Orange County Halloween: Trick-Or Treat, Haunts & Pumpkin Patches 2022

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Halloween and fall festivities are underway in cities and towns throughout Orange County.

So grab your calendars, peruse Patch's annual list of autumn events, and get to planning.

Find trick-or-treat trails, Dia de los Muertos celebrations, fall fests, haunted houses, corn mazes, over-the-top pumpkin patches and more extravaganzas near you.

Enjoy the season, and Happy Halloween, from Patch!

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ALISO VIEJO:

OCT. 22: Fall Harvest Festival & Halloween Costume Parade. Bring canned food donations for free pony ride.

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ANAHEIM:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Cross Roads Escape Games: Hex Room, Fun House & Weeping Witch. Find clues, solve puzzles & escape in 60 minutes. Good luck!

THROUGH OCT. 31: Disney California Adventure Park's Oogie Boogie Bash. Sold out, but parks are decorated with "spirited" touches for Halloween.

OCT. 6-30: 'Tunnel of Terror' OC Halloween Haunted Car Wash. Ghosts, ghouls, special effects & a clean car!

OCT. 7-28: Adventure City Boo-tastic Halloween Party. Sold out.

OCT. 29: Halloween Parade & Fall Festival. Annual tradition includes doggie costume contest.

OCT. 30-NOV. 2: Halloween & Dia de Los Muertos at Day of Dead-Themed Eatery Calaca Mamas Cantina. With themed event for all ages.

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos 'To Go': O.C. Cemetery District. Free holiday treats while supplies last.

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BUENA PARK:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Knott’s Scary Farm: Knott's Berry Farm. "With unimaginable new scares & terrifying twists for its 49th frightful year."

OCT. 31: 'Cops N' Goblins' Trunk-Or-Treat & Kids' Costume Contest. Co-hosted with the Buena Park Police Department.

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CORONA DEL MAR:

OCT. 22-23: Chrysanthemum Show & Sale: Sherman Library & Gardens. Enjoy the mum: the Queen of the Fall.

OCT. 26: Corona Del Mar Chamber Fabulous Fall Networking. At Red O Restaurant.

OCT. 29: Día de los Muertos Family Workshop: Decorating Sugar Skulls: Sherman Gardens. Pre-registration required.

OCT. 29: Halloween Family Art Class: Painting Pumpkins: Sherman Gardens. Held in the outdoor classroom.

THROUGH OCT. 30: Roger's Gardens 'Nightmare' Halloween Boutique. A beloved O.C. tradition.

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COSTA MESA:

OCT. 29: Boo Ha Ha Haunted Oktoberfest & Concert: OC Fair & Event Center. Tickets on sale.

OCT. 29: 'Harry Potter & Sorcerer’s Stone' in Concert With Pacific Symphony. "An evening of music and magic."

THROUGH OCT. 31: Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo & Rides: OC Fair. With bouncers, slides & train rides, too.

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CYPRESS:

OCT. 29: Halloween Carnival & Costume Contest. At Los Alamitos Race Course.

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DANA POINT:

OCT. 22: Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk-Or-Treat. With food trucks & kids' costume parade.

OCT. 29: Halloween Spooky Treat Trolley: 4 Park Stops. Dress in costume & show your holiday spirit!

NOV. 12: The Best of OC Holiday Boutique. Kick of your holiday shopping

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:

OCT. 22: Holistic Halloween Celebration: The Healing Gift Store. With witchy teas, magic potions, psychic readings & more.

OCT. 24: Girl Scout Slime Time. Perfect timing for the spooky season.

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FULLERTON:

THROUGH OCT. 31: The 17th Door Haunt Experience. Here's the good news: Scream, "mercy," and you can escape!

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GARDEN GROVE:

OCT. 22: Halloween Jack O'Lantern Jamboree. With carnival games, pumpkin patch, glitter tattoos & more. Registration required.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

OCT. 20: Halloween Spooktacular With Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Tickets on sale.

OCT. 22: Halloween Party with Flashback Heart Attack. Costume contest, too, at SeaLegs.

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IRVINE:

OCT. 20: Human Options Annual Fall Luncheon. Featuring Taylor Armstrong of Bravo's reality show "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

OCT. 29: Fall Marketplace & Holiday Boutique. At University United Methodist Church.

OCT. 30: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat At Pretend City Children's Museum. Art, music & stories planned, too.

OCT. 30-31: Annual 'Creep It Real' Halloween Haunted Garage. "Guests can request a mild or scary experience." And it's free.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch, Wagon Rides & Crafts. Create family memories at this family farm!

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LADERA RANCH:

OCT. 28: Howl-o-ween Costume Pawty. Costume contest & more at Board & Brew.

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LAGUNA BEACH:

OCT. 26: Laguna Beach Parents Club Annual Halloween Parade. Parade starts at 4pm at Main Beach Park.

OCT. 26: Halloween Pumpkin-Carving Contest. Show off your carvin' skills!

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LAGUNA HILLS:

THROUGH OCT. 30: Pumpkin City's Pumpkin Farm, Kiddie Rides & Oktoberfest Beer Garden. Live music in the beer garden!
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LAGUNA NIGUEL:

OCT. 13-16: Halloween Haunted Trails: Crown Valley Park. Tickets sell fast, so book soon.

OCT. 22: Boo Blast. Fun returns to Mouton Elementary with pony rides, petting zoo, giant slide, food trucks & haunted house.

OCT 22: Trunk or Treat. Reservations required.

OCT. 28-31: 'Wraith House' Halloween Haunt. "A thrilling walk through your worst nightmares!"
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LAKE FOREST:

OCT. 22: 4th Annual Tricks & Treats Pup Costume Event. RSVP to free event at Pup Up Hooray.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Big Disney Spooktackular Halloween Home Display. A weekend must-see for Halloween & Disney lovers.

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos 'To Go': O.C. Cemetery District. Free holiday treats while supplies last.

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LOS ALAMITOS:

OCT. 29: Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta. A full extravaganza at St. Isidore Historical Plaza.

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MISSION VIEJO:

OCT. 23: Día de los Muertos Fiesta & 'Coco' Movie. Also featuring mariachis, folkloric dance, sugar-skull decorating, face painting, arts, crafts & more.

OCT. 28: Halloween 'Fright Night' & Trick-Or-Treat. With Jack–O'–Lantern contest & for the brave — the Tower of Terror.

OCT. 29: 'Beetlejuice' Halloween Movie In The Park. Free event, with concessions for purchase.

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NEWPORT BEACH:

OCT. 26: Corona Del Mar Chamber Fabulous Fall Networking. At Red O Restaurant.

OCT. 29: Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk-Or-Treat: Mariners Park. Bounce houses, costume contests & more.

OCT. 31: Howl-O-Ween: A+O Restaurant, Balboa Bay Resort. With "wag bags" for the dogs ... awww!

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ORANGE:

THROUGH OCT. 31: Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Fun. Featuring multitude of such activities as train rides, hay rides, pumpkin decorating & carnival games.

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:

OCT. 22: Harvest Boutique. With more than 70 booths of hand-crafters & artisans from Orange County & beyond.

OCT. 29: RSM Arts & Crafts Fair. Featuring music, gourmet food truck & more.

OCT. 30: Trunk or Treat in RSM! Everyone is Welcome! Donations accepted for RSM Cares Food Pantry.

OCT. 31: Halloween Lunch and Magic Show for Seniors. Call to RSVP with Age Well Senior Services.

OCT. 31: Halloween Family Festival. At Central Park.

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SAN CLEMENTE:

OCT. 18: Movie Night at Casa Romantica: Hocus Pocus (1993). A perfect film classic for the season.

OCT. 22: Halloween Treat Street On Avenida Del Mar. Look for the purple balloons!

OCT. 28: Halloween Open Mic. For ages 11-22.

OCT. 29: Monster Dash 5K, Creepy Crawly Fun Run & Costume Contest. With tricks and treats for all ages.

OCT. 30: Dearly Departed-Sound Bath Immersion led by Kyle Lam featuring Annie Chang. Guided meditation plus altars with images & flowers to hone past loved ones.

THROUGH OCT. 31: ABC Pumpkin Patch - Bounce House, Slide & Duck Bumper Boats: Outlets At San Clemente. Pick a pumpkin & stay for the fun.

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

OCT. 22: Ghost Walk. "Venture into the dark & macabre through historic streets of one of California’s oldest cities."

OCT. 23: Halloween Night Market & Trick-Or-Treat: Inn At The Mission San Juan Capistrano. With costume contests & more.

THROUGH OCT. 31: Zoomars Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides. "A good, old-fashioned day."

NOV. 1: Dia De Los Muertos Dinner Celebration: Ysidora Restaurant, Inn At Mission San Juan Capistrano. Courtyard dining at communal tables adorned with skulls, candles, plus live music & special meal.

NOV. 3: Tapas & Flamenco Night: Ysidora Restaurant, Inn At The Mission San Juan Capistrano. Enjoy the autumn, outdoor dining!

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SANTA ANA:

OCT. 20: Trick-or-Treating. A uniuqe journey through Fairhaven Memorial Park.

OCT. 22-23 & 29-30: O.C. 'Boo At The Zoo': Santa Ana Zoo. Trick-Or-Treat Trail & 'Boofari' Express Train among fun activities.

OCT. 23: Halloween Tour: Unsolved Mysteries At Bowers Museum. Docents will share details abut the "ghostly presence often felt in the museum’s original building."

OCT. 23: Dia De Los Muertos: Heritage Museum Of Orange County. Entertainment, altars, face painting & more.

OCT. 27: Anne's Treasures - Mexican Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls. Workshop for seniors at Bowers Museum.

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos Service. Free to the public at Fairhaven Memorial Park.

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos 'To Go': O.C. Cemetery District. Free holiday treats while supplies last.

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SEAL BEACH:

OCT. 31: Halloween Trick-Or-Treat On Main. Don't forget your costumes!

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TRABUCO CANYON:

OCT. 21-31: 'Haunted Mansion Haunt' - Home Halloween Walk-Thru. Love the Disneyland ride? Then this is for you.

OCT. 31: Halloween Party & Costume Contest: Cook's Corner. For ages 21 & up at one of the region's best known biker bars.

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WESTMINSTER:

OCT. 22-23: Fall Harvest Vendors Market. Check out local vendors' wares at Westminster Mall.

THROUGH OCT. 31: O.C. Prism 'Dr. Sanguine's Sinister Laboratory' Haunt. "Don’t touch the specimens… you never know when they may touch back."

THROUGH OCT. 31: 'Pumpkin Factory' Pumpkin Patch, Rides & Petting Zoo: Westminster Mall. With amusement rides for little ones.

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YORBA LINDA:

NOV. 5-6: Yorba Linda Women’s Club Fall Craft Fair. Start that holdiay shopping!

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FOR MORE FALL FUN: Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In Orange County

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• San Diego County Halloween: Trick-Or-Treats, Haunts & Pumpkins 2022
• Halloween Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses 2022: Inland Empire