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Spooktacular & Vibrant: Your Guide to FREE Halloween & Día de los Muertos Events around SELA

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As the sun sets and the nights grow longer, Southeast LA transforms into a haunted haven of ghostly delights and vibrant celebrations. Pumpkins grin mischievously, cobwebs adorn doorways, and the air is filled with whispers of spirits returning to share their stories. This October, join Downey Latino News for spine-chilling thrills and heartwarming traditions as we embrace both Halloween and Día de los Muertos!

Get ready for a frightfully fun experience at the Halloween Carnival in Bell Gardens, where game booths and costume contests await, or explore the Dia de Los Muertos Art Festival in Downey, where you can immerse yourself in cultural art and performances. With so many activities like the Halloween Spooktacular in Pico Rivera and the Pumpkin Patch in Downey, there’s no shortage of spooky fun and colorful celebration!

Halloween Events:

Trick or Treat on the BOO-levard

When: Oct. 25, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where: 16730 Bellflower Blvd # A, Bellflower, CA 90706

The Bellflower Chamber of Commerce will host its 16th annual Trick or Treat on the BOO-levard event. Families can pick up a trick-or-treat map at the Chamber office, located at the northeast corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Flower Street, and take children ages 12 and under for business trick-or-treating from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Following trick-or-treating, the Chamber will offer carnival games, free train rides, music, and a costume contest at 6:30 p.m. This free event is open to children 12 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Halloween Spooktacular

When: Oct. 26, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Where: 6016 Rosemead Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660

Join the fun with costume contests, trick-or-treating, games, and more! Admission is free; some carnival games and food will have a small fee.

Halloween Carnival

When: Oct. 26  4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where: Los Nietos Park, 11143 Charlesworth Rd, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Enjoy a photo booth, games, crafts, reptiles, food, and a costume parade at 6:30 PM with awards for various categories!

Pumpkin Patch

When: Oct. 31, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Where: Downey Adult School, 12340 Woodruff Ave, Downey, CA 90241

Enjoy a Creepy Crawl Maze, candy, games, and costume contests. Fun for the whole family!

Halloween Carnival

When: Oct. 31, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Veterans Park, 6662 Loveland St, Bell Gardens, CA 90201

Experience game booths, stage contests, great food, family photo stations, and a costume contest at 7 PM.

Halloween SPOOKTACULAR

When: Oct. 31  5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where: Clara Street Park, 5220 Clara St, Cudahy, CA 90201

Join the fun with games, food, live music, and a costume contest. Show off your spooky outfit for a chance to win!

Día de los Muertos Events:

Dia de Los Muertos Art Festival

When: Oct. 27  11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Where: The Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241

Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos with art displays, cultural performances, and community activities. Honor a loved one who has passed on at this year’s community altar

Second Annual Dia de los Muertos

When: Nov. 2  10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Where: Bell High School, 4328 Bell Ave, Bell, CA 90201

Enjoy traditional music, dances, fun activities like sugar skull decorating, and delicious pan dulce!

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