Hack the holidays
Cover four big seasonal occasions in six awesome events
L.A. Zoo Lights TO DO OCTOBER
Front Porch Cinema Spend Friday evenings by the
beach at this music and screening series complete with movie- themed cocktails. Films include City of Gold, Labyrinth and more. à Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica (310-458-8901,
santamonicapier.org). Fri at 6pm; free. Through Oct 31.
1 Haunted Hayride Enlist in one of two secret
society factions at this year’s hayride, which, for the first time, happens partially on foot. à Old Zoo, 4730 Crystal Springs Ave (310- 993-8289,
losangeleshauntedhayride.com). Oct 2–31: weekdays 7–10:30pm; Fri, Sat 7pm– midnight. $27–$60.
2 West Hollywood
Halloween Carnaval Dance and drink your way
through West Hollywood with thousands of other (often scantily) costumed revelers. à Santa Monica Blvd from Doheny Dr to La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood (visitwest
hollywood.com/halloween-carnaval). Oct 31 6–11pm; free.
3 L.A. Zoo Lights Stroll through the twinkle-
lit zoo grounds at Griffith Park when this festive tradition returns with even more wildlife-themed lights, real-life reindeer and merriment for the holiday season. à Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Dr (323- 644-4200,
lazoolights.org). Nov 8–Jan 8 6–10pm; $9.
4 Turkey Trot Los Angeles Rise and shine early on
Thanksgiving morning for this family-friendly charity race that features a 5K and 10K run/walk, as well as the Widdle Wobble for little ones. à Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave (310-821- 7898,
turkeytrot.la). Nov 24 at 8am; $20–$55.
5 L.A. County Holiday Celebration
Pop in and out of this three- hour performance with more than 20 choirs, music ensembles and dance troupes from all over the city. à Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Ave (323-856-5793,
lacountyarts.org/holiday .html). Dec 24 3–6pm; free.
6 Tournament of Roses Parade
See flower-covered floats, horses and bands parade down Colorado Boulevard during the 128th annual New Year’s tradition. à Parade begins at Orange Grove Blvd and W Green St, Pasadena (626-449- 4100,
tournamentofroses.com). Jan 2 at 8am; sidewalk viewing free, reserved seating $50–$95. ■ Michael Juliano
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Knott’s Scary Farm Encounter free-roaming
monsters, terrifying mazes and a nightly masquerade ball hosted by the one and only Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, at the OC amusement park’s Halloween- themed evenings. à Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA (714-220-5200, knotts
DON’T MISS
Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Wander among marigolds and
sugar skulls at this Day of the Dead celebration’s collection of Mexican music, food and altars. Show up before sunset to ease parking and crowd- level pains. à Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd (323-469-1181,
ladayofthedead.com). Oct 29 noon- midnight; $20.
The best events in L.A. this season
.com/scaryfarm). Thu, Sun 7pm–1am; Fri, Sat,7pm–2am; $35–$72. Through Oct 31.
Mickey’s Halloween Party See Halloween spirits
materialize all month long as Disneyland hosts a special parade, fireworks and trick-or- treating trails along with some spooky Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain makeovers. à Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA (714-781-4565, disneyland
PHOTOGRAPHS: MICHAEL JULIANO
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