Halloween Events 2024

Get ready for some spooktacular fun this Halloween season in Orange County! From haunted houses and trick-or-treating events to pumpkin patches and family-friendly festivals, there’s no shortage of exciting ways to celebrate. Whether you’re searching for a spooky adventure or a festive outing, communities like Aliso Viejo and beyond are offering plenty of options to get into the Halloween spirit. Grab your costume and check out local events for a thrilling and memorable October!

Aliso Viejo

Fall Fest – Hosted by Compass Bible Church
October 31, 2024
6-9 pm

A fun, family-friendly night with lots of food, candy, games, and rides to enjoy! For the past few years, Fall Fest has become a favorite Halloween event for families to enjoy. 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.

Fall Harvest Festival

Grand Park | 6101 City Lights Drive, Aliso Viejo
Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 10 AM – 12 PM

Hosted by the Aliso Viejo Community Association, the Fall Harvest Festival will include games, entertainment, a kid’s costume parade, community booths, and trick or treating.

ANAHEIM

Halloween Treat Street at Anaheim Plaza
Saturday, October 19, 2024
11 AM – 1 PM

Join us at Anaheim Plaza for treats, not tricks. This free Family Fun Event will feature trick-or-treating throughout the center. The first 100 kids in costume receive a goodie bag.

There will be photo ops, DJ, raffle, prizes, and face painting.

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

Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 26, 2024

October always welcomes Fall With festive family fun!

The Anaheim Fall Festival takes place along Center Street Promenade in the heart of downtown Anaheim and concludes with the Anaheim Halloween Parade, which steps off in downtown and winds its way westward. Highlights include Food vendors, Artist booths, Entertainers, Photo ops, Costume contests for kids and dogs, A parade float, and a scavenger hunt

LOCATION:
Center Street in Anaheim

INFORMATION:
(714) 999-3456

Muzeo Presents ‘Historian Lecture – Anaheim Cemetery: Over 150 Years of Orange County’s History ‘
Thursday, October 10, 2024
6-7:30 pm

Cynthia Ward, consultant and local historian, speaks about the Victorian-era Anaheim Cemetery, founded in 1867. Learn about the lore, architecture, and life stories of Orange County’s oldest public cemetery.

LOCATION:
Muzeo Museum and Culture Center
241 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA

BUENA PARK

Knott’s Scary Farm
Select nights September 19 – November 2, 2024

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 26 – October 31, 2024, plus Columbus Day

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

CORONA DEL MAR

Pumpkin Patch Elegance: A Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
10 – 11:30 am

Embrace Fall and create a stunning succulent arrangement atop a pumpkin. This Bexbloomz workshop provides you with the secrets of pairing, placing and nurturing your succulent masterpiece to last the season. Becky Bridger is a floral educator who hosts workshops in Orange County. Her clients find serenity by tapping their inner floral artist.  Becky’s clients also know that when she designs her work is Artistry not Ordinary.

All instructions and materials are provided. Workshop space is limited to 20 participants.

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

INFORMATION:
949-673-1880

Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 26, 2024
3-6 pm

Come out for the 7th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Mariners Park! This free community event includes music, a trunk-or-treat area, a haunted walkthrough, carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests, food trucks, and fun for the whole family! Food will be available for purchase from local favorites.

3:00 p.m. Event starts (Trunk-or-Treat, DJ + Music, Bounce Houses, Carnival games, Food Trucks, and Haunted Walkthrough)

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

6:00 p.m. Event ends

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

COSTA MESA

Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch
September 28 – October 31, 2024

​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.

Free admission. Parking is free Monday -Thursday and $12 Friday – Sunday.

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

Pumpkin Patch
Thursday, October 17, 2024
5-7 pm

Torelli Realty’s Pumpkin Patch has become a tradition spanning over 30 years. Fun for the whole family. Enjoy free pumpkins, pumpkin decorating, pony rides, petting zoo, and face painting. One of Costa Mesa’s timeless events attended by multiple generations of families.

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

DANA POINT

Halloween Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 26, 2024
2-6 pm

Join the City of Dana Point for a fun Halloween-themed event at the Dana Point Community Center. Activities include games, 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. A kid’s costume parade will take place at 5:00 PM on the baseball field with prizes.

Refreshments and food are available to purchase.

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 26, 2024

Back again 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, trick or treat throughout the night, and enjoy our haunted tall ship tour on the Spirit of Dana Point!

Activities Include Bioluminescence Laser Tag, Costume Contest, and more!

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

FULLERTON

Night of the Living Dead
September 27 – October 27, 2024

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 audiences.

LOCATION:
Maverick Theatre
110 E. Walnut
Fullerton

INFORMATION HOTLINE:
714-526-7070

Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours
October 2-31, 2024
Wednesdays & Thursdays

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 is included in your ticket price. The tour includes visiting Villa del Sol, the Schumacher Building, Fox Theatre, and more!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

RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION:
It’s strongly advised to get your tickets early

Spooky Halloween Train
2024 TBA

Grab your best costumes and bring the family to the annual Halloween Train!

Tours, treats, and maybe some tricks will delight kids of all ages. There will also be games, photo opportunities, and crafts. Bring your trick or treat bag!

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

Fullerton PD Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 25, 2024
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
2024 date TBA

Put your costumes on and join us for some FREE family fun! King of Kings looks forward to welcoming YOU to our annual Trunk or Treat event for an fun evening.

What is “Trunk or Treat”? Instead of trick-or-treating from house to house, come and trick-or-treat from car to car! This fall carnival-style event is held on our church/school property where you and your children can walk through the parking lot, stopping at each parked car to play games and win candy.

Make sure that one of your stops is at the “King of Kings Info booth” where you can learn more about our church and our school.

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 26, 2024
1-4 pm

Event activities include bubble shows, inflatable obstacle courses, 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 and pumpkin decorating kit. All other activities will be open to all event attendees.

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

FalloweenSaturday, October 22, 2022

Join us for a fall-themed celebration! We’ll be hosting fun family activities including a pumpkin patch, games, food trucks, a movie, and more! Dress in your favorite fall outfit or your Halloween costume!

The cost is $10 per person, additional pumpkins available for purchase

LOCATION:
Worthy Park
1831 17th Street
Huntington Beach

INFORMATION:
(714) 960-8884

Halloween SpooktacularMonday, October 28, 2024
10:30 am – 12:30 pm

About the Event

Costume Parade, Music and Entertainment, Games + Activities, Live Creepy Crawlers with Doodle Bugs, Create a Halloween themed craft.

Sunscreen and/or protective hat recommend due to the venue being outside.

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

Main Street Spooktacular
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Join us for a fun-filled event where we turn Main Street into a Halloween extravaganza.

Activities include:
– Trick-or-Treat from 4-6pm at participating HB Downtown businesses.
– Monster March at 5 pm: Join the parade as ghouls, ghosts, and creatures of the night take over Main Street in a frightfully fun march!ne Safety, Republic Services, and more
– HB Downtown Halloween Costume Contest at 5:30 pm: Show off your scariest, funniest, or most creative costume for a chance to win fantastic prizes!

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

INFORMATION:
(714) 536-8300

IRVINE

Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
Opens September 14, 2024

Have you ever picked your own pumpkin right out of the pumpkin patch?

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
October 23-27, 2024

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. It’s a treat for your creativity and your wallet!

Fee: Included in museum admission.

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

INFORMATION:
949.428.3900

Halloween at Pretend City – Irvine
October 31, 2024

Join Us for a Halloween Extravaganza! with our Sponsor Hoag, Step into a world of enchantment, mystery, and Halloween magic as we invite you to 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-filled activities.

LOCATION:
Pretend City
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA 92618

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Haunted Trails
October 10-13, 2024
6:30

Haunted Trails is back for another unnerving, dreadful year! Join us on the trail for four memorable nights that are sure to haunt your dreams. Our undead monsters are eagerly awaiting your arrival.

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

Ticket sales begin Friday, September 13 at Crown Valley Community Center. Tickets are available for purchase during normal operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Pre-sale ends Wednesday, October 9 and costs $13 per person. Ticket price goes up to $15 starting October 10.

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

INFORMATION:
949-425-5100

Haunted Skate Contest
check back for 2024 information

Celebrate Halloween with the Laguna Niguel’s Skate Park.

LOCATION:
Laguna Niguel Skate Park
27745 Alicia Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

LAKE FOREST

Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park
Friday, October 11, 2024
4:30-8:30 pm

OC Parks’ Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park returns for its fourth year 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. Try to find your way through the straw maze and complete a scavenger hunt* for ghoulish goodies at this family-friendly event. Costumes are encouraged and pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet.

*Scavenger hunt prizes available while supplies last.

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

INFORMATION:
(949)923-2230

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

Fall Family Festival
Thursday, October 31, 2024
2:30 – 5:30 pm

Enjoy “spooktacular” fun for all ages at SAMLARC’s Halloween Family Festival!

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 19, 2024
12 – 4 pm

Don your swimsuit and SPLASH into the Halloween fun at our floating pumpkin patch! All ages can swim in the pool, play on the activity structure, and dive in to find the perfect pumpkin. Listen to spooky music, play on floating inflatables, and enjoy Halloween-themed activities in and out of the pool! Each participant gets one pumpkin for decorating while supplies last. Its sure to be a ghoulishly good time!

Entry fee for all swimmers and spectators is $7 per person pre-registered or $10 at the door. Don’t miss out- space is limited. Online presale ends at 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the event. You will be able to purchase wristbands at the door, if the event is not sold out.

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

Halloween Party @ the Casa (21+)
check back for 2024 information

Boo! Enjoy a spooky night with your friends at Casa Romantica! The perfect place to hang out with your friends, enjoy complimentary drinks, a candy buffet with your favorite sweets, and a live DJ.

Trick or Treat! There will be a chance to win prizes, participate in spooky trivia, and take pictures with larger-than-life animatronics.

LOCATION:
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672

INFORMATION:
(949) 498-2139

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Ghosts and Legends Tour
check back for 2024 dates

Get in the spirit of Halloween by joining the Historical Society Walking Tour Guides on a spooky walking tour of Los Rios Street, the oldest residential neighborhood in California. Be prepared for creepy tales of big black dogs, strange monks who have lost their heads, ghostly tales about a lady in white who have all been seen in this area.

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

TUSTIN

Halloween HowlOctober 31, 2024

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

LOCATION:
TBA

INFORMATION:
(714) 573-3009

Halloween Bazaar at the District
2024 information coming

The ultimate Halloween Party is at The District on Saturday, October 28th from 4pm-9pm! Enjoy kids & pet costume contests for prizes, adult libations (sip & stroll), live music, a slime station, family activities, hearse and photo opps, 35+ local artisans, and at the very least decorate own Halloween tote! Costumes encouraged. Free to attend.

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