Halloween Haunted Houses: Orange County 2021 Guide

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Halloween's terrorizing side — those creep-out, haunted houses that we've come to fear and crave — is back in Orange County and nearby!

Trick-or-treating and cute, costumed kids are, of course, on the season's agenda. But for fear-seeking folks, who love having the wits scared out of them, 2021 will not disappoint as haunts, from amusement park extravaganzas to pop-ups and small-scale, residential, spooky spots, are making a comeback.

Check out Patch's annual guide to the best and brightest (or is it the darkest?) haunted experiences throughout O.C. and the Southland region.

Last-minute cancellations and changes are always possible, so double-check with organizers to make sure events are proceeding as planned.

Bookmark this page: As more haunts are announced, we will add them. And if we missed your town or organization's spooky-fest, email details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com.

Be brave, and Happy Halloween, from Patch!

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BUENA PARK:

SEPT. 16-OCT. 31: Knott’s Scary Farm: Knott's Berry Farm. Confront your fears: This year offers 15 haunted attractions, five sinister scare zones & eight mesmerizing mazes.
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FULLERTON:

SEPT. 17-OCT. 31: The 17th Door Haunted House. Return once more to Perpetuum Penitentiary, if you dare.

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LAGUNA NIGUEL:

OCT. 22-24: Haunted Trails: Crown Valley Park. Tickets likely will go fast, so don't delay.

OCT. 28-31: Wraith House - Halloween Haunt. An annual community endeavor! Traverse the zombie-encrusted front grounds on way to back entrance.
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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

OCT. 15-16: Bracken Fern Manor Lockdown. Yikes: Keep us posted on how that turns out!

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LOS ANGELES:

SEPT. 9-OCT. 31: Halloween Horror Nights: Universal Studios Hollywood. Mazes upon mazes of nightmarish terror awaits.

SEPT. 24-OCT. 31: LA’s Haunted Hayride: Griffith Park. The terror we've come to know and love is back - with mazes, trick-or-treating, plus the hayride.

OCT. 31: Disney Estate Candlelight & Spirits Ghost Tour. Don't delay. Tickets are limited.

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MISSION VIEJO:

OCT. 1-31: Prism Haunted House. "High-tech horror at its finest!" Plus one afternoon with lights on for the younger set.

SEPT. 30-OCT. 31: 'Haunt Of Halloween' Haunted Maze: Kaleidoscope Mall. "Where adrenaline and fear for survival becomes a reality. "

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ORANGE:

OCT. 16-31: Pirate's Cave Haunt. This "labor of love headed up by the father and son" is back with family-friendly scares.

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ORANGE COUNTY:

OCT. 7-31: Tunnel Of Terror: Haunted OC Car Wash. Check in for info on this one, as location not yet announced.

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:

OCT. 30: 1313 El Potro Cemetery, Graveyard Tour & Organ Concert. With ghost stories & perfect for families, too.

OCT. 31: Halloween Night at 1313 El Potro Cemetery. A mix of music & mayhem, that won 2020 SAMLARC First Place Winner for best Halloween Decorations.

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SANTA ANA:

SEPT. 18: Fairhaven Cemetery After-Dark Lamplight Tour. Note: This is not a ghost tour. It's led by historian guide.

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SAN CLEMENTE:

OCT. 29-31: Family-Run Haunted House & Charity Drive. Canned goods are your entry donation for this home haunt.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

SEPT.-OCT.: San Juan Capistrano Ghost Walk. "Tales of headless spirits, bandits and even a pirate attack will be shared."

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VALENCIA:

SEPT. 11- OCT. 31: 'Fright Fest': Six Flags Magic Mountain. Tickets to terror-ville are on sale.

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FULL CALIFORNIA HAUNT GUIDE: Halloween Haunted Houses: California 2021 Guide

FOR MORE FALL FUN: Oktoberfest 2021: Guide To The Best In Orange County

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If we missed your town or organization's haunted house, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com