This time of year we tend to see tons of Halloween events pass trough our URL, so it will probably shock you to death to see a cadaver sized list of ghoulish happenings for our weekend post below. If you just awoke from the dead or have been living in a coffin for the last couple weeks, just an FYI, Halloween is this Friday. There is always a mixed bag of nocturnal events set to terrorize the South Bay when Halloween comes to town and this weekend looks horribly spooky with adult sized Halloween parties and special events for trick or treaters.
One Halloween tradition that runs from November 3rd to November 7th is a little less creepy than most as local Riviera Village dentists join forces for the 4th Annual Halloween Candy Donation. This year the dentists have teamed up with Operation Gratitude and are asking for all your leftover, unopened candy to be part of approximately 100,000 care packages filled with candy, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation that will be addressed to individually named U.S. Service Members deployed overseas. Last year they collected over 2,000 lbs of candy with the help of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, local Girl Scout Troops, local school’s and local residents. more info
Have a terrifying weekend!
4th Annual Candy Donation (Image Courtesy of Dr. Hopkin’s Dental Office)
Trick or Treat in the Riviera Village: Friday, October 31, 2014 – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Ghosts and goblins will mix with princesses and super heroes as Riviera Village hosts the annual Halloween Trick or Treat on Friday, October 31. Catalina Ave. will be closed to traffic from Ave. I to Palos Verdes Blvd., and the shops will hand out candy and treats from 4 to 6 pm. more info
Halloween Carnival at Wilson Park: Friday, October 31, 2014 – 4:00 – 8:00 PM The City of Torrance Community Services Department invites the public to enjoy the annual Halloween Carnival on Friday, October 31, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. The Carnival is a safe, family friendly alternative to trick-or-treating and will feature games, crafts, a photo area, spooky music by DJ Ozzie and costume parade taking place at 6:30 p.m. You can even stop by and check out the pumpkin decorating contest where 15 After School Club sites submit their most creative pumpkin decorations. more info
City of El Segundo Presents: Halloween Frolic : Friday, October 31, 2014 – 4:00 – 7:00 PM The El Segundo Parks and Recreation Department host annual Halloween Frolic Friday October 31st 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the 300-400 block of Downtown Main Street. more info
The City of Lomita Presents: Halloween Carnival & Costume Contest: Friday, October 31, 2014 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM Lomita Parks and Recreation Department host a costume contest and carnival Friday October 31st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lomita Park, 24428 Eshelman Avenue. Prize categories for the costume contest include Prettiest, Funniest, Most Original, Judge’s Pick, and Scariest. There will be game booths and a balloonist too. For more information or questions call 310-326-0140.
BALEENkitchen: BALOWEEN Costume Party: Friday, October 31, 2014 – 9:30 PM – Close Ahoy Mateys! Join BALEENkitchen for the 2nd Annual BALoween Costume Party, ‘A Pirate’s Night for Ye,’ on Friday, October 31st. The fun begins at 9:30pm with a DJ, live band, all night Happy Hour, drink specials and more. A Costume Contest for the Best Dressed Pirate and Best Dressed Pirate Couple will take place in the BALEEN Lounge with the 1st place winner receiving a 1 night stay at The Portofino Hotel & Marina and dinner for 2 at BALEENkitchen. more info
Halloween Circus at Shade Hotel: Friday, October 31, 2014 – 7:00 PM Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach will channel a creepy circus theme to host one of the area’s best Halloween bashes on October 31 beginning at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public with no cover charge for admission. In addition to the Halloween carnival-inspired decorations, Shade Hotel will also offer specially crafted cocktails, a cotton candy machine, and an array of entertainment including a magician, tarot card reader, and a DJ. more info
The Spazmatics Annual Halloween Rage Fest!: Friday, October 31, 2014 – 8:00 PM – Close Party with your pants tucked up high and a stuffed pocket protector Halloween night at Saint Rocke when the the ’80s style, neard rock band, THE SPAZMATICS, take the stage around 9pm, costume contest & drink specials. more info
Naja’s Halloween Party : Friday, October 31, 2014 – 8:00 PM Najas annual Halloween Party & local brewery night starts at 8:00 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be doled out in the costume contest, beer specials all night. Four Fingers playing at 9:00 p.m. Lets get Creepy! Naja’s will have a specialty beer from King Harbor Brewing Company being poured through a pumpkin.
Back from the Dead, Scare & Tear Costume Surf Contest Strange and weird phenomena tend to happen around this time of year, witches ride broomsticks high in the sky, pumpkins race downhill for prizes, houses become haunted and zombies learn to surf. Not the hippest hobby for most flesh-eaters, but the cool camaraderie of rolling swells and bone-crunching cutbacks have been known to quell the inner demons of many nightcrawlers. Back from the primordial sludge of the sea comes the Scare and Tear Costume Surf Contest this Saturday November 1st. more info
San Pedro Dia de los Muertos Festival: Saturday, November 01, 2014 – 5:00 – 11:00 PM On Saturday, November 1, 2014 The San Pedro Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District, a non-profit corporation, will present The San Pedro Dia de Los Muertos Festival. Visitors will experience a downtown filled with free, festive live entertainment including a performance by the Mariachi Los Toros. Additional performers will include Quitapenas,Enrique Ruiz Band, Salt Petal, Folklorico Nadino, Folklorico de Mexico and Folklorico del Mar. The Festival location is on 6th Street, between Mesa and Centre Streets in historic downtown San Pedro. more info
Savor the Flavor, a Beer and Tequila Extravaganza: Saturday, November 01, 2014 – 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Savor the Flavor returns to Hermosa Beach as they welcome craft breweries to serve their best current beers. Also tequila tastings and all guests will dine on Mexican food and enjoy the live music of the Dietz Bros Band. The theme is Day of the Dead and we will have games and activities and raffle prizes. more info