returns to Retro Row starting at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Portfolio Coffee House, 2300 E. Fourth St. After everyone has assembled, the zombies will head up Fourth Street to the Art Theatre for a midnight showing of the original George A. Romero version of “Night of the Living Dead.”
Other Retro Row activities that night as part of its monthly art walk include complimentary kiddie zombie makeup from 4 to 10:30 p.m. at Lil Devils Boutique, 2218 E. Fourth St. and an album release party for Korey Dane starting at 8 p.m. at open, 2226 E. Fourth St.
This year’s Soroptimist fundraiser is the Monster Bash, starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Grand, 4101 E. Willow St. In addition to holiday boutique items, there will be dinner, skeletons, ghouls, witches, a costume contest and live music by Shake and the Chantoosies. Tickets are $75. Call 596-6859 or send an e-mail to sllb.monsterbash@gmail.com.
A combination wine tasting and costume party including live music runs from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Vin de Pays, 252 Elm Ave.
The whole family is invited to a Jordan High School “Howl O’Ween” Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, at Jordan, 6500 Atlantic Ave.
This is a follow up to last year’s event, which attracted more than 300 people. It includes a haunted house, a film, a costume contest and face painting. Admission is $2 per person with children three and younger free.
Hours are 6-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
“War of the Worlds” scared the entire country when it was broadcast on Halloween in 1938. The show will be recreated with on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday Oct. 31, at the Richard Goad Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Ave.
In addition, Dracula and Death stop by after the play. (This evening is not recommended for children.) Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission and $10 for students. Call 997-1494 or go to www.lbshakespeare.org.
E.J. Malloy’s Halloween costume ball starts at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at 3411 E. Broadway.
Halloween means “Yelloween,” a tribute to Veuve Clicquot champagne (and its yellow label) from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday evening, Oct. 31, at Michael’s on Naples, 5620 E. Second St.
In addtion to the champagne, there will be a special three-course dinner for $40, special autumn-themed cocktails and music on the rooftop deck with Bruce Baldwin. For times and reservations, call 439-7080.
Outback Steakhouse is offering a “spooktacular” dinner Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1.
Children younger than 10 will get a free Joey Entrée with the purchase of a regular entrée. Outback Steakhouse is at 20 W. Shoreline Dr. in the Pike.
Halloween starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Paradise, 1800 E. Broadway with “The Bird’s Brunch.” Other events during the day include a scream happy hour at 3 p.m., a twilight party at 5 p.m. and their annual costume party with prizes at 10:30 p.m.
All kinds of things going on the Pumpkin Fun Street Fair, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Ranch and Gardens, 6400 Bixby Hill Rd.
Everyone in costume can participate the parade at 2 p.m. There will be magicians, mimes and puppeteers, races and relays in the Pumpkin Patch Challenge, crafts and more. For entry forms and more information, call to www.rancholosalamitos.com. Admission is free to the fair, and parking is available at CSULB Lot 11 at Palo Verde Avenue and Rendina Street with continuous free shuttle service provided.
The Haute Dogs Howl’oween parade begins at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Livingston Park at the corner of Livingston Drive and Park Avenue. There also is a costume contest for children. Visit www.hautedogs.org/howloween.
Trick or Treating in Shoreline Village takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday. There will be treats, food and fun for the whole family. Shoreline Village is on Shoreline Drive near Pine Avenue.
The Halloween Spooktacular has two parts Saturday, Oct. 31, at California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave. From 5 to 7:30 p.m. there will be free activities for preschool and elementary school aged children. Then from 8 to 11 p.m., for middle school and high school students, there will be a monster mash dance party with a haunted house, games and pizza for $5.
It’s Treasures and Treats for the whole family from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Halloween night at Cornerstone Church, 1000 N. Studebaker Rd. There will be candy, games, bounce fun, a Velcro wall and gospel message. The event is free and dinner will be available for a small fee.
O’Malley’s in Seal Beach hosts a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 31, with music and a costume party with prizes. O’Malley’s is at 140 Main St. Call 430-0631.
Live music from Lee Ferrell, prizes for costumes and food and drinks specials are all planned for 8-10 p.m. at McKenna’s on the Bay, 190 Marina Ave. Call 342-9411 or go to www.mckennasonthebay.com.
Several establishments in the Pike are having special activities on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Auld Dubliner (71 Pine Ave.) has a party with music by Willy’s Halloweiners, drink specials and a $250 first prize in the costume contest.
Sgt. Pepper’s Dueling Pianos (91 S. Pine Ave.) has costume contest with prizes including $500 for first place. Club V20 (81 Aquarium Way) also has a first prize of $500 in its costume contest.
Halloween on Pine is coming from 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 31, in Pine between Broadway and Third Street. Pine Avenue will be flooded with fog, spooky lights and other decorations.
A costume contest with more than $1,000 in cash and prizes, a comedy showcase from the Laugh Factory and two performances of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” will be part of the scariness. For more information, go to www.downtownlongbeach.org.
Bouchee’s bistro at Smooth’s starts the fun at 10 p.m. with food and drink specials and a costume contest. They’re at 144 Pine Ave.
The party at Shannon’s at 209 Pine Ave. includes contests for best costume, sexiest lady costume, hottest lady dancer in costume as well as a free Jekyll and Hyde photo. The party starts at 10 p.m. and reservations are suggested. Call 436-4363.
Dia de Los Muertos for adults and children, runs from 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in downtown San Pedro.
To make it easier for Long Beach residents to attend, organizers are offering free bus service every 30 minutes starting at 2:30 p.m. from the corner of Pine Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. For more information, go to www.DiadelosMuertosSanPedro.com.
And finally, there’s a post Halloween “True Blood” party on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Alex’s, 2913 E. Anaheim. Admission is $10, and Jace Everett will perform.
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