LOS ANGELES COUNTY, California — Friday, October 30, 2026. From a free daytime remembrance at the beach to one of California’s largest costume street gatherings, Los Angeles County has very different Halloween options on Saturday, October 31. Choose by age group, distance and transit plan rather than trying to cross the county during evening road closures.

Where to celebrate on Saturday, October 31

Día de los Muertos at Santa Monica Pier

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 1, noon–5:30 p.m.. Where: Historic Merry Go-Round building, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica.

Free family-oriented public art and community altars, including an installation honoring singer and actor Pedro Infante. Check the original organizer listing.

West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6–11 p.m.. Where: Santa Monica Boulevard between North Doheny Drive and North La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood.

Free major costume street gathering with DJ stage and food trucks. More appropriate for adult groups than small children. Check the original organizer listing.

Lakewood park carnivals

When: Saturday, Oct. 31; verify hours and locations by park. Where: Eight Lakewood parks.

Families seeking neighborhood games, haunted houses and free park activities can follow the city-specific report and organizer updates. Check the original organizer listing.

A practical Saturday itinerary

One family-friendly route is Santa Monica Pier during the day and an early dinner nearby; for adults choosing West Hollywood in the evening, allow for extensive street closures and public transport or a designated pickup location. Santa Monica and West Hollywood are not within easy walking distance. The Los Angeles Día de los Muertos displays at Grand Park provide an additional multi-day cultural alternative, but event-specific hours should be checked with the organizer.

Another local consideration

The City of West Hollywood warns that the Santa Monica Boulevard corridor and adjacent streets will close well before the 6 p.m. start. Certain public garages will be closed for the event. Do not assume you can park beside the parade route. Verify details here.

Before you leave

Schedules may change because of weather, staffing, capacity or other restrictions. Check the linked organizer’s current announcement, admission policies and any street closures before traveling. Children should carry emergency contact details; families should remain together in crowds and use marked crossings. A listed Día de Muertos observance is a remembrance tradition with its own cultural meaning, not simply another Halloween costume party.

California58 county coverage: Read more local reporting and the Los Angeles County newspaper directory. Send corrections with a dated organizer notice to california58com@gmail.com.

Last researched October 30, 2026. Venue schedules linked directly to their organizers or public tourism agencies. Events on October 30 are specifically marked and should not be mistaken for October 31 events.

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