Oct24Sat
The Pumpkin Factory at Westminster Mall
A mall-lot pumpkin patch pop-up with rides, games and a petting zoo.
Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California
This weekend
65 events
Oct24Sat
Halloween Festival (Stanton)
Games, entertainment, costume contests and food trucks for all ages; no pre-registration.
Oct24Sat
Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree
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...
Oct24Sat
Rumblers 30th Anniversary
A Rock music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct25Sun
Depeche Mode, Bauhaus, The Cure, Siouxie & The Banshees, Joy Divsion Tributes - Dark Wave Festival
A Rock music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct24Sat
Boo Bash 2026
A Halloween party for all ages: trunk-or-treat, pumpkin decorating, costumes, dancing and prizes.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Carnival at Los Alamitos Race Course
Carnival games, a costume contest and live horse racing. Adults $3; kids under 18 free.
Oct24Sat
SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K
Run or trot into the sunset with beach views, Halloween fun and a Trunk-or-Treat Expo at 3 PM.
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.
Oct24Sat
6th Annual All Abilities Celebration
A day of shows, workshops and information tables designed to be accessible to everyone, with an ASL interpreter. Parking is paid.
Oct24Sat
Benny Benassi
A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct24Sat
Boo Ha Ha: Zombie Homecoming
A zombie-themed Halloween event at the OC Fair & Event Center.
Oct24Sat
Halloweekend at The Crossing
A free, monster-mash-themed afternoon of candy and games for families.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Murder Mystery Improv Comedy
Adult-oriented, fully unscripted who-done-it comedy show built on audience suggestions.
Oct24Sat
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch
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.
Oct24Sat
Orange County Fall International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026
A two-day IBJJF jiu-jitsu championship.
Oct24Sat
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch at the OC Fairgrounds
A fairgrounds pumpkin patch with inflatables, small rides, a petting zoo and a train, plus seasonal decor and a market for squash and gourds.
Oct24Sat
Yellow Bird Chase
Wordless, whimsical family play using masks, puppetry and physical comedy. Free pre-show lobby activities an hour early.
Oct25Sun
OC Day Party
A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct24Sat
Anaheim Classic Car Show
American-made classics and hometown charm at a beloved downtown Anaheim tradition.
Oct24Sat
Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
Downtown festival with kid and dog costume contests, then an evening parade of artist-built floats.
Oct24Sat
Tunnel of Terror: OC Haunted Car Wash
A haunted car wash where performers and effects scare you as you drive through.
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.
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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
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
German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.
SeasonMulti-week
"Hallowe’en Greetings and Tricks, Treats, and Traditions" at Muzeo
A museum exhibit on how Halloween began and how Anaheim has celebrated it for a century, timed with the Anaheim Fall Festival's 100th anniversary.
SeasonMulti-week
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.
SeasonMulti-week
Oogie Boogie Bash
Separately ticketed Halloween party with a parade, Villains Grove and treat trails. Often sells out early.
SeasonMulti-week
American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞Any week
Surf City Nights
Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.
∞Any week
Balboa Fun Zone
A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.
∞Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.
∞Any week
Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.
∞Any week
San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.