Oct24Sat
Halloweekend at The Crossing
A free, monster-mash-themed afternoon of candy and games for families.
On set dates
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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.
Oct31Sat
HB Downtown Surf City Spooktacular
Main Street turns into a trick-or-treat route with a monster march, costume contest, character appearances and the Boo Wave, supporting Waymakers.
Nov8Sun
St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.
Oct31Sat
Trick-or-Treating at MainPlace Mall
Free trick-or-treating at the mall's participating stores; look for the sign in the window.
Oct18Sun
Environmental Nature Center 50th Annual Fall Faire
A free fall faire at the nature center with a craft crawl, nature games, treats from local restaurants and pumpkins.
Oct24Sat
Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party
A free family Halloween party with stories, crafts, science demos and animal visits, including booths from the OC Bird of Prey Center and the Environmental Nature Center.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Spooktacular
Free trunk-or-treating with carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests and food trucks.
Oct30Fri
Wild Tales: A Halloween Adventure
A story, short family hike and craft about the creepy-crawly creatures of Upper Newport Bay. Costumes welcome.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Festival (Stanton)
Games, entertainment, costume contests and food trucks for all ages; no pre-registration.
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
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.
Nov12Thu
Free Grocery Food Box (Great Park, November)
A City of Irvine free grocery food box distribution at the Great Park, Parking Lot 2.
Dec10Thu
Free Grocery Food Box (Great Park, December)
A City of Irvine free grocery food box distribution at the Great Park, Parking Lot 2.
Oct30Fri
Halloween Howl
Candy, games, prizes and a costume contest for kids.
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.
Oct25Sun
Anaheim Town Square Spooktacular Halloween Celebration
A Halloween event at the shopping center with performers, face painting, crafts, a magic show and trick-or-treating.
Oct25Sun
Halloween Treat Street at Anaheim Plaza
Free trick-or-treating around the center with photo spots, DJ music, raffle prizes and face painting; the first 100 costumed kids get goodie bags.
Oct29Thu
Nightmare on Center Street
Trick-or-treating at market booths decorated for Halloween, plus a themed village of costumed vendors.
Oct31Sat
Halloween Spooktacular at Anaheim Hills Festival
Trick-or-treating at participating shops and restaurants, with a DJ, face painting, balloon art and photo spots.
Oct24Sat
La Palma Halloween Carnival 2026
A safe, family-oriented alternative to trick-or-treating with carnival games, costume contests, treats and giveaways. No cost to attend.
Oct30Fri
Villa Park Halloween Fest
A neighborhood Halloween tradition since 2002, with contests and activities for costumed kids.
Running all season
2 listingsSeasonMulti-week
Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
SeasonMulti-week
First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.