Oct17Sat
Pumpkin Splash
Splash into a floating pumpkin patch with inflatables and Halloween activities; everyone takes home one pumpkin.
On set dates
8 events
Oct23Fri
Casa Creepy
A family-friendly walk-through haunt at the 1927 Casa Romantica estate, with live actors in the gardens.
Oct23Fri
Trunk or Treat at Pacific Coast Church
Costumes and trick-or-treating at decorated car trunks, for kids 12 and under.
Oct24Sat
Monster Dash & Creepy Crawl Fun Run
A costume 5K and one-mile fun run with timing, a race shirt and awards, including best costume.
Oct17Sat
Doheny Wood
A premier "woodie" event presented by the Southern California Woodie Club. Wooden vehicles only.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat
Games, crafts and entertainment plus a trunk-or-treat with police K-9, bomb squad and mounted units. A kids' costume parade starts at 5 PM.
Oct24Sat
Spooky Seas at the Ocean Institute
A Halloween-themed science night at the Ocean Institute with glowing laser tag, a mad-scientist lab, haunted ship tours, after-dark aquarium visits and a costume contest.
Oct17Sat
Halloween Pumpkin Rescue
Swim in a pool filled with floating pumpkins, pick one, decorate it and enjoy music. Advance registration required; $10-$15.
Running all season
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Pumpkins & Harvest Festival
A pumpkin patch and harvest festival with family activities, local food and live entertainment. Times vary; check the festival site.
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞Any week
San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.
∞Any week
Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.