'Spooktacular', Monster Mash Dance: 2026 Halloween Events In Lake Forest

LAKE FOREST, CA — Halloween season is upon us, and there are a slew of events in Lake Forest to get you and your loved ones in the spooky spirit.

Here's the run-down on Halloween events taking place in Lake Forest:

• Night of the Living Shred — Saturday, Oct. 17 at Etnies Skatepark.

This free event features a night packed with Halloween-themed skateboarding events, including an obstacle course infested with frightening ghouls, costume contest, "secret obstacle" and more.

Night of the Living Shred takes place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest.

Attendees were urged to bring a helmet.

• Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park — Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18 & Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25 at Heritage Hill Historical Park.

The annual OC Parks' event returns to Heritage Hill this fall. Attendees can tour the decorated grounds and get their picture taken at a variety of Halloween and fall-themed photo opportunities during special park hours.

Light refreshments will also be available for purchase.

To learn more about Fall-O-Ween, visit OC Parks's website.

• Monster Mash Special Needs Halloween Dance — Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Lake Forest Clubhouse.

This free, annual event is designed for people of all accessibility levels. Costumes are encouraged, and activities will include DJ Noah's "World-Famous Dance Floor," a full costume photo booth, reptile petting booth, face painting, free pizza and refreshments and craft activity tables.

The Monster Mash Special Needs Halloween Dance takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Lake Forest Clubhouse.

• Lake Forest Spooktacular — Saturday, Oct. 24 at Lake Forest Sports Park.

This annual favorite features exciting games, food trucks, entertainment and more.

Lake Forest residents can purchase wristbands at the Lake Forest Sports Park for $10 starting Sept. 1.

The Lake Forest Spooktacular takes place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Parkway.