Spooktacular nights in the Heart of LA throughout October 2017!
Ghosts and Goblins of all ages are invited to experience Haunted Little Tokyo this October as the neighborhood transforms into a series of ghoulish games, scrumptious bites & haunted nights, with screenings of two fan-favorite Studio Ghibli films and a few classic Japanese horror films.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch in Little Tokyo
Since the 1940s, Tanaka Farms has been growing seasonal produce in Irvine, CA. Pick a freshly harvested, locally grown pumpkin in Downtown LA! Proceeds from pumpkin purchases will benefitRenewLA, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization providing educational mentoring services to underserved youth.
2:30 – 8:30 PM at Japanese Village Plaza, 335 E 2nd St.
FREE admission, pumpkin prices vary.
Movie Screening of HAUSU
Celebrate Friday the 13th with a screening of the 1977 cult Japanese Horror classic, HAUSU. Bring your own seating and blankets, grab a bite from a food truck, and sip on some beer and wine while enjoying a scary movie in the plaza in front of the historic, Union Center for the Arts in Little Tokyo.
Doors open at 7:00 PM, movie starts at 8:00 PM at East West Players, 120 Judge John Aiso St.
FREE admission, $5 donation suggested.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch in Little Tokyo
Since the 1940s, Tanaka Farms has been growing seasonal produce in Irvine, CA. Pick a freshly harvested, locally grown pumpkin from Tanaka Farms in Downtown LA! Proceeds from pumpkin purchases will benefit RenewLA, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization providing educational mentoring services to underserved youth.
2:30 – 8:30 PM at Japanese Village Plaza, 335 E 2nd St.
FREE admission, pumpkin prices vary.
Family Movie Screening of Kiki’s Delivery Service
Go Little Tokyo for a family-friendly screening of a fantasy anime favorite, Studio Ghibli’s, Kiki’s Delivery Service! Bring your own seating and blankets for a fun adventure with witch trainee, Kiki, and her familiar spirit, a talking black cat named Jiji. Presented by Go Little Tokyo & Monkey Pants!
7:00 – 8:30 PM atJapanese Village Plaza, 335 E 2nd St.
FREE admission, $5 donation suggested.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch in Little Tokyo
Since the 1940s, Tanaka Farms has been growing seasonal produce in Irvine, CA. Pick a freshly harvested, locally grown pumpkin from Tanaka Farms in Downtown LA! Proceeds from pumpkin purchases will benefit RenewLA, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization providing educational mentoring services to underserved youth.
2:30 – 8:30 PM at Japanese Village Plaza, 335 E 2nd St.
FREE admission, pumpkin prices vary.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
Movie Screening of Dark Water
The horror film series continues with a screening of the 2002 Japanese thriller, Dark Water. Bring your own seating and blankets, grab a bite from a food truck and sip on some beer and wine while enjoying a scary movie in the plaza in front of the historic, Union Center for the Arts in Little Tokyo.
Doors open at 7:00 PM, movie starts at 8:00 PM at East West Players, 120 Judge John Aiso St.
FREE admission, $5 donation suggested.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch in Little Tokyo
Since the 1940s, Tanaka Farms has been growing seasonal produce in Irvine, CA. Pick a freshly harvested, locally grown pumpkin from Tanaka Farms in Downtown LA! Proceeds from pumpkin purchases will benefit Kizuna, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization educating, empowering and engaging a future generation of Japanese Americans.
2:00 – 8:30 PM at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) Plaza.
FREE admission, pumpkin prices vary.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch in Little Tokyo
Since the 1940s, Tanaka Farms has been growing seasonal produce in Irvine, CA. Pick a freshly harvested, locally grown pumpkin from Tanaka Farms in Downtown LA! Proceeds from pumpkin purchases will benefit Kizuna, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization educating, empowering and engaging a future generation of Japanese Americans.
2:00 – 8:30 PM at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) Plaza.
FREE admission, pumpkin prices vary.
“Thrill the World” Flash Mob
Thrill The World is friends, families and other local residents who each year join together with thousands of people around the globe to celebrate Michael Jackson’s talent by dancing simultaneously to “Thriller”!
3:00 PM on Azusa Street.
FREE admission.
Haunted Little Tokyo Block Party
Dress your best on October 28th for a giant Halloween celebration on 2nd Street, with live entertainment, bar crawls, food trucks, craft booths, costume contests and more frightful festivities into the night.
5:00 PM – midnight on 2nd St, between San Pedro St & Central Ave.
FREE admission.
Haunted Little Tokyo Guided Walking Tour
Join the Little Tokyo Historical Society (LTHS) on a journey through Little Tokyo’s haunted past with a special guided walking tour of historical buildings, ghostly tales and paranormal experiences in this over 100-year-old historic and cultural neighborhood. All proceeds support the preservation of Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, and include LTHS’ 2018 commemorative “incrEDIBLE Little Tokyo” food calendar FREE!
5:00 – 6:00 PM; meet in front of the Go For Broke National Education Center, 355 E 1st St.
$15 donation per person, pre-registration required. Limited to 20 participants.
Family Movie Screening of My Neighbor Totoro
Go Little Tokyo for a family-friendly screening of a fantasy anime favorite, Studio Ghibli’s, My Neighbor Totoro! Bring your own seating and blankets for a fun adventure with Satsuke & Mei, as they explore their new home and neighborhood and meet the cuddly, playful creature known as Totoro. Presented by Go Little Tokyo!
6:00 – 7:30 PM at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) Plaza.
FREE admission, $5 donation suggested.
Movie Screening of Ju-On
The horror film series culminates with a screening of the 2002 Japanese supernatural horror film, Ju-On. Bring your own seating and blankets, grab a bite from a food truck and sip on some beer and wine.
Doors open at 8:00 PM, movie starts at 9:00 PM at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) Plaza.
FREE admission, $5 donation suggested.
HOW TO GET TO LITTLE TOKYO:
Go car-free and take the Metro Gold Line! Exit at the Little Tokyo / Arts District Station. Plan your trip by viewing the Metro Gold Line Map & Schedule.
For parking options visit www.golittletokyo.com/map and select PARKING.
Proudly presented in partnership by Little Tokyo Community Council, Go Little Tokyo, Council District 14: Councilmember José Huizar, Anime for Humanity, Cafe Dulce, Wolf & Crane, East West Players, Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, Kizuna,RenewLA, Little Tokyo Vibes, Monkey Pants, Seoul Sausage, Tanaka Farms, Japanese Village Plaza, Little Tokyo Business Association, The Koban, Baldoria, and Japangeles.
For more information visit, www.golittletokyo.com.
