Halloween Event Guide 2019: Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar & OC

ORANGE COUNTY, CA —The "spooky" season is upon us with its accompanying fall festivals, Halloween carnivals, pumpkin patches, trick-or-treat extravaganzas, Day of the Dead celebrations and more. Scroll through upcoming activities, and check out what's going on near you.

Happy Halloween, from Patch!
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ALISO VIEJO:

OCT. 25: DJAES Boo Bash Carnival. Fun includes giant slides, laser tag, prizes, games, face-painting, silent auction, food & more!

• Don Juan Avila Elementary School, 26278 Wood Canyon Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

OCT. 25: Friday Night Fright Spookshop. Bash includes movie and pizza.

• Aliso Viejo City Purchasing, 12 Journey, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

OCT. 26: Trunk or Treat. "Wear your favorite costume from a particular country, state or city and join us for Trunk-or-Treat!"

• Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Aliso Viejo Pkwy, Aliso Viejo, CA

OCT. 26: AVCA Fall Harvest Festival & Canned Food Drive. Fun includes costume parade & crafts.

• Grand Park at Aliso Viejo Town Center, City Lights Dr, Aliso Viejo, California 92656

OCT. 30: Spooktacular at Renaissance ClubSport. With "trick or treating, DJ, face painting, games, inflatable slide and, of course, the creepy crawlers."

• Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel, 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

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ANAHEIM:

OCT. 11, 18, 25 & 31: Adventure City's BooTastic Halloween Party. Kid-friendly with rides, Trick-or-Treat Street and the al-new Vortex tunnel.

• Adventure City, 1238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim, California 92804

OCT. 26: Halloween Parade & Fall Festival. Parade is a local favorite with "nighttime pageant of ghosts, goblins, jack-o’-lanterns and witches stretching a mile and a half through the darkened streets of downtown."

• Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, CA

Through OCT. 31: Pumpkin City Pumpkin Farm. A Halloween tradition with rides, games & pumpkins.

• Anaheim Town Square, 2180 E. Lincoln, Anaheim, CA 92806

Through OCT. 31: Disneyland. The fun abounds including the Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party.

• Disneyland, Anaheim, CA

Through NOV. 3: The Séance. "A frightening interactive theatre experience with live actors and special effects."

• 4245 East La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92807

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BUENA PARK:

Weekends through OCT. 27 & OCT. 31: Family-Friendly Knott’s Spooky Farm. Sweet celebration of the season.

• Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, California 90620

OCT. 31: Cops N' Goblins & Haunted Maze. "Enjoy ghoulish characters from Medieval Times, Pirates Dinner Adventure and more!"

• City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA

Through NOV. 2: Knott’s Scary Farm. Not for the faint-of-heart, and not for children under 13.

• Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, California 90620

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CORONA DEL MAR:

OCT. 26: Halloween Spooktacular 2019: Grant Howald Park. "There will be a trunk-or-treat, a haunted maze, games, bounce houses, costume prizes, food trucks and fun for the whole family!"

• Grant Howald Park, 3000 Fifth Ave., Corona del Mar, California 92626

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COSTA MESA:

OCT. 19: Día de los Muertos Kid-Friendly Concert. "Enjoy kid-friendly activities and traditional music, featuring tunes from Disney-Pixar’s 'Coco' and more."

• Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

OCT. 25: Eat, Drink, and Be Scary at Boo Ha Ha a Haunted Oktobeerfest. "Frightfully fun activities such as stein-holding competitions, zombie face-painting and Halloween costume contests."

• OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

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CYPRESS:

OCT. 31: Halloween Carnival. Enjoy Trick or Treat Street, games & more.

• Cypress Community Center. 5700 Orange Ave., Cypress, California 90630

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DANA POINT:

OCT. 18: Spooky Seas. "Haunted adventure begins aboard the Brig Pilgrim with ghost sailors."

• Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA, 92629

OCT. 19: Doheny's Annual Halloween Haunt. Don't forget a can or box of food for local food bank.

• Doheny State Beach, picnic sites A and B, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629

OCT. 20: Woofstock & Pet Parade. Halloween costume contests for dogs & owners, too.

• Grass Area at Doheny Main Beach, Dana Point, CA

OCT. 25: Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat. Carnival, crafts & cookie-decorating!

• Dana Point Community Center, 34052 Del Obispo St., Dana Point, California 92629

OCT. 26: Live Music Halloween Harbor Cruise at Dana Wharf. Cash prize for best costume.

• 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point CA

OCT. 27: Halloween Terrifying 10-Miler, Spooky 5K & 10K. "Ghosts and goblins along the course."

• Salt Creek Beach Trail, Dana Point, California 92629

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY:

OCT. 26: Free Community Halloween Party. With trick-or-treating, face-painting & kids' crafts.

• Callens Corner & Fountain Valley Promenade, Corners of Brookhurst St. & Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley, California

OCT. 31: Senior Halloween Party. Tickets on sale!

• The Center at Founders Village, 17967 Bushard St., Fountain Valley, CA

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FULLERTON:

OCT. 19: Spooky Halloween Train. The event is free!

• Fullerton Train Museum, 200 E. Santa Fe Ave., Fullerton, California 92832

OCT. 25: The Wizards Beer Festival. "Night of magic, debauchery and mischief."

• Wizard Mansion, 501 North Harbor Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92832

Through NOV. 2: The 17th Door Haunted House. Be brave! "One of the scariest, most intense, and most interactive haunted houses in the country has pushed the boundaries even further."

• West Fullerton Shopping Center, Brookhurst St. and W. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, CA

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

OCT. 19: Monster Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon. Beautiful route!

OCT. 31: Hallowen Fest. With costume contest for kids & dogs.

• Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA

OCT. 31: Haunted OC Hotel Halloween Costume & Masquerade Party. "Get your thrill on this Halloween at the magnificent Haunted Hotel!"

• Paséa Hotel & Spa, 21080 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648

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IRVINE:

OCT. 26: Anti-Gala Halloween Benefit. Help save the African elephant.

• [AV] Irvine, 16500 Scientific, Irvine, CA, 92618

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos Celebration. "Vibrant, educational activities for little ones."

• Pretend City, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA, 92618

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LAGUNA BEACH:

OCT. 21: 'Sister's Halloween Catechism' 2019: Playhouse. "You are in store for another hysterical lesson with 'Sister's Halloween Catechism: The Holy Ghost and Other Terrifying Tales.'"

• Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, California 92651

OCT. 23: Kids Imagine Nation - Halloween Show. "A high energy, interactive Halloween show for all ages."

• Friends of the Laguna Beach Library, 363 Glenneyre St, Laguna Beach, California 92651

OCT. 31: BOO! Celebrate Halloween @ La Casa del Camino. A deal for those in costume!

• La Casa del Camino’s The Rooftop Lounge and K’ya Bistro, 1289 S Coast Hwy 4th Floor, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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LAGUNA HILLS:

Through OCT. 31: Pumpkin City's Pumpkin Farm. A Halloween tradition with rides, games & pumpkins.

• Laguna Hills Mall, 24203 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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LAGUNA NIGUEL:

OCT. 11: Family Fun Night: Spooktacular Halloween Fun. "Wear your costume and bring your dancing shoes."

• Sea Country Senior and Community Center, 24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, California 92677

OCT. 17-19: Haunted Trails 2019: Crown Valley Park. Face your fears!

• Laguna Niguel Haunted Trails, 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, California 92677

OCT. 24: Yappy Howl-O-Ween 2019: Ritz-Carlton. Pet costume contest, plus wine, beer & BBQ.

• The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, California 92629

OCT. 26: Haunted Skate Contest. Features costume contest, food, giveaways, games & more.

• Laguna Niguel Skate Park, 27745 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

OCT. 26: Halloween Hoopla. With bounce house, DJ & face-painting.

• Laguna Niguel Promenade, 27891 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, California 92677

OCT. 31: Halloween Party at The Original Patsy's Irish Pub. A ghostly afffair with costume contest.

• The Original Patsy's Irish Pub, Laguna Niguel, 28971 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

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LAKE FOREST:

OCT. 11-12: Haunt at Heritage Hill. Looking for a horror fest?

• Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA, 92630:

OCT. 26: Monster Mash Halloween Dance. Sign up, and dance the night away!

• Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center, 28000 Rancho ParkwayLake Forest, CA,93630

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LOS ALAMITOS:

OCT. 19: Dia de Los Muertos Event. A true extravaganza with altars, food, drink & entertainment!

• St. Isidore Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan St., Los Alamitos, CA, 90720

OCT. 26: Trunk or Treat 2019: Little Cottonwood Park. Costume contest, pie-eating contest and more -- all free.

• Little Cottonwood Park, 4000 Farquhar Ave, Los Alamitos, CA

OCT. 26: Race Course Halloween Carnival. An annual tradition and a Boys & Girls Clubs benefit.

• Los Alamitos Race Course, 4961 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, California 90720

OCT. 27: School Ghoul 5K, Pancakes & Kid’s Fest. Festive event in its 8th year.

• Rush Park, 3021 Blume St., Los Alamitos, CA 90720

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MISSION VIEJO:

OCT. 20: Fall Family Carnival & Helicopter Ball Drop. Rides, games, prizes, food & family fun.

• Mission Viejo Christian School, 24701 San Doval Lane, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

OCT. 27: Harvest Festival. Free event with bounce house & games.

• Crossroads Community Church, Mission Viejo, CA

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NEWPORT BEACH:

OCT. 24-31: Halloween Happenings At Newport Beach Library. Fun & "ghoulish" actiivities for kids of all ages.

• Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach

OCT. 26: Halloween Weekend Pub Crawl. Tickets on sale.

• Baja Sharkeez + Various Venues, 114 Mc Fadden Place, Newport Beach, 92663

OCT. 26: All Hallows' Eve Halloween Party. "Don your deadliest duds for the costume competition, grab your best ghoul, and get to Aqua Lounge for All Hallows Eve."

• Aqua Lounge, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660

OCT. 26: Haunted Legacy - 7 Deadly Sins OC Halloween Party. "This amazing Halloween bash will be the best Orange County Halloween Costume Party this Year."

• Legacy Nightclub, 4647 Macarthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA, 92660

OCT. 26: Halloween Yacht Party. Dress in costume for this three-hour trip.

• 2901 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA, 92663

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ORANGE:

OCT. 26: Halloween Zoo-tacular. "Spooky festivities alongside the animals."

• Orange County Zoo, 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869

Through OCT. 31:Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch. A pumpkin-palooza with train & hay rides, bounce house, carnival games & more.

• Irvine Park Railroad, 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, California 92602

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:

Through OCT. 31: Pumpkin City's Pumpkin Farm. A Halloween tradition with rides, games & pumpkins.

• Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center, 30592 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

OCT. 19: Harvest Boutique - Fantastic Craft Fair. Get a jump on your holiday shopping.

• Community Lutheran Church, 30322 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

OCT. 25: Everbrook Academy's Trunk or Treat. Great event for the little ones.

• Everbrook, 30722 Richard Reese Way, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

OCT. 26: 1313 El Potro Cemetery - Graveyard Tour & Live Organ Music. "Live spooky organ music and a tour of the graveyard."

• El Potro Cemetery, 25 El Potro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

OCT. 26: Trick-or-Treat 2019: Plaza Antonio. Photo booth, face-painting, entertainment & more.

• Plaza Antonio, 22351 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688

OCT. 27: St John's Trunk or Treat - Free Family Fun. Activities include costume parade & dance party.

• St. John's, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

OCT. 31: Halloween Family Festival. With costume contest & pet parade.

• Central Park, 30842 La Miranda Rancho Santa Margarita,Ca, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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SAN CLEMENTE:

OCT. 12: Garden Club Fall Plant Sale. Plant that autumn-inspired garden!

• San Clemente Community Center, Avenida Del Mar at Seville, San Clemente, CA

OCT. 25-27: Casa Creepy Haunted House 2019: Casa Romantica. "Walk through 2.5 acres of the most haunted mansion on the block!"

• Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672

OCT. 25, 26 & 31: Haunted House Food Drive. "Our family runs a haunted house at our home every Halloween. Can goods collected go to Families Assistance Ministries."

• 1601 Via Ameno, San Clemente, CA, 92672

OCT. 26: Fourth Annual Candy Crawl 2019: Outlets. With pumpkin patch & inflatables.

• Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, California 92672

OCT. 26: Del Mar Treat Street. Look for the purple balloons!

• Downtown San Clemente, Del Mar Street, San Clemente, California 92672

OCT. 26: 'Spooky San Clemente' - Movie & Corn Maze. Features games, costume contest & magic show.

• Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, California 92672

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

OCT. 25-26: Ghost & Legends Tour. A popular event that sells out fast ... so, don't delay on booking.

• SJC Historical Society, 31831 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

OCT.27: Fall Fest Sunday. "The biggest family event of the year."

• Saddleback Church Rancho Capistrano, 29251 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675

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SANTA ANA:

OCT. 19: Fairhaven Movie Night. Free screening of the Disney movie “Coco.”

• Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92705

OCT. 19-20 & 26-27: Annual Boo At Zoo & 'Teen Scream' Haunted House. 'Boofari' Express Train, Conservation Carousel and Fifty Monkey Ferris Wheel will entertain little ghouls and goblins. For those who are older and more adventurous, is the haunted house.

• Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, California 92701

NOV. 2: Dia de los Muertos Celebration with Supervisor Andrew Do. Free event with blessing, movie & music.

• Santa Ana Cemetery, 1919 East Santa Clara Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92705

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SEAL BEACH:

OCT. 31: Trick or Treat on Main Street. Halloween fun for your little ghouls!

• Main Street, Seal Beach, CA

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TRABUCO CANYON:

OCT. 30: Halloween Spaghetti Night 2019: Cook's Corner. Come in costume!

• Cook's Corner, 19152 Santiago Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, California 92679

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TUSTIN:

OCT. 31: Halloween Spookfest at The District at Tustin Legacy. Free and family-friendly!

• The District at Tustin Legacy, 2437 Park Ave., Tustin, CA, 92782

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If we missed your organization's Halloween or fall event, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com

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