Family-friendly Halloween events in Orange County 2024

Halloween events in Orange County are back! There’s tons of fun things to do in Orange County for Halloween season and we’re happy to be rounding up as many events as we could find for you.

This Orange County Halloween events list is organized by city and noted where the entrance are FREE. Use it as a jumping off point to celebrate this holiday in Orange County and choose a few holiday events to attend.

We put together so many Halloween family events including small business pop-ups, haunted houses, halloween parties, fall festivals, and celebrations. Scroll down and let us know in the comments which one is your favorite!

p.s. If you’re looking for more fun things to do in Orange County this Fall, check out our Orange County Fall events guide!

Orange County Halloween Events organized by city

ALISO VIEJO
Halloween events in Aliso Viejon
$20 Halloween Costume Skate Party
Aliso Viejo Ice Palace | October 25, 2024
7:30PM – 9:30PM
Join for some spooky fun during their public session. Skate in your best costume to win some awesome prizes. Admission required.

ANAHEIM
Halloween events in Anaheim
FREE Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
Downtown Anaheim | October 26, 2024
11:00AM – 6:00PM
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.

This hometown tradition is run entirely by local volunteers who come together each year to celebrate Halloween, Dia de Los Muertos, and the Harvest Season.

FREE Monster Mash
Anaheim Garden Walk | Every weekend in October
Fridays – 5:00PM – 10:00PM and Saturday-Sunday – 4:00PM to 10:00PM
Halloween Monster Mash with new horror theme very weekend.
• October 4-6: Trick-or-treating; live entertainment; spooky vendors; food; photobooth
• October 11-13: Live entertainment; spooky vendors; food; photobooth. Beetlejuice Screening on Friday at 7pm
• October 25-27: Trick-or-treating; live entertainment; kids crafts; spooky vendors; food; photobooth

FREE Halloween Boo Bash
Anaheim Indoor Marketplace | TBD
12:00PM – 5:00PM
Family fun day of entertainment-
-A live puppet show with arts and crafts
– A costume contest with cash prizes 
– Inflatables and carnival games 
– Pumpkin patch and photo ops 
– Pumpkin decorating and more!

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party
Disney California Adventure | select nights September and October
6:00PM-11:00PM
It’s almost time to celebrate Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort with the long-awaited return of Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. So dress in a fun costume and discover thrills and chills for every member of the family…from Mickey’s Trick & Treat show to our Frightfully Fun Parade, and even trick-or-treating! 

$36.95/person Adventure City Boo-Tastic Halloween Party
Adventure City | October 4th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 30th or 31st 2024
5:30PM-9:30PM

• Enjoy 11 exciting rides
• Walk through our “Trick-or-Treat Street” for FREE candy and trinkets
• Enter the Cosmic Vortex Tunnel for a dizzying delight
• Ride the Halloween themed Express Train
• Go on a Halloween themed scavenger hunt for even more candy
• Get your FREE glow accessories to light up the night
• Join us for our Spooktacular Dance Party
• Show your Halloween spirit and wear a costume* (optional)

To ensure that wait times are at a minimum, we only have a limited supply of special event tickets available

FREE Anaheim Plaza Trick-or-Treat
Anaheim Plaza | October 19, 2024
11:00AM-1:00PM
Join us at Anaheim Plaza for treats, not tricks! Treat Street will be on Saturday, October 19 from 11am – 1pm. 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.

FREE Nightmare on Center Street Farmers Market
435 W. Center Street Promenade | October 31, 2024
11:00AM-3:00PM
Get ready for a bunch of hocus pocus at the Nightmare on Center Street farmers market! Visit the Halloween village to meet Winnie, one of the iconic Sanderson sisters! After taking some fun photos, shop around for your Halloween necessities!

FREE Trick or Treat
Emerald Court Senior Living – 1731 W. Medical Center Dr. | TBD
3:00PM-5:00PM
Face painting. Balloon art. Magic show. RSVP 714 778 5100 or email [email protected].

$5 Halloween Maze and Trunk-or-Treat
American Legion Anaheim Post 72 | October 25, 26 and 31, 2024
6:00PM-10:00PM
4th annual Haunted Maze on October 25th, 26th and 31st. Halloween Trunk-or-Treat is October 26th.

FREE Creepy Cabaret
Anaheim Garden Walk | October 27, 2024
6:00PM-10:00PM
Hosted by Kelsey Redmond and TJ Punchard. Tips encouraged.

FREE Spooktacular Halloween Celebration & Boo-tiful Trick-or-Treating Extravaganza
Anaheim Town Square | October 27, 2024
3:00PM-6:00PM
Gather your goblins, witches, and little monsters for an afternoon of frightfully delightful fun that promises to be an unforgettable Halloween experience for all ages. 

$33.85-$44.52 Tunnel of Terror OC Car Wash
2219 West Lincoln Avenue | Oct. 3 – November 2, 2024
6:00PM-10:00PM
A world class car wash experienced with a haunted tunnel that you and loved ones will never forget all from the comfort of your own vehicle.

Tunnel of Terror OC Haunted Carwash is a carefully curated experience, with ghosts and ghouls popping up throughout the wash, and special effects providing a terrifying ambiance. Participants can also expect unique surprises each night!

Tunnel of Terror OC will have no age limit, as all visitors are expected to remain in their vehicles at all times throughout the event.

WATCH: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVVrbKupixl/

ANAHEIM HILLS
Halloween events in Anaheim Hills
FREE Halloween Spooktacular
Anaheim Hills | October 31, 2024
4:00PM-6:00PM
Spooky season is here! We are calling all goblins, ghosts, and ghouls to join us for our Halloween Spooktacular event on Thursday, October 31 from 4 pm to 6 pm. The event will feature trick-or-treating throughout the shopping center at participating stores and restaurants, live DJ, face painting, balloon twisting, photo opportunities, and more. You are sure to have a SPOOKTACULAR time! 

BREA
Halloween events in Brea
FREE Barnyard Bonanza Fall Fest
North Hills Church – 3100 E Birch St | October 27, 2024
3:00PM-7:00PM
Come celebrate the season with us at our annual NHC Fall Fest! There will be food and fun for the entire family.

BUENA PARK
Halloween events in Buena Park
$59+/person Knott’s Spooky Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm | Daytime Thursdays – Sundays, September 26 – October 29, plus Halloween
8:00AM-5:00PM
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. 

The fall daytime Seasons of Fun event is included with regular park admission or your Season Pass.

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUbcapsFQ8B/

WATCH: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUTcK8ppNzl/

CORONA DEL MAR
Halloween events in Corona del Mar
FREE Halloween Boutique
Roger’s Gardens | September 6-October 31, 2024
9:00AM-6:00PM
Experience the thrill of classic horror as you explore the rooms of our eerie and unusual house. Haunted walls hide unseen activity, and otherworldly creatures lurk at every corner.

Discover cabinets overflowing with unusual artifacts, and decadent decor with a twist. The sinister styled rooms are decorated with a beautiful, eclectic collection of antiquities and curios.

Connect with your inner ghoul and monster at Roger’s Gardens.

WATCH: We visited Rogers Gardens

COSTA MESA
Halloween events in Costa Mesa
$47.50 – $67.50 Boo Ha Ha!
OC Fair | October 26, 2024
6:30PM-12:00AM
The Boo Ha Ha will feature 3 hours of unlimited tastings from some of the nations top breweries! Enjoy samples of Oktoberfest, German style lagers, IPA’s, Seltzer, Cider, Kombucha and more! 

Tastings will be available from 7PM – 10PM and concessions will be available throughout the event featuring a full bar.

FREE Annual Pumpkin Patch
88 Fair Drive | October 1st – 31st, 2024
Monday – Thursday 3pm – 9pm
Friday 3pm – 10pm
Saturday 11am – 10pm
Sunday 11am – 9pm
Closing October 31st at 7pm
Pumpkin Patch has mechanical rides, blow up slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses, a petting zoo, and a train too!
They have a HUGE supply of fresh pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, many varieties of squash and gourds too!
Fairgrounds Parking:
Monday – Thursday Free
Friday – Sunday $12

$10/person Hana Field Pumpkin Patch
Hana Field | October 5 – October 27, 2024
10am to 5pm (open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Pick your own pumpkin! Take a Wagon Ride around the fields! Open on weekends only.

FREE Scarecrow Festival
Lions Park Event Lawn | October 12, 2024
2:00PM-6:00PM
A tradition dating back to 1930’s, sign up to create your own scarecrow. Enjoy train rides, face painting, pumpkin patch and crafts. Free!

FREE Torelli Realty’s Pumpkin Patch
Torelli Realty – 1700 Adams Avenu | October 17, 2024 
5pm-7pm 
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.

FREE Trunk or Treat
IKEA | October 26, 2024
4:00PM-7:00PM
Bring your own bags to collect candies from decorated trunks. Interactive booths, activities, and a costume contest.

FREE Trick or Treat Halloween Party
UFC Costa Mesa – 2860 Harbor Blvd | October 26, 2024
9:00AM-2:00PM
Join us at UFC GYM Costa Mesa for a spooktacular event filled with treats, vendors, and Halloween fun. Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy a day of trick-or-treating with vendors, while browsing through various vendors offering unique products.

FREE Monster Mash
The Crossing Church – 2115 Newport Blvd | October 26, 2024
5:30PM-7:30PM
Monster Mash is the theme this year for our annual Halloweekend event where families and kids can get candy and play games in a safe environment. All activities are FREE.

DANA POINT
Halloween events in Dana Point
$50 non-member; $45 member Family Night: Pretty Garden Pumpkin
Sherman Gardens & Library | October 10, 2024
10:00AM-12:00PM
Join artist instructor Alexandra Ito to learn how to decorate a pumpkin with dried leaves and flowers. This fun family class takes place in the outdoor classroom at Sherman Gardens before the garden is open. Your pumpkin will look great at your home or make a wonderful gift for someone special.

Grandparents and favorite adults are welcome too! No experience necessary.

All materials provided.

WATCH: We visited Sherman Gardens

FREE Peanuts Spooktacular
Laguna Lake | October 18, 2024
6:30PM-8:30PM
Join Parks and Recreation staff for an evening of whimsical Halloween fun at the “Peanuts Spooktacular”! Embrace the spirit of the season with activities inspired by Charlie Brown and The Great Pumpkin. Enjoy delightful treats and Peanuts themed crafts; followed by camp stories and songs. Unplugged fun for the whole family!

It’s a family- friendly celebration filled with laughter, creativity, and a touch of spooky charm. Come dressed in your Peanuts Halloween best !

 Free Contests:

• Bobbing for Doughnuts
• Eyeball Spoon Race
• Mummy Wrapping

Join the Fun for FREE but we ask that everyone pre-register for this event! Just reserve your spot to lock in the spooky fun. Face paint, craft booth and snacks will be available for purchase at the event.

FREE OktoBOOfest
Downtown Fullerton Plaza | October 24, 2024
4:30PM-8:30PM
This spooktacular event is perfect for the whole family, featuring trick-or-treat trails for the little ghouls, a costume parade to show off your Halloween spirit, and an enchanting magic show that will leave you spellbound. Enjoy a stroll through the pop-up farmers market for some fall goodies, and adults can sip on seasonal brews in the beer garden. 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!

FREE Fullerton Pop Warner Trunk-or-Treat
801 West Valencia Drive | October 26, 2024
5:00PM-9:00PM
Family-friendly event. Carnival style booths. Food and Games. Funk music played all night by The Funkaholicz Crew.

GARDEN GROVE
Halloween events in Garden Grove
$12 (ages 3-13); $3 (ages 14+); FREE (under 2) Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree
Atlantis Play Center | October 26, 2024
1:00PM-4:00PM
Experience spooky obstacle courses, puppet shows, a reptile show and petting zoo, pumpkin patch, and more! Costumes are encouraged.

Ticket prices are $12 per child, ages 3-11; $3 for individuals, ages 12 and over; and youth, 2 and under, are free.

FREE Mini Pumpkin Decorating Event
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library | October 7, 2024
3:30PM-6:00PM
Families can paint mini pumpkins for fall or Halloween. All supplies provided. No registration required. Free thanks to the generous donations of Trader Joe’s and the Friends of Garden Grove Libraries!

FREE Mini Pumpkin Decorating Event
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library | October 24, 2024
4:00PM-5:00PM
Families can paint mini pumpkins for fall or Halloween. All supplies provided. No registration required. Free thanks to the generous donations of Trader Joe’s and the Friends of Garden Grove Libraries!

FREE Trunk or Treat
Calvary Chapel West Grove – 12832 Knott St | October 31, 2024
6:00PM-8:00PM
Free and fun night for the whole family.

HUNTINGTON BEACH
Halloween events in Huntington Beach
$10 per person, additional pumpkins available for purchase Falloween
Worthy Park | October 26, 2024
4:00PM-8:00PM
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!

$22+ Pumpkin Dash
Bolsa Chica State Beach | October 20, 2024
8:05AM-9:00AM
Kick off for A  FIT FALL. We are combining the traditional Halloween/Harvest theme (so if that’s your gig, costume it up, join in games, costume contests, and super fun selfies and awards.

FREE Halloween Event
Pacific City – 21010 Pacific Coast Highway | October 30, 2024
4:00PM-7:30PM
Attendees are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and participate in the center’s costume contest competing in one of three contest prize levels: toddlers, children and adults. A special Halloween-themed Reading Reef storytime will feature a local author and guests will also enjoy a ghost-themed craft activity (while supplies last). A DJ will play spooky tunes throughout the craft activity and costume contest. Guests can visit with a “Ghostbusters” character, then take creative Halloween selfies in front of a Ghostbusters-themed photo backdrop, posting them on Instagram with the hashtag #Pacific_City. Children attending this event will receive a Halloween-themed candy bag, a personal cotton candy pack, and an individual bag of popcorn (while supplies last). The evening will conclude with an outdoor showing of “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (PG-13). Attendees should bring their own chairs and blankets. While this event is free of charge and open to the public, space is limited and admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 

IRVINE
Halloween events in Irvine
$20+/person Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
Tanaka Farms | September 14-October 31, 2024
Daily: 9am to 6pm* (September 16 to October 30)
Fridays and Saturdays: September 14 – 30 – 9am to 6pm | October 4 – 27 9am to 9pm
Halloween Day: 9am to 3pm* (October 31)
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!

WATCH: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_9HQ1tyLK7/

FREE Trunk-or-Treat
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – 4800 Irvine Center Drive | October 19, 2024
5:00PM – 7:00PM
Grab your decorations and stock up on candy, Trunk or Treat is back! From hot dogs to treat bag decorating to pumpkin bowling to a photo op, all ages will enjoy this fall time fun. Join in by wearing a festive (non-scary) costume while “oooing” and “awwing” at the creatively decorated car trunks and then the best part of the night – Trunk or Treating!

FREE Trunk-or-Treat
Light of Christ Preschool – 18182 Culver Drive | October 19, 2024
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Bring the kids “Trick-or-Treating” at this free event!

FREE Trunk-or-Treat
The Co-Creatives – 15375 Barranca Pkwy, Bldg B-105 | October 25, 2024
5:00PM – 6:00PM
The Co-Creatives Clinic is hosting our first Trunk or Treat! Come dressed in your costume and trick or treat around our trunks!

Included with museum admission Trick-or-Treat through the City
Pretend City | October 31, 2024
General Admission
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. 

LAGUNA NIGUEL
Halloween events in Laguna Niguel
$10 Pumpkin Patch Preschool Party
Crown Valley Community Center | October 18, 2024
11:00am – 2:00pm
Join us for a parent-and-me preschool party on Friday, October 18th! This one-hour Fall-themed party will include story time, snacks, crafts, and a visit from a special guest! Parent/guardian participation is required.

Entrance Wristband: $5 per person. Wristbands will be available for purchase beginning Friday, September 8th at Crown Valley Community Center during normal operating hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. You may also purchase wristbands on event days. You must present a wristband to enter the trail. Everyone walking the trail three years and older must purchase a wristband to enter.

$5 Pumpkin Add-On: Decorate a pumpkin to take home for an additional $5 per person. Must purchase with entrance wristband. While supplies last.

FREE Haunted Trails
Crown Valley Community Center | October 10-13, 2024
6:30PM–9:30PM
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.

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.

Ghoulish Group Rate: Groups of 10+ individuals can purchase tickets at $10 per person

FREE Fall Boutique & Crafts Faire
Crown Valley Community Center | October 5, 2024
9:00AM-2:00PM
Start your holiday shopping early or treat yourself to unique, handmade, one-of-a-kind gems! The event will take place at Crown Valley Community Center located at 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. 

$15 per person, $20 day of Pumpkin Rescue
Crown Valley Community Center | October 5, 2024
1:00PM-4:00PM
Join us to rescue and decorate your own pumpkin! This fun event will include music, swimming, and an inflatable slide. . Pumpkin included. 3 and under free. Limited tickets available.

$15-$20 Haunted Skate Contest
Crown Valley Community Center | October 21, 2024
5:30PM-8:30PM
Celebrate Halloween with the Laguna Niguel’s Skate Park. This year’s Haunted Skate Contest will take place Saturday, October 22. Skaters will enjoy best trick contests on various obstacles in the skate park, a costume contest, give-a-ways, games, and food will be available for purchase from a local food truck.

There will be so many opportunities to win amazing prizes!

MISSION VIEJO
Halloween events in Mission Viejo
FREE The Good Vibe Market
The Kaleidoscope Mall – 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy | October 18, 2024
5:00PM-9:00PM
Join us at Kaleidoscope for a spooktacular event filled with creepy crafts, eerie treats, and haunted goodies. Get into the Halloween spirit with our vendors offering unique and spooky items perfect for this haunting season. Whether you’re looking for decorations, costumes, or just something fun to do, this market has something for everyone! Magic show from 6pm to 7pm.

FREE 4th Annual Fall Festival at Kaleidoscope
The Kaleidoscope Mall – 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy | October 26, 2024
1:00PM-3:00PM
Get ready for an afternoon of family-friendly fun, festive activities, and autumn vibes! Enjoy a variety of activities like trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, slime bar, and more. Don’t forget to wear your costumes for a chance to win our exciting Costume Contest!

Bring your friends and family for a FREE event filled with games, petting zoo, live DJ, face painting, and even roller skating—perfect for welcoming the fall season in style!

FREE Halloween Dog Event
Hala’s Paws | October 27, 2024
11:00PM-3:00PM
Bring your pet dressed up to our annual spooktacular Halloween dog event at Hala’s Paws in Mission Viejo, CA! We are super excited to team up with the wonderful Alison Barker and her dog Violet again this year. We will be having a pet caricature artist, a costume contest, vendors and more!

Dog Costume Contest • Pet Caricature Artist • SindyQuill Dog Sticker Booth • Monsieur Dog Groomer • Vendors • Snacks & Yummy Treats • Face Painting for Kids & Adults •  & More!

$30 Halloween Pet Potrait
Hala’s Paws | October 27, 2024
11:00PM-3:00PM
You will receive one 4×6 print, plus a digital file, for only $30. We can’t wait to see how spooktacular your pets look this year!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT by signing up on our sign up sheet at our store or giving us a call at (949) 446-6400. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcome.

NEWPORT BEACH
Halloween events in Newport Beach
FREE Annual Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch
Environmental Nature Center | October 13, 2024
10:00AM-3:00PM
Join the fun at our 47th Annual Fall Faire! Embark on a “Craft Crawl”! Play nature games! Watch performances around the “Fire Circle Stage”! Enjoy delicious treats from our SavorOC restaurants! Pick up a pumpkin or two!

An Online Silent Auction from October 11 – 16 will feature something for everyone – from gift certificates to your favorite restaurants to exciting and unique experiences! Donate to our online silent auction HERE. You do not need to be present or even attend the Faire to participate in the auction.

$5+ Fall Fest
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church | October 16, 2024
5:00PM-7:00PM
Fall Fest is back! We’re so excited to welcome you on campus on October 16 for our annual fall party. This is a great time for kids and families to come have some cheer. Come in costume! We have all sorts of fun planned for the evening. We’ll have In-N-Out there selling food (burgers anyone?!), giant inflatables for the kiddos, carnival games, and a classic Trunk-or-Treat.

ORANGE
Halloween events in Orange
Blood Orange Ball 
Woman’s Club Event Center – 121 S. Center St. | October 24, 2024
6pm-9:30pm 
This event is 21+. There will be a costume contest, dancing, and scares! Admission includes tacos, 2 drinks, and the chance to win free prizes. Online pre-sale tickets at $30

FREE Great Pumpkin Weigh-off
September 21, 2024 |  Irvine Park Railroad
9:00 am
Pumpkin growers will see if they have what it takes to win a prize for growing the biggest pumpkin. Cash prizes will be awarded.

FREE Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch 
Outlets at Orange | Daily through October 1, 2024
Monday – Friday 4pm-9pm and Saturday – Sunday 11am-9pm 
Pumpkin Patch Season begins on September 28th, and culminates on October 31st with a special day of trick or treating fun.  In between, there will be fun activities to participate in and photo booth props to create memories for all.
We visited! –> https://www.instagram.com/p/DAeYuY5N4lm

$80 Halloween Costume Ball
Orange Grove Masonic Center – 71 Plaza Square | October 11, 2024
6:00PM-11:00PM
Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with ghoulish fun, including a haunted house, a costume contest with fantastic prizes, and spooky entertainment that will keep you on your toes all night long. Come dressed in your best Halloween attire and enjoy an array of exciting activities, delicious refreshments, and a chance to connect with the community.

FREE Ghost Tealight Take & Make
All Orange Public Library Locations | October 14-19, 2024
10:00am-6:00pm
Make your own spooky Halloween decoration. Pick up a kit from the Adult Reference Desk at the Orange Public Library & History Center, or the One Desk at the El Modena and Taft Branch Libraries while supplies last.

FREE Trunk or Treat
Friendly Center – 615a N Lemon St. | Oct. 28, 2024
5:00PM-6:30PM
Join Friendly Center for a spooktacular evening. Bring the whole family for a night of treats and festivities.

RANCHO SANTA MARGRITA
Halloween events in Ranch Santa Margarita
FREE Halloween Family Festival
30842 La Miranda | October 31, 2024
2:30PM-5:30PM
Enjoy “spooktacular” fun for all ages at SAMLARC’s Halloween Family Festival! Families can trick-or-treat in a safe and welcoming environment, play in bounce houses and inflatables, and enter the costume contest (child, pet and family categories). Attendees are encouraged to capture their favorite memories at a festive photo booth, purchase refreshments from local vendors, and enjoy music, games, and more. No Registration Required!

SAN CLEMENTE
Halloween events in San Clemente
$25 Monster Dash 5K
San Clemente Community Center | October 26, 2024
7:00AM-11:00AM
Join the 3rd Annual Monster Dash 5k and Creepy Crawl Fun Run…it’s bound to be a San Clemente smash!
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.

Preregister and save! Only $25 for the 5k Monster Dash and $13 for the 1 mile Creepy Crawl!

$7 Pumpkin Splash
San Clemente Aquatics Center | October 19, 2024
12:00pm – 4:00pm
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. 

Participants must successfully pass a swim test to play on the giant inflatable in the 50M pool. No swim test is required for small Dolphin inflatable in the Activity pool. An adult chaperone will be required to register for event and accompany registered minor for Splashtacular event.

FREE The Pumpkin Patch
Outlets at San Clemente | September 16 – October 31, 2024
Times vary
Inflatable Amusements including bounce houses, GIANT slides and obstacle courses, Duck Bumper Boats as well as different types of Pumpkins, Gourds, Pumpkin Accessories, Snacks, Beverages and more.

WATCH: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUTIX2EBKPG/

SANTA ANA
Halloween events in Santa Ana
$12/each plus $22/adult; $17/child Pumpkin Palooza
Discovery Cube | October 4-27, 2024
Every Friday-Sunday starting at 10:00 am
Dress the kids in their favorite costumes, join Pumpkinology 101 activities, and come dance to Halloween-themed music at the fun Pumpkin Palooza Dance Party. To attend the festival and dance party, you must purchase an event ticket in addition to your general admission ticket or membership.

FREE Downtown Santa Ana Artwalk
Downtown Santa Ana – 2nd and Broadway | October 5, 2024
5:00PM-10:00PM
art shows, live music, dancing in the streets, trick-or-treating

$35/person (3+) Boo at the Zoo
Santa Ana Zoo | October 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2024
5:30PM–7:30PM
Boo at the Zoo is one of Orange County’s longest-running Halloween events, providing a fun, safe, and family-friendly event for children of all ages who love to embrace the Halloween spirit!

Guests will discover “merry, not scary” decorations throughout the Zoo, making this an activity the whole family can enjoy together, wearing family-friendly costumes and collecting goody bags for each child on their way out. 

Our exciting “Boofari” Express Train, Conservation Carrousel and Fifty Monkey Ferris Wheel rides will be entertaining little ghouls and goblins all night long. Parents, don’t forget your cameras! Boo at the Zoo will provide great photo opportunities to last a lifetime!

SEAL BEACH
Halloween events in Seal Beach
FREE Pumpkin Painting
Seal Beach Library | Oct. 24, 2024
3:300PM-5:30PM
Decorate a small pumpkin to display in the library, or take home. This program will take place on the Greenbelt near the Red Car. Limit one pumpkin per child, while supplies last. Contact Seal Beach Library for more information at (562) 431-3585 or Email: [email protected].

SILVERADO CANYON
Halloween events in Silverado
FREE Super Spooky Craft Time
Library of the Canyons | October 31, 2024
11:30AM-12:30PM and 1:30PM-2:30PM
OC Parks will be joining us for a special and not-soscary storytime of nocturnal animals and their habitats. Which creatures go bump in the night? Think owls, bats, skunks, snakes, and maybe some spiders. Stay after for passive play. This program is open to all ages.

STANTON
Halloween events in Stanton
FREE Halloween Festival
Stanton Central Park | October 26, 2024
4:00PM – 8:00PM
Enjoy games, costume contests, food, crafts and much more! All ages are welcome & admission is free! For more information, call (714) 890-4270.

ORANGE COUNTY HALLOWEEN EVENTS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Orange County Haunted Ghost Walks
Through October 31 |  6 Historic Locations in OC
Haunted Orange County is officially OPEN all season and just added OVER 30 NEW TOURS from now until October 31st! Choose from Old Town Orange, Santa Ana, Gold Star Canyon, Kellogg House, San Juan Capistrano, and Fairhaven Cemetery. All tours are still running with safety protocols in place including face covering requirements, strict social distancing, and limited tour group sizes. 

OC Ghosts and Legends Ghost Walks
October 1-31, 2024 |  Black Star Canyon and San Juan Capistrano 
OC Ghosts and Legends is the #1 source for authentic haunted tours and events in southern california and beyond. If you’re seeking an intimate and authentic paranormal experience, you’re in the right place.

FREE Pumpkin City Pumpkin Farm
October 1-31, 2024 | 24203 Avenida de la Carlota
Come celebrate Halloween 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 amusement rides, game booths, and activities all set under the canopy of the beautiful autumn sky. Free parking.

Originally published on October 2, 2024. Last Updated on October 15, 2024 by Pattie Cordova