The maze is located near Stearns and Palo Verde in Long Beach, CA. Look for directional signs at…read morethe intersection! FREE 2500 square-foot Haunted Maze guaranteed to make you SCREAM // October 30 & 31 // 7:00pm - 10:00pm // Stearns & Palo Verde // Long Beach, CA Description The Long Beach Haunted Maze has been a tradition since 2010. Each year, close to 500 people go through, and everyone...we mean EVERYONE comes out screaming. The attraction is a labor of love for everyone involved in the creation of this maze. The maze will be open 2 nights this year: Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31. Doors open at 7:00pm. Questions? Contact Maze Designer, Chris Allen (hauntlb@gmail.com)

My wife and I really didn't plan on going to Midsummer Scream this year - I can't stress enough how…read morelast minute we found out about it, let alone how last minute we bought tickets for it! But sometimes you just gotta leap headfirst into an adventure and hope for the best! The Midsummer Scream Halloween & Horror Convention is held yearly at the Long Beach Convention Center for one weekend in August. Friday it's from 6PM-10PM, Saturday is from 11AM-7PM, and Sunday is from 11AM-6PM. Friday tickets are $40, Saturday tickets are $57, and Sunday tickets are $52. If you're not scared to spend, you can get a weekend pass for $73. If you're truly fearless, the VIP Gold Bat Pass is $199 that gives you priority access to admission (you can enter at 10AM), priority entry for panels/presentations/attractions, commemorative lanyard/badge & pin, and admission to the Saturday night party. We bought tickets for Sunday as it was the only thing not sold out. We arrived at the convention center around 9:40AM and it was packed from all sides! There are two main entrances on both sides of the center, so it really doesn't matter which side you choose. Both sides are split into multiple general admission lines. They passed out free tote bags and there were some people in horror costumes to take pictures with. Speaking of which, if you ever wanted to let your freak flag fly high and go all out dressing up, you couldn't have picked a better place! Loads of fans came dressed up in costumes and make-up - if you think you're overdoing it, you're not! Once the doors opened, the lines were quick to be guided inside (unless you have a bag, in which case security had to clear you). The ground floor had some photo ops and some food vendors. The main convention floor is below but wheelchair accessible (lots of disabled fans were present). They had a map of the area, but honestly unless you're there for a specific thing or person, just roam around! Horror and Halloween fans galore! It gets more crowded the later it gets, so the early fan gets the worm! The Hall of Shadows is its own section and features tons of mini haunted attractions like mazes, houses, and photo-ops. Very low-light and plenty of fog machines so watch where you're going! The Screaming Room showcases short films from around the world. The Black Cat Lounge is filled with cats to pet, cuddle or adopt. Paranormal Pixie's Pumpkin Patch is a gore-free and scare-free kid corner area with performances, book readings, coloring, and other child-friendly activities. Speaking of which, children 10 and under get free general admission to the convention with a paid adult guardian (2 free kids max per adult). The show floor is the biggest area and completely covered with vendors, celebrity booths, horror-themed coffee & treats, and much much more. If you're looking for make-up, they got it. If you're looking for cheap movies to buy, they got it. If you're looking for clothes/costumes/merch, they got it. You'll basically find anything and everything horror/Halloween related here, so make sure to get your steps in! There are also several photo-ops in every crevice and corner, so remember to charge your phone or bring your fancy cameras! We tried the Gorchata (horchata latte with pumpkin cold foam) from Coffinated Coffee, a churro cheesecake from Lunas Sweets and Treats, and a lemonade from a random stand. There are some food trucks out back and plenty of restaurants in the immediate area if you want actual food. We hit up every booth that had a spin wheel for free prizes like free/discounted tickets for Haunted Hayride, Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns, Evil Dead in concert, Street Food Cinema, and stickers/candy. Movie studios and theme parks had their own special photo-ops. Overall we had a blast for our first time at Midsummer Scream! Lots of things to see and do, lots of nice horror fans to interact with, lots of money to spend if you're not careful! Probably the biggest/only downside is that there are literally no places to sit, so be prepared to be on your feet all day! We saw some tables out back near the food truck area, but we were on our way to exit anyways. There's plenty of parking lots/garages in the area for different prices so don't stress over it (just remember where you parked though). We'd love to come back, but maybe next year we'll spring for the weekend passes so we can take our time and strategize better.

I've been going to this event for years and always have a great time. I just wish they made…read moreaccommodations for people who have chronic illness because my brother who loves going may not be able to comfortably or safely go anymore. There are no quickly accessible handicap only restrooms or front of line passes like other cons have for him and a caretaker. Making it impossible for him with UC and other health complications to comfortably and confidently attend even though he'd love to again. His health has declined but his love of horror has not! Maybe in future years, they can take this into consideration for people with chronic bathroom/stomach health conditions.

Super amazing experience at this haunted house. The actors are great and respectable and the…read moredecorations are super on point... Did I mention its also free? However I do recommend donating since they put in much effort to offer us a super great experience, they have QR codes all around the house where you can scan and make an easy donation. You can also support by buying their merch which include T shirts in my experience. Their only open on certain days and I highly suggest checking out their Instagram @twisted_dreams_haunt which they post their schedule. To enter you simply step in line and as you near the front they hand you a waiver which is for your entire party, once signed you're ready for a super fun adventure! I also love the fact that they send parties in one by one to ensure a full experience. So no jump scares will be spoiled! But because they do this the lines also take a very long time. So I definitely recommend going on the earlier dates before Halloween because the 31st is often super packed.

Such a good, local haunted house! I love how each section of the maze had a different spooky theme…read more The actors were also AMAZING and made the experience super enjoyable with how interactive they were. I also like how you go through the maze with just you + the people you came with which makes the experience even better since it's focused on your group. It's free to go through the house but would definitely recommend donating so they can keep up the awesome work :) Will be back soon for round two before the 2022 Halloween season is over!

Haunted Harvest is located in Chino off of Ramona. The fee…read morefor entry is $10. They have a haunted corn maze which is an additional $30. They also have a ton of fair rides, food trucks and a pumpkin patch which makes for a really fun date night. We had arrived on the later end around 9:30pm so we bought haunted maze tickets which the line was a good 35 minutes but totally worth it. I have never done a corn maze yet alone a scary one so it was a spooky good time for sure. They really put a lot of detail and effort into it. Overall, a spooky good time. I will definitely be back next Halloween season!

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE! 1st time ever going with my significant other and did…read morenot regret going! From the food selection, petting zoo, attractions, photo ops and HAUNTED HARVEST just gave me the perfect ending to my Spooky Season. Met with the man behind it all (Rick) and gave me some knowledge about his land and how it all began, extremely kind. Will DEFINITELY not be the last time I visit

The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor presented a special Valentine's event called Dark Masquerade February…read more13th & 14th. It was the first time they hosted a masquerade, and they killed it! Dark Masquerade has scare actors like their usual Dark Harbor season, along with some horror experiences and a dance party. It's open from 7PM-12AM, but be sure to arrive early so you can experience everything they offer. Upon entering the Queen Mary, you walk through the corridors and see glimpses of their horror props to set the mood. It leads to the dance floor (aka The Ringmaster's Dark Masquerade), which is massive and blasts killer dance tracks. You're given complimentary masquerade masks once inside, so no worries if you don't bring your own. Speaking of fashion, it was a mixture of casual and people going all out for the masquerade theme. If you fear you'll be overdressed, there's no such thing here! Some of the masquerade costumes/masks people had were pretty impressive. There were three horror experiences: (1) Gale's Requiem - descend six fathoms deep into the ship to see the experiments of a mad doctor, ending with Gale's performance as she sings for the dead. There's several tables surrounding Gale so feel free to take your time. There's also a photo-op on your way to the elevator. (2) The Search For Mary - you're given a single red glowstick and must make your way through dark corridors as Scary Mary haunts you. While the idea behind it has potential, it's literally pitch black and the glowsticks are too dim so it's a wee bit too hard to navigate. I walked into a wall because you can't see anything and the scare actors aren't helpful in directing any poor soul that gets stuck. My wife got claustrophobic and she absolutely hated a part where you get on a catwalk and they simulate it about to drop. (3) Sweethearts' Slaughterhouse - groups are ushed through a bloody restaurant and must work together to piece together the menu of a deranged chef and his killer kitchen staff. It was fun as it was interactive with others, so play nice and everyone will have a good time. The horror dummies/gore was pretty crazy to see (some of it brings to mind Hellraiser). The experience ends with a choice of leaving through a hallway or crawling through an oven (vent). Our group chose the oven, which is a bit unforgiving if you have weak knees or are wearing any fancy clothes. Fyi there's a slide at the end of the oven so be sure not to fall like a cartoon character (like I did). Overall the horror experiences were cool, but the main thing we loved was The Ringmaster's Dark Masquerade. They also have scare actors on the dance floor to help keep your blood pumping. If you're worried about being the only ones dancing, fear not - once it got going, it didn't stop until the end of the night! It's a 21+ event, so there's bars/alcohol throughout the ship (naturally it's expensive). For food it's really just snacks like churros, pretzels, popcorn, cupcakes, chips, etc. If you want some fresh air, there's a jazz stage outside for a more chill time. They also had hookah tables outside if you feel the need to do that. I hope Dark Masquerade becomes a regular off-season part of Dark Harbor because it's way too much fun to be a one-off! Even if you don't like horror, the masquerade dance party was worth the price of admission. Try not to wear heels though because the ship is tricky to walk through as is (not to mention the grated catwalks). Strobe lights and fog machines are used in parts of the experiences. There's a special merch store located inside if you want a goodie/memento for the night. Dark Masquerade returns for the next 2026 Friday the 13th weekend in March, so don't hesitate to get tickets if you can!

It's been a while so an update is due…read more The highlights: -They've increased security for scare actors as well as DH patrons. *At first I was confused why I was being followed as the last one in mazes, then realized they were tracking things for everyone's safety. -They've increased first responder presence as well. I watched a few fire performances and the LBFD were checking in on their set times to be present. - The decor and makeup were done really well. I'd say a step above Knott's. - The hookah people were so so sweet! - Whatever fries they're selling with cotija, creama, meat, and spicy sauce get it. The price is on the high end, but my goodness they fill up two people! -The performances were awesome! I would try to plan on seeing the slider show, the "sideshow," and at least one of the fire performances on the major stage. -The bus from the park back to downtown was a refreshing thing to see. The misses: - Some things weren't explained or occupied which made things confusing. The boat near the whole bayou area where the voodoo queen reigned... You just walked through it and looked at stuff. There were no scare actors or anything. It was just an empty boat. - Some mazes required you to go up entire flights of stairs or dropped you off at them. It was weird. *certain mazes had accessible entrances but it didn't change everything to my knowledge. - Some mazes were not well-ventilated and really hot. - Having to leave on plywood boards oddly placed across the park's uneven ground made things rough for some. I had to help a man in a powered wheelchair who got stuck in the predicament. There's room for improvement, but it's also a decent haunt considering the talent.

Amazing experience! The actors were phenomenal and each room was so and so unique! I will be back…read morefor sure around this Halloween. I even got a new haircut

Wow 17th door is back for another spooky season! This year the 17th door brings the fear in what…read moreis probably the most action packed haunt in north america. Every square foot of this haunt is frightfully alive. 17 focuses on great actors and inventive non stop scares with dozens and dozens of monsters throughout all 17 rooms. Makeup and special effects are just amazing. This is a haunter's haunt that attracts the best talent around. Expect to be thrilled, scared, shocked and delighted. These monsters ain't shy, so strap in, you are in for a wild ride! Before you visit any other haunted attractions, visit 17th door first. It's in a league of its own. Sure you can tromp around another huge, overpriced, overcrowded, "just ok" theme park haunt with the same worn out mazes and the same bored rubber masked zombies doing the same tired old pop up gags you see every year, or you can do 17 and see the industry's best veteran scare actors who bring the fright night after night. Easy free parking too right in front of the main entrance. Highly recommend.

Amazing, absolutely amazing, home haunt that a family and a ton of local student actors have put on…read morefor a handful of years now. This was the first year I had heard about it and since one of our beloved nearby Torrance Haunts, the incredible Haunted Shack is very sadly no more, we absolutely had to visit Fairbrook Manor, even if it was a little bit of a trek from Rancho Palos Verdes. The Haunt is open on select weekend nights in October and we went around 8pm on Saturday, October 18th. There was a good sized line at that time but it moves pretty quickly. Parking along the street is tough; they even have traffic coordinators to help guide cars through. I parked not 5 minutes' walk away on Bellflower where there was ample street parking. I'd say our wait was probably 20 minutes. One worker estimated it to be a 30 minute wait when we started and another said 45 (and was offering fast passes for $75 per group). We decided to wait and donated $5/each for the 4 of us. Proceeds benefit the Long Beach Rescue Mission. We loved all the kid actors wandering the street and coming up to glare at us while we waited. Costumes and makeup were great. The maze itself was really impressive and it took a good few minutes to walk through it with some jump scares along the way. The first few rooms were filled with cool, old creepy things and the storyline was good, too. Fairbrook Manor is open from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 19, as well as Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 from 12 to 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. A scare-free, display-only daytime tour will be available on Halloween. Donation bins will remain outside the house until Nov. 2. Even if you drive by on a weekday, the outside decs are great, too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Thanks to Natasha that my boyfriend and I had so much fun at this event! Scored myself a 3-days…read morepass, but I can only made it two days. Not sure what we have missed on Friday night, but Saturday and Sunday was awesome. It was a great experienced on both days, but would have been better if we can be able to go all three days. My boyfriend and I got there on Saturday around 5pm. Parkings there are not great at all. We went circling around the area for cheaper parkings like $5, but no luck; then we went to the place across from the Lagoon Rainbow Park. It's $1 per an hour, but way better than $15 for the parking structures. We rather save those parking fees for a food tasting at the event. We came back on Sunday around 7pm and this time we parked at the same place as on Saturday to save us some bucks for food....that's how we do it. When we got in, walked over to the Cinema Makeup School area for some free simple zombie makeup. Didn't know about the Long Beach Zombie Fest until this year. It was a very cool idea and very fun event. Great event opened out for just mainly focus on zombies of all kind and also good for family, kids, and friends; basically cool for all ages. So many people and kids have created their own creativities/arts on makeup and dressed up as zombies. It would so worth it to go for all three days because they have different bands and singers/artists performed each day in the evenings; more like different kind of fun with mazes, music, food vendors, and only cost $25 general admission fee included FREE souvenir E-Photo (which I forgot to claimed), great deal to me. Oh and children 12 and under are free. We were so dead tired on Sunday, but had a great time and very memorable event. Definitely look forward for another Long Beach Zombie Fest next year.

Zombie Glorified! If you love Zombies like me, you need to come to the Long Beach Zombie fest and…read moreZombie Walk! It's a smaller festival but it's fun to watch the others dressed up in costumes and masks. Some costumes and make up are really good and really gruesome. (check out my pictures attached) The Zombie fest has many booths of vendors selling their items, haunted maze, The escape bus, costume contest, dance contest, food trucks and alcohol. There are Tribute bands Bring cash if you can, some booths only accept cash or those that does accept credit cards, charge you a small fee to use your credit card. Cinema makeup school is the makeup provider for the Zombie Fest. You can get a simple zombie make up done for free or for $15 for a latex effect, and an additional charge for any kind of makeup makeover done the way you want. They have a free souvenir E-Photo Booth for everyone with all kinds of glory, scary props to use in your picture. This is awesome, what a great memory to have for this zombified event! Parking is $15 or you can park across the street for free or metered parking.