October 22: Watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer under the stars with music, merch, and giveaways at Mello’s Movie Night at Tanaka Farms in Irvine.

October 24-26  & October 31 - November 2: This annual event includes, trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin carving, kids’ carnival tent, campfire and ghost stories, games, live entertainment stage shows, haunted attractions and more.

October 24–26: Solve candy-themed challenges and taste test mystery flavors at HI-CHEW®’s House of Mystery pop-up at Irvine Spectrum. FREE!

October 24–26: Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, rides, face painting, and a haunted house at Promenade PV. FREE!

October 24: Explore science demos, visit the aquarium and planetarium, and enjoy free hot dogs during Science Night at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. FREE!

October 24-25: Trick-or-treat, play games, and see underwater pumpkin carving at Birch Aquarium’s Halloween Aglow.

October 24: Step aboard the USS Midway for the Haunted Hangar Halloween Bash, a Goonies-themed night of pirate crafts, treasure hunts, live entertainment, and big costume prizes.

October 25: Celebrate Anaheim’s Fall Festival with costume contests, live music, vendors, and a returning classic car show—then stay for the famous Halloween Parade at 7 PM. FREE!

October 25 - November 2: Featuring nightly novenario processions, outdoor altar displays, Aztec blessings, live music, and performances. FREE!

October 25: Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas come to life with Danny Elfman, Janelle Monáe, and guests performing live at the Hollywood Bowl.

Select Weekends, Aug-Oct: Meet adoptable cats and kittens at NHM’s Fierce! Catio Lounge.

October 25: Enjoy trick-or-treating, crafts, dancing, and a costume contest at the 6th Annual Boonion Station Halloween celebration at Union Station in LA. FREE!

October 18-19 & 25-26: Pack up your family and friends and visit Fairbrook Manor for spooky photo ops, laughs, and screams. This home haunt in Long Beach welcomed 3,200 guests last year.

September 20 - October 26: Enjoy hayrides, crafts, cider pressing, and live shows.

Weekends, October 4-26: Celebrate the season with wildlife, special entertainment, and culinary comforts. Meet Robert the Zebra, Safari Parker, hoedown with not-so-scary scarecrows, enjoy live music, navigate through a maze, and more.

October 25: Cruise into the Cerritos Haunted Jail & Car Show for spooky cars, vendors, a kid zone with Paw Patrol fun, and family activities all day long.

October 25: Explore aircraft on static display, enjoy live music, activities for kids, food and beer trucks, and helicopter rides for purchase. FREE!

October 25–26 & November 1–2: Take a festive train ride through Griffith Park, spot hidden pumpkins, and play games during the I-Spy Halloween Train Ride & Festival in Los Angeles. $10 per person.

October 25: Meet movie monsters, see live makeup demos, and join spooky tours during Monster Mash at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. FREE with admission!

October 25–26: Celebrate Japanese culture with live Taiko drums, cosplay, food, and family fun at Japan Family Day at Santa Anita Park.