Best Halloween Events in Orange County in 2026 for Family Fun
October is approaching, and that means pumpkin patches and Halloween activities. With Halloween-related celebrations starting as early as September, our guide will help you choose from the best Halloween events in Orange County. This year, we have a monster-sized list for you. If you’re looking for activities with the kids and family or scary adventures for the grown-ups, there are lots of options from which to choose.
With fall in the air, you’ll find many special Halloween-themed events. And certainly don’t forget to get a pumpkin or a few for your home. It’s indeed an excellent time for family fun.
The Places Where We Go brings together an especially curated list of top-rated events you can schedule. The following list is in alphabetical order by city name throughout Orange County.
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Halloween Events Anaheim
Anaheim – Disneyland: Halloween Screams, Oogie-Boogie, and Dia de los Muertos
Disneyland’s Halloween Screams event features Jack Skellington and his ghostly pup Zero from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” It’s a must-see for Disney fans and Halloween enthusiasts alike. Be dazzled by a mesmerizing display of soaring flames, ghostly projections, and appearances by classic Disney villains, all set to a medley of Halloween tunes that will have you singing (or screaming) along. Haunted Mansion Holiday also returns in the fall.
This year’s highlights include Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween, and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark.
On The Villains’ Trail Guided Tour, your tour around Disneyland Park includes chilling stories, thrilling experiences, Lightning Lane entry, and preferred viewing of a Halloween-themed nighttime spectacular!
Eerie Chills events will feature Mickey’s Trick and Treat, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit, Main Street Pumpkin Festival, and Characters Dressed for the Howl-iday.
On select nights, the show is topped off with a breathtaking fireworks finale that will leave you spellbound. Don’t miss this wickedly fun celebration of all things Halloween, only at Disneyland during Halloween Time!
The two parks also honor Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Oogie Boogie Bash will run on select nights at Disney California Adventure.
Dates: August 21 – October 31, 2026
Location: 1313 Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, CA 92802
Admission: Visit the Disneyland website for ticket options
Website: Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
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Anaheim – Boo-tastic Halloween Party
This Halloween gem in Anaheim features 11 exciting rides, a Halloween-themed Express Train, and Cosmic Vortex Tunnel. Take a walk down “Trick-or-Treat Street for FREE candy and trinkets. Show your Halloween spirit by wearing a costume and joining the Spooktacular Dance Party.
Dates: October 3rd, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, 31st – 2025 (Not yet updated for 2026)
Location: 1238 South Beach Blvd, Anaheim, California 92804
Time: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Website: https://www.adventurecity.com/boo-tastic-halloween-party/
Anaheim – Cross Roads Escape Games
Two horror-themed games challenge you for the Halloween season. Will you be able to escape The Hex Room or The Weeping Witch?
In The Hex Room, players take on the roles of The Nerd, Virgin, Jock, Rebel, Prom Queen, or Detective. Your team will be divided into separate rooms where you must work individually and as a team. Not only do you need to escape, but you must also survive! Who will live? Who will die?
If you’re up for a difficult challenge, try to escape The Weeping Witch, a spirit that lures people close by mimicking the sound of a woman crying. When people hear its wails, they follow the sound into the darkness, thinking someone needs help. Once they get close enough, the Witch attacks and slowly sucks the life out of its victims. If you choose to enter Madam Ruby’s study, that is what is awaiting you. Can you banish the evil spirit and end your family curse before the Weeping Witch consumes your soul?
Dates: Open Wednesdays through Sundays
Location: 4245 E La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807
Website: https://crossroadsescapegames.com/
Anaheim – Fall Festival and Halloween Parade
The annual Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade will take place in downtown Anaheim and at Anaheim City Hall. This event, a cherished tradition since 1923 features food booths, trucks, live entertainment, and a haunted house. The festivities culminate with a parade, featuring nostalgic floats and movie-quality costumes, celebrating community spirit and civic pride.
Date: October 24, 2026
Location: Downtown Anaheim
Website: Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade
Anaheim – Haunted Car Wash
Prepare for a spine-chilling experience like no other at Southern California’s Haunted Carwash. Fearless adventurers can face their darkest fears with a spine-chilling car wash experience. The Haunted Carwash dares thrill-seekers to brave the bone-chilling scares and ghastly surprises, all from the eerie safety of their own vehicle. This harrowing journey guarantees a heart-pounding Halloween experience filled with unforgettable terror.
The Haunted Carwash offers an immersive, meticulously crafted experience with creepy performers, haunting special effects, and unexpected surprises each night.
Customers must have tickets pulled up or printed when entering the site.
Tickets go on sale June 10th at 10 AM (Not yet updated for 2026)
Dates: October 3 to November 1, 2025 (Select nights)
Location: Big Wave Car Wash – 2219 Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92801
Website: www.TheHauntedCarwash.com
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Halloween Events Buena Park
Buena Park – 17th Door Haunt Experience
Experience the ultimate Halloween terror at Perpetuum Penitentiary. Traverse the dark and sinister halls where inmates and sadistic engineers employ depraved methods to treat the evils of humanity. With every step, you’ll hear the muffled screams and feel the oppressive darkness that pervades this living nightmare. No one escapes, and survival is the only goal. Will you cry for mercy or emerge stronger from this new circle of hell? Dare to explore, if you can handle it.
Dates: September 26 – November 2, 2025 (Not yet updated for 2026)
Location: Buena Park, CA
Website: 17th Door Tickets
Buena Park – Black Raven Marketplace
Discover the Black Raven Marketplace, a unique shopping experience tailored for Halloween enthusiasts and fans of the macabre. This marketplace features a curated selection of home decor, apparel, taxidermy, candles, fragrance, makeup, and more. Featuring over 50 specialty brands, it promises to ignite your dark heart with unusual and wonderfully eerie items. Don’t miss out on demonstrations, classes, and workshops that immerse you in the sinister side of creativity.
Dates: Sunday October 5, 2025 (Not yet updated for 2026)
Location: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel – 7000 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA
Admission: Purchase tickets online
Website: https://blackravenmarketplace.com/
Buena Park – Knott’s Scary Farm
Step into the twisted world of Knott’s Scary Farm, Southern California’s spookiest Halloween theme park event. With an unwavering legacy of over 50 years, this bone-chilling extravaganza guarantees unimaginable scares, captivating thrills, and an experience like no other.
Prepare to be engulfed in a fully transformed theme park that will leave no crypt unrattled and no fear untouched. Wander through uniquely haunted mazes, witness sinister shows, and keep your guard up as over 1,000 horrifying creatures lurk in the fog, waiting to terrify you at every turn.
Keep in mind this immersive experience is not recommended for children under 13. So grab your admission ticket and brace yourself for a night of spine-tingling fun!
Dates: Select nights from September 17 through October 31, 2026
Location: Knott’s Berry Farm – 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
Website: https://www.knotts.com/events/scary-farm
Buena Park – Knott’s Spooky Farm
This family-friendly event brings in the Halloween season at Knott’s Berry Farm. Little ghouls can trick-or-treat around the town of Calico’s shops and buildings to collect sweet treats from the friendly townsfolk. Many kid-friendly Halloween activities are available. Bring the family to enjoy the park in its transformation with themed décor and spooky surprises.
Dates: September 24 – October 31, 2026 (select days)
Location: Knott’s Berry Farm – 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
Website: https://www.knotts.com/events/spooky-farm
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Halloween Events Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa – Hana Field X Jurassic Fright
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch is back with acres of growing pumpkins and flowers. Enjoy unlimited wagon rides, pumpkin blasters, mini ATVs, and cow train rides. This year, you can get lost in the giant Jurassic Fright corn maze! Tickets are limited on peak days, reserve early!
Dates: Opens September 27, 2025 (Not yet updated for 2026)
Location: 427 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
Website: Hana Field Pumpkin Patch
Halloween Events Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach – Huntington Beach Halloween Beach Bar Crawl
Join the Huntington Official Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 on Saturday, October 31st, for a high-energy Halloween night of bar hopping, costume fun, and spooky drink specials across top local venues. Your ticket includes 2–3 drinks or shots, free entry to participating bars, a free after-party, Halloween-themed food and drink specials, a digital crawl map, a branded wristband, and a professional photographer on-site—making it a festive, walkable nightlife experience for anyone 21 and over.
Date: October 31, 2026
Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway 201 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Website: Huntington Beach Halloween Beach Bar Crawl
Halloween Events Irvine
Irvine – Steven Harrington X Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
The world-famous University Pumpkin Patch is back—this year with a special collaboration with LA-based artist Steven Harrington! Enjoy wagon rides, acres of pumpkins, photo ops, barnyard animals, and seasonal treats. Tickets are limited on peak days, so book early to secure your spot!
Dates: Open September through November 2, 2025 (Not yet updated for 2026)
Location: 5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine, California 92612
Website: Tanaka Farmers Pumpkin Patch & Fall Harvest Festival
Halloween Events Orange
Orange – Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Park Railroad
The Irvine Park Railroad transforms the surrounding area into a Pumpkin Patch and Halloween fun zone with activities for the whole family. Enjoy train rides, hay rides, moon bounce, pan for gold, pumpkin decorating, and more. This popular event draws visitors from all over Southern California.
Reservations required on weekends in October.
Dates: September 12 – October 31, 2026
Location: 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA, 92869
Website: https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/pumpkin-patch/
Halloween Events Santa Ana
Santa Ana – Boo at the Zoo
Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents – FREE with advance reservations.
Dates: October 17-18, 24-25 – 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: 1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Admission: Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents – FREE with advance reservations
Website: Santa Ana Boo at the Zoo
Santa Ana – Creep It Real
Creep It Real OC is back for its seventh year at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana, bringing travelers and locals into a “Golden Age of Halloween” filled with old-fashioned hometown fun.
The three-day outdoor festival features more than 130 Halloween vendors, festive photo ops, live music, food and drinks, roaming spooky characters, and a nightly lamplit Trick-or-Treat Parade.
Families can enjoy free admission for kids ages 10 and under, and pets are welcome for free too—costumes encouraged. With free parking, themed entertainment, and a Sunday panel featuring Disney’s Halloweentown stars Kimberly J. Brown and Daniel Kountz, this end-of-summer event offers a playful seasonal stop for Halloween fans visiting Orange County.
Dates for Creep It Real OC: September 11-13, 2026
Time: 4 pm to 10 pm
Location: Heritage Museum of Orange County – 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Pets: Bring your furry/feathered friends in their costumes
Website: CreepItRealOC.com
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Orange County offers many things to do between September and October to keep you in the Halloween spirit. We hope you’ve found this Orange County Halloween Events directory helpful and wish you a wonderful holiday season. Thanks for visiting our website.
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