Spooky Season is Here! 🎃👻
Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween weekend! Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities or heart-pounding thrills, there's something for everyone in South Orange County. From haunted houses and pumpkin patches to costume parties and trick-or-treating, we've got you covered. So grab your witch's hat, dust off your skeleton costume, and let's dive into the spookiest weekend of the year!
Aliso Viejo
October 19, 2024
Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater
6101 City Lights Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA
10am - 12pm
FREE
Join the Aliso Viejo Community Association (AVCA) for a fun-filled Fall Harvest Festival at Grand Park! This event is open to ghosts and goblins of all ages and features carnival games, entertainment, a children's costume parade, community booths, and more. Don’t forget to bring your trick-or-treat bag!
Anaheim
August 23 - October 31, 2024
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim
Experience the magic of Halloween at Disneyland with festive decorations, special entertainment, trick-or-treating, and your favorite characters in costume. Enjoy haunted attractions, and fun Halloween decor throughout the park. Perfect for all ages, Disney Halloween offers a spellbinding adventure you won’t want to miss!
Select Dates, October 3 – November 2, 2024
Big Wave Car Wash
2219 Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801
Residents of Orange County and all nearby cities are welcomed to come with their family and friends to experience a one-of-a-kind Halloween thrill, filled with chills and Terror to delight the entire group. The Tunnel of Terror is a carefully curated experience, with scary and creepy performers popping up throughout the wash, and special effects providing a terrifying ambiance. Participants can also expect unique surprises each night!
Buena Park
Thursdays through Sundays, September 26 - Oct. 31, 2024
Knott's Berry Farm
Enjoy the Halloween season at Knott’s Spooky Farm, a family-friendly fall time celebration. Little ghouls can trick-or-treat around the town of Calico’s shops and buildings to collect sweet treats from the friendly townsfolk plus enjoy even more kids' Halloween activities. Families can join in on the Halloween fun as the park is transformed with themed décor and spooky surprises.Â
September 19 - November 2, 2024
Knott's Berry Farm
Knott’s Scary Farm is the largest and most haunting Halloween event in Southern California, with unimaginable scares and innovative thrills that can’t be found anywhere else. The fully transformed theme park features uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding in every corner of the park.
Corona Del Mar
TBA
Newport Center UMC
1601 Marguerite Ave Corona del Mar, CA
5 - 6pm
Join us in the church parking lot for this FREE family-friendly event. Either trick-or-treat at the trunks, or walk through to show off your Halloween costume!
Costa Mesa
October 5 - 27, 2024
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch & Flower Field
427 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa
Pick your own pumpkin! Pick your own flowers! Wander through the flower fields! Shoot the Root! Visit the Barnyard! Don’t forget to bring your stroller or wagon to carry your pumpkins! Hana Field employees will not take pumpkins to your vehicle.
September 28 - October 31, 2024
Tanaka Farms, Costa Mesa
Quality pumpkins, hand selected just for you. If you're looking for fall decorations – you'll find scarecrows to cornstalks, Indian corn and even straw bales to add to your decor.  Rides, Games, Petting Zoos, and lots of inflatables are available for your entertainment.
October 26, 2024
IKEA Costa Mesa
1475 S Coast Drive, Costa Mesa
4 - 7pm
FREE
Join us for the 4th Annual Trunk or Treat, a free Halloween event for the community! Hosted by Power of One Foundation with IKEA Costa Mesa, City of Costa Mesa, and City of Santa Ana, this event features a Trick Zone, Treat Zone, Haunt Zone, Food Zone, Dance Zone, Costume Contest, and Parade. Local businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders will host activities, games, and trick-or-treating for the kids. Don't miss out on this spooky good time—come support, participate, and enjoy the fun!
Dana Point
October 26, 2024
Dana Point Community Center
34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point, CA 92629
2 - 6pm
FREE
Join the City of Dana Point for a Halloween-themed event at the Dana Point Community Center! Enjoy games, crafts, entertainment, and the Police Services Trunk or Treat display. Meet the Bloodhounds, Bomb Squad, K-9 Unit, and Mounted Patrol. The kids' costume parade with prizes starts at 5:00 pm on the baseball field. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase.
October 26, 2024
Ocean Institute, Dana Point, CA
Spooky Seas" is an immersive experience that promises an unforgettable journey into the marvels and mysteries of our oceans. From captivating Harbor Hay Rides and Bioluminescence Lazer Tag to a spine-tingling Haunted Spirit Tour, there's something for everyone at this event. Our goal is to blend fun and education seamlessly, fostering a deeper connection with marine science and our precious oceans.
Irvine
September 13 - October 31, 2024
Tanaka Farms
5380 ¾ University Drive, Irvine, CA
Experience the joy of picking your own pumpkin right from the patch at Tanaka Farms, one of the only real pumpkin patches in Orange County! During our weekend Fall Harvest Festival, enjoy wagon rides, arts and crafts, and even a pumpkin cannon! Monday through Thursday all day, and Friday mornings before noon, explore our U-Pick Pumpkin Fields, Barnyard Educational Exhibit, Wagon Rides, Corn Maze, and U-Pick Veggie Patch. Fun for the whole family!
October 23 - 28, 2024
Pretend City
29 Hubble, Irvine CA
Get ready for a week of imagination, creativity, and endless fun as Costume Week arrives at Pretend City! Unleash your inner superhero, princess, pirate, or anything your heart desires! Wear your costume proudly and enjoy $2 off general admission for each person in your group.
October 31, 2024
Pretend City
29 Hubble, Irvine CA
Enter a world of enchantment and Halloween magic at our thrilling Halloween Extravaganza! Whether you're a tiny trick-or-treater or a daring ghost hunter, this event is packed with spooky surprises and fun activities for all.
October 26, 2024
Hangar 24 Orange County
17877 Von Karman Avenue #Unit 110 Irvine, CA 92614
12 - 4pm
FREE ENTRY
Join us at Hangar 24 Orange County for a spooktacular Halloween market! Enjoy a festive day with over 40 vendors offering unique decorations, tasty treats, and seasonal goodies. Kids can trick-or-treat, get their faces painted, and meet Mickey Mouse, while adults enjoy a full bar and delicious food. There will also be fun crafts, photo ops, and so much more! Free entry and parking, with attraction tickets sold separately. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly Halloween celebration!
Laguna Hills
October 1 - 31, 2024
24203 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills
Come celebrate the Fall season in October at Orange County’s premier Harvest Festival. Meander through thousands of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes in a charming farm atmosphere. Enjoy a host of Kiddie amusement rides, game booths, and activities all set under the canopy of the beautiful autumn sky.
Laguna Niguel
October 26, 2024
Crown Valley Park
29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA
5 - 9pm
Join us at the Laguna Niguel Skatepark to celebrate Halloween by attending our annual Haunted Skate Contest on Saturday, Â October 26. Participants will be able to win prizes from competing for the best trick by skating various obstacles in the park. Feel free to show up in costume, as a costume contest will be held and prizes will be awarded. Pizza and candy will be provided.Â
Mission Viejo
October 26, 2024
The Kaleidoscope Mall
27741 Crown Valley Parkway Mission Viejo, CA
1 - 3pm
FREE
Join us for the 4th Annual Fall Festival at Kaleidoscope! Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly fun with festive activities like trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, a slime bar, and more. Don’t forget to wear your costumes for a chance to win the exciting Costume Contest! This FREE event also features games, a petting zoo, live DJ, face painting, and roller skating, making it the perfect way to celebrate the fall season with friends and family!
Newport Beach
August 30 - October 31, 2024
Rogers Gardens, Newport Beach
FREE
You are invited to "The Gathering" at Roger’s Gardens, where witches from around the world come together for their annual coven. Held in an overgrown forest where nature meets the supernatural, this mystical event showcases spellbinding décor, bewitching accessories, and haunting treasures. Immerse yourself in a world of magic and mystery as you explore the Halloween Boutique at Roger's Gardens, where every corner holds a secret waiting to be discovered.
October 26, 2024
Mariners Park
1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach
3 - 6pm
FREE
Join us for the 7th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Mariners Park! This free community event features music, a trunk-or-treat area, haunted walkthrough, carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests, and fun for the whole family. Enjoy food from local favorites, available for purchase. Don't miss out on the Halloween fun!
Rancho Santa Margarita
October 31, 2024
30842 La Miranda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2:30 – 5:30pm
FREE
Join the fun at SAMLARC's Halloween Family Festival! Families can enjoy safe trick-or-treating, bounce houses, and a costume contest with categories for kids, pets, and families. Capture memories at the festive photo booth, meet local business owners, enjoy music, games, and more! Refreshments will be available for purchase from local vendors. This free event is a great way to bring the community together for a sweet and spooky celebration!
San Clemente
October 26, 2024
Community Center
100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente
With tricks and treats for all ages, all runners, joggers, walkers, zombies, skeletons, and crawlers are invited to come dressed in their best Halloween costumes. The race includes chip timing, race shirt, computerized finish line results, and awards for race winners and best costumes (costumes must be family-appropriate). Strollers welcome.
San Juan Capistrano
September 14, 28 & October 5, 12, 19, 26 & 27, 2024
The Streets of old San Juan Capistrano
Join the Capistrano Ghost Walk, on their newest venture into the dark and the macabre through the historic streets of one of California’s oldest cities. Under the canopy of century old pepper trees hear the stories of the spirits that inhabit the old Los Rios district and make our way through the dimly lit Camino Capistrano to the outskirts of the Mission itself.Â
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