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Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California

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Oct23Fri

Halloween Spooktacular (Westminster)

Fri, Oct 23
Westminster Civic Center, Westminster
under 1 mi (city area)

Candy-filled trunks, seasonal activities and an open-air movie at the Civic Center.

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Oct23Fri

Westminster Halloween Spooktacular

Fri, Oct 23
Westminster Civic Center, Westminster
under 1 mi (city area)

Safe community trick-or-treating, carnival games and fall photo backdrops for the whole family.

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Oct24Sat

Halloween Festival (Stanton)

Sat, Oct 24
Stanton Central Park, Stanton
about 3.6 mi (city area)

Games, entertainment, costume contests and food trucks for all ages; no pre-registration.

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Oct23Fri

ho99o9, N8 NoFace, slay squad

Fri, Oct 23  ·  6:00 PM
Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove
about 4.1 mi (city area)

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct24Sat

Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree

Sat, Oct 24
Atlantis Play Center, Garden Grove
about 4.1 mi (city area)

A family Halloween party with an inflatable slide, a reptile booth, carnival games, face painting and glitter tattoos, a pumpkin patch and crafts. Registration is requ...

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Oct24Sat

Rumblers 30th Anniversary

Sat, Oct 24  ·  3:00 PM
Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove
about 4.1 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct24Sat

Boo Bash 2026

Sat, Oct 24  ·  5 to 7 PM
Los Alamitos
about 5.3 mi (city area)

A Halloween party for all ages: trunk-or-treat, pumpkin decorating, costumes, dancing and prizes.

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Oct24Sat

SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 24  ·  4:30 PM
Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lot 25, Huntington Beach
about 6.3 mi (city area)

Run or trot into the sunset with beach views, Halloween fun and a Trunk-or-Treat Expo at 3 PM.

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Oct24Sat

La Palma Halloween Carnival 2026

Sat, Oct 24  ·  3:30 to 6 PM
Central Park, La Palma
about 7.0 mi (city area)

A safe, family-oriented alternative to trick-or-treating with carnival games, costume contests, treats and giveaways. No cost to attend.

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Oct20Tue

Hana Field Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 to 31
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch & Flower Field, Costa Mesa
about 7.8 mi (city area)

Pick pumpkins and flowers, wander the flower fields, try the Jurassic Fright corn maze and visit the barnyard. A stroller or wagon helps with the haul.

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Oct21Wed

"There's A Hole In My Bucket" USA Film Premiere

Oct 21 to 22  ·  10/21: 7:30 PM; 10/22: 8:30 PM
Newport Beach Film Festival, Costa Mesa
about 7.8 mi (city area)

New Zealand Spotlight: There’s a Hole in My Bucket is part of the Newport Beach Film Festival’s “Around the World in One Night” international celebration lineup featur...

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Oct22Thu

Farmers Market at the OC Fair & Event Center

Thursdays through Dec 31
OC Fair & Event Center, Lot D, Costa Mesa
about 7.8 mi (city area)

A weekly Thursday farmers market in Lot D of the OC Fair & Event Center. No market is listed for Thanksgiving week.

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Oct22Thu

Fight Club OC

Thu, Oct 22
The Hangar, Costa Mesa
about 7.8 mi (city area)

A hybrid boxing and MMA fight night.

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Oct23Fri

Eli & Fur

Fri, Oct 23  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 7.8 mi (city area)

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct24Sat

6th Annual All Abilities Celebration

Sat, Oct 24  ·  11 AM to 2 PM
Segerstrom Center, Argyros Plaza, Costa Mesa
about 7.8 mi (city area)

A day of shows, workshops and information tables designed to be accessible to everyone, with an ASL interpreter. Parking is paid.

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Oct24Sat

Benny Benassi

Sat, Oct 24  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 7.8 mi (city area)

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct24Sat

Boo Ha Ha: Zombie Homecoming

Sat, Oct 24
Main Mall and The Hangar, Costa Mesa
about 7.8 mi (city area)

A zombie-themed Halloween event at the OC Fair & Event Center.

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Oct24Sat

Halloweekend at The Crossing

Sat, Oct 24
The Crossing, Costa Mesa
about 7.8 mi (city area)

A free, monster-mash-themed afternoon of candy and games for families.

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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge

Sep 24 to Oct 31
Great Wolf Lodge, Garden Grove
about 4.1 mi (city area)

Halloween programming at the resort, including a trick-or-treat trail, yoga, a dance party and an art class.

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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 6.3 mi (city area)

German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.

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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Through Oct 31  ·  Park hours
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim
about 7.9 mi (city area)

Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.

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Oogie Boogie Bash

Select nights through Oct 31  ·  6:00 to 11:00 PM
Disney California Adventure, Anaheim
about 7.9 mi (city area)

Separately ticketed Halloween party with a parade, Villains Grove and treat trails. Often sells out early.

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Surf City Nights

Every Tuesday, 5 to 8 PM
Huntington Beach
about 6.3 mi (city area)

Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.

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