The Pumpkin Cemetery just flipped the switch and set the tone for spooky season in Burbank. It’s the first home haunt here to light up this year, and it’s already doing victory laps on the block. Yes, you just saw the leaves blow past the window, and the fog is slowly creeping in. Spooky Season is officially upon us.
We’re so excited that the owners of The Pumpkin Cemetery have turned on the lights this early in the year – and with such good vibes to kick it off! Here’s what you get: a saturated pumpkin-forward yard display that glows hard after dark and still looks great in daylight. The lighting reads intentional, the palette is rich, and the arrangement feels hand-built in the best way—dense, layered, and photo-ready from the sidewalk. It’s the kind of neighborhood anchor that makes you slow the car, turn the stereo down, and say “okay, they ate.”
Some receipts for your haunt cred: The Pumpkin Cemetery lists five years in operation and carries the “Burbank, CA Halloween Home Decorations 2024 Champions” flex. Officially, it’s categorized as a Yard Display and marked “Teens & Adults,” which tracks with the scale and glow factor—more awe than jump scares, more mood than maze. Nights are the move, but you’ll still catch the charm during the day.
Plan like a local. Go after sunset for peak luminescence, keep driveways clear, and be respectful on this mostly dark stretch while other houses wake up for the season. If you’re mapping a crawl, The Pumpkin Cemetery is an easy first pin—and a high bar—for the Burbank circuit. Other Burbank favorites open later in October, so this one sets the pace.
If you’re new to the game, the Halloween in Burbank map site is an invaluable resource on your journey. Bookmark it now and thank me later. You can use it to track dates and hours, and find all the coolest home haunts throughout the city. It’s seriously an absolute gem and one of the best ways to keep track when planning your pilgrimage. Bookmark both, throw on a sweater you “found in the trunk,” and go soak up the glow. We’ll see you on Ontario Street—pretending this is “just a quick stop” while taking 47 photos.
And as always – PLEASE be respectful of the neighborhood!
Open daily, September 12–October 31, 9:00am–11:00pm — 1135 N Ontario St, Burbank.
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