Browse Orange County pumpkin outings, theme-park Halloween events and costume shopping. Anaheim, Orange, Irvine and Costa Mesa are separate city choices in the finder.
SoCal Spooky lists 11 Halloween events and spooky places in Orange County for 2026, across 8 cities and neighborhoods. 1 is free. The season here runs from Sept. 12 to Nov. 7. The biggest groups are pumpkin patches, haunted houses and yard haunts. Schedules vary by host, so check each listing’s official site before you go.
Fri–Sun through Nov. 1, 2026 · Fri 7–11pm, Sat 6–11pm, Sun 6–10pm
Anaheim · Haunted House · All ages (guardian advised for kids)
Anaheim GardenWalk’s year-round haunted house in Halloween mode: an 8–10 minute walk-through with live actors and close quarters. All ages, but a guardian is advised for kids.
An extreme interactive haunt built around 17 sequential rooms. The 2026 story returns guests to Perpetuum Penitentiary with highly physical, intense theatrical scares.
Sept. 12–Nov. 1, 2026 · weekend reservations required through Oct. 25
Orange · Pumpkin Patches · Family outing
Pumpkin picking with seasonal activities. On select weekends a reservation is required, one per person over 12 months, and each covers a train or wagon ride plus entry to the patch. Reservations are sold online only. Weekdays (10am–6pm) need no reservation, and neither does Sun. Nov. 1 (10am–4pm).
Sept. 12–Nov. 1, 2026 · reservations required · hours weather permitting
Irvine · Pumpkin Patches · Family outing
A seasonal pumpkin outing in Irvine. Book a date online. October hours are Mon–Thu 9am–6pm (last entry 5pm) and Fri–Sun 9am–9pm (last entry 8pm), and hours can change with the weather.
Daily · Oct. 2–Nov. 1, 2026 · Mon–Thu noon–8pm, Fri noon–9pm, Sat 10am–9pm, Sun noon–8pm
Brea · Pumpkin Patches · All Ages
Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns’ family-owned pumpkin lot (since 2010) in Brea: pre-picked pumpkins of every size, games, activities and bounce houses. Open daily through Nov. 1.
Oct. 3–4, 9–11 & Oct. 16–Nov. 1, 2026 · 7–9pm · reservations required
Trabuco Canyon · Yard Haunts · See host for age guidance
A fan-made, 20-years-in-the-making yard haunt tribute to Disney’s Haunted Mansion, with Madame Leota, singing busts, the Hatbox Ghost and live actors. Reservations are required (free stand-by or paid priority). Mon–Thu nights have no scare actors; Fri, Sat and Halloween bring the full scare crew and suit teens and adults.
Costume shopping · check current hours
Costa Mesa · Costume Stores · Check host guidance
An adult-oriented boutique offering costumes and lingerie. Check current stock and store hours before visiting.
Weekends · Oct. 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, Oct. 31 & Sun. Nov. 1, 2026 · 10am–5pm · dance parties 11am, noon, 2, 3 & 4pm
Santa Ana · Family · All Ages
The science museum’s Halloween dance party and festival: DJ Jack-O-Lynn spins hits and Halloween favorites, plus trick-or-treating, an interactive pumpkin maze and spooky science. Sensory-friendly show Sun. Oct. 18 at 9:50am. A separate ticket on top of museum admission. (Not the Carlsbad Pumpkin Palooza.)
Oct. 29–Nov. 2, 2026 · 7:30 & 9pm
Anaheim · Spooky Theatre · Las Lloronas is for mature audiences
Unbound Productions’ Halloween theatre festival: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Las Lloronas (mature audiences), plus a Halloween artisan fair and an interactive Wicked Lit museum.
Thu. Nov. 5, 2026 · 7–9pm (doors 6:30pm)
Santa Ana · Family ·
An intimate Día de Muertos evening from Gente Community & Culture: live mariachi, La Muerte Maria, a community ofrenda, a traditional Mexican dinner with cafecito and pan dulce, a Catrina photo spot and local vendors. Limited to 100 guests; come dressed for the occasion.
Sat. Nov. 7, 2026 · 5–9pm
Santa Ana · Spooky Markets · All Ages
Witches Brew’s Día de los Muertos–inspired sip-and-shop market inside downtown Santa Ana’s Copper Door, with a curated set of spooky vendors. All ages.
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.
Season date ranges can include selected nights and closures. Check the source calendar; a date range is not a daily opening schedule.
Prices change through the season, so we don’t list them. Follow each listing’s official site for current tickets and availability.
Anaheim (2) · Brea (1) · Buena Park (1) · Costa Mesa (1) · Fullerton (0) · Garden Grove (0) · Huntington Beach (0) · Irvine (1) · Laguna Beach (0) · Orange (1) · San Clemente (0) · Santa Ana (3)
SoCal Spooky lists 11: 2 haunted houses, 3 pumpkin patches, 1 yard haunt, 1 costume store and 4 other spooky events.
The earliest listing starts Sept. 12 and the latest runs through Nov. 7. Each listing shows its own dates.
Yes, 1: Haunted Mansion Haunt: 20th Anniversary.
Yes. These are listed as good for families: Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County (Santa Ana) and Catrinas Night Out — Heritage Museum of Orange County.
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