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.
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.
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.
When: FrightSpot lists September 27–November 7, 2026; confirm nightly hours.
A Haunted Mansion-themed display in the directory. Start with a look from the public sidewalk and let your child decide how close to get. No specific sensory accommodations are confirmed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where: McCambridge Recreation Center, 1515 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504
When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 6:30–8 PM · $5 per child.
A Halloween-night option from Burbank Parks & Recreation. Check the official registration page before making plans; admission availability is not guaranteed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Check before you leave. Follow the host’s latest announcement for opening hours, weather changes, tickets and effects. Directory dates are a starting point.
Keep the route small. Choose a few nearby stops and use the address links for actual navigation; the social graphic is an illustrated guide, not a scale map.
Let your child set the pace. Preview from a public sidewalk and skip anything that feels too intense. No special sensory accommodations are assumed.
Be a good neighbor. Respect private property, posted access rules, sidewalks and driveways. Enter a home-haunt route only when the host has opened it to visitors.
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.