The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride returns to Griffith Park for it’s 17th season! This year, Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is bringing an electrifying new partnership with the Mistress of Dark herself, the one and only, Elvira aka Cassandra Peterson. The event runs from September 19 through November 2, pre-sale tickets are available now on their website!

The iconic Haunted Hayride will also be blending nostalgic scenes from the original Hayride with all-new soundscapes and eerie encounters, delivering a chilling balance of scares and classic Halloween spirit.

ELVIRA AT LOS ANGELES HAUNTED HAYRIDE

For the first time ever, Elvira has moved into Midnight Falls. She now transforms the fan-favorite Trick or Treat maze into “Elvira’s Trick or Treat Mayhem”. This promises to be a candy-coated labyrinth of chaos brimming with her signature wit, glamour, and wicked mischief. There a bizarre surprises awaits at every turn.

Guests will also find Elvira-themed photo-ops, exclusive merchandise across all of the Thirteen Floor locations across the country that include limited-edition pins, t-shirts, VHS mystery boxes, advent calendars, and more. She will also be taking over the radio at Midnight Falls.

In the backwoods of The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is the Hillbilly Halloween. There a cannibalistic family celebrates the spooky season with gruesome tricks and horrifying treats. Guests are also invited back to Monáe Manor, for another hauntingly stylish house party hosted by Janelle Monáe.

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MORE THRILLS AND CHILLS

  • Elvira Pop Up Retail shop – Guests can explore the delightfully dark Elvira Pop-Up Retail Shop, showcasing a curated collection of merchandise inspired by the Mistress of the Dark. From witty tees to limited-edition accessories and official collectibles, the spooky storefront offers something for every fan and is open during attraction hours.
  • Scary-Go-Round (Elvira Edition) – Reimagined for 2025! The iconic ride has been reskinned in honor of Elvira’s beloved pup, Gonk.
  • The Monte Revolta Show – Get ready for the ultimate Theatrical Macabre Experience from beyond the grave. It’s Monte Revolta… the undead irreverent lounge singer who is bringing the dead back to Rock. Join Monte, Rotly & Ms. Muerte as they exhume an ultra shocking musical, comedy revue.
  • Mini Escape Games – Step into a chamber where time itself becomes the enemy. In just five fleeting minutes, groups must unravel cryptic riddles and hidden clues before the clock tolls its final second. Failure means being forever trapped in the puzzle’s sinister embrace.
  • Madame Aurora’s Seance Show– Within the velvet shadows of her tent, world-famous medium Madame Aurora dares to pierce the veil once again. For ten harrowing minutes, she beckons spirits to cross into our realm, their whispers curling through the dark. Beware: not all who answer her call come bearing peace. This immersive theatrical ritual is not for the faint of heart.
  • Midnight Falls Axe Throwing – With the curse of the witch plaguing the city of Midnight Falls, learn to protect yourself from the less-than-friendly ghouls. The Axeperts at Midnight Falls will train you up and you can try your hand at hitting the bullseye 5 times.
  • Zombie Splat – The dead refuse to rest in Midnight Falls, and only your aim can hold them back. Armed with a hopper of 700 glowing GellyBalls, guests are thrust into a live-action apocalypse, firing upon relentless actor-driven zombies. Safe yet thrilling, this five-minute battle comes complete with protective eyewear, though nothing will shield you from the terror in their eyes.
  • S’mores Stations – At the heart of Midnight Falls lies the Town Square, flickering with the glow of firelight. Here, guests may pause to roast their own s’mores beneath the watchful gaze of roaming townsfolk.