SoCal Spooky lists 14 Halloween events and spooky places in Anaheim for 2026. 4 are free. The season here runs from Aug. 18 to Nov. 2.
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.
Select nights · Aug. 18–Oct. 31, 2026
Anaheim · Theme Parks · All Ages
Disney California Adventure’s separately ticketed after-hours Halloween party with villains, treats and seasonal entertainment. Select nights Aug. 18–Oct. 31, 2026.
Aug. 21–Oct. 31, 2026
Anaheim · Theme Parks · All Ages
Halloween Time returns across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure with the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, the Halloween Screams fireworks spectacular on select nights, seasonal décor and character meet-and-greets. The separately ticketed Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party runs select nights at Disney California Adventure, with the new Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake street party for 2026.
Seasonal store · confirm opening status and hours
Anaheim · Costume Stores · Check host guidance
Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting.
Seasonal store · confirm opening status and hours
Anaheim · Costume Stores · Check host guidance
Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting.
Seasonal store · confirm opening status and hours
Anaheim · Costume Stores · Check host guidance
Costumes and Halloween accessories at this branch listed in Spirit’s official locator. Seasonal opening dates and hours vary; check this store’s page before visiting.
Sun. Oct. 18, 2026 · 1–3pm
Anaheim · Trunk-or-Treats · All Ages
A free trunk-or-treat at Anaheim United Methodist Church, with bounce houses, a costume contest and a photo booth per the event listing.
Sun. Oct. 25, 2026 · 3–6pm
Anaheim · Trunk-or-Treats · All Ages
Free center-wide trick-or-treating, face painting, kids crafts and costume characters at Anaheim Town Square. Sunday Oct. 25, 2026, 3–6pm.
Thu. Oct. 29, 2026 · 6–8pm
Anaheim · Trunk-or-Treats · All Ages
Anaheim District 2’s fourth annual trunk-or-treat goes prehistoric: dinosaurs, classic cars and candy in West Anaheim. Costumes encouraged; all ages. The Key Campus lot is closed this year, so park next door at St. Justin Martyr Church.
Select nights · Oct. 2–30, 2026 · 5:30–9:30pm
Anaheim · Family · All Ages
A not-scary Halloween night for little kids: 11 rides, an indoor Trick-or-Treat Street, the Cosmic Vortex Tunnel, a Halloween train and scavenger hunt, and a dance party. Ten nights only, several already sold out; needs a special-event ticket (regular park tickets don’t work).
Select nights · Oct. 2–31, 2026
Anaheim · Haunted Car Washes · See host for age guidance
Stay-in-your-car drive-through haunt at Big Wave Car Wash in Anaheim. Select nights Oct. 2–31, 2026. Tickets priced per vehicle.
Sat. Oct. 24, 2026 · festival 10am–4pm, parade 7pm
Anaheim · Family · All Ages
Free downtown Anaheim fall festival at Center Greens plus the Halloween Parade at 7pm, Saturday Oct. 24, 2026.
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.
Sat. Oct. 3, 2026 · 12–7pm
Anaheim · Spooky Markets · All Ages
Spooky Art Walk’s one-day Halloween edition at Anaheim GardenWalk: 80+ spooky vendors, an artist alley, punk bands, food and trick-or-treating. Free RSVP on Eventbrite (paid options also sold there); all ages, costumes encouraged; doors at 11am, paid parking.
Buena Park (6) · Costa Mesa (9) · Irvine (6) · Santa Ana (12)
SoCal Spooky lists 14: 1 haunted house, 2 theme park events, 3 costume stores, 3 trunk-or-treats and 5 other spooky events.
The earliest listing starts Aug. 18 and the latest runs through Nov. 2. Each listing shows its own dates.
Yes, 4: Anaheim United Trunk or Treat, Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade, Spooktacular Halloween Celebration at Anaheim Town Square and Spooky Art Walk: Halloween Edition — Anaheim GardenWalk.
Yes. These are listed as good for families: Oogie Boogie Bash — Disney California Adventure, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Boo-tastic Halloween Party — Adventure City and Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade.
