Things to Do in LA Oct. 30-Nov. 1: Halloween Celebrations, LA Comic Con

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It’s finally Friday, Los Angeles, and Halloween weekend is officially here.

Whether you’re looking for some seasonal activities or a celebration of geek culture, we here at LA Sports Report have you covered.

When: Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. each day

Where: Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608

Ready to tackle some serious jump scares? Spooky season is reaching its peak, and Universal Studios Hollywood has transformed into the ultimate playground for horror fans. T”his year’s Halloween Horror Nights brings back top-tier scares with brand-new haunted houses dedicated to heavy hitters like “Stranger Things” and “Sinners.”

The classic Studio Tour also gets a wicked twist with Art the Clown taking over the Terror Tram.

If you want to go, be aware that daytime tickets won’t transfer over, and Halloween Horror Nights require a separate ticket.

Single-night tickets start at $94, with express passes and VIP options available if you want to skip the lines. You also can get into the park two hours early with a $20 Early Access add-on.

When: Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

Why should humans have all the fun this weekend? South Coast Botanic Garden is throwing the ultimate bash for you and your four-legged best friend with Dogtoberfest.

Combining beautiful garden walks with classic Bavarian traditions, this event is packed with bratwurst, live polka music, and plenty of cold beer. Don’t worry; there’s some liquid refreshments for your pooch as well.

While the humans enjoy the beer stations and stein-holding contests, your dog can tackle training obstacles, run in pup races, and splash around in the VIP Top Dog Zone.

General admission is free for garden members and up to $18 for non-members, while dog tickets run about $7. If you want to upgrade your experience, VIP tickets (up to $38) include beer tastings and extra perks.

When: Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Check out panels from some of the biggest stars and luminaries of your favorite movies and television shows, as well as exclusive shopping opportunities and indoor trick-or-treating.

And don’t forget to check out the costumes of your fellow attendees, as many are going all out for the occasion.

Tickets are available for one day or the full weekend, and they start at about $50 for Friday, $70 for Saturday and $60 for Sunday.