I went a little before 6:30pm expecting a line. I…read morediscovered this is actually someone's house and they weren't set up yet. The house was sketch, the people were sketch, and the neighborhood was sketch. I guess you could say this house was pretty scary because I actually thought someone was going to kill me. I was too scared to go in...at least I didn't have to wait in line *wink.*

So much fun, very creative, got a few scares. We enjoy going every year. It's obvious that there's…read morea lot of planning in advance and the end result is a fun and scary house. This year I was even stopped in the middle of the street with all the actors in costume not breaking at all. That was fun !! Thank you and keep it up!

Always a great spot to stop at if your a fan of American Horror Story: Murder House! Some other…read morenotable shows that were filmed here were: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, X-files, Dexter, and so many more! It's a great photo op, usually there's no one else there, or maybe one of two other groups. But the place is big enough that you don't have to wait in line to take pictures! Street parking is free, but also, be respectful of the area as it is a residential area!

The famous "Murder House" from American Horror Story is located in Los Angeles and is great fun to…read moresee. The Murder is really the Rosenheim Mansion. Rosenheim built the mansion in 1908 to live in his wife. In around 1930 Edward Everett Horton lived there. The Sisters of Social Service then took over the mansion in 1930, using it as a convent and adding a chapel to the building in 1932. Around 1999/2000 the site was declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. It was beautiful and still is in its own right. It was later sold in 2015 for about 3 million, which was a huge price cut from its initial offering. There was a lawsuit against the sellers agent for never disclosing that the property was featured on American Horror Story. Fans of the TV show stated going to it and this made the owners just a tad upset. It is now Murder House. You can now up to walk Murder House and take photos of the beautiful mansion and the area greenery. It is about an hour of fun. I had read that some can walk though it, but I did not see anyway to do that.

Very impressive home haunt. We use to have one before so it's hard not to compare! Highly…read morerecommended!

The most terrifying walk-through I've ever been through. Persson's with a heart condition. Beware…read more Super super scary! Can't wait till this opens again this year. Whoever produced this walk-through is super talented! Congrats!

Hi Everyone, I am…read morevery hard on my reviews, as you can see from my posts. However, this is a great review. These peeps have been creating horror for 30 years,,,, and it shows. They scared me throughout the maze, and that is saying a lot considering Universal Fright Nights doesn't.... I didn't have to wait 3 hours in line and the scare was hardcore.... Truly recommend the trip here. If you're into haunted adventures, this is your place!!!!

Took my 11 year old. Loved all the props and going through the barn/maze. It was scary and fun.read more

This was my first time visiting the Opechee haunt, but its reputation precedes it: the young…read moredesigner has been creating haunts and mazes ever since he was in the single digits, and he completely changes the theme every year. Not content with just doing a walkthrough with monsters jumping out, this is an ambitious haunt - one that strives to tell a story and go for more than just jump scares. This year's maze required you to go through one at a time, which built up some nerves beforehand. The walkthrough was designed to let the participant fully experience each scene, with lights to guide you to the next room. While there were some jumps, a lot of it was about bearing witness to important parts of the Donnie Darko movie, and I appreciated the uniqueness here. There were a couple of times when it was confusing to try to figure out where to go next, or I would be led into the next room before the person before me was done, which broke the illusion of aloneness a bit. Still, this ambitious haunt was super impressive, not just for a teenager and not just for a home haunt, but in general. The people behind this really made something impressive happen and have the vision to create haunts that really stand apart - with each passing year, I'm sure the execution will grow tighter and tighter.

From the owner: The Opechee Haunt is an immersive Halloween home haunt experience located in Glendale, CA.read more

This place is cute for kids. I like the scavenger hunt that they had, but some of the puzzles were…read moresuper hard to find. Decor: 4/5 Boney Island features a lot of displays with various skeleton and spooky themed exhibits. The displays were cute but not very interactive. We were trying to find all the scavenger hunt numbers but that was not very well done because we asked multiple staff members about them, but none of them know what we were talking about. Price: 3/5 This place is $25 per ticket plus about $20 for parking. It took about like an hour or so to walk through the whole exhibit. It was cute to do once, but I don't think I would come back. Food/drink: 3/5 They have food trucks and a bar on site. We got fries and two blacken (charcoal) margaritas. The fries were $10 and the margaritas were $14 but were very small. I recommend eating before you get here.

A great evening for you kids. At first I thought the price was a bit bit high, but you can easily…read morespend 1-2hrs and it does limit the # of folks. Before you go, I would check to see if there are any football games or concerts. We were stuck waiting to park for about 20 mins because of a concert. The parking stated it was $60 for event parking, but if you tell them you're here for the museum they only charge $18. We got there right when it opened and there was already a large crowd. They have 2 shows: magic and water show. I think they run them pretty often so don't worry about lining up. My kid had a fun time looking at all the moving skeletons. I thought we would be done in 30 mins, but we stayed about an hour and we could have stayed longer if we wanted. They had some great picture spots and most people waited in line. There was an idiot mom who just cut in front of us and said it was OK since she only had one kid. Overall, it was a great night.

This was the first haunt of the night that my friend and I visited, and we had a great time! It…read moretook place at the Highland Park Rex Center, and they set the stage really well for something spooky - the space was very dark and seeing the building in that state built up a good sense of suspense. The video they make you watch at the beginning also helped hype it up, as you're in a totally dark room and getting primed for some scares to come. The maze was especially scary when we went through it as it seemed like there was nobody else in attendance at the time, so you really got the sense of being all alone in there and knew that all of the scares would be focused on you. The actors' timing was good and they got me a few times for sure. I also liked how they took you through several types of scenery that all felt a bit different. The only part that wasn't great was the ending. They had a sort of blinding light that you had to walk towards, but it wasn't clear where to go from there. We almost went through a curtain back to another part of the maze by accident before we realized we were supposed to go out the door... and then it was over. I think they could have done a better job designating the exit and ending with more of a bang - it would be great to position a scare actor right under that light. This haunt was not on the level of some of the super impressive home haunts that are chock full of props and actors, but it's still a fun time in a local community, and at $3 each or 2 for $5, it's still worth the price of admission.

From the owner: Twisted is an immersive content studio, based in Highland Park, created by artist Zion Fenwick…read more Creating haunted walkthroughs and immersive experiences since 2017.

It's a really fun event Had amazing scares and very interactive the only downside is the event…read morecloses at 10:30 & last call for alcohol is 9:30 for someone that loves the alci you gotta chug and you also have to stay in the little bar area and can't walk around with your drink. Other than that it's a really fun event but hours need to be extended.

I am an easy mark for a Halloween event. Give me some spooky music, a fog machine, and a cup of…read morecider, and I'm a happy camper. The friends I went with are the same way - we were so ready to love this. Unfortunately, we barely got to experience the mazes and scares because this event shuts down at 10. This information is not disclosed until you're inside the event, waiting at a maze that has been blocked off by traffic cones. When you remark that you didn't know the mazes closed at 10, a worker will tell you "well, now you know for next year!" There won't be a next year for me, but thank you for your input. We bought our tickets for 8 PM, arrived promptly, and headed for the titular hayride. By the time we finished the ride (which was dramaturgically nonsensical, but that's another story), everything was closed. We were hoping to check out the other mazes and drop some hard-earned money on the zombie splat game or the escape room, but everything. Was. Closed. Not that this discouraged the staff from putting the QR codes you scan to pay for the extra add-on experiences away - if I hadn't been paying attention, I would've paid for an activity I would never get to do. After getting turned away from yet another maze, I was looking to console myself by getting an Elvira tshirt, but her booth was packed up by 10:15. Even after all that, I was hesitant to be upset. Surely we missed a sign or the fine print on our ticket letting us know when things shut down - not so! As of 9/27, there is nothing on the website that indicates that the mazes, rides, and experiences shut down at 10. No posted hours. Nothing on the FAQ page - which I scoured. As we drove down the hill, sitting in our disappointment about the spooky Halloween fun we didn't get to have, we saw people walking up towards the Hayride - because the Hayride sells tickets for a 10 PM entry time.....

My mom and I took my kids to see the Christmas markets in France this past December. It was a…read morebucket list trip for my mom, and while my boys had a great time, the travel was complicated and arduous, mostly because of my wild three-year-old Wade B. A couple weeks later, my husband and I took the boys to the Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens. They had an absolute blast, and my five-year-old Leo B. declared, with utmost sincerity, "I think this is the nicest place I've ever been." Matt B. and I had been once before, almost a decade ago, with our friends Caroline Y. and Scott S., when we were all young and childless. We came back together, this time with five kids, and as much as I enjoyed it back in the day, I found it even more compelling this second time around. The magic was amplified ten times by the presence of my sons, who absolutely loved all the beautiful, colorful lights. I did buy them shitty Christmas light necklaces, one of which broke almost immediately, causing considerable strife. The alternative, of course, was to deny Wade his request before even entering the garden, where he would badger me every time he saw another child with the necklace. I was not surprised to see that most of the children seemed to have them, every parent having made the same calculation on their way in. Smart and evil of Descanso Gardens to put that vendor right by the entrance. I'm guessing Enchanted is their big revenue generator for the year, and this is a McKinseyish way to maximize. The kids oohed and aahed at every exhibit, marveling at all the colors and lights. We oohed and aahed right with them, and had the additional pleasure of watching them play and interact with the elaborate, immersive displays. They loved the tulip fields, the model trains, the stained glass houses, the trees and music and light. There was also a large platform that served as a dance floor for small children, who partied to the ambient music. Wade was especially taken with this stage, and the one part of the night that did not go well was when I yanked him away so we could see the rest of the installations. It was cold and the kids were up way past their bedtimes, but we all had a blast at the Enchanted Forest. When pressed, Leo admitted that Paris was in fact as nice as Descanso Gardens, but the point was made. Come Christmas, we can take the boys to France or we can just drive to La Cañada and buy a few tickets that support a wonderful botanical garden. We might even manage the latter every year.

My family and I visited Thanksgiving weekend and had a blast wandering around all the light…read moredisplays in the garden! This isn't necessarily a holiday-themed "Christmas" light experience, but it put us all in the holiday mood nonetheless. The themed light displays are well curated, the event is organized, staff are friendly, and the free parking is orderly and well managed. There are ten different themed exhibits found on the mile-long path. By far our favorite was the Ancient Forest, but the Garden of Good Fortune and the Fantasy Forest were close seconds! They do a wonderful job of using the light displays to really compliment and highlight the giant oak trees and other featured plants - as well as excellent music choices to really immerse you in a serene fantasy forest type experience. Some of the exhibits are interactive, like the Symphony of Oaks where you can step on the lights to make them change colors and sing - so fun! They also had a large village of tiny stained glass houses and other buildings you could actually enter and walk through - really beautiful. Another display I loved was the giant light built to resemble the moon - it was placed directly over one of the ponds and the reflection was magnificent! And everyone loves the massive, sprawling field of tulip lights which has a rotating show that will occasionally send waves of lights towards you. We spent a good hour and a half meandering around the path, which is well maintained and mostly flat with plenty of maps to find your way around the exhibits. The staff did a great job of respecting ticket entry times and the exhibits are so well laid out that we hardly noticed the crowds. Very well done! They don't sell tickets at the door so be sure to purchase online in advance. Booking our timed entry tickets was very easy via their website. They also take advanced reservations for their on-site Farmhouse restaurant and for valet parking. The restaurant and gift shop area was packed so I'd recommend restaurant reservations. But the parking was ample, even at 6pm on a Saturday and so well staffed and managed that we found a spot easily with zero chaos. This was my first visit to Descanso Gardens and now I'm wishing I had seen it in the daylight so I could compare haha! Tickets are a tad pricey but ee loved their Enchanted Forest of Light and can highly recommend it. Plus you're supporting a local botanical garden! I'll definitely be back to see all the splendor of the garden in the daytime.

This was my 4th time attending the haunted soirée, and each time was a unique experience. This…read moreHalloween event is my fave experience because it is immersive, interactive, fun, and spooky. I love all the creatures. My fave one was the one that took place in DTLA 3 years ago. That venue was spacious and beautiful. The only concern I have is the 2 hour time limit. There's a lot to see and do in 2 hours, plus, you gotta make sure you get all your mini cocktails included in your admission. All the rooms are spectacular and the shows are fascinating. It is always hard to solve the mystery since you have to talk to all the characters for various clues. This year, we decided just to enjoy everything.

Thursday: House of Spirits at Casa Vertigo in Downtown LA was so much fun! It was the perfect way…read morefor my friends & I to celebrate Halloween! What a spectacular experience! Premier Tickets: My 2 friends & I had Premier tickets; No line, expedited entry, as well as 5 craft cocktails of our choice (non-alcohol or alcohol) & truffles curated by a chocolate sommelier, yum! The truffles had me at hello, so delicious! One of my favorite drink combos of the night: Clever Fox Rum, Pineapple, Banane Du Bresil, Coconut, Liquer & Lime! Yum! Bartenders were friendly & we tipped them at each station! Dress Code: Your choice of Halloween Costumes, Cocktail Attire or Period Piece Attire! I combined two & was a Princess; wearing an elegant gown I purchased for the event & a sparkly crown, which I already owned! My friends went all out, dressed as 2 of the characters from a popular movie! Fun! Vibe: The crowd was amazing, friendly & often complimented each others costumes, as well as took photos together! Fun! I even had a few people bow/curtsy because of my costume! So funny & friendly! Also, the venue was so spacious; there was a ton of space to move about throughout the venue! Lights, Camera, Action: What a show! Whether the actors were on stage performing, including singing(incredible voices!) or walking around in phenomenal costumes & staying in character, I was excited at every turn! I was in awe of the details & energy that went into the costumes & performances along the way, as we navigated numerous rooms on about 4 floors of the venue!(Wear comfy shoes; stairs!) Interactive: There is a storyline; characters walk around giving you clues & tell you stories! While watching an onstage performance, they called for volunteers & my friend was incorporated into the scene, which was awesome & she had fun! I will admit to screaming a few times when the characters would suddenly appear, while walking through the maze, but it was good fun! Hahaha! Fancy & Talented: Chandeliers were everywhere, which I love!! The rooms were moody & had a glow about them! There were mazes, stories that were told, numerous photo opps, spectacular theatrics & so much more! There were even dancers pouring drinks while twirling & doing acrobatics while suspended in the air! Wowsers! Incredible! Overall: Loved House of Spirits at Casa Vertigo! The event was above & beyond what I had imagined! The production & presentation of it all was impressive on every level! I'm looking forward to going again next year! Fun times with friends! Happy Halloween, Everyone!