Laguna Niguel & Dana Point Halloween 2023: Trick-Or Treats & Pumpkins

LAGUNA NIGUEL-DANA POINT, CA — Fall festivities are in full swing throughout Laguna Niguel, Dana Point and Orange County, with Halloween this year falling on a Tuesday.

Whether your celebrating style leans toward the sweet or the spooky, or somewhere in between, we have you covered. Check out our annual event guide for fun activities going on near you.

Enjoy the season, and Happy Halloween, from Patch!

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.
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ALISO VIEJO:

OCT. 7-31: 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Entire Cul-De-Sac Haunt. One cul-de-sac. Eight houses. Fans of Tim Burton's "Nightmare Before Christmas" will think they've died & gone to Halloween!

OCT. 21: Fall Harvest Festival & Halloween Fun. With canned food drive & pony rides.

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ANAHEIM:

SEPT.-OCT: Oogie Boogie Bash, Disney Halloween Party. Sold out.

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Tunnel of Terror' Halloween Haunted Car Wash. "Expect unique surprises each night!"

OCT. 28: OCEE Presents: Halloween Car Meet & Costume Party. At Capri Bar & Grill.

OCT. 28: Halloween Parade & Fall Festival. A town tradition in its 100th year!

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos Festivities: OC Cemetery. Back & in-person for first time in three years.

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AVALON/CATALINA ISLAND:

NOV. 1: Dia de los Muertos Family Festival: Catalina Art & History Museum. Book the ferry!

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BUENA PARK:

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Vampirates': Pirates Dinner Adventure. Bringing just the right amount of scare for young ones.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Knott’s Scary Farm: Knott’s Berry Farm. "No tomb unearthed, no crypt unrattled & no fear untouched. "

THROUGH OCT. 31: The 17th Door Haunt Experience. Will you cry mercy?

THROUGH OCT. 31: Knott’s Spooky: Knott’s Berry Farm. A family-friendly, daytime scare.

OCT. 31: 'Cops N' Goblins' & Trunk-Or-Treat. With Buena Park PD.

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CORONA DEL MAR:

OCT. 28-29: Chrysanthemum Show & Sale: Sherman Gardens. Devoted to the bloom dubbed "Queen of the Fall."

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COSTA MESA:

OCT. 22: 'Phantom Of Opera' Silent Film & Live Organ Accompanist. Just in time for Halloween!

THROUGH OCT. 31: Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo & Rides: OC Fairgrounds. Lots of activities for the kids.

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CYPRESS:

OCT. 21: Los Alamitos Race Course Annual Halloween Carnival. Admission is free.

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DANA POINT:

OCT. 27: Pet Project Foundation 'Yappy Halloween' & Costume Contest. Food trucks & festive drinks, too.

OCT. 27: Dana Point Harbor's Little Folk Club Halloween Party. Bring an instrument, wear a costume & enjoy!

OCT. 28: Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk-Or-Treat. Free event hosted by city & police staff.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:

OCT. 28: 'Halloween Havoc' 5K, 10K, Runs & After-Party. Costumes welcomed!

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FULLERTON:

THROUGH OCT. 31: The 17th Door Haunt Experience. NOTE: Relocated for 2023 to Buena Park.

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GARDEN GROVE:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Dark Harvest Haunted, Halloween Walk-Thrus. Make it out of Shady Pines Asylum, then get trapped in a hotel of scary clowns.

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IRVINE:

THROUGH OCT. 31: U-Pick Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze: Tanaka Farms. Games, crafts & farm critters, too.

OCT. 28: American Pediatrics Open House, Halloween & Harvest Event. Free event.

OCT. 28: Hallows Celebration for Women. At Museum of Woman.

OCT. 31-NOV. 1: MenAlive - OC Gay Men's Chorus: 'Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun' Concert: Barclay Theatre. Family friendly & little ghouls and goblins welcome.

NOV. 1: Dia De Los Muertos "Paint Your Pet and Pour," Poppi Seed Market. Paint a watercolor & pour a candle!

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LADERA RANCH:

OCT. 28: Howl-o-ween Yappy Hour Pawty & Costume Contest: Mama's Comfort Food & Cocktails. Family-friendly, plus pumpkin lattes for pups.

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LAGUNA BEACH:

OCT. 27-29 & 31: Pageant Of Monsters 'Maze Of The Minotaur' Haunted House. Spooktacular event only resurrected every five years.

OCT. 31: Preschool Trick-Or-Treat. Festive morning for little ones.

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LAGUNA NIGUEL:

OCT. 27-31: Wraith House' Halloween Walk-Thru Haunt. Benefits Aliso Niguel Theatre Co. & local children's theater, JET Arts.
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LAKE FOREST:

OCT. 20-22: Fall-O-Ween, Straw Maze & Halloween Fun: Heritage Hill Historical Park. With scavenger hunt & ghoulish goodies.

OCT. 28: Halloween Spooktacular: Sports Park. Wristbands required.

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos 'To Go' Crafts & Marigolds: El Toro Memorial Park Cemetery. While supplies last.

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LOS ALAMITOS:

OCT. 21: Los Alamitos Race Course Annual Halloween Carnival. Admission is free.

OCT. 28: Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta: St. Isidore Historical Plaza. With music, food, dance & altars.

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MISSION VIEJO:

OCT. 25: 'Paws On The Paseo' Halloween Dog Parade & Costume Contest. Scavenger hunt, too.

OCT. 28: Library Trick-Or-Treat. While supplies last.

OCT. 28: 'Haunted Mansion' Free Movie In The Park. Music & games at 5 p.m.

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NEWPORT BEACH:

OCT. 27-28: Classic Car Show & Oktoberfest. Trunk-or-treat portion is Friday at pier.

OCT. 28: 'Boo At The Bay' OC Parks Family Halloween Party. "Ghoulish door prizes" for kids in costume.

OCT. 31: Howl-O-Ween at A+O Restaurant & Bar: Balboa Bay Resort. With "wag bags" for all the pups!

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ORANGE:

OCT. 22: Ofrenda Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles & Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar. At Musco Center for the Arts.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch, Train Rides & More. Activities for all ages.

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:

OCT. 28: Trunk-or-Treat Family Event. Fun at Selma's!

OCT. 29: Rancho Arts & Crafts Fair. A fall tradition at Central Park.

OCT. 31: SAMLARC Halloween Family Festival & Trick-Or-Treat. For SAMLARC members.

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SAN CLEMENTE:

OCT. 27: Halloween Party at the Casa. For ages 21+ at Casa Romantica.

OCT. 27, 28 & 31: Haunted House. Admission is donation of canned goods!

OCT. 28: Monster Dash 5K & Creepy Crawl Fun Run. For all ages, with pancake breakfast, too.

NOV. 2: Day Of The Dead Celebration: Max Berg Plaza Park. With dance, music, crafts, food & face painting.

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

OCT. 27-28: Ghosts & Legends Tour. Event expected to fill fast, so book soon.

THROUGH OCT. 29: Ghost Walks. Hear tales of headless spirits, bandits, pirate attack & more.

THROUGH NOV. 4: Día de los Muertos Altar: Mission San Juan Capistrano. In the 18th century historic Sala.

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SANTA ANA:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Halloween 'Pumpkin Palooza': Discovery Cube OC. With inflatable corn maze, bumper cars & dance party.

OCT. 21-22 & 28-29: Boo At The Zoo & Trick-Or-Treat: OC Zoo. Tickets on sale.

OCT. 22: Pumpkin Pastel Project. Hosted by Bowers Museum.

OCT. 26: Anne's Treasures | Mexican Sugar Skulls. DIY for Day of the Dead.

NOV. 1: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration: La Cebollita Mexican Restaurant. Tickets on sale.

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos 'To Go' Kids' Crafts & Marigolds: OC Cemetery. While supplies last.

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos Festival: Fairhaven Memorial Park. With dance, music & mariachis.

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SEAL BEACH:

OCT. 31: Trick-Or-Treat On Main Street. A Halloween tradition.

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SILVERADO:

OCT. 21: Black Star Canyon Ghost Walk. Three-hour night hike led by local historian.
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TRABUCO CANYON:

OCT. 31: Spooky Taco Tuesday Halloween Party & Taco-Costume Contest: Cook's Corner. Live band, too.

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Haunted Mansion Haunt' - Home Halloween Walk-Thru. Welcome foolish mortals & "mansion" fans!

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YORBA LINDA:

OCT. 28: Trail & Treats Halloween Hike. Advanced registration required.

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ALSO SEE: Haunted Houses 2023: OC Guide To Halloween's Bone-Chilling Best

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AND DON'T MISS: Oktoberfest 2023: OC Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests