Events for October 25, 2025

Ready to write the next great horror story that would make R.l. Stine and Mary Shelley shiver? Westchester’s favorite independent bookstore, The Book Jewel, is inviting the community to participate in its annual Halloween-themed Scary Story Contest. Aspiring writers (ages 6-13) are asked to submit their best original weird tales to the shop by October 18 at 8 p.m. Stories should be scary, yet family-appropriate, and be five minutes or less when read aloud. Participants must be available to share their creative fiction at The Book Jewel during its authors’ reading night on October 25 at noon. A gift card will be awarded to the contest winners. The shop is located at 6259 W. 87th St. in Westchester. More details are available at thebookjewel.com.

Visit the Marina for their annual Spooktacular event! There’s fun and scares for all ages, but the frights intensify as night falls over Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey during this two-day festival. Festivities include carnival games, photo booth, face painters, blackout maze, graveyard treasure hunt and more! Learn more at https://beaches.lacounty.gov/halloween/