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Deets: LA’s Halloween Tradition Returns to Griffith Park September 18 Through November 1 with a New Séance Show Revealing the Origins of Midnight Falls.
This fall, the iconic Los Angeles Haunted Hayride returns to Griffith Park with for its 18th season. Running select nights from September 18 through November 1, the 2026 event introduces the all-new Fallen Angel maze alongside expanded scenes and scares throughout the signature Hayride, returning favorites Elvira’s Trick or Treat Mayhem and Hellbilly Halloween, themed food and beverages, and immersive attractions across the cursed town of Midnight Falls.
Fallen Angel transports guests to the condemned Halo Theatre on the Sunset Strip where the heavy metal band Fallen Angel died after a pyro mishap while rehearsing the biggest show of their lives, a Halloween night spectacle they never got to play. Forty-one years later, their most devoted fans have broken into the venue to enact a ritual to make sure the show goes on. It worked, but now the fans believe YOU are the band.
The iconic Haunted Hayride returns with more choreography by renowned celebrity choreographer Bobby Newberry, new scenes, original musical scores and immersive soundscaping. Sway poles are also making a return for the first time since 2014.
The fright continues in Elvira’s Trick or Treat Mayhem, a candy-coated realm filled with bizarre surprises, ghoulish goodies and the Mistress of the Dark’s signature glamour and mischief. Meanwhile, Hellbilly Halloween takes guests deep into the backwoods of Midnight Falls, where a long-rumored cannibalistic family has embraced the spirit of Halloween by dishing out diabolical tricks filled with horrifying treats.
“Midnight Falls has always been a town filled with secrets, and this year we’re revealing one of its biggest mysteries,” said Jen Bendik, General Manager. “Through the new séance show, guests will uncover how the town became cursed and trapped on Halloween night in 1985. And for the first time, guests 21 and over can enjoy spirits of a different kind at new themed bars throughout the event.”
Beyond the Hayride and mazes, guests can explore Midnight Falls, shop for seasonal merchandise, and enjoy Halloween-themed food and beverages, including plant-based offerings from Mr. Charlie’s.
For the first time, Los Angeles Haunted Hayride will serve alcohol onsite, with new themed bars offering guests ages 21 and over another way to experience the atmosphere of Midnight Falls.
The Cider Mill Experience also returns with warm apple cider and fresh apple cider donuts, while s’mores stations provide a fireside break amid the roaming townsfolk and nightly scares.
This year’s Los Angeles Haunted Hayride will also feature the following add-on experiences:
Madame Aurora Seance Theater – New! Drawn to the thin veil between the living and the dead, world-famous medium Madame Aurora conjures spirits before guests’ eyes. The new storyline reveals how Midnight Falls became trapped on Halloween night in 1985, but not every spirit she summons is benign.
Scary-Go-Round – Take a spin on Midnight Falls’ eerie carousel, where a familiar carnival favorite carries a sinister Halloween twist.
Midnight Falls Axe Throwing – Learn to defend against the town’s less-than-friendly ghouls as the Axeperts of Midnight Falls coach guests through five attempts to hit the bullseye.
Mini Escape Games – Race against the clock to solve cryptic riddles and hidden clues in a five-minute challenge before time runs out.
S’mores Package – Gather around the firelight in Town Square and roast a classic Halloween treat beneath the watchful gaze of Midnight Falls’ roaming residents.
Zombie Splat GellyBall Experience – Armed with glowing GellyBalls and protective eyewear, guests face actor-driven zombies in a fast-paced, five-minute battle.
Combo Pack – Includes the Scary-Go-Round, Midnight Falls Axe Throwing, Madame Aurora Seance Theater and Zombie Splat GellyBall Experience
Hint for the Average Socialite: Tickets are on sale now. Dates and times sell out in advance and prices increase closer to the event.
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