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Halloween Events in Inland Empire (2026)

Browse Inland Empire haunts, farm outings and costume stores. Use individual city names to narrow this broad region, then check host directions before choosing your route.

SoCal Spooky lists 12 Halloween events and spooky places in the Inland Empire for 2026, across 8 cities and neighborhoods. 3 are free. The season here runs from Sept. 17 to Nov. 8. The biggest groups are yard haunts, haunted houses and pumpkin patches. Schedules vary by host, so check each listing’s official site before you go.

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Haunted Houses2 haunts

All Saints Lunatic Asylum: Halloween “ORIGINS”

In season

Oct. 2–Nov. 1, 2026 · 7–10pm (hours may vary)

Apple Valley · Haunted House · See host for age guidance

A professional, year-round haunted attraction in the High Desert opens its Halloween season, “ORIGINS,” running nightly hours through Nov. 1. Groups of six or more get a discount at checkout.

22521 Shawnee Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307

Cannibal Creek

In season

Thu–Sun · Oct. 2–Nov. 1, 2026 · Thu & Sun 7–10pm, Fri & Sat 7–11pm · Oct. 31: 7–9pm blackout · Nov. 1: 7–9pm, then a 9–10pm blackout

Yucaipa · Haunted House · See host for age guidance

A ticketed walk-through haunted maze in Yucaipa from Black Casket Productions.

34580 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399

Theme Parks1 theme park

Castle Dark
Castle Park

In season

Fri–Sun · Sept. 25–Nov. 1, 2026 + Thu. Oct. 29 · 7pm–midnight

Riverside · Theme Parks · Not for under 13; under 17 needs a parent or guardian 21+

Castle Park’s nighttime haunt returns with three mazes, scare zones, rides, themed food and live entertainment. The 2026 edition adds two all-new mazes. Not intended for guests under 13, and guests under 17 must be with a parent or guardian 21 or older. If the park closes early for weather while you’re inside, Guest Relations gives you a free return ticket.

3500 Polk St, Riverside, CA 92505

Pumpkin Patches2 patches

Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm

In season

Sept. 17–Nov. 2, 2026 (closed some weekdays · see calendar)

Redlands · Pumpkin Patches · Family outing

Redlands pumpkin farm open Sept. 17–Nov. 2, 2026 (closed Sept. 21–23, 28–29 and Oct. 5, 6, 13 and 19). Hours: Mon–Thu 4–9pm, Fri 4–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–9pm. After dark, The Hollow haunted maze is ticketed separately on the same property.

32335 Live Oak Canyon Road, Redlands, CA 92373

Pick of the Patch Pumpkins
Lake Elsinore

In season

Daily · Oct. 1–Nov. 1, 2026 · Mon–Fri 2–9pm, Sat–Sun 10am–9pm

Lake Elsinore · Pumpkin Patches · All Ages

ABC Tree Farms’ Pick of the Patch pumpkin lot in Lake Elsinore, with inflatables and water slides for kids. Open to the public; no reservations needed.

18614 Dexter Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Yard Haunts3 yard haunts

Gothic Hills Cemetery

In season

Street viewing nightly Oct. 1–Nov. 2, 2026 · 6–10pm · walk-through Thu–Sun (not Sat. Oct. 24)

Riverside · Yard Haunts · All ages

A free community cemetery haunt that benefits local charities. Street viewing nightly 6–10pm; walk through the cemetery and pumpkin patch Thursday–Sunday evenings. Bring a non-perishable food or pet-supply donation.

11109 Middleborough Rd, Riverside, CA 92503

Evergreen Mortuary Haunted House
Orangecrest, Riverside

In season

Fri–Sun · Oct. 2–Nov. 1, 2026 · 7–9:30pm

Riverside · Yard Haunts · All ages (no-scare, scary and extreme levels)

A neighborhood haunt in Orangecrest with two mazes and a ghost town, 30 scare actors, and your choice of scare level: no scare, scary or extreme. Actors don’t touch guests. Wheelchair accessible throughout; pay at the door.

8601 Merrick St, Riverside, CA

Kamp Kaos Haunt

In season

Fri–Sun · Oct. 16–18, 23–25 & Oct. 30–Nov. 1, 2026 · 7–10pm (later on Halloween)

Jurupa Valley · Yard Haunts · All ages (kid friendly, adult scary)

A free, family-run haunted maze with live actors in Jurupa Valley. There’s no chemical spill here, they swear. Kid friendly, adult scary; food trucks and vendors; wheelchair-accessible pathway. Donations accepted.

9295 Big Meadow Rd, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

More Spooky Events4 events

Calico Ghost Haunt
Calico Ghost Town

In season

Fri–Sun · Oct. 23–25 & Oct. 30–Nov. 1, 2026 · Fri 4–9pm · Sat 9am–10pm · Sun 9am–5pm

Yermo · Family · All Ages

San Bernardino County Regional Parks turns the old Calico ghost town into Halloween central for two weekends. The 2026 theme is “Outlaws versus Miners,” with trick-or-treating, costume and pumpkin-carving contests, a kids’ carnival tent, stage shows, haunted attractions and a Saturday-night Monster Mash Dance.

Calico Ghost Town Regional Park, 36600 Ghost Town Rd, Yermo, CA 92398

Museum of the Macabre
Elsinore High School Theatre

In season

Thu. Oct. 29 & Thu–Sat · Nov. 5–7, 2026 · 6pm

Wildomar · Spooky Theatre · All Ages

Elsinore High School Theatre’s spooky stage show: student guides lead you through a museum of eerie tales inspired by The Monkey’s Paw, The Velvet Ribbon, Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart and more, with music, dance and a cast of delightfully eerie characters. Tickets through the school.

Elsinore High School Theatre, 21800 Canyon Dr, Wildomar, CA 92595

Riverside Day of the Dead (23rd Annual)
Downtown Riverside

Opens Nov 7

Sat–Sun · Nov. 7–8, 2026 · Sat. 1–10pm, Sun. 11am–7pm

Riverside · Family · All Ages

Division 9 Gallery’s 23rd annual Riverside Day of the Dead takes over downtown for two days: music and dance on the Marigold, Calaca and Detour stages (Voodoo Glow Skulls headline Saturday), altars and car altars, and art, food and face-painting vendors.

White Park & Market St, Downtown Riverside, CA

Over the Garden Wall Oddities Market
Oddly Manor

Opens Nov 8

Sun. Nov. 8, 2026 · 2–8pm

Riverside · Spooky Markets · All Ages

A free, all-ages Over the Garden Wall-themed oddities market for anyone still in the spooky mood after Halloween: local artists, oddities, bones and bugs, candles, jewelry, tarot readings and photo ops. Dressing up is heavily encouraged.

Raincross District, 3583 Market St, Riverside, CA

Planning your visit

Which listings suit families?

Choose the family filter in the finder, then read the host’s age guidance. Family suitability does not guarantee that every child will enjoy an attraction.

Which places are open on a particular date?

Season date ranges can include selected nights and closures. Check the source calendar; a date range is not a daily opening schedule.

Why aren’t ticket prices listed?

Prices change through the season, so we don’t list them. Follow each listing’s official site for current tickets and availability.

Questions about Halloween in the Inland Empire

How many Halloween events are in the Inland Empire in 2026?

SoCal Spooky lists 12: 2 haunted houses, 1 theme park event, 2 pumpkin patches, 3 yard haunts and 4 other spooky events.

When does Halloween season start in the Inland Empire?

The earliest listing starts Sept. 17 and the latest runs through Nov. 8. Each listing shows its own dates.

Are there free Halloween events in the Inland Empire?

Yes, 3: Gothic Hills Cemetery, Kamp Kaos Haunt and Over the Garden Wall Oddities Market — Oddly Manor.

Are there family-friendly Halloween events in the Inland Empire?

Yes. These are listed as good for families: Gothic Hills Cemetery, Calico Ghost Haunt — Calico Ghost Town and Riverside Day of the Dead (23rd Annual) — Downtown Riverside.

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