Lakewood Imaginarium's The Hollow Awakens  

September 12-October 31, 2026 (Wednesdays-Sundays)

Lakewood Center Mall
326 Lakewood Center Mall
Lakewood, CA 90712
$22-24, thehollowawakens.com

Wed-Thu 6-10 p.m.
Fri-Sat 5-11 p.m.
Sun 5-10 p.m.

Imaginarium, known for the seasonal holiday displays that have become entertainment experiences appearing in cities throughout California and elsewhere, introduces a new Halloween themed attraction. Their first ever Halloween show unleashed in 2026 is set in a 100,000-square-foot indoor / outdoor space at Lakewood Mall.

The Hollow Awakens is an illuminated world of monsters & spirits in nine haunted zones plus one final challenge. Upon arrival, guests receive a mission map and learn about the mysterious gateway that has opened inside The Hollow,  completing interactive challenges along the way to earn candy, tokens and other rewards. The experience features larger-than-life Halloween displays, glow-in-the-dark DIY activities, immersive photo opportunities, live entertainment and more.

Halloween Carnivals

October 31, 2026, 6-8:30 p.m.

lakewoodcity.org

Each park will have a special theme

Biscailuz Park:Zootopia 2
Bloomfield Park:Toy Story
Bolivar Park:K-Pop Demon Hunters
Boyar Park: Dr. Suess
Del Valle Park:Scooby Doo
Mayfair Park: Monsters Inc.
Palms Park: Minions
San Martin Park: Ghostbusters

Halloween Carnivals Halloween Carnivals feature food and game booths, special contests and prizes for the kids. Lakewood's traditional Halloween Carnivals are getting set to offer fun and safety for youngsters on October's scariest night.

 Haunted houses for little ghosts and goblins to venture inside will be available at Bolivar, Del Valle, Palms and San Martin parks. There will be inflatable attractions at Mayfair Park for an additional fee. Bolivar, Boyar, Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks. A haunted house for little ghosts and goblins to venture inside are available at Bolivar, Del Valle, Palms and San Martin Parks. Halloween Carnivals feature food and game booths, special contests and prizes for the kids.

Inflatables at Mayfair charge fees.

Lakewood Sheriff's Station Haunted Jail

October 23, 2026, 5-9 p.m.

5130 Clark Avenue
Lakewood, CA
Free, Haunted Jail and Kids Maze
$food, attractions and some activities, purchase tickets at the event, lakewoodca.gov/ Events/ Public-Safety-Events/ Trunk-or-Treat- Haunted-Jail

Games, face painting, Haunted Jail, trick or treat, petting zoo and other activities like bounce house, police and city demonstrations and equipment, etc. - bring the kids in costumes for fun. 

Other events in Lakewood throughout the year include Lakewood Summer Concerts in the park.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.