This October, Little Tokyo will be putting on its own costume as it transforms itself into Haunted Little Tokyo, and just in time for the Halloween season. Starting October 5 – October 31, guests of all ages are invited to experience the frightening fun in Haunted Little Tokyo where they will be able to see pumpkin patches, participate in trick-or-treating, hear spooky sounds, play ghoulish games, see free Halloween movie screenings, go on “haunted” walking tours, see themed specials, and more. more ending with a frightfully-fun block party and costume contest on Saturday, Oct. 27. Haunted Little Tokyo was started by the owners of Cafe Dulce and Wolf and Crane who believed that a month of community events would provide the boost in sales that many of the local businesses needed to survive the autumn slump.
Its an event that has over 40 small business owners in the Little Tokyo neighborhood and around Los Angeles participating to make it the community the go-to destination during the month of October.
Here’s a full list of the details.
DETAILS
- Haunted Little Tokyo Pumpkin Patch – Step inside the Haunted Little Tokyo Pumpkin Patch to pick the perfect pumpkin and decorate your very own Jack-o’-lantern on the spot. Pair your pumpkin with one of the unique varieties of squash grown by local Asian and Asian-American farmers. The pumpkin patch is sponsored by Tanaka Farms and presented in partnership with the Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement and Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC).
- Friday, Oct. 5–Sunday, Oct. 7 from 12:00 P.M.– 7:00 P.M. at the Japanese Village Plaza
- Monday, Oct. 8 – Friday, Oct. 12 from 12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. at the JAACC
- Saturday, Oct. 13 – Sunday, Oct. 14 from 12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the Japanese Village Plaza
- Monday, Oct. 15 – Friday, Oct. 19 from 12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. at the JAACC
- Saturday, Oct. 20 – Sunday, Oct. 21 from 12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the Japanese Village Plaza
- Monday, Oct. 22 – Friday, Oct. 26 from 12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M., at the JACCC
- Haunted Ghosts of Little Tokyo Walking Tour – Hear the sinister stories of the resident ghosts that haunt the historical streets of Little Tokyo. Experience stories from those who have encountered and have seen the undead roam the halls at night on this walking tour led by the Little Tokyo Historical Society (LTHS).
- Saturday, Oct. 13, 5:00 P.M. at Union Center for the Arts
- Register at http://bit.ly/HLT_WalkingTour1
- Saturday, Oct. 13, 5:00 P.M. at Union Center for the Arts
- Haunted Little Tokyo Film Festival – Prepare to face your fears and sleep with one eye open after watching these hair-raising horror films. Make sure no ghosts or werewolves follow you to these outdoor film screenings underneath the mysterious moonlight. Satisfy your appetite with light refreshments provided courtesy of Wolf & Crane, Buttery Popcorn Co., Takuma Burgers, & Café Dulce. The film festival is produced in partnership with Visual Communications, East West Players, and the Japanese American National Museum (JANM).
- Prince of Darkness screening on Friday, Oct. 5 at 8:00 P.M. (Doors open at 7:00 P.M.) at Union Center for the Arts.
- Register at http://bit.ly/HLT_PrinceofDarkness
- Jinro Game screening sponsored by J-Edge is on Friday, Oct. 12 at 8:00 P.M. (Doors open at 7:00 P.M.) at Union Center for the Arts
- Register at http://bit.ly/HLT_JinroGame
- Mary and the Witch’s Flower (Family-friendly movie) on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7:00 P.M. (Doors open at 6:00 P.M.) at Japanese Village Plaza
- Register at http://bit.ly/HLT_MaryandtheWitchsFlower
- Godzilla (1954) on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7:00 P.M. at Japanese American National Museum
- Register by emailing rsvp@janm.org or calling 213.625.0414
- Prince of Darkness screening on Friday, Oct. 5 at 8:00 P.M. (Doors open at 7:00 P.M.) at Union Center for the Arts.
- Haunted Night in Little Tokyo: The Block Party – Indulge in bone-chilling drinks and devilish desserts as the month-long celebration wraps up on Saturday, October 27 for the Haunted Night in Little Tokyo: The Block Party. Enjoy spooky sips in the beer garden, a costume contest, live entertainment, exclusive discounts, and more. Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6:00 P.M. – 12:00 P.M. at 2nd Street between Central & San Pedro Street. This event is sponsored by Team Huizar, Cafe Dulce, Wolf & Crane, Kabuki Japanese Restaurants, LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics), Little Tokyo Business Association, Kongruent Works
- Trick-or-Treat in Little Tokyo – Dress your little ghouls and goblins in their best costume for a day full of all treats and no tricks. Grab your witch’s broom and fill your cauldron with sweets from business owners in the Japanese Village Plaza on October 31. Experience an Oni mask-making workshop and magic show presented by the Plaza sponsored by Glico, Hi-Chew and Meiji in partnership with Kizuna. Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 2:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. at the Japanese Village Plaza
- Register at http://bit.ly/HLT_TrickOrTreat
LOCATION
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA
PRICES
Tickets and registration vary; some activations are free. For pricing and more information visit www.hauntedlittletokyo.com
