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.
On set dates
40 events
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
Fall Artisan Market
An artisan market with candy and a DJ for the whole family.
Oct31Sat
Woodbridge Trick or Treat
Handmade goods and seasonal treats at a trick-or-treat stop.
Nov7Sat
Irvine Holiday Faire
The City of Irvine's holiday arts and gift fair at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex.
Nov7Sat
Love Irvine: Citywide Serve Day
A day of volunteer projects at locations around Irvine.
Nov11Wed
Veterans Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park
A City of Irvine ceremony honoring veterans at Bill Barber Park.
Dec5Sat
Illuminate Irvine
A City of Irvine holiday lighting celebration at the Great Park.
Oct30Fri
Halloween Howl
Candy, games, prizes and a costume contest for kids.
Nov1Sun
Dinosaur Dash
A 2K fun run, timed 5K and 10K, bike rides and a family expo that raise funds for Tustin public schools.
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.
Oct24Sat
Día de Muertos Festival at MainPlace
A Day of the Dead celebration at the mall.
Oct31Sat
Trick-or-Treating at MainPlace Mall
Free trick-or-treating at the mall's participating stores; look for the sign in the window.
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.
Oct15Thu
The Ranch Discovery Day
A Discovery Day at The Ranch Community Center, which celebrates horses, ranching and nature.
Oct16Fri
OC Japan Fair
A multi-day celebration of Japanese culture across the fairgrounds.
Oct17Sat
Make It, Take It: Repurposing Pumpkins into Succulent Planters
A hands-on craft workshop turning pumpkins into succulent planters.
Oct24Sat
6th Annual All Abilities Celebration
A day of shows, workshops and information tables designed to be accessible to everyone, with an ASL interpreter. Parking is paid.
Oct24Sat
Halloweekend at The Crossing
A free, monster-mash-themed afternoon of candy and games for families.
Oct26Mon
Bring Your Own Baby Tour & Tea
A half-hour stroller tour of the museum for parents of babies up to one year, followed by free tea. Free tickets are required.
Running all season
9 listingsSeasonMulti-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
Holidayz at the Park and Pop-up Exhibit
Seasonal holiday programming and a pop-up exhibit at the Orange County Great Park.
SeasonMulti-week
Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
SeasonMulti-week
Spooky Science at Discovery Cube OC
Hands-on slime, skeleton and bubbling-potion science, with extra activities on weekends.
SeasonMulti-week
Discovery Day at the Farm
A recurring Discovery Day program at Centennial Farm. See the OC Fair calendar for details and registration.
SeasonMulti-week
Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
Train rides through the park, hayrides, moon bounces and a Great Pumpkin weigh-off.