Oct30Fri
Halloween Howl
Candy, games, prizes and a costume contest for kids.
On set dates
58 events
Oct13Tue
Creep It Real Expo
An outdoor Halloween party with vendors, themed food and drinks, costumed characters and a costume march.
Oct13Tue
The Pumpkin Factory at MainPlace Mall
A pumpkin-patch pop-up at the mall with rides, slides, a petting zoo, games and food. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except Columbus Day). Entry is free Wed/Thu and $5 F...
Oct17Sat
Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County
Halloween-themed science and hands-on activities at the museum, presented with OC Waste & Recycling. Ticketed; kids under 3 free; parking $10.
Oct24Sat
Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treating along the zoo trail with animal presentations, storytelling and a teen haunted area.
Oct31Sat
Trick-or-Treating at MainPlace Mall
Free trick-or-treating at the mall's participating stores; look for the sign in the window.
Oct14Wed
Halloween Animal Art Preschool Class
A preschool class for ages 3-4 with Halloween crafts and animal visits. $5 per child; register by phone.
Oct19Mon
The Great Pumpkin Weigh Off
Local growers compete for the prize for the biggest pumpkin while the pumpkin patch's regular activities stay open.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Zoo-tacular at the OC Zoo
Trick-or-treat, hunt for clues and make spooky crafts while the animals get treat-stuffed pumpkins. Free with zoo admission ($2).
Oct29Thu
Treats in the Streets: Old Towne Orange Autumn Festival
Costumed families trick-or-treat around the historic Plaza, with entertainment, games and food.
Oct13Tue
Neurodivergent Halloween Night
A sensory-friendly trick-or-treat night with lowered lights and sound, limited capacity and sensory tools such as noise-cancelling headphones and fidgets.
Oct24Sat
Monster Splash
Pool-deck trick-or-treating, a floating pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, open swim and an inflatable obstacle course. Registration required.
Oct30Fri
Halloween's Eve at Pretend City
A morning-to-afternoon of dancing, a puppet show and kid-sized trick-or-treating at 10:30 AM, noon and 2 PM.
Oct31Sat
Woodbridge Trick or Treat
Handmade goods and seasonal treats at a trick-or-treat stop.
Oct30Fri
Villa Park Halloween Fest
A neighborhood Halloween tradition since 2002, with contests and activities for costumed kids.
Oct24Sat
Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree
A family Halloween party with an inflatable slide, a reptile booth, carnival games, face painting and glitter tattoos, a pumpkin patch and crafts. Registration is requ...
Oct13Tue
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch
Pick pumpkins and flowers, wander the flower fields, try the Jurassic Fright corn maze and visit the barnyard. A stroller or wagon helps with the haul.
Oct13Tue
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch at the OC Fairgrounds
A fairgrounds pumpkin patch with inflatables, small rides, a petting zoo and a train, plus seasonal decor and a market for squash and gourds.
Oct24Sat
Boo Ha Ha: Zombie Homecoming
A zombie-themed Halloween event at the OC Fair & Event Center.
Oct24Sat
Halloweekend at The Crossing
A free, monster-mash-themed afternoon of candy and games for families.
Oct31Sat
OC Fairgrounds Nightmare Halloween Costume Party
An all-ages Halloween costume party with music, entertainment, food and lights.
Oct13Tue
Tunnel of Terror: OC Haunted Car Wash
A haunted car wash where performers and effects scare you as you drive through.
Oct15Thu
Boo-tastic Halloween Party at Adventure City
An evening Halloween party at the amusement park: a trick-or-treat street, a Halloween train, a scavenger hunt, a light show, a dance party and 11 rides, with free glo...
Oct18Sun
Trunk or Treat at Anaheim United Methodist Church
A church trunk-or-treat with raffles, games, bounce houses, a costume contest and photo spots.
Running all season
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Spooky Science at Discovery Cube OC
Hands-on slime, skeleton and bubbling-potion science, with extra activities on weekends.
SeasonMulti-week
Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
Train rides through the park, hayrides, moon bounces and a Great Pumpkin weigh-off.
SeasonMulti-week
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
Wagon rides on the 30-acre farm, pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze and a petting zoo.
SeasonMulti-week
Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
Halloween programming at the resort, including a trick-or-treat trail, yoga, a dance party and an art class.
SeasonMulti-week
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.
SeasonMulti-week
Oogie Boogie Bash
Separately ticketed Halloween party with a parade, Villains Grove and treat trails. Often sells out early.