One of our favorite holidays of the year is coming soon. Here’s some of our SingularCity picks for a ghoulishly good time.

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

This one gives us the creeps – but in a good way! In the 1920s, King Gillette was quite the man about town, hosting fabulous parties at his 500-acre ranch. Then one night, inmates from a local insane asylum invaded one of his soirees. Only a few guests escaped to tell the tale, but now you can tell your own story after visiting this scary place.
Sun-Wed 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Thu-Sat., 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m. (thru Oct. 31). King Gillette Ranch, 26800 W. Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas (310-542-9966). $20-$25.

West Hollywood Halloween Carnival

Organizers are shutting down Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood for the famous West Hollywood Carnival. Bands will play throughout the night at the event describe as “the largest Halloween street party in the world!” It’s our pick for seeing the most outrageous and inventive costumes ever. For those of you who prefer more fun than fright on Halloween, this shouldn’t be missed.
Halloween night, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. along Santa Monica Boulevard from Doheny Drive to La Cienega Boulevard. Free event, $15 parking.

Pasadena Old Town Haunt

Enter the creepy basement of one of the oldest buildings in Pasadena and get ready to be scared silly. There’s a story that this building is cursed and evil happenings have plagued residents since it was constructed. Workmen have tragically lost their lives and other creepy things have occurred. Take a tour of this spooky space and prepare to be scared, very scared!
20 N. Raymond Ave. at Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Through Nov 1. Days and times vary. General admission $13.50, VIP $18.50.

Shipwreck at the Queen Mary

Visit this classic Halloween destination that promises to scare up even more fun than ever before. Organizers are hosting a special VIP section with celebrity hosts, tarot card readings, psychics and a huge food court. Oh and did we mention the Queen Mary really is haunted?
1126 Queens Highway Long Beach, 90802. October 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and November 1, 7 p.m.- 12 a.m. $29 Per Mortal.

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios

The most terrifying movies come to life at night at Universal Studios. Four all-new mazes plus six all-new scare zones including the flesh-eating zombies from Shaun of the Dead and an entirely new Saw-themed Terror Tram will have you wishing it was just a movie.
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608. $56.

Oct. 17: 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Oct. 18:  7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Oct. 23:  7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Oct. 24: 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Oct. 25:  7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Oct. 28:  7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Oct. 29:  7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Oct. 30:  7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Oct. 31:  7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Mangler’s Haunted Asylum

For 20 years, the Los Angeles County Asylum murders went unsolved. Year after year mangled bodies would appear around the premises with no clues to solve the mystery. Now experience the terror of Mangler’s Haunted Asylum as they unveil the newly remodeled 25-room haunted horror. Organizers warn not to bring children.
Every Friday and Saturday night through Halloween. 3375 Edison Way Menlo Park, CA 94025. $20.

Kandy Halloween at the Playboy Mansion

For those not faint of heart or wallet, the Playboy Mansion will be hosting a Halloween party. Expect typical Playboy shenanigans with Hugh and the girls in attendance. You might be a little frightened of the ticket price at $1,000 though…

October 24th, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Playboy Mansion 10236 Charing Cross Rd, Los Angeles, CA (Use code SD1116 at checkout) $1,000.