Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner. That means North Orange County is bursting with spook-tacular family fun! Whether you're searching for the perfect family-friendly pumpkin patch, fall festival, or trunk or treat event, Macaroni KID Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Placentia & Anaheim Hills has everything you need to plan your ultimate fall and Halloween in North Orange County.
Family-Friendly North OC Fall & Halloween Attractions Open All Season Long
These local farms, corn mazes, and haunted attractions in North are open multiple weeks during the season, offering the perfect blend of fall fun and Halloween thrills:
- The Pumpkin Patch (October 9-31, 2024)
- Address: 300 Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia, CA 92886
- Details: Hailed as Southern California's Oldest Pumpkin Patch, this nearby patch offers lots to do, including interacting with baby animals, tractor rides, carnival games, inflatables, human hamster balls, gold mining, gem stones, face painting, and photo opps.
- More Info: https://the-pumpkin-patch.com/
- Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch (September 28-October 31, 2024)
- Address: The Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd. West, Orange, CA 92868
- Details: This location is bursting with activities, including bounce houses, animal scooters, a Baby Shark land, character visits, music, photo ops, snacks, drinks and, of course, pumpkins!
- More Info: www.fallstivitiespumpkinpatch.com
- Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch (October 1-31, 2024)
- Address: OC Fair Grounds, Lot C, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Details: They have mechanical rides, blow up slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses, a petting zoo, and a train!
- More Info: https://www.seasonaladventures.com/ocfgpumpkins
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- Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch (September 14-October 31, 2024)
- Address: Irvine Park Railroad, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
- Details: A popular pumpkin patch, and one that my family has visited for years! They offer lots to do, including train and hay rides, carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, tractor races, cookie decorating, pumpkin decorating, and mini diggers! Pro tip - purchase activity tickets during their off-season flash sales, and use for activities at the pumpkin patch!
- More Info: https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/pumpkin-patch/
- Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch (September 14-October 31, 2024)
- Address: Tanaka Farms, 5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
- Details: One of the only farms in Orange County where you can pick your own pumpkin! During the weekend Fall Harvest Festival, they offers lots of activities including wagon rides, arts and crafts, and a pumpkin cannon! During the weekdays, they offer their U-Pick Pumpkin Fields, Barnyard Educational Exhibit, Wagon Rides, Corn Maze, and U-Pick Veggie Patch!
- More Info: https://www.tanakafarms.com/tanaka-farms-pumpkin-patch
- Legacy Store & Museum @ Knott's Berry Farm (select nights September 19-November 2, 2024)
- Address: Legacy Haunt Store and Museum, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620
- Details: No Knott's tickets needed to visit! This immersive retail experience features exclusive Halloween merch and presents historic exhibits highlighting Knott's Scary Farm's frightfully rich past. New for 2024, the store will feature an expansive collection of exclusive merch from Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. On select nights, Elvira will be available in-store for autographs!
- More Info: https://www.knotts.com/events/scary-farm
- Santa's Garden Pumpkin Patch (September 27-October 31, 2024)
- Address: 777 S. Beach Blvd., La Habra, CA 90631
- Details: Come choose a pumpkin from Santa's Garden and take photos with your family and friends! Visit the enormous section of jumpers and activities!
- More Info: https://www.santasgarden.net/
- The El Dorado Frontier (Friday-Sunday, October 5-27, 2024)
- Address: 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90815
- Details: Celebrate the season with us at El Dorado Frontier, where family fun, pumpkins, and festive activities await. Whether you're picking out the perfect pumpkin or enjoying a train ride, there’s something for everyone!
- More Info: https://www.theeldoradofrontier.com/
- Little Rascals Pumpkin Patch (October 1-30, 2024)
- Address: The Shops at Dos Lagos, 2780 Cabot Dr., Corona, CA 92883
- Details: Chock full of rides, games, attractions, a pumpkin patch and more! Inflatables, a tubs ride, swings, a train ride, and carnival games!
- More Info: https://rascalspumpkinpatch.weebly.com/rides--attractions.html
- Tom's Farm Haunted Train Ride (Friday-Sunday, October 5-27, 2024)
- Address: 23900 Temescal Canyon Road, Temescal Valley, CA 92883
- Details: Haunted Train Ride featuring Hallows Eve Inc. Tickets are $8 each.
- More Info: https://www.instagram.com/tomsfarms/
- Church of the Foothills and Troop 36 of Tustin/Irvine Pumpkin Patch (October 6-31, 2024)
- Address: 19211 Dodge Avenue, North Tustin, CA 92705
- Details: Buy pumpkins from Navajo Farmers, and support local Scouts for leadership and camp opportunities.
- More Info: https://churchofthefoothills.org/
- Monster Mash at Anaheim GardenWalk (Friday-Sunday, October 5-27, 2024)
- Address: 400 West Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
- Details: Trick or treating, live entertainment, kids' crats, spooky vendors, food, and photobooth!
- More Info: https://anaheimgardenwalk.com/event/2024-Halloween-Monster-Mash/2145575978/
- Boo at the Santa Ana Zoo (October 19-20, 2024; October 26-27, 2024)
- Address: 1801 E. Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Details: This Halloween family festival includes trick or treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt, and rides.
- More Info: https://www.santaanazoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2-2024-10-27/
- Dia De Los Muertos Community Altar at Placentia Library (October 21-November 2, 2024)
- Address: 411 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870
- Details: Leave a 4x6 photo or decorate a paper butterfly. Share a memory in honor of your loved ones.
- More Info: https://www.placentialibrary.org/
- Haunted Car Wash Tunnel of Terror (Now-October 30, 2024)
- Address: 2219 Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801
- Details: Prepare for a spine-chilling experience like no other as Southern California’s Haunted Carwash makes its highly anticipated return this Halloween season. After four years of spine-tingling success, the Haunted Carwash is back in Anaheim, CA.
- More Info: https://thehauntedcarwash.com/
- Pumpkin Palooza @ Discovery Cube Orange County (select Saturdays from now until October 26, 2024)
- Address: 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
- Details: This October, Discovery Cube Orange County invites all witches, wizards, ghosts, and goblins to join in the spellbinding fun of Pumpkin Palooza presented by OC Waste & Recycling. From Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 27, immerse yourself in two floors of thrilling activities, special party night festivities, and spooky science that’s perfect for all ages! This year we are adding a spooktacular twist with Pumpkin Palooza Party Nights during select dates, where the fun continues after dark with an electrifying nighttime version of our dance party and festival!
- More Info: https://www.discoverycube.org/orange-county/events/pumpkin-palooza/
Halloween and Fall Fun Events in Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Placentia & Anaheim Hills
Please note:
- Many Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Placentia & Anaheim Hills fall and Halloween events are still being announced. We will add events as they come in, so please check back often for updates!
- Do you know of a 2024 family-friendly fall or Halloween event in Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Placentia & Anaheim Hills that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here to let us know about it!
- We always recommend confirming details before heading out to an event.
From fall festivals to trunk or treats, here are the events happening in Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Placentia & Anaheim Hills this 2024 fall and Halloween season:
October 6, 2024
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October 18, 2024
- Trunk or Treat @Frazier Martial Arts
- Santiago Canyon College Trunk or Treat
- Peanuts Spooktacular @ Laguna Lake
- Trunk or Treat at Fullerton Family YMCA
- Trunk or Treat @ Frazier Martial Arts
- Halloween Trick or Treating Event @ Fullerton Train Museum
- City of Placentia's 59th Heritage Festival and Parade
- Fall Harvest Festival
- Fall Fest @ Placentia Presbyterian Church
- Boo @ Bolsa Chica Conservancy
- FrankenPumpkin @ Ace Hardware Placentia
- Movie in the Park @ Hurless Barton Park
- South Coast Cheer Boo Bash
October 23, 2024
October 24, 2024
- Spooktacular @ Yorba Linda Public Library
- Cops and Goblins Trunk or Treat Spooktacular
- Orange Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival
- Dia De Los Muertos Paint Night @ Placentia Library
- Oktoboofest @ Downtown Fullerton
October 25, 2024
- Fullerton Police Trunk or Treat
- Harvest Festival @ Calvary Chapel
- Best Buddies Spooktacular Dance
- Fall Family Festival @ Hillsborough Preschool
October 26, 2024
- Trails and Treats Halloween Hike
- Trunk or Treat @ Canyon Hills Library
- OC United Pumpkin Run 5k & Bike Tour
- OC Zoo Halloween Zoo-tacular
- Calaveras Scarecrow Workshop @ the Muckenthaler
- Anaheim Halloween Parade
- Halloween Fest @ Villa Park Town Center
- Halloween Haunts and Treats
- Trunk or Treat @ Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church
- Fall Festival @ Orange Home Grown Farmers' Market
- Mickey's Halloween Carnival @ Hangar 24
- Haunted House @ Huston Performing Arts
- Trunk or Treat @ St. Joseph
October 27, 2024
- Dia De Los Muertos Family Festival
- Dog-tober Fest @ Sham Paws
- Spooktacular Halloween Celebration @ Anaheim Town Square
- Trunk or Treat @ Rose Drive Friends Church
- Trunk or Treat @ Fullerton Elks Lodge
October 29, 2024
October 30, 2024
- Trunk or Treating @ Little Scholars Child Care Learning Center
- Family Fun Fest @ Friends Church
- Teen Spooky Paint and Sip @ Hunt Library
- Trunk or Treat @ Out of the Park Pizza
October 31, 2024
- Halloween Spectacular
- Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat
- Fall Festival @ Calvary Chapel East Anaheim
- Nightmare on Center Street
- Frights and Flights @ Hangar 21 South
- Halloween @ Placentia Library
- Kids' Halloween Costume Party @ Academy Jiu-Jitsu
November 1, 2024
November 2, 2024
Want to Add More Fall Fun in North OC and beyond?
While Halloween may be the main event, don't forget to enjoy some classic fall activities nearby! For more ideas on apple picking, check out our guide here!
Check back often, as we’re adding more Halloween events and spooky fun happening in Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Placentia and Anaheim Hills all season long!
Know of a Halloween event in Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Placentia and Anaheim Hills that should be listed? Submit it here!
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