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Photo by jek in the box via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr This is the last time for a few years that Halloween falls on a weekend, which means this is an official Halloweekend, and there are plenty of things to do today and tomorrow, night and day, for young and less young. In fact, there are too many things to do, and it can get a little overwhelming.
Need a Halloween event that is gay or Metro or kid friendly? Want to hit up the best clubs? Not sure where to shop for your costume? Want to concoct some creepy cocktails and treats? We got you covered! Here's Your Guide to the Guides for this spooooooky Halloweekend.
For info on the "really big" events, especially the amusement parks, and large community fairs, NBC Los Angeles has a comprehensive breakdown.
If you prefer hitting the clubs in your sexy _______ outfit, ClubZone has a guide to local Halloween parties and themed events.
Less clubby, more festivities, Brand X has all the deets on how to make Halloween a party-hopping holiday.
A ghoulish stew pot of events, eats, drinks, and revelry, Citysearch has their guide to Halloween in Los Angeles.
If getting the bejeezus scared out of you is more your style, The Examiner has their "exclusive" list of haunted houses in the area. (We also have our 12 Scariest Places guide!)
If you prefer to take on the spirits while imbibing spirits, Daily Candy has a few Halloween cocktail recipes to check out. Other cocktail guides: LA2DAY, The Examiner, Citysearch, and LA Splash.
Every two years, Desert X presents site-specific outdoor installations throughout the Coachella Valley. Two Los Angeles artists have new work on display.
