Halloween Happenings Around South Orange County - 2024 Edition - South OC Moms

 

Aliso Viejo Halloween

 

Fall Harvest Festival
October 19, 2024 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

Neighborhood Halloween Haunt
Unfortunately they are taking 2024 off, but will be back in 2025
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 25th, 2024 from 2:30 to 5:30pm
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

Kids Night Out at KidCreates Aliso Viejo
October 26th, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00pm
Kids Night Out Halloween Hoopla Glow Party in our special glow room at the Aliso Viejo studio! 🌟👻 Your kiddos will dive into a spook-tacular Halloween project while you enjoy a well-deserved night off. Sign up now for a frightfully fun evening! Don’t miss out on the glow!
LOCATION:
26711 Aliso Creek Rd, Unit 100D
Aliso Viejo, CA

DANA POINT

 

Spooky Seas at the Ocean Institute
October 26th, 2024 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.
LOCATION:
Ocean Institute
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 26th. 2024 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
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 5:00pm on the baseball field with prizes. Refreshments and food are available to purchase
LOCATION:
Dana Point Community Center
34052 Del Obispo St
Dana Point

Dana Point Public Library Halloween Events
CLOSED FOR REMODLING.
LOCATION 
33841 Niguel Rd.
Dana Point

Little Folk Club Halloween Edition
October 31st, 2024 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.
LOCATION 
Dana Point Harbor (Courtyard by El Torito)

 

 

LADERA RANCH

 

Ladera Ranch Public Library Halloween Events
October 6th, 19th, 23th   2024 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 RanchCA

Teen Movie Night & Haunted Maze
October 25th, 2024 from 7:00 to 10:00
Get ready for a spine-chilling night of frights and thrills, because Ladera is bringing back the ultimate event for teens in grades 6-12! Join us at the Teen Movie Night and Haunted Maze, presented by the awesome LARCS Teen Leadership Council. It’s going to be the talk of Ladera! Picture this: you and your friends navigating a hair-raising maze that’ll test your bravery to your core. But that’s not all! We’ve got the original Hocus Pocus movie lined up that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Grab your low-back chair or snuggle up with your comfiest blanket, or Snuggie, for a night of cinematic excitement.
LOCATION 
Oak Knoll Village Clubhouse
Ladera RanchCA

 

LAGUNA BEACH

 

Pageant of the Monsters
Happens every other year, it will be back in 2025
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 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st  2024 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Laguna Beach Public Library will be hosting fun children’s events every Thursday in the month of October.
October 10th – Gingerbread Haunted House making
October 17th – Magic Show
October 24th – Pumpkin Decorating
October 31st – Glow Costume Dance Party
LOCATION 
Community and Susi Q Center
363 Glenneyre Street
Laguna BeachCA 92651

Spook-tacular Splash & Cinema
October 18th 2024 | 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 BeachCA 92651

 

LAGUNA HILLS

 

Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm
October 1st – October 31, 2024 – 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 10-13, 2024 | 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.

Pumpkin Rescue
Saturday October 5, 2024 | 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 5th, 2024 | 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 – Moulton Elementary
Saturday, October 13, 2024 | 1PM-5PM
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
October 26th 2024, 5:00 – 9:00pm
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 26th 2024, 3:00 – 5:00pm
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:
Laguna Niguel YMCA
29831 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel CA 92677

Kids Imagination Halloween Show 
October 5th 2024, 9:30 – 1:30pm
Come enjoy the show with Kids Imagination! Perfect for young children.
LOCATION:
Crown Valley Community Center
29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel CA 92677

Pumpkin Patch Preschool Party
October 18th 2024, 10:00 – 11:00am
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. To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/2024FallParty.  Ages: 2.5 – 4 years $10 per child fee includes parent participation.
LOCATION:
Crown Valley Community Center
29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel CA 92677

 

Lake Forest

 

Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park
Friday through Sunday, October 11-20, 2024 | 4:30PM – 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 2024 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 5th, 2024 | 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 26th 2024 | 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

Night of the Living Shred
October 19th 2024 | 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

 

Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Market
Friday, October 18th, 2024 | 5PM – 9PM
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.
LOCATION:
Union Market at Kaleidoscope
27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo

Fall Festival
Friday, October 26th, 2024 | 1PM – 3PM
Join us at Kaleidoscope 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!
LOCATION:
Union Market at Kaleidoscope
27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo

Pumpkin Painting
October 9th 2024 | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Join the Mission Viejo Cultural Arts Committee and artist Jack Knight for pumpkin painting. Paint a small, real or plaster pumpkin while supplies last.
LOCATION:
North Paseo at LOS OSOS
25282 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA

Fright Night at the Nadadores
October 25th 2024 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wear your costume and join us for a night of Halloween Fun! Trick or treating, Jack–O’–Lantern contest and lots more! Free to enter for all ghouls and goblins.
LOCATION:
Mission Viejo Nadadores
27474 Casta Del Sol
Mission Viejo, CA

Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta
October 26th 2024 | 1:00pm – 7:00pm
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at the Norman P. Murray Community Center. It’s a day filled with food, fun, and a fiesta for the whole family! For more information or to apply for your individual Ofrenda and enter our Catrina/Catrin contest, contact the Mission Viejo Activities Committee office at 949-830-7066.
LOCATION:
Norman Murray Community & Senior Center
24932 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA

Library Trick or Treat
October 26th 2024 | 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 26 from 10 am to 2 pm (while supplies last). Costumes Welcome!
LOCATION:
Mission Viejo Library
100 Civic Center
Mission Viejo, CA

Pumpkin Diving
October 20th 2024 | 12:00am – 4:00pm
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 25, 26 & 27 2024, 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

Movie in the Park
October 12th 2024 |  5:00pm 
Movies begin at dusk with activities, music and games kicking off at 5 pm. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Families will enjoy the feature film, “Inside Out 2”
LOCATION:
Napoli at 27682 Napoli Way
Mission Viejo, CA

Halloween Scareolers Concert
October 16th 2024 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Enjoy a delightfully spooky acapella concert presented by the talented WestBeat singers. Part of the “Subterranean Soundscapes” event series featuring live music and entertainment in the acoustically rich Jeronimo Tunnel, this concert is open to all ages and no registration is required. Audience seating is provided. Beverages and light refreshments will be available for purchase.
LOCATION:
Jeronimo Tunnel
Jeronimo and Arbolitos
Mission Viejo, CA

YMCA of Mission Viejo Trunk or Treat 
October 25th 2024 | 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

The Shops at Mission Viejo
October 31st 2024 | 1:00 – 4:00pm
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 2024 | 2:30-5:30pm
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.
LOCATION:
Central Park,
30842 La Miranda,
Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita Public Library Monster Bash
October 24th  2024 | 10:30 – 11:30pm 
Calling all ghouls and ghosts! Take your Halloween costume for a test drive and join us for an outdoor dance party, a costume parade, and lots of tricky treats!
LOCATION 
RSM Public Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita

 

 

San Clemente 

 

Pumpkin Patch at Outlets of San Clemente
Sept. 23-Oct. 31, 2024 – Monday through Friday from 2 pm to 9 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm
As autumn rolls in, it’s the perfect time to visit the pumpkin patch at Outlets at San Clemente. Our seasonal hotspot is packed with vibrant pumpkins, each one unique and ready for picking. Whether you’re after a classic orange pumpkin or something a little different, you’ll find plenty to choose from. From miniature pigs to inflatable slides, the patch is a hub of fall fun! It’s also a great spot for some OC fall family photos!
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
Looking for a fun fall photo op? Head to Center Court next to the pumpkin patch and meet Big Jack, the giant jack-o’-lantern that’s a perfect, autumnal photo spot!
LOCATION:
Outlets at San Clemente
101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa
San Clemente, CA 92672

Candy Crawl at the Outlets of San Clemente
October 26th, 2024 | 1:00 – 3:00pm
Dive into a spellbinding world at our Candy Crawl Event! Immerse yourself in spooky melodies, show off your costume in our costume parade, and be amazed by the balloon twister’s creations. Pumpkin carving contest participants should bring their finished, carved creations to Customer Service at 1pm where the voting will begin! Winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 31!
LOCATION:
Outlets at San Clemente
101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa
San Clemente, CA 92672

Monster Dash 5K – San Clemente
October 26, 2024 |  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 26th, 2023 24 | 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
TBD
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 25th, 2024 |  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

Pumpkin Splash
October 21st, 2024 | 12:00am 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 25th and 26th, 2024 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 25th to October 31st 2024, 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

Magic Steps Studios Halloween Party
October 22nd 2024, 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, Magic Steps Music Concert, feed basket for animals, festive arts & craft activities & snacks for children & adults.
LOCATION:
Zoomars
31791 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA .

The Haunted Night Market at the Inn
October 23rd 2024, 4:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m
You’re invited to The Haunted Night Market at The Inn at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano on October 23rd from 4-8PM. Join us in the gourd-geous Spanish-style courtyards of @innatthemissionsjc for an eerie-sistible evening featuring a curated local marketplace. Trick or Treat Yo’ Self to delicious bites from @ysidorasjc, a free mini pumpkin patch, kids’ craft zone, trick-or-treating, live music, a full bar, and a scream-worthy costume contest!
LOCATION:
Inn at the Mission
26907 Old Mission Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Haunted OC Ghost Walks in San Juan Capistrano
Every weekend in October (Friday(7pm), Saturday(6 & 8pm) & Sunday(6:30pm)), 2024 
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

 

OUTSIDE OF SOUTHOC HONORABLE MENTIONS

 

Brick or Treat
Every Saturday and Sunday in September and October, from 2pm to 9pm 2024
Our signature Halloween event is better than ever this year! Brick-or-Treat will bewitch LEGOLAND® California Resort with tons of candy, an all-new show line up, never-before-seen exclusive LEGO® characters, and more! All Brick-or-Treat activities will run from 2pm – 9pm on Saturdays during the event and 2pm – 8pm on Sunday, October 29th.
LOCATION:
LegoLand
Carllsbad, CA

Knott’s Scary Farm
Select Dates September 17 – November 2, 2024
Knott’s Berry Farm celebrates it’s 50th Knotts Scary Farm anniversary this year. The Halloween tradition of putting on one of the biggest fright fests in Southern California continues. When darkness sets in, the park crawls with monsters and zombies, and features mazes, scare zones, shows and experiences.
LOCATION:
8039 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA

Vampirates! at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure
Select Dates September 30 to November 3, 2024
The Pirate’s Dinner Adventure theater hosts the Annual Mascarade Ball at Treasure Bay, but don’t fall victim to the evil pirate Sebastian the Black and his sinister vampire pirate crew. This family-friendly 2-hour Halloween production runs through October 31st and includes a costume contest on weekends. All costumes must be family friendly and may not include masks and weapons. Like other Pirate’s Dinner Adventure shows, Vampirates! includes a four course meal. Special requests for dietary restrictions and allergies are accepted. Call ahead for reservations.
LOCATION:
7600 Beach Blvd.,
Buena Park, CA

Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube OC
Thursday through Sunday each weekend in October 2024 starting October 4th
Get ready for another thrilling adventure as Discovery Cube Orange County proudly presents the return of the highly anticipated Pumpkin Palooza for its second year! This year promises to be even more ghoulishly delightful and captivating for visitors of all ages with an interactive dance party, bumper cars, spellbinding science activities, trick-or-treating and so much more.
LOCATION:
Discovery Cube
2500 N Main Street, Santa Ana,

Tunnel of Terror Car Wash
October 3 to November 2nd, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Thurs., Fri., Sat.

OC’s first haunted car wash will give you the drive-thru thrills with special effects and creepy costumed characters popping in throughout the duration of your wash cycle. Keep your hands off the wheel and the car in park and get ready for a scary good time.
LOCATION:
Big Wave Car Wash
2219 Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim

Haunted Mansion Haunt
October 5-6, 11-13th, 18-31st 2024 | 7pm – 10pm 
Ever wish you could experience Walt Disney’s legendary Haunted Mansion with a scarier twist? For the last week in October we transform our home into the Haunted Mansion with all the characters and effects you absolutely love but with a selective, more intense environment for adults and teens. Those of you with little ones, our actors maintain the fun and friendly atmosphere this attraction is known for. During your visit there will be appearances from Madame Leota, The Singing Busts, Little Leota, and MUCH more. Full sized jumping animatronic figures and former live actors from Knott’s Scary Farm are present. Mansion fans just can’t get enough of this event!!! Two ticket types: Doombuggy Express (Priority Access) or Ghost Hearse Stand-By. With a $10 donation per person you can reserve a Doombuggy ticket, providing priority access on any night we are open, one time use only. If you get this ticket, please DO NOT reserve a Ghost Hearse. Ghost Hearse Stand-By is free but requires selecting a date. Please set aside over an hour of time on your visit. If your preferred night is sold out, our Doombuggy tickets will be valid for any night.
LOCATION:
28322 Millwood Road
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

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