Long Beach's 3343 Chatwin Avenue has become a seasonal magnet since Jeff and Ann Haberman unveiled a computer‑driven Halloween show that blends music, projected film, and elaborate lighting. The display, which runs nightly from 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. through October, draws hundreds of neighborhood families who gather outside to watch the synchronized spectacle.
Jeff Haberman, a retired controls engineer formerly with McDonnell Douglas and Boeing, programmed the 28 computers that control spotlights, smoke effects, and a 12‑inch projection screen. Ann Haberman, who spent decades at Disneyland's Blue Bayou Restaurant, added thematic elements and choreographed the animated characters that appear on the street‑side screen.
The couple's investment in technology has grown over the years—from 18 computers in 2022 to 28 this season—allowing them to feature iconic figures such as Zero from The Nightmare Before Christmas and skeletal versions of Disney princesses. The show includes singing pumpkins, skeletons, and a projected clip of the classic holiday musical sequence.
Local residents describe the display as a communal ritual that turns a private home into a public gathering space without charging admission. Families say the free spectacle rekindles childhood memories while showcasing the couple's engineering ingenuity.