Pumpkin Factory (Westminster)

Located at the Westminster Mall

Rides, games, infatables, petting zoo, food & lots of pumpkins!!

October 1st – October 31st, 2023

• Monday – Thursday 5pm-9pm
• Friday 4pm-10pm
• Saturday 10am-10pm
• Sunday 10am-9pm

Check their website & Instagram & Facebook for additional information

Pumpkin City (Laguna Hills & Anaheim)

Two locations with rides, games, food & pumpkin patch!

Check their website & Instagram & Facebook for additional information

Laguna Hills Mall

September 29th – October 31st, 2023

• Monday – Thursday 11am – 8:30pm
• Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am – 10pm

Anaheim: 2180 E. Lincoln, Anaheim

October 6th – 31st, 2023

Monday – Thursday 11am – 8:30pm

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am – 10pm

Seasonal Adventures – OC Fair (Costa Mesa)(Costa Mesa)

Oct. 1 – Oct. 31, 2023 OC Fair & Event Center

Pumpkins, Inflatables, Rides, Games, Trains, and Petting Zoo

Days and Times:

• Monday – Thursday 3pm – 9pm
• Friday 3pm – 10pm
• Saturday 11am – 10pm
• Sunday 11am – 9pm​

Closing October 31st at 7pm

Fairgrounds Parking Cost: Monday – Thursday Free, Friday – Sunday $10

Hana Farm (Costa Mesa) owned by Tanaka Farms – Pumpkin Patch & Sunflower Field

427 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa

The Hana Field Pumpkin Patch & Flower Field is open Saturdays and Sundays ONLY from 10 am to 6pm, Saturday, September 30th, thru Sunday, October 29th.

8 acres of U-Pick Pumpkins & sunflowers and marigolds! Corn Maze, Flower Picking (when available, depending on bloom availability), a Barnyard Educational Exhibit with chickens, bunnies, horses, sheep, and goats, a kids play area, Cow Train, Arts and Crafts, Facepainting, and a Pumpkin Cannon! Picnic areas, where you can bring your own lunch to enjoy at the Hana Field Pumpkin Patch or grab a snack from the Hana Field Food Truck!

Reserve your tickets now!

General Admission: $10 per person (2 years and under are FREE, Military is FREE – show valid ID at check in.) Includes- Entry to the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, Flower Fields, Kids Play Area, Straw Bale Mountain, Corn Maze, and Barnyard. Does NOT include a pumpkin or U-Pick Flowers.

Flower Picking: $15 for 15 blooms – Includes a keepsake souvenir Hana Field Cup for your flowers.

Activity Tickets: $6 each or 6 for $30 (save $6!) Activity tickets can be used for the Cow Train, Arts & Crafts, Facepainting, and the Pumpkin Cannons.

Pumpkins: $1.39 per pound

Vampirates at Pirate’s Dinner Adventures (Buena Park)

October 1st – October 31st, 2023

7600 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA

Interactive family friendly evening, enjoy a four-course meal while you witness feats of aerial artistry, swordplay, death defying stunts as Captain Black’s crew of Vampire Pirates attempts to defeat the Vampire Hunter.

Purchase Tickets Online

Check their Facebook & Instagram for updated info.

Roger’s Gardens (Corona Del Mar)

2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Corona del Mar, California, 92625

Open daily from 10-6pm until Oct. 31st, 2023

Free to walk through boutique experience, there is a new theme every year, this year’s theme is “The Witching Hour”. Free to visit & free parking.

Shop in store or online, also can buy your pumpkins here!

Check Instagram & Facebook for additional information.

See our video tour of the experience here!

Movies in Birch Park (Santa Ana)

October 5th, 2023 5:30 – 8pm

Enjoy classic films every Thursday in October with themed activities and family-friendly fun. Movie screenings and concession booths with The Frida Cinema. Doors open at 5:30pm, movies begin after sunset.

• Free popcorn for the first 100 people, courtesy of the Frida Cinema
• A concessions stand with drinks and snacks for sale
• Special discounts to select nearby restaurants
• A community band performing prior to the start of the movie

The nearest parking is located at the 3rd and Birch parking garage.

• 10/5/23   Ghostbusters (1984) @ Birch Park
• 10/12/23  Ghost (1990) @ Birch Park
• 10/19/23   The Haunting (1963) @ Birch Park
• 10/26/23  Poltergeist (1982) @ Birch Park

Movie in the Park (Fountain Valley) – The Super Mario Brothers

October 6, 2023 from 5-8pm

Movie in the Park showing The Super Mario Bros. movie on Friday, October 6 at the FV Sports Park (16400 Brookhurst St.) Activities will begin at 5 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk.

Kids can dress up to participate in the costume contest for a chance to win a prize! Additionally, we will be selling Movie Buckets with goodies for $10. Cash only and limited supply at the event. We hope to see you there!

Pumpkin Palooza – Discovery Cube (Santa Ana)

October 7-8, 12-15, 19-22, 25-31, 2023 (Thurs – Sunday in Oct)

Interactive dance party, bumper cars, spellbinding science activities, trick-or-treating and so much more.

Pumpkin Palooza is available Thursdays to Sundays between October 7 to 29 with special showings on October 30 and 31. To attend the festival and dance party, you must purchase an event ticket in addition to your general admission ticket or membership. General Admission ticket is $12 and Membership admission is $10. As a Membership exclusive, you can purchase tickets for $8 until October 6.

Tricks & Treats Market (San Juan Capistrano)

October 7th, 2023 12-5pm

Haunted Maze, bounce house, face painting, balloons for kids, local Vendors, photo ops, food, drinks, DJ

Halloween Festival on Amber Lantern (Dana Point)

October 7th, 2023 11am-4pm

Local Shopping, live music, pumpkin patch, raffle tickets, workshops, kids crafts, costume contest, spooky vibes

Halloween Snap & Treat (Laguna Niguel)

October 7-8th, 2023 11am-2pm

Join for a family-friendly experience on the trail! Visit spooktacular trick-or-treat stations, themed photo opportunities, and the crafts station.

Entrance Wristband: $5 per person. Wristbands will be available for purchase beginning Friday, September 8th at Crown Valley Community Center during normal operating hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. You may also purchase wristbands on event days. You must present a wristband to enter the trail. Everyone walking the trail three years and older must purchase a wristband to enter.

$5 Pumpkin Add-On: Decorate a pumpkin to take home for an additional $5 per person. Must purchase with entrance wristband. While supplies last.

Pumpking Painting (Mission Viejo)

October 11, 2023 3-6pm

Free event – Join the Mission Viejo Cultural Arts Committee and artist Jack Knight for pumpkin painting. Paint a small, real or plaster pumpkin while supplies last.

Haunted Trails (Laguna Niguel)

October 12-15th, 2023 from 6:30 – 9:30pm

Haunted Trails is back again for another unnerving, dreadful year!

*Not recommended for children under 12 years old

One-Time Only Entrance Ticket: $13 per person pre-sale; $15 day of

Ghoulish Group Rate: Groups of 10+ can purchase tickets at $10 per person

Ticket sales begin on Friday, September 8th. Tickets will be available for purchase in person at Crown Valley Community Center during normal operating hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00pm. You may also purchase tickets on event nights.

Movies in Birch Park (Santa Ana)

October 12th, 2023 5:30 – 8pm

Enjoy classic films every Thursday in October with themed activities and family-friendly fun. Movie screenings and concession booths with The Frida Cinema. Doors open at 5:30pm, movies begin after sunset.

• Free popcorn for the first 100 people, courtesy of the Frida Cinema
• A concessions stand with drinks and snacks for sale
• Special discounts to select nearby restaurants
• A community band performing prior to the start of the movie

The nearest parking is located at the 3rd and Birch parking garage.

• 10/12/23  Ghost (1990) @ Birch Park
• 10/19/23   The Haunting (1963) @ Birch Park
• 10/26/23  Poltergeist (1982) @ Birch Park

Heritage Hill (Lake Forest)

October 13-15 & 20-22 4:30-8:30pm

 Tour the decorated historical grounds during special park hours and take your picture at a variety of fall and Halloween-themed photo opportunities.

Try to find your way through the straw maze and complete a scavenger hunt for ghoulish goodies at this family-friendly event.

Costumes are encouraged and pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet. Be sure to bring your camera!

Event and parking are free. 

Farmakis Farms Night on the Farm (SJC)

October 14, 2023 4-9pm

Join for another fabulous night on the farm with music, crafters, animals, facepainting & food

Scarecrow Festival (Costa Mesa)

October 14th, 2023 2-6pm

Kids costume contest, trick or treating, pumpkin decorating, games, food trucks, music & more!

ENC Fall Faire (Newport Beach)

Ocotber 15, 2023 10-3pm

Embark on a “Craft Crawl”! Play nature games! Watch performances around the “Fire Circle Stage”! Enjoy delicious treats from SavorOC restaurants! Pony rides, petting zoo & pumpkin patch.

Heritage Hill (Lake Forest)

October 13-15 & 20-22 4:30-8:30pm

 Tour the decorated historical grounds during special park hours and take your picture at a variety of fall and Halloween-themed photo opportunities.

Try to find your way through the straw maze and complete a scavenger hunt for ghoulish goodies at this family-friendly event.

Costumes are encouraged and pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet. Be sure to bring your camera!

Event and parking are free. 

Movies in Birch Park (Santa Ana)

October 19th, 2023 5:30 – 8pm

Enjoy classic films every Thursday in October with themed activities and family-friendly fun. Movie screenings and concession booths with The Frida Cinema. Doors open at 5:30pm, movies begin after sunset.

• Free popcorn for the first 100 people, courtesy of the Frida Cinema
• A concessions stand with drinks and snacks for sale
• Special discounts to select nearby restaurants
• A community band performing prior to the start of the movie

The nearest parking is located at the 3rd and Birch parking garage.

• 10/19/23   The Haunting (1963) @ Birch Park
• 10/26/23  Poltergeist (1982) @ Birch Park

Pumpkin Diving (Mission Viejo)

October 21, 2023 1-4pm

Jump in and pick your pumpkin! Join us for this annual event as we transform the Sierra pool into a floating pumpkin patch. Once you pick your pumpkin you can decorate it at one of our decorating stations and play fun carnival games. Enter the pumpkin decorating contest for a chance to win a FREE one month membership! Bring a camera as you won’t want to miss this unique pumpkin experience!

$5 PRE-SALE TICKETS (Ends October 20 at 11:30 pm) $10 at the door

Aliso Viejo Fall Harvest Festival

October 21st, 2023 10-12pm

Held at Grand Park – it will feature carnival games, entertainment, a children’s costume parade, & community booths. Bring your trick-or-treat bag!

Canned Food Drive for a Pony Ride! Bring FIVE (5) canned food items or make a donation & your child will receive a wristband for a pony ride

Barktoberfest (Costa Mesa)

October 21st, 2023 11-2pm

Pet costume contest, pet adoptions, pet vendors, music, photo opps, demostrations & more!

Huntington Beach Falloween

October 21st, 2023 at Worthy Park, 4-8pm for activities and movie beginning at 6:30pm.

Join for a fall-themed celebration! Fun family activities including a pumpkin patch, carving station, games, food trucks! Dress in your favorite fall outfit or your Halloween costume! $10/person HBSands.org

Fright Night Market (Mission Viejo)

October 21, 2023 5-9pm

Enjoy live entertainment, games, food vendors, photo opportunities and more during the Night Market.

Fairhaven Memorial Park Pumpkin Patch (Santa Ana)

October 21st, 2023 from 3-5pm

Free Pumpkins, hayride & more! Costumes encouraged. REGISTRATION REQUESTED: [email protected]

Los Alamitos Trunk or Treat

October 21st, 2023 5-7:30pm

Little Cottonwood Park, Los Alamitos

• Trick or Treating for candy / toys at Trunks 
• FREE Pumpkin Patch sponsored by Southland Credit Union. One pumpkin per household until supplies last. 
• Costume Contest with four divisions: Ages 0-3, Ages 4-7, Ages 8-12, and Family Division 
• Adult Pie Eating contest 
• Free Moon Bounces, Free Spooky Train Ride
• Food / Artisan Vendors 
• Free Carnival Games, Free Calming Sensory Activity Area 
• Beverage Garden benefiting the Los Alamitos Community Foundation 

Pumpkin Palooza – Discovery Cube (Santa Ana)

October 19-22, 25-31, 2023 2023 (Thurs – Sunday in Oct)

Interactive dance party, bumper cars, spellbinding science activities, trick-or-treating and so much more.

Pumpkin Palooza is available Thursdays to Sundays between October 7 to 29 with special showings on October 30 and 31. To attend the festival and dance party, you must purchase an event ticket in addition to your general admission ticket or membership. General Admission ticket is $12 and Membership admission is $10. As a Membership exclusive, you can purchase tickets for $8 until October 6.

Paws on the Paseo Dog Costume Contest (Mission Viejo)

October 25, 2023 4:30-6:30pm

The City of Mission Viejo is hosting the inaugural Paws on the Paseo Dog Costume Contest and parade for dogs. The free event features local vendors, scavenger hunt, and pet-friendly exhibitors.

The parade and costume contest begins at 6 pm. Costume contest categories include Cutest, Spookiest, Most Creative and Best Human/Dog Duo Costume. Well-behaved dogs are welcome and must be kept on a leash and be current on all necessary vaccinations. City dog park rules and regulations will apply.

Sign up for the scavenger hunt and pick up your clues from the Information Booth from 4:30 to 5:45 pm and collect prizes from nearby businesses.

Movies in Birch Park (Santa Ana)

October 26th, 2023 5:30 – 8pm

Enjoy classic films every Thursday in October with themed activities and family-friendly fun. Movie screenings and concession booths with The Frida Cinema. Doors open at 5:30pm, movies begin after sunset.

• Free popcorn for the first 100 people, courtesy of the Frida Cinema
• A concessions stand with drinks and snacks for sale
• Special discounts to select nearby restaurants
• A community band performing prior to the start of the movie

The nearest parking is located at the 3rd and Birch parking garage.

• 10/26/23  Poltergeist (1982) @ Birch Park

Downtown Fullerton Market OctoBooFest

October 26th, 2023 4:30-8:30pm

Farmers, artisan and food vendors, kids korner with bounce house and face paint, balloons, costume contest & Trick or treating

Pageant of the Monsters (Laguna Beach)

October 27, 28, 29 & 31, 2023 Gates open at 6pm, Maze tours begin at 6:45pm

Family- friendly haunted house that is resurrected every five years from the Pageant’s backstage area. It’s a bone-chilling celebration of creativity that’ll send shivers down your spine!

This Halloween season is going to be a real treat, full of tricks and monstrous surprises. Don’t ghost this fang-tastic event – be there or be scared!

*Not recommended for children under 5 years old. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Adult tickets are $20 in advance
$25 at the door
Children tickets (12 and under) are $10

Pumpkin Palooza – Discovery Cube (Santa Ana)

October 25th – 31st, 2023

Interactive dance party, bumper cars, spellbinding science activities, trick-or-treating and so much more.

Pumpkin Palooza is available Thursdays to Sundays between October 7 to 29 with special showings on October 30 and 31. To attend the festival and dance party, you must purchase an event ticket in addition to your general admission ticket or membership. General Admission ticket is $12 and Membership admission is $10. As a Membership exclusive, you can purchase tickets for $8 until October 6.

South Hills Church Trunk or Treat (Costa Mesa)

October 27th, 2023 6-8pm

Put on your costume, grab your friends, and join for Trunk-or-Treat!

There will be LOTS of candy, decorated trunks, costumes, photo booth and more!

This is a free event that is open to the community, but RSVP’s help them to plan appropriately.

Movies in the Park (Mission Viejo) – Haunted Mansion

October 28th, 5-9pm

Join for the next movie in the park. Fun games and music beginning at 5pm. Movies begin at dusk. Drop off blankets and chairs early.

Registration for this event is FREE.

• October 14th – Cars at Cordova Park
• October 28th – Haunted Mansion at Cordova Park

Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta (Mission Viejo)

October 23, 2023 2-7pm

Join for food, fun, and fiesta in celebration of Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at the Norman P. Murray Community Center.

Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Day of the Dead traditions and festivities. Enjoy Mariachi entertainment, Folkloric Dance, face painting, and craft activities & workshops. Browse the Multi-cultural artisan market and taste authentic food, beverages, beer, wine, and Sangria. Celebrate departed loved ones by placing their framed photo at the community Ofrenda (memorial altar) or get creative and build your own individual memorial altar (application required). A family favorite, Pixar’s “Coco”, will be showing indoors at 5pm

Garden Grove Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree

October 28th, 2023 1-4pm

Reservations required for entrance! Costumes encouraged!
Event activities include magic shows, a trackless train, inflatable obstacle courses, a reptile booth with educational shows, carnival games, face painters, balloon twisters, a pumpkin patch, and a pumpkin decorating craft! Please note, only children ages 2-11 will receive a pumpkin and pumpkin decorating kit. All other activities will be open to all event attendees.
Kettle corn, lemonade, shaved ice, and ice cream treats will be available for purchase from local vendors.

• Under 2 is Free
• $12 for kids (2-10) Each child will receive a goody bag for treats and a pumpkin
• $3 for ages 11+

Lake Forest Spooktacular

October 28th, 2023 3-7pm

Grab your costumes and bring your friends and family to the City’s annual Halloween event.

Enjoy activities, games, and more at the Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Parkway. Wristbands are $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents. Parents and children under 3 years old get in for free. Tickets are available at the Lake Forest Sports Park. 

Halloween Zoo-Tacular at the OC Zoo

October 28th, 2023 10am – 4pm

Join us for Halloween fun, including  a scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating, and spooky crafts! Come see the zoo animals receive treat-filled pumpkins throughout the day!

The first 100 children in costume will receive a free gift!

Children ages 12 & Under. Activities are free with paid zoo admission ($2 per person, ages 2 & under are free). Parking is $5 per car on weekends. 

Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party

October 28th, 2023 11-3pm

Join at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center for a fun family Halloween party featuring spooky stories, creepy crafts, weird science experiments, bizarre animals and hair-raising games.

 All children who attend in costume will receive ghoulish door prizes. The event will also feature booths and exhibits from Orange County Bird of Prey Center, Environmental Nature Center and the OC Parks Archaeology and Paleontology departments. 

The event and parking are free.

San Clemente Monster Dash 5K

October 28th, 2023 7-10am

Join the 2nd Annual Monster Dash 5k and Creepy Crawl Fun Run…it’s bound to be a San Clemente smash!

With tricks and treats for all ages, all runners, joggers, walkers, zombies, skeletons, and crawlers are invited to come dressed in their best Halloween costumes. The race includes chip timing, race shirt, computerized finish line results, and awards for race winners and best costumes (costumes must be family-appropriate). Strollers welcome

Trunk or Treat (Costa Mesa)

October 28th 3-7pm

“Trunk or Treat” is a free annual community event that brings joy and excitement to families and children in our county. It offers a safe and enjoyable environment for kids to celebrate Halloween by going from truck to truck and booth to booth, collecting treats and engaging in fun activities.

Haunt zone, food zone, dance zone & more!

Trick or Treat (Ladera Ranch)

October 28th 12-2pm

Free to Trick-or-Treat around the shops, free balloon art and face painting, music, a Halloween-themed photo booth, and more! Plus, your kiddo’s favorite superheroes will be roaming around for meet-and-greets!

Trick or Treat (Rancho Santa Margarita)

October 28th 12-2pm

Free to Trick-or-Treat around the shops, free balloon art and face painting, music, a Halloween-themed photo booth, and more! Plus, your kiddo’s favorite superheroes will be roaming around for meet-and-greets!

Pageant of the Monsters (Laguna Beach)

October 31, 2023 Gates open at 6pm, Maze tours begin at 6:45pm

Family- friendly haunted house that is resurrected every five years from the Pageant’s backstage area. It’s a bone-chilling celebration of creativity that’ll send shivers down your spine!

This Halloween season is going to be a real treat, full of tricks and monstrous surprises. Don’t ghost this fang-tastic event – be there or be scared!

*Not recommended for children under 5 years old. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Adult tickets are $20 in advance
$25 at the door
Children tickets (12 and under) are $10

Buena Park Cops N’ Goblins

October 31st, 2023 2-6pm at Buena Park Civic Center

This will be a fun afternoon filled with activities, costume contests, games and trunk or treating opportunities. This event is co-hosted with the Buena Park Police Department. 

Trick or Treat on Main (Seal Beach)

October 31, 2023 11-4pm

Main Street merchants will pass out candy to trick or treaters!

Adventure City (Anaheim) – Bootastic Halloween Party

Get excited for Adventure City’s Boo-tastic Halloween Party!  Tickets are only $34.95 per person and ON SALE NOW! BUY TICKETS NOW

This Special Event is for 8 nights only in 2023 – September 29th, October 6th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th or 31st 2023

Event time:  5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

• Enjoy 11 exciting rides
• Walk through our “Trick-or-Treat Street” for FREE candy and trinkets
• Enter the Cosmic Vortex Tunnel for a dizzying delight
• Ride the Halloween themed Express Train
• Go on a Halloween themed scavenger hunt for even more candy
• Get your FREE glow accessories to light up the night
• Join us for our Spooktacular Dance Party
• Show your Halloween spirit and wear a costume* (optional)

To ensure that wait times are at a minimum, we only have a limited supply of special event tickets available

Knotts Spooky Farm for Kids!

Sept. 28th – Oct. 30 & Halloween, Daytime Thurs. – Sun.

Little ghouls can trick-or-treat around the town of Calico’s shops and buildings to collect sweet treats from the friendly townsfolk plus enjoy even more kids’ Halloween activities. Check for fun Halloween shows & family friendly surprises! 

The 17th Door (Buena Park)

8420 On the Mall, Buena Park CA 90620

Select days between September 22nd – October 31st, 2023

Recommended for ages 16+

Scary & intense haunted house known for pushing boundaries! Mind-blowing rooms, shocking innovation & unique experiences including a 50 minute add-on experience called The Field Trip! Scream the safe word “Mercy” to either have the actor back off, bypass a room or say “Mercy Out” leave the haunt entirely.

Buy tickets online before you go

Check their facebook & Instagram for updated info.

Haunted Car Wash – Tunnel of Terror (Anaheim)

October 6th – October 31st

2219 W. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim

Tunnel of Terror OC is a Haunted Carwash is a carefully curated experience, with ghosts and ghouls popping up throughout the wash, and special effects providing a terrifying ambiance. Participants can also expect unique surprises each night!

Starts at $30-40

Buy your tickets online now!

Outlets of San Clemente

101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente 

Take a picture with Big Jack (giant Jack-o-lantern) he returns September 23, 2023!