Halloween Events

Haunted Houses, parades, fall festivals, carnivals and much more!

Many of these seasonal events are city sponsered with no charge for events

Events listed by city

Silverado Days - Buena Park
October 16-18, 2026

Held each October, this community festival feature more than 10 food booths, 40 arts & crafts booths and carnival rides and games to share with your family and friends. Contests include, a Amateur Horseshoe Contest, a Pie-Eating Contest, a Hog Calling, a Baby Contest, a Dog Show, American Corn Hole tournament, a Chili Cook-off and much, much more!!

Free parking and no entrance fee. You can come, enjoy the music and festivities, and not spend a dime!

LOCATION:
William Peak Park
7225 El Dorado Drive

Doheny Woody Car Show - Dana Point
October 17, 2026
8 am - 3 pm

Show is free to woodie owners and spectators. The state beach does have a park entry fee. Over 100 Classic Woodies and Beachcruisers. Food, friends, fun, raffles and awards.

LOCATION:
Doheny State Beach [south end of park]
Dana Point, CA

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

D. Yoder Free Family Sundays: Fall Harvest Festival - San Clemente
Sunday, November 1, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Celebrate the cozy charm of the season at Casa Romantica’s Fall Harvest Festival! Sip on warm apple cider as you explore the grounds in search of hidden, decorated pumpkins, then get creative with a festive, fall-themed activity. It’s the perfect way to welcome autumn with family, friends, and a touch of seasonal magic.

D. Yoder Family Sundays are held on the first Sunday of each month for activities and a program thematically based on Casa Romantica’s Casa Captivating programs for all ages.

LOCATION:
Casa Romantica
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672

Bowers Museum's Mexican Day of the Dead
Sunday, November 1, 2026
11 am - 3 pm

Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.

Free Family Festivals are made possible with generous support from the Nicholas Endowment.

LOCATION:
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706

St. Martin’s Lantern Fest & Parade - Huntington Beach
Sunday, November 8, 2026
5-6:30 pm

Enjoy a wonderful evening with your kids, grand-kids and the entire family at one of our signature events: St. Martin Lantern Parade at Old World German Courtyard in Huntington Beach.

Free event

LOCATION:
Old World Village
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach

Artisan Market- Aliso Viejo
November 8, 2026
11 am - 3 pm

This family friendly event is free to attend! Attendees will have the opportunity to shop locally made goods made by talented artists, crafters and designers. There will also be photo opportunities and food available for purchase.

LOCATION:
Aliso Viejo Ranch
100 Park Avenue
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Pretend City presents: Family Autism Night
4th Thursday of the month
5-7pm

This special evening is an opportunity for children and their parents / siblings / caretakers to enjoy The City in a sensory-friendly environment, along with other families. Our community partners, who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community will be on-hand to enrich your family’s play experience with welcoming smiles and practical support.

Specifically, for: Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities. Pretend City will be closed to the public.

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

INFORMATION:
949.428.3900

Artists Village Art Walk - Santa Ana
First Saturday of the Month
6:00pm - 10:00pm.

Downtown Santa Ana comes alive with arts the first Saturday of each month when galleries, theatres, artists and performers in the Artists Village host a monthly Open House for the public. This free event attracts as many as 1500 individuals who come from throughout Los Angeles and Orange County to walk more than 150 participating studios and galleries located in historic buildings in the heart of downtown Santa Ana.

INFORMATION:
714-571-4229

Bolsa Chica Conservancy - Free 1st Saturday Tour - Huntington Beach
1st Saturday of the month
9 am - 10:30 am

Free First Saturday Tour offers an exceptional on-site presentation of the Bolsa Chica Story. On the first Saturday of each month, their docents gather at the south lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, across the street from the main entrance to Bolsa Chica State Beach. Docents are stationed on or near the footbridge, a truly magnificent entrance to the restored Bolsa Chica wetlands. Tours begin every 15 minutes and five areas of interest are included in the presentation: history, birds, endangered species, ecology and restoration.

This free tour is on a first come, first served basis.

LOCATION:
Bolsa Chica Conservancy
South lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach

Phone:
To reserve private tours, call (714) 840-1575

Hilbert Museum of California Art - Orange

Discover the Hilbert Museum, home to one of the world’s largest collections of California narrative art. With 26 galleries for rotating displays of the more than 5,000 oils, watercolors, illustrations, drawings, pieces of movie production art and more, there’s always something new to see for art fans of all ages! Visit our website to make your FREE reservation.

The Hilbert Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm, and located in the heart of Old Towne Orange near the Orange Circle and across the street from the train station.

LOCATION:
167 N. Atchison Street
Orange, California

Dale Carnegie of Orange County Workshops - Santa Ana

For over a century, Dale Carnegie has been improving individual and business performance around the world through professional development and leadership training. Their unique approach to training is by enhancing organizational Emotional Intelligence with tailored professional development solutions and leadership training to help teams, departments, and organizations achieve performance goals.

Courses, seminars and fee workshops are available to help you find the best training to suit your needs on your schedule.

LOCATION:
1805 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, California 92705

GLXYOGA

GLXYOGA offers FUN & FREE outdoor yoga classes in Orange County. Classes are held weekly at beaches and parks. Locations and times are announced through social media and SMS broadcast.

The yoga activities are suitable for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. Everyone is welcome. Anyone interested in participating can join the community by visiting the website, opting-in to the SMS updates, or following on social media. Private yoga classes are available for individuals and groups looking for a customized yoga or sound bath experience. Yoga & surf retreats are offered yearly to exotic destinations like Costa Rica, Bali Indonesia, and El Salvador.

Orange County Beaches

Except for parking fees, most beaches in Orange County have no charge for admittance. We have a list of some of our most popular beaches by following the link above.

Orange County Parks

Stroll through wilderness or hiking trails, follow an excercise course, watch the kids on the playground or simply and enjoy the fresh air and wildlife. Orange County parks have a lot to offer.

Click on the link above for some of our favorite parks. Except for some regional parks, there are no charge for admittance.