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Halloween Map: Burbank + Nearby Family Stops

2026 Halloween edition. Each stop has its own dates and visit conditions below.

By The Mommy Compass · Published September 19, 2026 · Updated September 29, 2026

Coming from our Halloween map on social? Find the matching stop numbers, addresses, visit notes and official event links here.

A collection of pale orange and green pumpkins
Seasonal inspiration; not a photograph of a listed haunt. Photo by Kerstin Wrba / Unsplash.

From decorated front yards to pumpkin-filled garden evenings, there are several ways to plan a Halloween outing around Burbank and nearby Los Angeles. Start with the kind of experience your family enjoys, then check the date before heading out—many stops open in October.

Choose by your child’s comfort level. Some stops have live actors or intense scares; those details are called out below. A listed season does not mean a home display is open every night. Two events from the graphic still need confirmation and are listed separately.

Explore LA’s Halloween map →

Our interactive Finder includes a separate selection of home haunts. The numbers below match the social graphic, not the Finder’s map pins.

Home displays & spooky stops

Start here for the neighborhood stops in the graphic. Review the effects and opening nights before choosing your route.

1. The Pumpkin Cemetery

Home display · Check effects

Where: 1135 N Ontario St, Burbank, CA 91505

When: FrightSpot lists September 12–November 1, 2026; nightly hours need confirmation.

A pumpkin-and-cemetery stop for your neighborhood outing list. The directory includes live actors, so check the host’s setup before choosing it for little ones.

2. Burbank Haunt

Display / drive-by · Moving props

Where: 857 N Maple St, Burbank, CA 91505

When: FrightSpot lists October 9–31, 2026; confirm operating nights and hours.

The stop labeled “Burbank Haunted House” on our graphic. Past coverage documents its Beetlejuice theme; this year’s directory lists animatronics and fog. Check the current presentation before visiting.

4. Cats and Bats Haunt

Walk-through · Parent preview advised

Where: 3000 E Chevy Chase Dr, Glendale, CA

When: FrightSpot lists a September 1–October 31, 2026 season. Confirm actual walk-through nights with the host.

This listing includes live actors. Earlier coverage describes a scary walk-through, so it is not a no-scare or toddler recommendation; review the current setup before bringing children.

5. Rotting Hill Cemetery

Cemetery display · Sound and effects

Where: 4848 Sancola Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601

When: FrightSpot lists October 17–31, 2026; confirm nightly hours.

Public coverage describes a ghostly comedy display with lighting, sound and mechanical effects. The street is Sancola Avenue. Ask about current effects if your child is sensitive to sudden sounds or motion.

6. When Monsters Attack!

Indoor exhibit · Check age suitability

Where: 3204 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA

When: The Mystic Museum advertises the exhibit as open daily. Choose your visit date on its official ticket calendar for current hours and price.

An immersive monster-themed experience and tribute art show. This is a venue visit, not a free home display. Ask the museum about content and effects before booking for younger children.

7. The Buena Vista Haunt

Family-friendly listing · Live actors

Where: 2038 N Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91504

When: FrightSpot lists September 19–November 1, 2026. Confirm nightly hours and the final operating night with the host.

A yard display and walk-through with performers and photo opportunities. SoCal Haunt List describes it as family-friendly, but live scare actors mean it is not a guaranteed no-scare stop. Use the address above for directions.

Family events & pumpkin outings

Plan these as date-specific outings. Follow the official links for registration, tickets and availability.

8. Little Pumpkins Tot Party

Ages 2–5 · City event

Where: McCambridge Recreation Center, 1515 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 10–11:30 AM · $5 per child.

The City of Burbank’s Halloween event for tots. Follow the city’s registration link for availability, participation details and any accompanying-adult requirements.

11. Carved at Descanso Gardens

Family outing · Separate ticket

Where: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

When: October 2–November 1, 2026 · 6–10 PM nightly, according to Descanso’s official calendar.

A garden evening with carved pumpkins and illuminated displays. Reserve a date and entry time through Descanso; ticket prices and availability depend on the selected visit.

For older teens & adults

A separate option for families who actively want a more intense Halloween experience.

13. Halloween Horror Nights · Universal Studios Hollywood

Intense scares · Not recommended under 13

Where: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608

When: Select nights September 3–November 1, 2026. Date-specific admission and parking are separate costs; check the official calendar.

This is an intense horror event, not a little-kid Halloween outing. Universal states it is not recommended for children under 13. Older teens and adults should review the scare content and current ticket conditions before booking.

Details still to confirm

These two names appeared in the social graphic, but they are not confirmed recommendations. Use the official sites below for announcements.

10. Trick-or-Treat Street · Downtown Burbank

2026 event details not confirmed

Status: No verified 2026 date, time or participation details available from the official sources checked.

This name appears on our social map, but please do not plan a trip around it yet. Check Downtown Burbank’s official announcements for a confirmed event before going.

12. Spooky Science · California Science Center

Event and venue pairing not confirmed

Status: We could not verify a 2026 California Science Center event under this name.

Please do not treat this as a scheduled Halloween event or buy tickets based on the graphic. Use the Science Center’s own announcements for confirmed programming.

Plan a comfortable Halloween outing

Sources & visit updates

Home-haunt season details are drawn from FrightSpot’s 2026 home-haunt directory, with public address references linked at each stop. Some address background is from earlier seasons; it is not confirmation of current operating hours. City and venue events link to their official sources. Thank you to the haunt creators and community directories that make these displays easier to discover.

This is a planning guide, not a firsthand review of every stop. Details were reviewed September 29, 2026 and may change. For a broader regional view, visit FrightSpot’s Halloween map.

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