Fun and Frights in Playhouse Village
Photo from (2019)
Halloween is just a creak away! From festive shopping and haunted tours to creative activities to do on the actual holiday, here are fun and frightening ways to celebrate this year in Playhouse Village.
SCCM Halloween Kit and Online Party
Get creative and decorate the best pumpkin in the neighborhood with Southern California Children’s Museum’s Take-Home Halloween Kits. Each kit includes a small pumpkin, decorating items, a spider pom-pom craft, and more. They are also hosting a free Halloween Spooktacular online party for your kids. Enjoy fun themed stories and crafts made from found-items at home. Don’t forget to wear your costume. To purchase your kit or sign-up for the party, visit socalkids.org.
Haunted Walking Tour
Tag along on with a live guide from Pasadena Walking Tours virtually as you explore some of Pasadena’s haunted spots on October 31 at 6:30PM. Meet the phantoms who haunt the alleyways, underground tunnels, corridors, and back rooms of Pasadena. Learn of unexplained mysteries and dirty dealings that have peppered this city’s past as they’ll be exposed them on this nighttime wander through the Playhouse Village and Old Pasadena. Sign up at pasadenawalkingtours.com.
Bob Baker’s Spooktacular!
Gather your goblins and ghoulies and settle in for a haunting night of Bob Baker Marionette Theater magic! This Halloween Spooktacular will send chills down your spine as you dive into a spectral showcase of sweet and spooky spirits including beloved characters Dracula, Purple People Eater, and more. Over 100 puppets come to life for this exclusive PlayhouseLive presentation. Stream it now before it vanishes after Halloween at playhouselive.org.
Bring a Monster to Life at Drawn2Art
Kick off your kiddo’s Halloween morning with a Ghost Monster Camp with Drawn2Art Pasadena. Learn how to draw and sculpt their very own ghost monster! Register today at drawn2artstudios.com/pasadena.
Vroman’s Gift Boo-tique
Vroman’s Bookstore has fun tricks and treats for you to enjoy at home. Make those Zoom calls extra festive with quirky headpieces and glasses. Add a little haunted to your house with humorous décor and trick-doorbells that will sure conjure a hoot. Don’t forget to pick up a thrilling and scary novel to enjoy. Check out their spooktacular collection at vromansbookstore.com.
Howl-o-ween at Healthy Spot
Halloween is an occasion for all so don’t forget to include your pets. Find delicious harvest inspired treats like Grandma Lucy’s Pumpkin Organic Baked Dog Treats, and fun spooky plush toys at Healthy Spot. Check out their Howl-o-ween offerings at healthyspot.com.
Crystal Head Vodka from
Total Wine & More
A pre-Halloween treat from Total Wine and More, mix and craft up spirited cocktails with Crystal Head Vodka. Learn about the story behind the creation of this premium line of vodkas from the creator himself, Dan Aykroyd on Wednesday, October 28 at 3:30PM with a special one-off virtual tasting. Sign up today at bit.ly/Crystal-Head-Vodka-Virtual-Tasting. Don’t forget to purchase the bottles before the event at Total Wine & More.
Pumpkin Treats in the Village
Perhaps you’d like a more tasty way to get into the spooky spirit. Check out our blog for some pumpkin delights for you to get into the autumn vibes this year at Playhouse Village eateries.