ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Fall is officially here, and it’s time to start prepping for Halloween.

Part of the seasonal fun for many in Orange County is braving the region’s haunted attractions. Use our annual guide to find the most scream-worthy near you. (We’ve included some tamer options, too, for the faint of heart.)

And have a Happy Haunted Halloween, from Patch!

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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ALISO VIEJO:

OCT. 14-31: “Nightmare Before Christmas” Neighborhood Haunt. One cul-de-sac. Eight houses. Fans of Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas,” will think they’ve died & gone to Halloween!

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ANAHEIM:

OCT. 6-31: ‘Tunnel of Terror’ Halloween Haunted Car Wash. “Expect unique surprises each night!”

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BUENA PARK:

SEPT. 13-OCT. 31: ‘Vampirates’: Pirates Dinner Adventure. Bringing just the right amount of scare for your young ones.

SEPT. 21 – OCT. 31: Knott’s Scary Farm: Knott’s Berry Farm. “No tomb unearthed, no crypt unrattled & no fear untouched. ”

SEPT. 22-OCT. 31: The 17th Door Haunt Experience. Will you cry mercy at “Perpetuum Penitentiary”?

SEPT. 28-OCT. 31: Knott’s Spooky: Knott’s Berry Farm. A family-friendly, daytime scare.

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FULLERTON:

SEPT. 22-OCT. 31: The 17th Door Haunt Experience. This haunt relocated to Buena Park for 2023.

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GARDEN GROVE:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 31: Dark Harvest Haunted, Halloween Walk-Thrus. Make it out of Shady Pines Asylum, then find yourself trapped in a hotel full of scary clowns.

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LAGUNA BEACH:

OCT. 27-29 & 31: Pageant Of Monsters ‘Maze Of The Minotaur’ Haunted House. Spooktacular event only resurrected every five years.

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LAGUNA NIGUEL:

OCT. 12-15: Halloween Haunted Trails: Crown Valley Park. Always a sell-out, so don’t delay.

OCT. 27-31: Wraith House’ Halloween Walk-Thru Haunt. Benefits Aliso Niguel Theatre Co. & local children’s theater company, JET Arts.

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

SEPT. 30: ‘Bracken Fern Manor Lockdown’ Ghost Experience. A once-in-a-lifetime (if you survive) experience.

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LONG BEACH:

SEPT. 28-OCT. 31: ‘Shaqtoberfest’ Haunted Halloween Festival: Queen Mary. Back for a second year with haunted trails, carnival rides, themed lounges & more.

THROUGH OCT. 31: The Queen Mary Paranormal Ship Walk Tour. An after-hours experience for ages 13+.

THROUGH OCT. 31: The Queen Mary Haunted Encounters Tour. A “non-scary” introduction to the ship’s legendary, ghostly tales.

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

SEPT. 9-OCT. 29: Ghost Walks. Hear tales of headless spirits, bandits, a pirate attack & more.

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SANTA ANA:

SEPT. 16-17: ‘Creep It Real OC’ Spooky-Themed Event: Heritage Museum Of Orange County. With Vinyl Ghoul the DJ, movie props, celebs & more.

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SANTA CLARITA:

SEPT. 8-OCT. 31: ‘Fright Fest’: Six Flags Magic Mountain. Celebrating 30 chilling years with 30 nights of frights.

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SILVERADO:

OCT. 21: Black Star Canyon Ghost Walk. Three-hour night hike led by local historian.

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UNIVERSAL CITY:

SEPT. 7-OCT. 31: Halloween Horror Nights: Universal Studios Hollywood. Buckle up! Scary awaits with eight haunted houses & the “Terror Tram.”

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VALENCIA:

SEPT. 8-OCT. 31: ‘Fright Fest’: Six Flags Magic Mountain. Celebrating 30 chilling years with 30 nights of frights.

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FOR STATEWIDE LISTINGS: Haunted Houses 2023: California Guide To Halloween Bone-Chilling Best

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