ALISO VIEJO

Fall Fest - Hosted by Compass Bible Church
Saturday, October 31, 2026
6 pm

A fun, family-friendly night with lots of food, candy, games, and rides to enjoy! For the past years, FALL FEST has become a favorite event for families to enjoy on Halloween night. Costumes are welcomed...and encouraged.

But please, for the sake of our younger guests NO SCARY COSTUMES.

LOCATION:
Compass Bible Church
150 Columbia in Aliso Viejo - There will be PLENTY OF PARKING and an event drop off zone available onsite.

ANAHEIM


Halloween Treat Street at Anaheim Plaza
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11am - 1pm

Free Family Fun Event!

Trick-or-Treat throughout the center* With Balloon Artist, Facepainting and Kid-Friendly, Bi-lingual DJ. Enjoy Giveaways, plus goodie bags for the first 100 kids dressed in costume! Bring your cameras for a Halloween Photo Opp!

*While supplies last. Must be dressed in costume. Children 12 and younger.

LOCATION:
Anaheim Plaza Food Court
N. Euclid St. & Santa Ana Fwy.
Anaheim, CA 92801

Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10am – 4pm

October always welcomes Fall With festive family fun!

This festival returns to CENTER GREENS, the beautiful city park next to Anaheim City Hall and the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, just around the corner from our Halloween parade route. All of your favorite features will make an appearance, including the Anaheim Classic Car Show on Center Street, costume contests, local artists, live entertainment, kid’s crafts, delicious foods, sweet treats, and scavenger hunt.

LOCATION:
Downtown Anaheim

Nightmare on Center Street
October 29, 2026
11am – 3pm

A spooky Halloween twist on the Farmers Market! Spooky vendors, trick-or-treating, costume contests and more! Get ready for Nightmare on Center Street, a Halloween-themed Farmers Market filled with spooky fun for the whole family!

Shop local vendors, enjoy delicious treats, go trick-or-treating, and take part in Halloween-themed activities throughout the market. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a frightfully fun day at the market!

LOCATION:
Downtown Anaheim

Wicked Lit 2026 - Anaheim
October 29 & 30, 2026

A Halloween Experience Unlike Any Other

Composed of fully-produced adaptations of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Las Lloronas, a Halloween-themed arts and artisan fair, and an interactive Wicked Lit museum and photo suite, Wicked Lit 2026 will be the can’t miss event of the autumnal season!

Be advised: Las Lloronas is rooted in gothic horror and is intended for mature audiences only. The play contains descriptions of violence in multiple forms which is represented theatrically on stage.

LOCATION:
Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA

TICKETS / INFORMATION:
Tickets and Information at www.ChanceTheater.com

Tunnel of Terror Car Wash
October 2-31, 2026

An immeersive interactive drive-thru experiance

The Tunnel of Terror is a drive-thru car wash turned into a "haunted" creepy ride as we await Halloween. Here's how it works. Hop into your car with your favorite folks, then take a drive over to Anaheim, California for a unique Halloween experience at Big Wave car wash.

Event Warning: The Haunted Carwash is an intense, immersive Halloween attraction designed to frighten guests and guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

LOCATION:
Big Wave Car Wash
2219 Lincoln Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92801

BREA

Brea Downtown Treats in the Street
October 31, 2026
5-7 pm

Trick or Treat with the downtown merchants of Brea!

Parents, bring your kids downtown to trick or treat at participating merchants who have a pumpkin in their window.

LOCATION:
Downtown Brea
Brea, CA 92821

BUENA PARK

Knott's Scary Farm
Select Nights. September 17 - October 31, 2026

Knott’s Scary Farm is the longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event in Southern California. With over 50 years of nightmares, unimaginable scares and innovative thrills, Knott’s Scary Farm has left no tomb unearthed, no crypt un-rattled and no fear untouched. Experience the fully transformed theme park, with uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding across every inch of the park.

Knott’s Scary Farm is not recommended for children under 13. All guests, regardless of age, need to have their own paid admission ticket.

LOCATION:
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park CA, 90620

Knott's Spooky Farm
Daytime Thursdays-Sundays, September 24 – October 31, 2026

Enjoy the Halloween season at Knott’s Spooky Farm, a family-friendly daytime celebration. Little ghouls can trick-or-treat around the town of Calico’s shops and buildings to collect sweet treats, plus enjoy even more kids' Halloween activities including a costume contest and trick or treating.

Families can join in on the Halloween fun as the park is transformed with themed décor and spooky surprises.

LOCATION:
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park CA, 90620

The 17th Door Haunt Experience
September 25 - November 1, 2026
Select Days

Recognized as one of the most intense, most fun haunted attractions in the nation, The 17th Door is known for pushing boundaries with interactive and theatrical design. This season, The 17th Door will feature cutting-edge experiences including rotating rooms, earthquake effects, and hurricane-force winds. Each door introduces a new layer of terror, immersing guests in a 35-minute experience that is unlike any other Halloween event.

*Recommeded for ages 16+. All guests must sign a waiver.

LOCATION:
8420 On The Maill
Buena Park, CA 9062

Cops N Goblins
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
2-6 pm

Bring your little goblins out for a Halloween and trick-or-treat experience!

This is a fun afternoon filled with activities, costume contests, games and trunk or treating opportunities.

LOCATION:
Buena Park City Hall
6650 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park CA

Pirate's Dinner Adventure's Vampirates
September 14 - October 31, 2026
Select nights

Care to join the VamPirates…. As Dinner?

Travel back to the 1800’s where you’ll climb aboard the Evil Captain Sebastian the Black’s ship for an interactive family friendly evening filled with adventure, romance and a spooky good time. While enjoying a four-course meal so delicious it’s scary, you’ll witness feats of aerial artistry, swordplay, death defying stunts and dynamic duels as Captain Sebastian Black’s dastardly crew of “Vampire Pirates” attempts to defeat the Vampire Hunter. Can the Vampire Hunter overcome the Vampirates before becoming… their dinner? It only takes one bite!

LOCATION:
Pirate's Dinner Adventure
7600 Beach Blvd
Buena Park CA, 90620

INFORMATION/RESERVATIONS:
For reservations and showtimes, please call (714) 690-1497

CORONA DEL MAR

Pumpkin Patch Elegance: A Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
October 16, 2026
11-12:30 am

Learn how to create your own stunning succulent pumpkin centerpiece—perfect for your autumn décor and holiday gatherings.

All materials included:
Pumpkin, Assorted succulents, Moss and decorative accents, Step-by-step instruction. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned plant lover, this fun and relaxing workshop is the perfect way to welcome the fall season.

$95 member | $105 non-member

LOCATION:
The Sherman Library and Gardens
2647 East Coast Hwy
Corona Del Mar, CA

INFORMATION:
949-673-1880

Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 24, 2026
3-6 pm

Come out for the 9th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Mariners Park! This free community event includes music, trunk-or-treat area, a haunted walkthrough, carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests, food trucks, and fun for the whole family! Pumpkin decorating will also be returning thanks to our friends in the City Arts Commission (while supplies last). Food will be available for purchase from local favorites.

3:00 p.m. - Event starts (Trunk-or-Treat, DJ + Music, Bounce Houses, Carnival games, Pumpkin Decorating, Food Trucks, Haunted Walkthrough, and Spooky Seek-n-Find at Mariners Library)

4:45 p.m. - MC and Costume Contest (Categories: Spookiest, Funniest, Best Superhero, Best Duo, Best Family, and Dog Costume)

5:45 p.m. - Haunted Walkthrough line closes

LOCATION:
Mariners Park
1300 Irvine Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92660.

COSTA MESA

Scarecrow Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026
2-6 pm

Save the Date! The Scarecrow Festival is coming to Lions Park!

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
Trick-or-Treat Stations
Kids Costume Parade
Photo Opportunities
Arm Painting
Live Entertainment & Music
Our very own Scarecrow Contest

LOCATION:
Lions Park Event Lawn
1845 Park Ave
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 22, 2026
5-7 pm

Your Halloween festivities start HERE! Our Annual Trunk or Treat Community Event is back

Get ready for a fang-tastic time filled with: Free pumpkin, Kettle Corn for purchase, Petting Zoo, DJ, photo op. Bring the whole family, invite your friends, and kick off spooky season with us! Costumes are encouraged, so don’t miss this community favorite!

LOCATION:
Torelli Realty
1700 Adams Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

Boo Ha Ha – Zombie Homecoming
October 24, 2026
6:30 - 11 pm

​Boo Ha Ha is creeping your way! 100+ craft beers, 30+ breweries, live music and killer costumes. It’s 21+ only, so grab your tickets now before they vanish faster than a vampire at sunrise.

This is strictly a 21 years and older event. You must have valid photo identification to enter.

LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA

Symphony Spooktacular
October 24, 2026
10 am, 11:30 am

A festive celebration of Halloween for the whole family! Join the fun at Symphony Spooktacular, hosted by everyone’s favorite spotted guide, Leopold the Leopard! This family-friendly concert features playful, spooky orchestral favorites that capture the magic and imagination of the season, such as “Golden”’ from KPops Demon Hunters, “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” “Ghostbusters,” Danse macabre, Night on Bald Mountain, and more! Come dressed in your favorite costume—whether you’re a superhero, witch, ghost, or something entirely your own—and join Leopold for a festive concert filled with music, laughter, and spooktacular fun.

LOCATION:
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA

INFORMATION:
714-755-5799

Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch
October 1-31, 2026

​Family-fun pumpkin patch! We have inflatable slides, kiddie rides, a petting zoo and a train. Pick out your perfect pumpkin or shop at our farmers market for farm fresh squash and gourds.

Parking is free Monday through Thursday, and $15 Fridays through Sundays. Admission to the pumpkin Patch is $25 per person, children under 2yrs are free. No tickets needed. All minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal adult at all times.

LOCATION:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA

CYPRESS

City of Cypress Teens Night Out Halloween Escape Room
Saturday, October 24, 2026
6-9 pm

The Great Escape: Halloween Escape Room

You receive a mysterious phone call from an unknown caller inviting you to a secluded countryside mansion, where secrets and enigmas await your discovery. Are you prepared to embark on a thrilling adventure that will test your wit and unravel mysteries? Accept the invitation and unlock the secrets hidden within The Mystery Mansion.

LOCATION:
Cypress Community Center
5700 Orange Ave
Cypress, CA

INFORMATION:
714-229-6780

DANA POINT

Halloween Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat
October 24, 2026
1:30 - 5:00 pm

The City's Recreation Division is teaming up with Dana Point Police Services and our local non-profits for a fantastic family event.  Activities include an indoor arcade, spooky maze, crafts, entertainment, and the Dana Point Police Services Trunk or Treat display.  Come meet the bloodhounds, bomb squad, K-9 unit, mounted patrol, and the dedicated staff that keeps Dana Point safe.

LOCATION:
Dana Point Community Center
34052 Del Obispo St.
Dana Point, Ca

INFORMATION:
For more information call the City of Dana Point Recreation Division at 949-248-3536.

Spooky Seas
Saturday, October 24, 2026
5:30 pm - 9

Back this year with new family friendly frights, from bioluminescence laser tag to the mad scientist laboratory, there’s something fun for the whole family to enjoy! Bats & ghouls – come in costume to participate in our costume contest and enjoy food, drinks, and alcoholic drinks available for purchase.

Activities Include: Bioluminescence Laser Tag, Haunted Ship Tours, Costume Contest and more!

LOCATION:
Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
Dana Point

FULLERTON

Night of the Living Dead
September 25- October 31, 2026

The zombie classic that started it all! A true cult classic - and one of the scariest movies of all time. The dead are walking, and hunger for human flesh. A group of panicked survivors are barricaded in a deserted farmhouse while the army of flesh-eating zombies hovers outside their door. This Halloween experience the bone-chilling terror on STAGE!

Warning - graphic violence, recommended for older audience.

LOCATION:
Maverick Theatre
110 E. Walnut
Fullerton

INFORMATION HOTLINE:
714-526-7070

Halloween at the Fullerton Train Museum
October 17, 2026
9 am - noon

Grab your best costumes and bring the family to the annual Halloween event at Fullerton Train Museum

Come visit the Talking Pumpkin!

LOCATION:
Fullerton Train Museum
200 E Santa Fe Ave
Fullerton, California 92832

Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours
Tours start October 1, 2026
Every Wednesday and Thursday with select Fridays.

Are you brave enough to face the ghosts of Fullerton's past?

Tours begin at the Fullerton Museum Center with a ghoulish cocktail mixer hosted by your ghost guides. (1) Pre-paid drink coupon and Gallery access to Final Rites: Death Mourning & Beyond is included in your ticket price. The tour includes visiting many local Fullerton locations and is different every time! The tour is around 1.5 miles of walking with some stairs. Persons requiring special accommodations are asked to notify museum staff prior to coming into the museum. The Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour is not recommended for children under 13.

LOCATION:
Meet at Fullerton Museum

OctoBOOFest
October 29, 2026
4:30 - 8:30 pm

Part of the Thursday Downtown Fullerton Market with farmer, artisan and food vendors, bounce house, trick or treating and face painting

Enjoy a stroll through the pop-up farmers market for some fall goodies. It’s going to be a wicked good time, so grab your costumes and head to OktoBOOfest for an evening full of fun and frights!

LOCATION:
Downtown Plaza
125 E. Wilshire Avenue
Fullerton, California 92832

Fullerton PD Trunk or Treat
check back for this year's date
5-8 pm

Trunk-or-Treat will be held in the back lot of the police department at the corner of Highland and Amerige. Wear your costume, and trick-or-treat with some of the officers that keep your neighborhoods safe.

LOCATION:
Fullerton Police Depatrtment
237 W Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, California 92832

GARDEN GROVE

Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 24, 2026
6-8 pm

Join us for a safe, family-friendly night of Halloween fun! Kids can dress up in their best costumes and fill their bags with candy from creatively decorated trunks. The whole community is welcome—so bring your family and friends and enjoy a festive evening together!

LOCATION:
The parking lot of King of Kings Lutheran Church & School
13431 Newhope St
Garden Grove, CA 92843

INFORMATION:
If you have any additional questions, please call the office at (714) 530-2152

Jack O’Lantern Jamboree
Saturday, October 24, 2026
1-4 pm

Event activities include inflatable slide, a reptile booth with educational shows, carnival games, glitter tattoos, face painting, a pumpkin patch, and crafts! Please note, only children ages 2-10 will receive a pumpkin. All other activities will be open to all event attendees. Kettle corn, lemonade, shaved ice, and ice cream treats will be available for purchase from local vendor, C&M Ohana.

Reservations required for entrance. Costumes encouraged!

LOCATION:
Atlantis Play Center
13630 Atlantis Way
Garden Grove, CA 92844

RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION:
Pre-registration is required for this event. No ticket sales at the door. No refunds except for cancellation of event.

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Enchanted Trails at Shipley Nature Centerr
Saturday, October 24, 2026
3-5 pm

Calling all ghosts, witches, goblins and ghouls – transport yourself to an evening of enchantment and cool.

Big or small, join us for a fa-boo-lous night, and have a ball! Enter the gates, stroll through the trails, play in nature and leave with new tales. Costumes encouraged! Activities include: Trick-or-Seed, Trail activities and Costumed animal scavenger hunt

All ages welcome; appeal to your inner child.
Family-friendly. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry: $5 suggested donation per person

LOCATION:
Shipley Nature Center
17851 Goldenwest Street
Huntington Beach, California 92647

Main Street Spooktacular
Saturday, October 24, 2026
4-7 pm

Get ready for a spook-tacular celebration as we transform Main Street into a thrilling Halloween extravaganza!

Activities include:
4-6 pm:Trick-or-Treat with participating HB Downtown businesses
5:00 pm: Main Street "Monster March"
5:30 pm: HB Downtown Halloween Costume Contest

There will also be a Meet & Greet with the chance to grab a treat and meet our friends from HB Fire Department, HB Police Department, Marine Safety, Republic Services, and more!

LOCATION:
Downtown Huntington Beach
Main Street and 5th Street by Pacific Coast Highway

INFORMATION:
(714) 536-8300

Halloween Spooktacular at Bella Terra
Monday, October 26, 2026
11 am - 12:30 pm

Put on your costume, grab your friends and family, and join us for a safe and festive afternoon of trick-or-treating at Bella Terra! Guests will enjoy: Trick-or-Treating, Costume Parade & Music, Live Creepy Crawlers with Doodle Bugs Adventures, Surprise Character Meet & Greet, Storytime with Barnes & Noble plus Halloween craft Treats & Giveaways

LOCATION:
Bella Terra (at The Green)
7777 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach

Oktoberfest Halloween - Huntington Beach
This year's information coming!

Join us for Oktoberfest Halloween + Adult Costume Contest at Old World Oktoberfest! Live entertainment

21+ with ID. No Exception.

LOCATION:
Old World Biergarten
7561 Center Ave.
Huntington Beach

Falloween
check back for this year's date

Join us for a fall-themed celebration! We'll be hosting fun family activities including a bounce house, games, food trucks, trick or treating and more! Dress in your favorite fall outfit or your Halloween costume!

Fun Zone wristbands are $10

LOCATION:
Thomas Ridley Bandstand in Central Park
Huntington Beach

INFORMATION:
(714) 960-8884

IRVINE

Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
Opens September 12 through November 1, 2026

The world-famous University Pumpkin Patch is back—this year with a special collaboration with LA-based artist Steven Harrington! Enjoy wagon rides, acres of pumpkins, photo ops, barnyard animals, and seasonal treats. Tickets are limited on peak days, so book early to secure your spot!

Tanaka Farms is one of the only farms in Orange County with a REAL pumpkin patch! We offer lots of activities, from wagon rides to arts and crafts!

LOCATION:
Tanaka Farms
5380 University Dr
Irvine, CA 92612

Pretend City Costume Week
Week of October 25, 2026

Get ready for a week of imagination, creativity, and endless fun as Costume Week arrives at Pretend City! Step into a world of enchantment, mystery, and creepy crawlers. It’s a perfect time for kids and families to enjoy festive activities and create unforgettable memories. It’s going to be a spook-tacular night!

Fee: Included in museum admission.

LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA

INFORMATION:
949.428.3900

Halloween's Eve at Pretend City - Irvine
October 30, 2026
10 am - 2 pm

Calling all little monsters! Celebrate Halloween at Pretend City with a day of dancing, trick-or-treating, laughter, and imaginative play. From collecting treats around the city to enjoying a fun-filled puppet show, there’s something for every little pumpkin.

Trick or Treating: 10:30am, 12pm, and 2:00pm

LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA

INFORMATION:
949.428.3900

Dia de los Muertos at Pretend City
November 1, 2026

Come celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with us! Sing along to Flower Songs Music, decorate a sugar skull, and enjoy a live Folklorico performance. It’s a day to remember loved ones and celebrate life through color, music, and tradition.

COST: Included with Museum Admission.

LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Haunted Skate Contest
Saturday, October 10, 2026
5-9 pm

Celebrate this Halloween at the Laguna Niguel Skate Park! Skaters will have the opportunity to participate in best trick contests on various obstacles within the park. Make sure to wear your best costume for a chance to win the costume contest! This event will be packed with fun for all ages, including giveaways, food, and refreshments!

LOCATION:
Laguna Niguel Skate and Soccer Park
27745 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Haunted Trails
October 22-25, 2026
6:30-9:30 pm

Haunted Trails is back for another 4 terrifying nights of bone chilling horror. Step inside a world of abandoned hospitals, deranged doctors, and failed experiments that should’ve never seen the light of day.

This event is not recommended for children under 10 years old.

LOCATION:
Crown Valley Community Park
29751 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, Location at the entrance to the Community Park on the emergency road.

INFORMATION:
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LAKE FOREST

Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park
October 16-18, & 23-25, 2026
4:30 - 8:30 pm

OC Parks' annual Fall-O-Ween returns to Heritage Hill Historical Park this fall! Tour the decorated historical grounds and take your picture at a variety of Halloween and fall-themed photo opportunities during special park hours. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Try to find your way through the straw maze and complete a scavenger hunt (while supplies last) for ghoulish goodies at this family-friendly event.

Costumes are encouraged and pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet.

LOCATION:
Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Road
Lake Forest, CA

INFORMATION:
(949)923-2230

LA PALMA

Halloween Carnival
Saturday, October 24, 2026
3:30-6 pm

Join La Palma’s safe, family-oriented alternative to the traditional trick-or-treat! Kids and families can choose from a variety of activities such as carnival games, costume contests, treats, and giveaways. There is no cost to attend. Food and drink will be available for purchase brought to you by the Kiwanis Club of La Palma.

LOCATION:
Central Park
7821 Walker Street
La Palma

INFORMATION:
For more information, please call the La Palma Recreation and Community Services Department at (714) 690-3350.

LOS ALAMITOS

2026 Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta
Saturday, October 24, 2026
2-9 pm

Please join us for a special cultural event in celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at St Isidore Historical Plaza in Los Alamitos, CA on Saturday October 24th from 2:00pm until 9pm.

In keeping with the theme of Dia de los Muertos there will be a costume contest, an Altar Display Contest, Face Painting, Folkloric Dancing, dancing to Live Music, and delicious food and drinks.

LOCATION:
St. Isidore Historical Plaza
10961 Reagan Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

INFORMATION:
For more information you can reach us at 562 596-9918, or you can contact us by email

Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 24, 2026
5-7:30 pm

This spooktacular event provides a safe space for families to celebrate Halloween. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in children’s costume contests, pick their very own pumpkin (until supplies last) from the free pumpkin patch

Families are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes to enter the ever-so-popular costume contest.

LOCATION:
Little Cottonwood Park
4000 Farquhar Ave
Los Alamitos CA 90720

INFORMATION:
562-430-1073

Los Alamitos Race Course Halloween Carnival
October 24, 2026
6 pm

The annual Halloween Carnival at Los Alamitos Race Course returns on Saturday night, October 24! Bring the whole crew for a night packed with trackside spooktacular fun, including: a fun-filled evening of carnival games for children of all ages plus a live horse racing program, plus pony rides and costume contest in 7 categories!

Admission: Just $3 for adults | Kids 17 & under are FREE!

LOCATION:
Los Alamitos Race Course
4961 Katella Ave

INFORMATION:
714-820-2800

NEWPORT BEACH

Boo at the Bay
October 24, 2026
11 am - 3 pm

Spooky stories, make creepy crafts, conduct wacky science experiments, meet bizarre animals and play hair-raising games. Participants are encouraged to attend in costume. The event will also feature booths and exhibits from Orange County Bird of Prey Center, Environmental Nature Center, Critter Squad: Wildlife Defenders and more.

The event and parking are free. Rain or inclement weather will cancel the event.

LOCATION:
Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Wild Tales: Spooky Edition
October 30, 2026
10 - 11 am

Happy Halloween! Let's celebrate by exploring the spooky critters that live at Upper Newport Bay. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume for this week’s program!

Wild Tales is offered every Friday from 10-11 a.m. and includes a story time, age-appropriate hike and themed craft. Each week will focus on a different topic that encourages young ones to learn about the outdoors. The program begins at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center. Program content is tailored for ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome to attend. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

*Please note advance registration is now REQUIRED for Wild Tales.*

LOCATION:
Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Halloween Party at the Library
October 29, 2026
4-5 pm

Join us for our annual Halloween Party where we’ll celebrate with crafts, a spooktacular storytime and trick-or-treating around the library. Costumes encouraged! Ages 3-8.

No registration required. Materials provided while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

LOCATION:
Central Library Children's Room
1000 Avocado Ave.
Newport Beach, California

ORANGE

Halloween Animal Art Preschool Program - Halloween Toddler
Select days in October, 2026

Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, and meeting zoo creatures up close! Program is for ages 3-4 years old ONLY. Cost is $5 per child (one parent included).

Parent must accompany child for entire program.

Parking fee is $3 per vehicle on weekdays.

LOCATION:
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869

INFORMATION:
Phone registration is required. To register for a class, call 714-973-6846.

Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival
Thursday, October 29, 2026
4-7 pm

The streets surrounding the Old Towne Plaza are closed off to traffic and Old Towne merchants decorate their shops and local non-profit groups provide delicious food items and tasty treats for a nominal charge.

Families are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes, and there will be a costume parade to show off all the best Halloween costumes to hit the city streets. There will be entertainment and games for everyone to enjoy and local non-profit groups will have food and drinks available to purchase for a small fee to feed all the hungry goblins.

LOCATION:
Old Towne Orange Plaza
1 Plaza Square
Orange, California 92866

Halloween Zoo-tacular!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10 am - 4 pm

Join us for Halloween fun at the OC Zoo! Activities include a scavenger hunt*, trick-or-treating* and spooky crafts for kids! Come see zoo animals receive treat-filled pumpkins throughout the day! Reservations are not needed. Activities are free with paid zoo admission ($2 per person, ages 2 & under are free).

Zoo coupons and free zoo passes are not valid for this event. Parking is $5 per vehicle on weekends.

*Trick-or-treating candy & scavenger hunt prizes available while supplies last.

**Children ages 12 and under.

LOCATION:
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869

INFORMATION:
(714) 973-6847

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

Halloween Family Festival
October 30, 2026
3:30 - 8 pm

Halloween Family Festival is the ultimate family fall celebration! Enjoy a lively afternoon filled with interactive games, music, inflatables, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, face painting, crazy hair, a rock-climbing wall, a mini digger, festive photo ops, community trick-or-treating, delicious food trucks, and so much more! Families can show off their Halloween spirit during our Costume Contest, featuring categories for families, kids, and babies, while enjoying all the festive activities throughout the event.

Entrance is complimentary for SAMLARC members. Be sure to bring your trick-or-treat bags to fill at the booths around the park!

LOCATION:
Central Park
30842 La Miranda
Rancho Santa Margarita

SAN CLEMENTE

City of San Clemente Pumpkin Splash
October 17, 2026
12-4 pm

Don your swimsuit and SPLASH into our floating pumpkin patch! All ages can swim, play on the activity structure, play on floating inflatables, enjoy Halloween-themed activities and dive in to find the perfect pumpkin! Each participant gets one pumpkin for decorating while supplies last.

Entry fee for all resident swimmers is $7 per person pre-registered or $10 at the door, space is limited. Entry fee for Spectators (18+) is $4 per resident, non-resident fees apply. The spectator fee does not include a pumpkin and is eligible only if child passes swim test independently.

LOCATION:
San Clemente Aquatics Center
987 Avenida Vista Hermosa
San Clemente, California 92672

Monster Dash & Creepy Crawl Fun Run
Saturday, October 24, 2026
7 am - 11 am

A spirited 5k race through town, followed by a 1-mile fun run, where all participants show off their best Halloween costumes! This family-centered event also features community booths, a delicious pancake breakfast, and live music, creating a festive morning full of energy, laughter, and fun for all ages.

LOCATION:
Downtown San Clemente

Día de los Muertos
Monday, November 2, 2026
2-5 pm

Join the City of San Clemente in celebrating the traditional holiday, Día de los Muertos, as we honor and remember friends, family, and community members who have passed.

This year’s lively event will feature an altar and ofrenda, sugar skull crafts, face painting, Ballet Folklórico and Danza Azteca performances, community booths, vendors, delicious traditional food and treats, and music throughout the afternoon. The event is free and open to the public, with some food and drinks available for a nominal fee through food truck vendors. Attendees are welcome to dress in festive attire to celebrate this meaningful tradition.

LOCATION:
Max Berg Plaza Park
1100 Calle Puente
San Clemente, CA 92672

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Ghosts and Legends Tour
October 23 & 24, 2026

Step back in time and experience the stories that built San Juan Capistrano on one of our Historical Walking Tours. Guided by knowledgeable docents, these engaging tours explore the city’s iconic landmarks, hidden treasures, and the people and events that shaped its rich heritage. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, our walking tours offer a fascinating journey through the history, architecture, and culture that make San Juan Capistrano a truly unique destination.

LOCATION:
O'Neill Museum / Historical Society
31831 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA

SANTA ANA

Discovery CubePresents: Pumpkin Palooza
October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31, November 1, 2026

The pumpkin madness is BACK at Discovery Cube Orange County! We invite all witches, wizards, ghosts, and goblins to join the spellbinding fun of Pumpkin Palooza presented by OC Waste & Recycling. Join the return of Jack-o-Lynn for an electrifying Pumpkin Palooza dance party who will be spinning today’s hottest dance hits mixed with Halloween favorites. Immerse yourself with thrilling activities, spooky science, and an all-new interactive science maze that will have you in for a gourd time!

LOCATION:
Discovery Cube
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

BOO at the Zoo
October 17, 18, 24, 25, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount.

City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.

LOCATION:
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E. Chestnut Ave

INFORMATION:
714-953-8555

The Kellogg House Ghost Tour
September & October
Select days

n 1898, Hiram Clay Kellogg built one of the first Neoclassical Victorian homes in Orange County. After his first wife died, he built a mansion as a gift for his second wife, Helen. His obsession with tall ships led him to design a three-story spiral staircase arranged around a central mast with a bottomless crow’s nest. In 1921, Hiram died, but Helen lived another 42 years before she died in the home. Presently, certain unexplained phenomena indicate that the ghosts of the Kellogg family may be actively haunting the uniquely designed mansion.

Book your tour of the intriguing Kellogg House in Santa Ana online today!

LOCATION:
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 West Harvard Street
Santa Ana, CA

Haunted OC After Hours Tour: Spirits & Legends of Bowers Museum
October 8, 15, 22, 29, 30, 2026

First opened in 1936, Bowers Museum has educated and enchanted people from all over with its exhibitions on local and world history as well as preeminent presentations on culture and art from around the world. And for decades, many of the employees and guests have told stories of paranormal encounters they have experienced at the museum. Join Haunted Orange County’s Christian Seiter for an exclusive after-hours tour as you explore the spirits and legends of Bowers Museum.

Ticketed Event: Members $40 | General $50 | Suggested for ages 12+

LOCATION:
Bower's Museum
2002 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92706

INFORMATION:
714-567-3680

STANTON

Halloween Festival
October 24, 2026
4-8 pm

This special event is open to ghosts and goblins of all ages and will feature games, entertainment, costume contests, food trucks and a howling good time for everyone! Be sure to bring your trick-or-treat bag.

LOCATION:
Stanton Central Park
10660 Western Avenue

INFORMATION:
For additional information please call 714-890-4270

TUSTIN

Halloween Howl
October 30, 2026

Costume contests, family entertainment, carnival games, prizes and candy. Hosted by City of Tustin Parks & Recreation

LOCATION:
Columbus Tustin Recreation Center
17522 Beneta Way
Tustin, CA 92780

INFORMATION:
(714) 573-3009

Halloween Boo Bash at the District
Saturday, October 24, 2026
12-2 pm

Join The District at Tustin Legacy in celebrating our Halloween Boo-Bash event on October 24 from 12 PM to 2 PM in the promenade. Enjoy trick-or-treating, music, character meet and greets, creepy crafts, balloon twisters, face painters and more! Wear your costumes and enjoy this free family friendly event..

LOCATION:
The District at Tustin Legacy
2437 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA, 92782

VILLA PARK

Halloween Fest
Friday, October 30, 2026
4-5 pm

The Villa Park Community Services Foundation lists trick-or-treating, a costume contest, games, food and fun among the activities planned for the 2026 Halloween Fest. Kids and families are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy the celebration at the Town Center.

LOCATION:
Villa Park Towne Centre
Santiago Blvd
Villa Park, CA

INFORMATION:
(714) 998-1500

WESTMINSTER

Halloween Spooktacular
Friday, October 23, 2026
4:30 pm

Westminster’s Halloween Spooktacular will host a variety of ghoulish activities including trunk or treat, ofrendas, food trucks, a ghost hunt, maze, photobooth, games and more!

Trunk or treat begins at 4:30pm, then cozy up under the stars for a special movie beginning at 6:45pm.

LOCATION:
Westminster Civic Center
8200 Westminster Blvd

INFORMATION:
For more information, please contact the Community Services & Recreation Department at (714) 895-2860 or visit our website