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O.C. Halloween Haunts, Pumpkin Patches & More: 2018 Guide
Your ghoulish guide to carnivals, Day of the Dead festivals, haunted houses & other events throughout Orange County.
ORANGE COUNTY, CA –Autumn 2018 is in full swing! To help you make the most of the season, Patch presents its annual, town-by-town event guide to all things fall -- Halloween happenings, trick-or-treat extravaganzas, scary haunts and attractions, Día de los Muertos celebrations, autumn festivals, carnivals and more spooktacular fun, plus the best Oktoberfests throughout the Orange County area.
Bookmark this page to use as your reference guide, as it will be updated over coming days. Enjoy the season!
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ALISO VIEJO:
OCT. 18: Wedgewood Oktoberfest. "Beer tasting, food, music and entertainment are on tap for this inaugural event!"
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OCT. 20: AVCA Fall Harvest Festival & Costume Parade . Canned food drive also planned.
OCT. 26: BOO BASH at Don Juan Avila Elementary School. With rides, pumpkin patch & hay maze!
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ANAHEIM:
FRI-SUN., through OCT. 28: Phoenix Club Oktoberfest . German food, beer, oom-pah-pah bands & polka in wunderbar atmosphere.
Through OCT. 22. The Pumpkin. Art contest open to OC youth 5-18.
OCT. 27: 2018 Halloween Parade & Fall Festival. An all-day celebration with a parade led by the Headless Horseman .
Through Oct. 31: Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. Lots of sweet & spooky attractions for all.
Through OCT. 31: Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm. Rides, games & pumpkins.
NOV. 2: OC Cemetery Dia de los Muertos Celebration. With entertainment, desserts & crafts.
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BUENA PARK:
Fridays & Saturdays through OCT.: Haunted Movie Theater - Halloween 2018: CGV Cinemas. Feast on Flesh and Blood Pizza, Witches Brew, and Pumpkin So-Tini.
Select Nights through OCT. 31: Knott's Scary Farm. Venture into haunted mazes & rides!
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CORONA DEL MAR:
OCT. 20: Parent & Child Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop. A great activity for your and your child!
OCT. 24: Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop. At Roger's.
OCT. 27: Fresh Floral Costume Accessory Workshop. Be a hit at Halloween parties!
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CYPRESS:
OCT. 27: Halloween Carnival 2018: Los Alamitos Race Course. Boys & Girls Club benefit.
OCT. 30: Record Club: Halloween Edition. "Bring your creepiest song on chilling CD, terrifying tape, or villainous vinyl to share or to scare!"
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DANA POINT:
OCT. 19: Kids Boo Cruise at Dana Wharf. Costume contest, too!
OCT. 20: Doheny State Beach Halloween Haunt. Old-fashioned spookiness & free!
OCT. 26: Live Music Halloween Costume Harbor Cruise at Dana Wharf. Live band, bar & after-party.
OCT. 28: Terrifying 10-Miler & Halloween 5K-10K-Kids Run. A family fest with costume contest, pumpkin patch & amazing views.
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:
OCT. 20: Fountain Valley Chamber Fall Festival. Old-fashioned fun with chili cook-off, pie-baking contest, games, dunk tank & more.
OCT. 30: Senior Center Halloween Party. Always a sell-out. Get your tickets!
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FULLERTON:
OCT. 20: Spooky Halloween Train 2018: Free. The kids will love it!
Through OCT. 31: The 17th Door Haunted House. Thirty-five minutes of total terror. Up for it?
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HUNTINGTON BEACH:
OCT. 20: Monster Dash Runs & Half Marathon. Runs include 5K, 10K & 15K, with medals for all!
Through OCT. 28: Oktoberfest 2018: Old World German Village. Beer, brats, bands, dachshund races & Kinderfest every Sunday.
OCT. 31: Halloween Fest & Trick-Or-Treat 2018: Downtown. Costume contests for dogs & kids, too!
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IRVINE:
NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos Celebration. Youngsters can celebrate at Pretend City.
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LAGUNA BEACH:
OCT. 20: HALLOWEEEN HAUNTINGS! Wine, Cheese and Great Entertainment! Get your tickets: Expected to be a sell-out at Ulrike's Laguna Beach Mansion.
OCT. 24: A Night Under the Moon. "Ocean-minded discussion and culinary luxury curated by The Ranch at Laguna Beach's Executive Chef, Kyle St. John."
OCT. 26-28, 31: Pageant of the Monsters. Returns to the Festival grounds every five years.
OCT. 29-30: 'Sister's Halloween Catechism' 2018: Playhouse. A hysterical lesson on Halloween from Sister.
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LAGUNA HILLS:
Through OCT. 31: Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm. Rides, games & pumpkins.
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LAGUNA NIGUEL:
OCT. 18-20: Haunted Trails 2018: Crown Valley Park. Be brave!
OCT. 27: Haunted Skate Contest 2018: Skate Park. Includes, free food, giveaways & costume contest.
OCT. 27: Family Pumpkin Carving & Trunk or Treat. Fun, free event for the family.
OCT. 27: Halloween at The Original Patsy's Irish Pub. Costumes, DJ & dancing!
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LAKE FOREST:
OCT. 19: NEW DATE: Haunt At Heritage Hill . Park transforms into haunted adventure with scream zones, music and game booths. (Date added to weather cancellations.)
OCT. 19: Freaky Friday Halloween Party 2018: City Hall. Make you reservation!
NOV. 2: Fall Movie In The Park - 'Coco'. Pack a picnic, blanket & enjoy.
NOV. 3: Celebrating Día de los Muertos 2018: Heritage Hill. Crafts for those 9 and younger.
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LOS ALAMITOS:
OCT. 27: Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat . Good, old-fashioned Halloween fun for the family.
OCT. 27: AutumnFest Concert & Fair. Free event with music from movies, Coco, Harry Potter and creepy classics!
OCT. 28: School Ghoul 5K, 1 Miler & Pancake Breakfast . School district fundraiser with pumpkin patch & costume contest.
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MISSION VIEJO:
OCT. 20: Suburban Nightmares Film Festival. "1st Annual horror shorts film festival."
OCT. 21: MVCS Family Fun Carnival. Pumpkin patch, rides & a helicopter golf-ball drop!
OCT. 27: Harvest Festival. "Game booths, prizes, candy, bounce house, snacks, and live worship music!"
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NEWPORT BEACH:
Through OCT. 21: Inaugural OCtoberfest Orange Co 2018: Newport Dunes . Try the new festival featuring German beer, Bavarian food, live music, dancing and more on the ocean front.
OCT. 27: Halloween Spooktacular 2018: Grant Howald Park. Jam-packed afternoon of fun, family activities.
OCT. 27: Halloween Yacht Party. Unlimited buffet dinner, DJ & dancing.
OCT. 27: All Hallows’ Eve Party 2018 Aqua Lounge. "Bat-Winged Bubbly, anyone?"
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ORANGE:
OCT. 27: Halloween Zoo-tacular at the OC Zoo. Free gifts to the first 100 children, 12 & under, in costumes.
Through OCT. 31: Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch. Family fun includes haunted house, hay maze, carnival games & cookie decorating.
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:
OCT. 20: Community Lutheran Church Harvest Festival. Benefits Saddleback Children's Center.
OCT. 27: Trick-Or-Treat at Plaza Antonio. Some pre-Halloween fun.
Through OCT. 31: Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm . Rides, games & pumpkins.
OCT. 31: Halloween Family Fest 2018: Central Park. Cost is free!
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SAN CLEMENTE:
OCT. 18: Casa up Close: Special Effects Makeup. Hollywood pros teach you how to look creepy.
OCT. 27: Spooky San Clemente & Movie. Treats, games, corn maze & outdoor screening of "Monsters Inc."
OCT. 27: Halloween Candy Crawl 2018: Outlets. Entertainment provided, too.
OCT. 27, 28, 31: Casa Creepy: Haunted House. Enjoy stroll through 1920s-themed haunted house and gardens.
OCT. 30: Ole Hanson Beach Club Pumpkin Splash. Cool way to pick a pumpkin & it's free.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:
OCT. 26-27: Ghost & Legends Tour. "Creepy tales of big black dogs, strange monks who lost their heads, ghostly tales about lady in white ... all been seen in this area."
Daily through OCT. 31: Pumpkinpalooza 2018: Zoomars Petting Zoo. Pick a pumpkin & meet some critters!
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SEAL BEACH:
OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat On Main Street. Happy Halloween!
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TRABUCO CANYON:
OCT. 31: Halloween Costume Party 2018: Cook's Corner. Adults only for this one!
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If we missed your city's or organization's events, please email details and links to susan.schena@patch.com.
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