Halloween Happenings Around South Orange County – 2023 Edition

 

Aliso Viejo Halloween

 

Fall Harvest Festival
October 21, 2023 10am – 12pm
Aliso Viejo Community Association (AVCA) is ecstatic to put on its Fall harvest Festival event! Join us on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Fall Harvest Festival will be held at Grand Park. This special event is open to ghosts and goblins of all ages and will feature carnival games, entertainment, a children’s costume parade,  community booths and a howling good time for everyone. Be sure to bring your trick-or-treat bag
LOCATION:
Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater,
6101 City Lights Drive,
Aliso Viejo, CA

Victorious Villains Night 
October 21, 2023  10:00am – noon
Get ready for spell-binding fun in our Whimsical Wizarding Workshop! Your child’s imagination will take flight as they join our Recreation staff for a magical morning of crafts, a tasty treat, and more! . For children 5-11 years old. To register, please visit avcity.org and use workshop code WIZ001!
LOCATION:
AV Ranch
100 Park Avenue
Aliso Viejo, CA

Nightmare Before Christmas Neighborhood Halloween Haunt
October 14th – 31st, Friday and Saturday 6pm to 10pm and Sunday to Thursday from 6pm to 9pm
Step into the Nightmare before Christmas in the most decorated neighborhood in Aliso Viejo. They know how to bring it and this event should not be missed this year.
LOCATION:
Entire block of Oak Ridge Circle
Aliso Viejo, CA

Gymboween Party
October 26th, 4:30pm or 6:30pm
Fun Halloween parties for members and non-members alike. $20 for members, $25 for non members. These parties sell out fast! Call (949)680-7187 to reserve you spot!
LOCATION:
27131 Aliso Creek Rd, Unit 140
Aliso Viejo, CA

 

DANA POINT

 

Spooky Seas at the Ocean Institute –
October 21st from 5:00 to 9:00pm
Visit the Ocean Institute in Dana Point for spooky and spellbinding fun. The hauntingly exciting adventure begins with a visit to the Mad Scientist’s lab with hands-on experiments. There is also bioluminescence laser tag, a costume contest, trick or treating, live music, Artifact Graveyard, aquarium access, a photo booth, and food and drinks. The event is appropriate for all ages. They will also have Harbor Hayrides going on during the event as well, which requires a ticket as well.
LOCATION:
Ocean Institute
Dana Point, CA

Halloween Festival on Amber Lantern 
October 7th from 11:00 to 4:00pm
The street of the Amber Lantern will be closed down for this event to bring you a Spooktacular Halloween Festival. Trick or Treat yourself to a free block party event showcasing an artisan marketplace of the community’s best local small businesses. There will also be happy hour crawl with hauntingly good deals on local bites and craft spirits, live music, costume contests and raffle prizes, a pumpkin patch, kids craft zone and family-friendly workshops in Prado Square.
LOCATION:
Amber Lantern
Dana Point, CA

Spooky Treat Trolley
TBD
Come meet some of the City’s Recreation Division staff who will be dressed in costume as they ride on the decorated Spooky Treat Trolley and stop at the following locations to distribute pre-packaged candy to children up to 12 years of age. Please remember to wear your mask and practice social distancing. For more information contact the City of Dana Point Recreation Division at [email protected].
4:00pm – 4:30pm Sunset Park – 34345 Calle Naranja
5:00pm – 5:30pm Dana Woods Park – 24900 Dana Woods
6:00pm – 6:30pm Sea Canyon Park – 33093 Santiago Drive
7:00pm – 7:30pm La Plaza Park – 34111 La Plaza Park
LOCATION:
Various stops, Dana Point, CA

Halloween Spooktacular Trunk or Treat
October 28th. 2023 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm
This event hosted by the city’s recreation division includes a haunted house maze, carnival games, crafts, cookie decorating, plus Dana Point Police Services will be on-site for trick or treating with bloodhounds, the bomb squad, mounted unit, K-9 team, SWAT, and more. Stick around for the kids costume contest at 6PM. Includes free hot chocolate, popcorn, and candy, and food trucks will be available to purchase dinner and snacks.
LOCATION:
Dana Point Community Center
34052 Del Obispo St
Dana Point

Dana Point Public Library Halloween Events
October 19th  2023 3:00 – 5:00pm
5th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Open House!!
Get ready for Halloween! Stop by any time between 3pm and 5pm to decorate a pumpkin without carving. Please bring your own pumpkin to decorate! We will provide paint, sequins, feathers, and a bunch of spooktacular materials for you to use. Free. No registration required.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Dana Point Library.  For more information, please call 949-496-5517.
LOCATION 
33841 Niguel Rd.
Dana Point

Little Folk Club Halloween Edition
October 27th, 2023 10am – 11am
Dana Point Harbor is hosting a special Halloween edition of Little Folk Club this month to celebrate the spooky season with little ones. Everyone is invited to wear costumes, bring a favorite musical instrument and sing along together to join the festive fun. The event is free and will take place on Friday, October 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Clock Courtyard by El Torito.
LOCATION 
Dana Point Harbor (Courtyard by El Torito)

 

 

LADERA RANCH

 

Trick or Treat at Mercantile West
October 29th. 2023 from noon to 2:00pm
Trick or treat around the shopping center and enjoy live music, face painting, balloon art, photo ops, Halloween characters, Superhero meet-and-greets, and more..
LOCATION:
25612 Crown Valley Parkway
Ladera Ranch

Ladera Ranch Public Library Halloween Events
October 11th, 18th, 25th   2023 from 3:30 to 4:30
Use your imagination to create a variety of crafts and art projects.  All ages are welcome. This free program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ladera Ranch Library.  Registration is not required. Please contact the library for more information.
LOCATION 
29551 Sienna Parkway
Ladera Ranch, CA

 

LAGUNA BEACH

 

Pageant of the Monsters
October 27, 28, 29 & 31, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 pm
Every five years, The Festival of the Arts Laguna Beach hosts the annual Pageant of the Monsters. The Festival grounds are transformed into all things eerie with a themed haunted house in The Pageant’s backstage area. The Pageant’s backstage will transform into an eerie haunted house themed “Maze of the Minotaur.” Plus, brush off those creative cobwebs and sign up for the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters’ Scarecrow Contest.
LOCATION 
650 Laguna Canyon Road,
Laguna Beach, CA

Laguna Beach Public Library Halloween Events – Spooky Month
October 5th, 12th, 19th & 26-27th  2023 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Laguna Beach Public Library will be hosting fun children’s events every Thursday in the month of October.
October 5th – Michael Rayner, Juggler Extraordinaire!
October 12th – Gingerbread Haunted House making
October 19th – Pumpkin Decorating
October 26-27th – Crafts and Costume Parade, Spooky Toy Sleepover
LOCATION 
Community and Susi Q Center
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Spook-tacular Splash & Cinema
October 27th 2023 from 6pm to 9pm
Enjoy a night of aquatic adventure, creativity and spine chilling events that starts with pumpkins and ends with a spooky movie. The night starts with a Pumpkin Plunge. The pool will be filled with pumpkins and it will be the mission will be to fish them all out. Next up the Pumpkin Decorating Station. Bring the pumpkin from the pool to decorate with markers, glue and feathers. Bring your blankets to spread out and enjoy a Halloween friendly movie for the whole family. Must register for the event prior to October 25th. Fee is $5 per person.
LOCATION 
Laguna Beach Highschool Community Pool
670 Park Ave
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

 

LAGUNA HILLS

 

Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm
September 29th – October 31, 2023 – Mon-Thurs 11AM – 8:30PM and Fri-Sun 10AM – 10PM
Pumpkin City features thousands of pumpkins, rides, game booths, and fun activities. Free Admission for ages 3 and up Monday through Friday before 4PM. $8 children/$10 adults from 4pm after and all day Saturday and Sunday There is also a beer garden to celebrate Oktoberfest complete with live music.
LOCATION:
Laguna Hills Mall,
24203 Avenida de la Carlota
Laguna Hills, CA

 

LAGUNA NIGUEL

 

Haunted Trails
October 12-15, 2023 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Haunted Trails is back again for another year of terrifying thrills! You are invited to join us on the trail for four memorable nights that are sure to haunt your dreams. Our undead monsters are eagerly awaiting your arrival. One-Time Only Entrance Tickets are on sale now at Crown Valley Community Center during normal operating hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.  You must present a physical ticket to enter the trail. Not recommended for children under 10 years old.
LOCATION:
Crown Valley Community Park
29751 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, Location at the entrance to the Community Park on the emergency road.

Wraith House – Halloween Haunt
October 27, 28, 29th and 31st 2023, Low-scare: 6:00 – 7:00 pm, High-scare: 7:15 – 9:30 pm
Into the basement you’ll go, and come face-to-face with the demons even the Wraith herself has cast down to the bowels of this hellish house. Use caution in the basement’s first hallway. The Wraith’s groundskeeper did his best to electrify her manor, but alas, the only current that surges inside its walls runs solely through his remains. The boiler room and its catwalk thereafter await you. Are you adept at perambulation? You’ll need it to make it safely across this Victorian relic. Beware the boiler room mechanic – he jealously guards the rotted power center of this wretched home. Many surprises follow, but we won’t spoil it all… come see for yourself. Additionally, it is $10 per person during low scare and $12 during high scare times.
LOCATION:
29425 Ana Maria Lane
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Pumpkin Rescue
Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 1PM – 3PM
Dive into the Halloween fun! Rescue a pumpkin at the aquatics center, then participate in a decorating contest to win prizes. There will be music and plenty of fun.
LOCATION
Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Laguna Niguel Fall Craft Faire
October 1th 2022 9:00am – 2:00pm
Start your holiday shopping early or treat yourself to unique, handmade, one-of-a-kind gems!
LOCATION:
Crown Valley Community Center
29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel CA 92677

Boo Blast
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 2PM-6PM
The Wicked Woods event includes a silly string fight, carnival games, inflatable rides, food, haunted house and more. Come out in costume and enjoy this fun community Halloween event.
LOCATION:
Moulton Elementary
29851 Highlands, Laguna Niguel CA 92677

Haunted Skate Park
Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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.
LOCATION:
Laguna Niguel Skate and Soccer Park
27745 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel

YMCA of Laguna Niguel Trunk or Treat 
October 28th 2023, 3:00 – 4:30pm
It’s time for Laguna Niguel Family YMCA’s Trunk-or-Treat! This is a great opportunity for children to trick-or-treat and have fun in a safe and family-friendly environment. Candy, games, and more!
LOCATION:
Laguna Niguel YMCA
29831 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel CA 92677

 

Lake Forest

 

Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park
October 13-15 & 20-22, 4:30-8:30pm
Tour the historical grounds with special decorations for the Halloween season. There will be themed photo ops, a scavenger hunt for treats, a hay maze, and more.
LOCATION:
Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest

Movie In The Park
October 2023 TBD
Come enjoy a fun family friendly movie in the park with friends and family.
LOCATION:
Lake Forest Sports Park
28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest

Monster Mash Halloween Dance
October 7th, 2023 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Grab your costume and come dance the night away while we celebrate the spookiest night of the year! There will be music, games, snacks, and even a photo booth where you can take home a spooky souvenir. Costumes aren’t required, but prizes will be given out to the best dressed ghouls and gals!
LOCATION:
The Clubhouse
100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest

Lake Forest Spooktacular
October 19th 2023 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Grab your costumes and bring your friends and family to the City’s annual Halloween event on Saturday, October 28.  Enjoy activities, games, crafts, and more from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Parkway. Wristbands are required for children 4 and up. It is $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents. Parents are free. Tickets are available at the Lake Forest Sports Park.
LOCATION:
Lake Forest Sports Park
28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest

Lake Forest Public Library Halloween Events
October 31th 2023 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Put on your costumes and head to the El Toro Library for a fun-filled afternoon. Enjoy candy, crafts, face painting and a haunted house! No registration required
LOCATION:
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest

Night of the Living Shred
October 21st 2023 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Everyone’s favorite event is back with a bloodthirsty vengeance! Throw on your best costume and join us for a night of thrills, spills, and chills under the full moon!
LOCATION:
Etnies Skatepark
20028 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest

 

Mission Viejo

 

TGIF Nights Halloween Edition
Friday, October 20, 2023 | 5PM – 9PM
Dress up in your most boo-tiful costumes and bring your friends along for a frightfully good time. From bounce houses to creepy costume contests, this event will leave you screaming for more. Plus, take pictures during a meet and greet with character Minnie Mouse.
LOCATION:
Union Market at Kaleidoscope
27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo

Prism Haunted House
October 27th, 28th and 31st 2023 7:00-11:00pm
Prism Haunted House is back to our home haunt roots for 2023 with a free all-new haunted attraction for Orange County! We’ve returned to 24465 Chamalea in Mission Viejo so that the Doctor can setup a… more intimate MiCRO Lab.
LOCATION:
24465 Chamalea Drive
Mission Viejo, CA

Spooky Book Exchange Tea Party
October 14th 2023 – 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Tis the season for spooky fun and tasty tea! This holiday-themed tea party will feature a fun and festive atmosphere with themed book trivia, book talks, and a book exchange. Bring a wrapped copy of your favorite scary (or not-so-scary) book. Costumes highly encouraged!
LOCATION:
Mission Viejo Library
100 Civic Center
Mission Viejo, CA

Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta
October 28th 2023, 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Day of the Dead traditions and festivities. Enjoy Mariachi entertainment, Folkloric Dance, face painting, and craft activities & workshops. Browse the Multi-cultural artisan market and taste authentic food, beverages, beer, wine, and Sangria. Celebrate departed loved ones by placing their framed photo at the community Ofrenda (memorial altar) or get creative and build your own individual memorial altar (application required). A family favorite, Pixar’s “Coco”, will be showing indoors at 5pm.
LOCATION:
Norman Murray Community & Senior Center
24932 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA

Library Trick or Treat
October 28th 2023, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Join us for tricks and treats at the Mission Viejo Library! Visit Halloween treat and activity stations throughout the library on Saturday, October 28 from 10 am to 2 pm (while supplies last). Costumes Welcome!
LOCATION:
Mission Viejo Library
100 Civic Center
Mission Viejo, CA

Pumpkin Diving
October 28th 2023, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Join us for this annual fall event as we transform the Sierra pool into a floating pumpkin patch. Pick your pumpkin and embellish it at our decorating booths. Enjoy fun carnival games, visit our crafts tables, and more. Register online to pick a pumpkin. Price and registration is for purchasing a pumpkin; general entry to facility is free.
LOCATION:
Sierra Recreation and Fitness Center
26887 Recodo Lane
Mission Viejo, CA

Haunted Escape Room
October 27, 28 & 29 2023, times vary each day
A strange, supernatural force has trapped you inside the Mission Viejo Library! Can you solve the riddles and break the curse before it’s too late? This free Escape Room program is recommend for adults and families with children ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by adults at all times. Spots are limited and advanced registration is required. To sign up call 949-452-8342.
LOCATION:
Sierra Recreation and Fitness Center
26887 Recodo Lane
Mission Viejo, CA

Halloween STEAM Presentation
October 28th 2023,  6:00pm – 7:00pm
A strange, supernatural force has trapped you inside the Mission Viejo Library! Can you solve the riddles and break the curse before it’s too late? This free Escape Room program is recommend for adults and families with children ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by adults at all times. Spots are limited and advanced registration is required. To sign up call 949-452-8342.
LOCATION:
Council Chamber at City Hall
200 Civic Center
Mission Viejo, CA

Haunted Mansion Movie in the Park
October 28th 2023,  5:00pm 
Movies air at dusk with activities, music and games kicking off at 5 pm. Refreshments will be available for purchase
LOCATION:
Napoli at 27682 Napoli Way
Mission Viejo, CA

YMCA of Mission Viejo Trunk or Treat 
October 20th 2023, 5:00 – 7:00pm
It’s time for Laguna Niguel Family YMCA’s Trunk-or-Treat! This is a great opportunity for children to trick-or-treat and have fun in a safe and family-friendly environment. Candy, games, and more!
LOCATION:
Mission Viejo YMCA
27341 Trabuco Cir,, Mission Viejo

Murder Mystery Soiree at Bellante Family Winery
October 20th 2023, 5:00 – 7:00pm
As you mingle among the guests, sipping fine wine, nibbling at the grazing table, and immersing yourself in the delightful ambiance of this 1920’s French Halloween Soiree, a spine-chilling turn of events unfolds. Blood-curdling screams pierce the air, shattering the jovial atmosphere, as the lifeless body of the winemaker is discovered. Now, the pressing questions loom large: Who is responsible for this heinous act? And, perhaps more importantly, why? It is up to you to don your detective cap, meticulously dissect the available clues, and unravel the enigma behind this macabre crime! Note, 1920’s attire encouraged. Early Bird Pricing thru October 17 for  $75 pp after October 17 $85 pp. Includes a glass of fine wine, cheese and charcuterie dinner grazing table, dessert, and interactive Murder Mystery Show.
LOCATION:
Bellante Family Winery
3854 Via Fabricante D-2, Mission Viejo

Fall Festival at Kaleidoscope
October 29th 2023, 1:00 – 3:00pm
Join us at the Kaleidoscope Mission Viejo on Sunday, October 29th for a magical Fall Festival!  Enjoy all the family friendly activities, including a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, live music, games, trick-or-treating, and more!  Don’t miss out on the fall fun!
LOCATION:
Kaleidoscope Mission Viejo
27741 Crown Valley, Mission Viejo

Trick or Treat at Mission Viejo Mall
October 31st 2023, 2:00 – 5:00pm
We’re just as excited as you for the upcoming annual Halloween Trick-or-Treating taking place here at The Shops at Mission Viejo on Oct. 31st from 2-5:00pm. Visit the link in bio for participating retailers!
LOCATION:
555 The Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo

 

Rancho Santa Margarita

 

SAMLARC Halloween Family Festival
October 31st 2023, 2-5pm
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.
LOCATION:
Central Park,
30842 La Miranda,
Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita Public Library Halloween Events
October 25th  2023, 3:30 to 4:30pm 
Calling all ghouls and ghosts! Take your Halloween costume for a test drive and join us for fun activities, a costume parade, a dance party, and lots of tricky treats! Costume Parade around the library will begin at 4PM.
LOCATION 
RSM Public Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita

 

 

San Clemente 

 

ABC Pumpkin Patch at Outlets of San Clemente
Sept. 23-Oct. 31, 2023 – Monday through Friday from 2 pm to 9 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm
Admission to the Pumpkin Patch is free as is parking. Looking at displays, taking photos and purchasing a pumpkin are all free activities. Our Pumpkin Patch inflatable games are available for children for use by ages 2-12.  Wristbands can be purchased by time for the inflatable amusements (30 minutes, 60 minutes and all day).
Outlets at San Clemente
101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa
San Clemente, CA 92672

Big Jack’s Fall Festival at the Outlets of San Clemente
All October Long
Kids can come and trick or treat throughout the Outlets
LOCATION:
Outlets at San Clemente
101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa
San Clemente, CA 92672

Candy Crawl at the Outlets of San Clemente
October 28th, 1:00 – 3:00pm
Don’t miss our Candy Crawl on October 28th from 1pm – 3pm! Enjoy FREE trick-or-treating, balloon twisting, face painting, and spooky music! Everyone is welcome to attend this fun event!
LOCATION:
Outlets at San Clemente
101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa
San Clemente, CA 92672

Monster Dash 5K – San Clemente
October 28, 2023  7:00am – 10:30am
There will be a fun run for the kids and a 5K, a costume contest, and tricks and treats for participants of all ages.
LOCATION:
Community Center
100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente

Treat Street on Avenida Del Mar
October 21st, 2023 21, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Look for the purple balloons outside of downtown businesses and head in for a Halloween treat. Put on your costumes and join in the fun.
LOCATION:
Avenida Del Mar, Downtown
San Clemente, CA

Halloween Party at Casa Romantica
October 27-28, 2022  7:00PM – 9:00PM
Boo! Enjoy a spooky night with your friends at Casa Romantica! This party includes activities such as spooky trivia, creepy crawlies, a candy bar, a specialty-themed cocktail, and a live DJ. Price of admission includes one drink. This event is 21 and over only.
LOCATION:
Casa Romantica
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente

Trunk or Treat San Clemente
October 27th, 2023  5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Kids 12 and under can trick or treat for all the candy they can eat, plus games and prizes, costume contests, live music, and selfie stations. Food trucks will be on site
LOCATION:
Pacific Coast Church
2651 Calle Frontera, San Clemente

High Tide Spooky Party
October 15th, 2023  12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hey ghouls and goblins! Come on our and enjoy music by @kleinahexa doing some folky, country jazz on the patio, face painting, crafts and story time.
LOCATION:
High Tide Coffee
1624 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente

Haunted House Charity
October 27th, 28th & 31st 2023 from 6pm to 10pm
Family run haunted house for kids and adults. Kids get treat bags and glow sticks. Please bring canned food for entry into the haunted house.
LOCATION:
1610 Via Ameno
San Clemente

Pumpkin Splash
October 21st, 2023 from 11:30am to 4pm
There are two Pumpkin Splash sessions beginning at 11:30a & 2:00p with an activity pool & play structure, floating pumpkins, spooky music, an inflatable obstacle course, and Halloween themed activities in and out of the pool. Each participant will receive one pumpkin for decorating while supplies last. Preregistration is required. Note that participants must successfully pass a swim test to play on the giant inflatable in the 50M pool. Register online at www.san-clemente.org/register $7 pre-register, $10 at the door (space is limited!)
LOCATION:
987 Avenida Vista Hermosa (San Clemente Aquatics Center)
San Clemente

 

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

 

Historical Society Ghosts and Legends Tour
October 27th and 28th, 2023 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 & 8:30pm
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

Zoomars Pumpkin Patch
September 23rd to October 31st 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Daily
Zoomars Petting Zoo invites you to a rustic pumpkin patch plus the normal activities already on site. Guests can pick their favorite pumpkin, pan for gems, gold, and fossils, and make friends with animals including llamas, horses, sheep, cows, an emu, bunnies, and more. Take a train ride, or a pony ride, and make great memories with family and friends.
LOCATION:
Zoomars
31791 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano

Halloween Night Market
Sunday Oct 15, 2023 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Let’s get this party startled! 👻 You’re invited to The Haunted Night Market at The Inn at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano on October 15th from 4-8PM. Join us in the gourd-geous Spanish-style courtyards of the @innatthemissionsjc and enjoy an eerie-sistable curated local marketplace. Trick or Treat Yo’ Self to mouthwatering bites by @ysidorasjc, a free mini pumpkin patch, kids craft zone, trick-or-treating, live music, a full bar and a scream-worthy costume contest! Ghosts & Ghouls, don’t forget your costumes, we have some spook-tacular prizes to give away at 7PM for the best costumes of the night. 🌙🎃 Kids, Adults & Pets are welcome to enter!
LOCATION:
Inn At the Mission
31692 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano

Magic Steps Studios Zoomars Halloween Party
October 23rd 2023, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and celebrate the Magic Steps Studios way! Ticket prices are $42.50/person. Ticket price includes: Zoomars admission, Ladybug Music® concert, feed basket for animals, festive arts & craft activities & snacks for children & adults.
LOCATION:
Zoomars
31791 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA .

Haunted OC Ghost Walks in San Juan Capistrano
October 27th, 2023  5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us on the Capistrano Ghost Walk, our newest venture into the dark and the macabre through the historic streets of one of California’s oldest cities. Under the canopy of century old pepper trees, hear the stories of the spirits that inhabit the old Los Rios district and make our way through the dimly lit Camino Capistrano to the outskirts of the Mission itself. Tales of headless spirits, bandits and even a pirate attack will be shared and elegant restaurants with a dark past and restless spirits await you. We end the San Juan Capistrano ghost tour outside the Mission near the church, where in 1812 a great earthquake struck, and forty-two parishioners were crushed under the falling stones, and at least one soul there is not at rest. Embark on a dark, history-filled tour that will be remembered forever in one of Southern California’s oldest and most haunted locations.
LOCATION:
Verdugo St, San Juan Capistrano

GOAT-tober Fest at Goods and Goats Market
October 28th, 2023 from 9:00am – 4:00pm
First annual Goat-tober festival at the Goods and Goats Market. Enter the chili cook off ($25 per entry) for a chance to win cash prizes and free classes. You can be an official chili taster with the price of admission ($20 per person). In addition to chili tasting, you get to visit our goats and chickens, zoom down our zip lines and play on our see-saw. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and enter our costume contest. We will have all kinds of games to play and pumpkins to carve. (*please sign up on-line in advance to enter the chili cook off: goodsandgoatsmarket.com)
LOCATION:
29458 Trabuco Creek Road
San Juan Capistrano