Looking for Orange County October events in 2026? We’ve rounded up 100+ things to do and growing, including fall festivals, Halloween attractions, pumpkin patches, concerts, food and wine experiences, family activities, sporting events, art, coastal events and community celebrations throughout Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, San Juan Capistrano and communities across OC.
Before you go: Event dates, times, admission prices and availability can change. Use the More Information link under each listing to confirm current details with the event source.
Date: Oct 1–31, 2026
Location: Corona del Mar
Shop Roger’s Gardens’ Halloween boutique for atmospheric seasonal décor, gifts and dramatic fall displays.
Date: Sep 12–Nov 8, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
Raise a stein at Old World’s long-running Oktoberfest with German food, music, dancing and seasonal celebrations.
Date: Sep 24–Oct 31, 2026
Location: Orange County
Use this countywide roundup to find family-friendly trick-or-treat events, festivals and Halloween celebrations.
Date: Oct 1–31, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Experience Oogie Boogie Bash with a private Disney VIP Tour Guide, expedited access and special Halloween extras.
Date: Oct 1–31, 2026
Location: Orange County
Find pumpkin patches, family activities and fall festival experiences happening throughout Orange County.
Date: Oct 1–31, 2026
Location: Anaheim Hills
Step into a gothic Halloween tea experience with themed atmosphere, tea service, cocktails and seasonal drama.
Date: Oct 1, 2026
Location: Dana Point
Enjoy a Coastal-Latin four-hands dinner inspired by Día de los Muertos, memory, tradition and seasonal flavors.
Date: Oct 1–31, 2026
Location: Orange County
Explore a countywide collection of haunted houses, ticketed attractions and immersive Halloween scares.
Date: Oct 1, 2026
Location: Irvine
Sample whiskey and other spirits from a variety of distilleries and regions during this Irvine tasting event.
Date: Oct 1–31, 2026
Location: Buena Park
Spend a night at Knott’s Scary Farm with haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment and seasonal thrills.
Date: Oct 1, 2026
Location: Laguna Beach
Explore Laguna Beach galleries, artist demonstrations, museum programming and evening art receptions.
Date: Oct 1, 2026
Location: Laguna Beach
Taste bites from Orange County restaurants and chefs while enjoying live music at the Festival of Arts grounds.
Date: Oct 1, 2026
Location: Anaheim
See music and characters from three Disney franchises come together for a live arena concert at Honda Center.
Date: Oct 1–31, 2026
Location: Laguna Beach
Discover Laguna Beach’s haunted history, local legends and seaside stories on a guided evening ghost tour.
Date: Oct 2–4, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
Watch military jets, aerobatic teams and parachute demonstrations during three days of beachfront airshow action.
Date: Oct 2–4, 2026
Location: Tustin
Enjoy carnival rides, live music, contests, vendors, food and community traditions at this longtime Tustin festival.
Date: Oct 2, 2026
Location: Fullerton
Stroll downtown for galleries, live art, pop-ups, music, poetry and local creative vendors.
Date: Oct 2, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Kick off RELISH with chef-driven bites, handcrafted cocktails, premium wines and coastal culinary experiences.
Date: Oct 2, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Spend Friday evening at Langson OCMA with art, a hands-on activity and a custom cocktail or mocktail.
Date: Oct 2, 2026
Location: Laguna Beach
Celebrate fall beside the Pacific with a harvest-inspired multi-course wine dinner at Surf & Sand Resort.
Date: Oct 2, 2026
Location: Buena Park
Meet K-pop trio Big Ocean during a special fan-meeting stop at The Source OC.
Date: Oct 2–4, 2026
Location: Orange County
Catch the cult classic back on the big screen at select Orange County theaters for a limited run.
Date: Oct 2, 2026
Location: Mission Viejo
Hear classic big-band favorites celebrating the music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
Date: Oct 2, 2026
Location: Anaheim
See country star Thomas Rhett bring his arena tour to Honda Center.
Date: Oct 2–31, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
Enter a 21+ haunted speakeasy with cocktails, live actors, interactive rooms and a vintage Halloween story.
Date: Oct 3, 2026
Location: San Clemente
Help protect the coastline during a community beach cleanup at San Clemente Pier.
Date: Oct 3, 2026
Location: Fountain Valley
Join a guided walk through Mile Square Regional Park and look for local and migrating birds.
Date: Oct 3, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
Watch the Pacific Airshow from an oceanfront lawn with live airshow audio, food and drinks.
Date: Oct 3–4, 2026
Location: Anaheim
See snakes, lizards, frogs and exotic pets while learning about reptile care and conservation.
Date: Oct 3, 2026
Location: San Juan Capistrano
Celebrate butterflies and pollinators with native plants, live music, kids’ activities, food and local makers.
Date: Oct 3, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Spend the afternoon with golf experiences, shopping, live music, giveaways, food and drinks.
Date: Oct 3–4, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
Spend two days at the Observatory Festival Grounds for a full weekend of live music.
Date: Oct 3, 2026
Location: La Habra
Shop vintage Halloween décor, antiques, spooky treasures, special vendors and seasonal finds.
Date: Oct 3, 2026
Location: Orange
Take part in an immersive courtroom drama where the audience reviews evidence and decides the verdict.
Date: Oct 3, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
Experience downtown Santa Ana as an open-air celebration of art, culture, galleries and creative vendors.
Date: Oct 3, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Celebrate World Sake Day with a multi-course omakase and optional sake pairings at Nobu.
Date: Oct 3, 2026
Location: Corona del Mar
Enjoy cocktails, garden strolls, a live auction and dancing under the stars.
Date: Oct 3, 2026
Location: Laguna Beach
Hear the sound of New Orleans from the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Irvine Bowl.
Date: Oct 4, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Close out RELISH with movement, mindfulness, beauty, self-care and wellness programming.
Date: Oct 4, 2026
Location: Irvine
Celebrate spooky season with a Hocus Pocus-themed drag brunch at Irvine Improv.
Date: Oct 4, 2026
Location: Mission Viejo
Make your own candle while enjoying music, tastings and a social day-party atmosphere.
Date: Oct 4, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Watch the Ducks open their 2026–27 home season at Honda Center.
Date: Oct 4, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Hear string-quartet renditions of 1990s favorites inside the intimate Lido Theater.
Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Dana Point
Start the morning with a 90-minute stand-up paddleboard yoga workshop on the harbor.
Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: San Clemente
Help restore coastal habitat with Surfrider, California State Parks and local conservation partners.
Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Follow a self-guided haunted adventure with spooky puzzles, scavenger-hunt challenges and local stories.
Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Bring the family and the dog for pumpkins, a corn maze, pet contests, vendors, food trucks and adoptions.
Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
Celebrate pan dulce and culture with conchas, local makers, performances, Lotería and family activities.
Date: Oct 10–24, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Taste wines from the Wagner family portfolio during special seatings at Hi-Time Wine Cellars.
Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Spend an evening with art, music and community while supporting young adult creatives affected by cancer.
Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Watch elite riders and sidecars compete in championship-level speedway racing at the OC Fairgrounds.
Date: Oct 11, 2026
Location: Orange
Shop, sell and trade vintage bicycles and parts, then join a neighborhood group ride.
Date: Oct 11, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
Help clean Huntington Harbour by kayak or paddleboard while supporting local coastal conservation.
Date: Oct 11, 2026
Location: Silverado Canyon
Browse crystals, tarot, crafts and curated vendors during a witchy fall market at the vineyard.
Date: Oct 11, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
Enjoy a 21+ vampire-themed burlesque brunch with gothic performances, cocktails and costumes.
Date: Oct 11, 2026
Location: San Juan Capistrano
Experience guided breathwork, live music, movement, meditation, rhythm and voice.
Date: Oct 11, 2026
Location: Brea
Catch an English-language comedy show about Japanese culture, dating and life between East and West.
Date: Oct 13, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Enjoy a multi-course dinner paired with boutique Napa Valley wines at 21 Oceanfront.
Date: Oct 13, 2026
Location: Anaheim
See the Ducks take on Calgary at Honda Center.
Date: Oct 14–18, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Fashion Island hosts fashion shows, panels, beauty events and brand activations across five days.
Date: Oct 14, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Plan a romantic candlelight dinner with a special three-course menu for two at Habana.
Date: Oct 14, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Learn how to make dumplings from scratch during a hands-on cooking class at The Viv Hotel.
Date: Oct 14, 2026
Location: Brea
Celebrate spooky season with horror-themed stand-up comedy at Brea Improv.
Date: Oct 16–25, 2026
Location: Laguna Beach
Explore documentary films, live music, outdoor experiences, talks and art across ten days.
Date: Oct 16, 2026
Location: Lake Forest
Enjoy a straw maze, scavenger hunt, Halloween photo stops, costumes, treats and dog-friendly fun.
Date: Oct 16, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Experience Pink Floyd music with immersive 360-degree planetarium visuals.
Date: Oct 16, 2026
Location: Fullerton
Spend the evening with classic New Orleans jazz, improvisation and cocktails at The Charleston.
Date: Oct 16–17, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
Taste rare wines with chef-prepared appetizers, a Champagne reception and live music.
Date: Oct 16–18, 2026
Location: Irvine
See comedian T.J. Miller during a three-night stand-up run at Irvine Improv.
Date: Oct 16, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Watch the Ducks face the Boston Bruins at Honda Center.
Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Dana Point
See classic woodie wagons lined up beside the coast at Doheny State Beach.
Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
Start the day with guided Tai Chi movements and Eastern philosophy at Bowers Museum.
Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
Spend the day with motorcycle racing, stunt shows, custom bikes, live music, art and vendors.
Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Dana Point
Bring your four-legged friend to a pet-friendly harbor festival benefiting local animal causes.
Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
Sample food and drinks from dozens of restaurants, wineries and breweries at a Halloween-themed tasting.
Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Irvine
Sip craft beer, enjoy food and live music, then catch an Orange County SC match.
Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Hit the dance floor before dark during this daytime clubbing experience.
Date: Oct 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, nocturnal animals, decorations, rides and family activities.
Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Anaheim
See Los Tigres del Norte live at Honda Center.
Date: Oct 18, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Explore fragrance notes and signature scents during a guided Guerlain masterclass at Fashion Island.
Date: Oct 18, 2026
Location: San Juan Capistrano
Enjoy trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, costumes, local makers, live music and a Spookeasy bar.
Date: Oct 18, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
See TURNSTILE live at the Observatory Festival Grounds.
Date: Oct 18, 2026
Location: San Juan Capistrano
Celebrate 25 years of Spanish guitar, flamenco, salsa and theatrical performance at The Coach House.
Date: Oct 22, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Taste five Kukkula wines during an evening with winemaker Kevin Jussila at Pendry Newport Beach.
Date: Oct 22, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Learn to make fresh pasta dough, roll it by hand and prepare a classic sauce.
Date: Oct 22, 2026
Location: Anaheim
See Bryson Tiller with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz at Honda Center.
Date: Through Oct 22, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Explore international films, premieres, red carpets, filmmaker talks and special events across Newport Beach.
Date: Oct 23, 2026
Location: San Juan Capistrano
Spend a candlelit autumn evening with seasonal dishes, local legends and a touch of the supernatural.
Date: Oct 23, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Learn the techniques behind French macarons during a hands-on baking class.
Date: Oct 23–24, 2026
Location: San Juan Capistrano
Walk historic Los Rios Street after dark for local history and family-friendly ghost stories.
Date: Oct 23, 2026
Location: Fountain Valley
Roll to disco hits and retro favorites during a late-night 1970s-themed skate.
Date: Oct 23, 2026
Location: Laguna Beach
Hear Halloween favorites performed by string quartet in an atmospheric candlelight setting.
Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
Help remove trash from the Santa Ana River before it reaches the ocean.
Date: Oct 24–25, 2026
Location: Irvine
Shop local makers and enjoy live music, kids’ crafts, costumes and pet-friendly Halloween fun.
Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Laguna Niguel
Learn practical techniques for taking better photos with your phone.
Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Enjoy spooky stories, crafts, science experiments, live animals, games and free family fun.
Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Hear a museum talk exploring experimental haiku and the artistic world of Boshicho Okamura.
Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Taste grower Champagne with Sacha Geoffroy during special seatings at Hi-Time Wine Cellars.
Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Dana Point
Explore haunted ship tours, aquarium access, science activities, costumes and family Halloween fun.
Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Celebrate Halloween early with The Aquabats at House of Blues Anaheim.
Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Irvine
Sample cocktails and spirits during an evening tasting event at Gillette House.
Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Celebrate a tradition dating to 1923 with a fall festival, costumes, community floats and a nighttime parade.
Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
See legendary Italian DJ Benny Benassi for a late-night EDM set.
Date: Oct 25, 2026
Location: Huntington Beach
Enjoy an oceanfront fall gathering on Paséa’s lawn with seasonal activities and coastal atmosphere.
Date: Oct 25, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Hear Sinatra and Nat King Cole favorites performed live by candlelight at The Lido Theater.
Date: Oct 27, 2026
Location: Anaheim
See the Ducks take on Vancouver at Honda Center.
Date: Oct 29–Nov 1, 2026
Location: Dana Point
Celebrate ocean films, conservation, adventure and coastal culture at venues across Dana Point.
Date: Oct 29, 2026
Location: Irvine
Learn to roll and cut sushi with restaurant chefs during a hands-on class with bites and cocktails.
Date: Oct 29, 2026
Location: Anaheim
See Orville Peck bring cinematic country and alternative Americana to House of Blues Anaheim.
Date: Oct 29, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Enjoy a five-course dinner paired with Duckhorn wines and seasonal dishes.
Date: Oct 29, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Watch the Ducks face the Buffalo Sabres at Honda Center.
Date: Oct 29–30, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
Dance to reggaeton and Latin hits during a late-night Halloween party at The Yost Theater.
Date: Oct 30, 2026
Location: Laguna Beach
Enjoy Bavarian-inspired dishes, seasonal flavors and communal dining beside the ocean.
Date: Oct 30, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Hear Ariana Grande favorites reimagined by string quartet in a candlelight concert.
Date: Oct 30, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Hear spooky-season favorites from film and pop performed by string quartet.
Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Seal Beach
Spend Halloween morning helping clean the coastline at the San Gabriel River Jetty.
Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Celebrate by the harbor with family trick-or-treating, seasonal treats and participating shops.
Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Celebrate Halloween with Champagne Taittinger during special tasting seatings at Hi-Time Wine Cellars.
Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Garden Grove
Spend Halloween night with a stacked all-ages punk, hardcore and ska-punk lineup at Garden Amp.
Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Close out Halloween with DJs, costumes, lights, food, bars and a large-scale late-night dance party.
Date: Oct 5, 2026
Location: Newport Coast
Tee off for CHOC during a charity golf tournament at Pelican Hill’s Ocean South Course.
Date: Oct 6, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Learn American Mahjong with beginner instruction, open play and a casual brewery setting.
Date: Oct 6, 2026
Location: Irvine
Catch live professional wrestling featuring United Wrestling Network talent at Irvine Improv.
Date: Oct 7, 2026
Location: Irvine
Taste dumplings from around the world during a self-guided evening across participating restaurants.
Date: Oct 7, 2026
Location: Anaheim
See the Ducks face the Edmonton Oilers at Honda Center.
Date: Oct 8–15, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
Walk among hundreds of tropical butterflies during the final week of the zoo’s seasonal habitat.
Date: Oct 8–10, 2026
Location: Santa Ana
Experience Poe’s darkest tales with themed cocktails during a limited immersive cemetery speakeasy.
Date: Oct 8, 2026
Location: Newport Beach
Try a chef-curated pizza tasting that reimagines the traditional pizza dinner.
Date: Oct 8–30, 2026
Location: Buena Park
Solve a Prohibition-era murder while enjoying a three-course dinner and immersive entertainment.
Date: Oct 8, 2026
Location: Anaheim
See Latin pop icon Chayanne live at Honda Center.
Date: Oct 8, 2026
Location: San Juan Capistrano
See the founding Heartbreakers keyboardist perform live at The Coach House.
Date: Oct 9–10, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Experience an intimate, family-friendly close-up magic show at Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel.
Date: Oct 9, 2026
Location: Anaheim
Learn meringue, piping, baking, fillings and assembly in a hands-on macaron class.
Date: Oct 9, 2026
Location: Anaheim
See SOMBR at Honda Center with special guests Tom Odell and The Hellp.
Date: Oct 9–11, 2026
Location: Orange County
Join an astrophysicist for a live bar talk on aliens, exoplanets and the search for life beyond Earth.
Date: Oct 9, 2026
Location: Costa Mesa
Relive the 2010s EDM era during a late-night tribute party at TIME Nightclub.
What events are happening in Orange County in October 2026?
There are 100+ Orange County events happening in October 2026, including fall festivals, Halloween attractions, pumpkin patches, concerts, food and wine events, family activities, sporting events, art experiences and community celebrations.
What are some of the biggest October events in Orange County?
Popular October events include Pacific Airshow, Tustin Tiller Days, Knott’s Scary Farm, Taste of Laguna, Boo at the Zoo, the Newport Beach Film Festival and Anaheim’s Halloween festivities.
Are there family-friendly Halloween events in Orange County?
Yes. Families can find pumpkin patches, trick-or-treat events, Halloween markets, Boo at the Zoo, fall festivals, Spooky Seas and other seasonal activities throughout Orange County.
Where are October events happening in Orange County?
October events are taking place throughout Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Orange, Santa Ana, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach and Tustin.
Are there free October events in Orange County?
Yes. Several October events offer free admission or participation, including community festivals, art walks, beach cleanups, markets and seasonal activities. Individual attractions or purchases may still have a fee.
Are there pumpkin patches in Orange County in October?
Yes. October is peak pumpkin-patch season in Orange County, with family-friendly farms and fall attractions operating throughout the month.
When do Halloween events start in Orange County?
Many Orange County Halloween events begin in late September and continue throughout October, with the largest concentration of seasonal activities taking place during the final two weeks of the month.
October is one of the most event-filled months of the year in Orange County. Between fall festivals, pumpkin patches, Halloween attractions, coastal events, food experiences, concerts, family outings and community traditions, there is something happening almost every weekend.
Save this guide and check back as you make your October plans. Event information can change, so always confirm dates, times, pricing, tickets and other details with the event organizer before attending.
Event information compiled from The Guide OC’s October 2026 events calendar.
CA Real Estate Group (CARE Group) is giving away free Halloween Night Survival Kits to families this year. Each kit includes a reflective safety sash for parents, glow bracelets for kids, and Halloween treats and surprises. Pick yours up on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Heroes (San Marino) Park, 6200 San Rolando Circle, Buena Park. Kits are free and open to any family that can pick one up in person. Quantities are limited, so reserve ahead.
Reserve your free Halloween Night Survival Kit here.
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. CARE Group puts these kits together so families can head out on Halloween night a little safer and a little more prepared.
Each kit is built for trick-or-treat night, with something for parents and something for kids:
Pickup is in person only. The 5:00 to 7:00 PM window is timed so you can grab your kit, put on the glow bracelets and sash, and head straight out trick-or-treating.
Any family with kids. You don’t have to live in Buena Park, and you don’t have to be buying or selling a home. The only requirement is that you can pick it up in person at Heroes (San Marino) Park on Halloween.
Quantities are limited. Reserving ahead is the best way to make sure there’s a kit waiting for your family.
The kit covers visibility. These simple habits cover the rest of the night:
Yes. CARE Group is also running a free Kids Halloween Coloring Contest for Kindergarten through 6th grade, open to everyone. Entries are due Friday, October 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM PDT, and three winners each get a $50 Amazon gift card.
Enter the Kids Halloween Coloring Contest.
Because CARE Group’s work happens in neighborhoods, and Halloween is the one night a year when the whole neighborhood is out on the sidewalks after dark. A reflective sash and a few glow bracelets are a small thing that makes families easier to see. This has nothing to do with buying or selling a home. It’s a way for CARE Group to show up for Buena Park, Cerritos, and the surrounding communities beyond real estate.
Yes. There’s no cost.
A reflective safety sash for parents, glow bracelets for kids, Halloween treats and surprises, and a few extra fun and useful items.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Heroes (San Marino) Park, 6200 San Rolando Circle, Buena Park.
No. Any family can get a kit, as long as you pick it up in person at the park.
It’s strongly encouraged. Quantities are limited, and reserving is the best way to make sure a kit is waiting for you.
No. Pickup is in person only.
CA Real Estate Group (CARE Group), led by Christine Almarines, operating under Caliber Real Estate Group.
Christine Almarines at (714) 476-4637 or christine@carealestategroup.com.
By Christine Almarines | Updated September 2026
Looking for SoCal pumpkin patches this fall? Here’s a current list of patches, corn mazes, and family fall festivals operating in 2026 — organized by how far you’d actually be driving from Cerritos and Buena Park.
Most SoCal pumpkin patches open the first week of October and run through Halloween, though a few open in mid-to-late September. The closest one to Cerritos is at Los Cerritos Center, about a mile away. For a full farm experience with wagon rides and a corn maze, Irvine Park Railroad and Tanaka Farms are the strongest picks within a half-hour drive.
Hours, dates and prices change every season — and a few of these places have moved. Always check the venue’s own website before you load the car.
| Patch | City | Approx. from Cerritos | 2026 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch | Cerritos | ~1 mile | Oct 1–30 |
| Pa’s Pumpkin Patch | Lakewood | ~5 miles | Opens Oct 1 |
| Buena Park Pumpkin Patch | Buena Park | ~7 miles | Opens Oct 1 |
| Knott’s Spooky Farm | Buena Park | ~8 miles | Sept 24–Oct 31 |
Right in the front lot at Los Cerritos Center. Pumpkins, bounce houses, soft play for little ones, and character visits. Mall parking is free; the activities are ticketed. Open October 1–30. This is the easiest option if you have toddlers and don’t want a whole expedition. fallstivitiespumpkinpatch.com
Mechanical rides, inflatables, carnival games, a toddler tent and a snack bar. Admission runs about $5 for adults and $3 for kids under 13, with 3-and-under free, and parking is free. Opens October 1. paspumpkinpatch.com
Note: this one moved. For years it was on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach — it’s now at Lakewood Center Mall. Plenty of older listings still show the Long Beach address.
On La Palma Avenue, run by Taghavi Farms. Petting zoo with mini highland cows and goats, bounce houses, games, hamster water balls, and a paintball range for older kids. Around $5 admission plus $5 parking. Opens October 1. booktaghavi.com
The daytime, family-friendly Halloween event: trick-or-treating, kids’ activities and décor, running select days September 24 through October 31 with park admission. Knott’s events
Don’t mix this up with Knott’s Scary Farm. The nighttime event is a genuinely intense haunt and is not intended for kids under 13. Spooky Farm is the daytime one.
Probably the best pick for younger kids. Train rides, wagon rides, a moon bounce, cookie and pumpkin decorating, panning for gold, and a family-friendly haunted house. The hay maze is free. Tickets run about $8 each or $100 for a book of 15; parking is $3–$7 depending on the day. Reservations are required on select weekends from late September through October 31. Runs September 12–October 31. irvineparkrailroad.com
A working farm rather than a parking-lot patch. Wagon rides, a barnyard, a u-pick vegetable patch and a pumpkin cannon. Open daily through November 1. tanakafarms.com
Flower fields, a dinosaur-themed corn maze, wagon rides, a barnyard and a kids’ play area. Open Wednesday through Sunday, October 3–November 1. Around $23 midweek and $27 on weekends; parking is free Wednesday and Thursday, $12 on weekends. Hana Field
At MainPlace Mall. Rides, slides, a petting zoo, games and food. Free admission Monday through Thursday, about $5 Friday through Sunday, under 2 free. Open October 2–31. thepumpkinfactory.com
Note: the Westminster Mall location is gone — that mall closed in October 2025. The Orange County location is now at MainPlace in Santa Ana.
Rides, games, festival food, daily live entertainment and an Oktoberfest beer garden for the grown-ups. Free parking. Open October 1–31 on Vista Grande — not at the old Laguna Hills Mall site, which was demolished in 2023. pumpkincity.com
In the Los Rios historic district. Petting zoo with goats, sheep and guinea pigs, plus a train, gem mining and pumpkins. Around $15, under 2 free, with free street parking. October 1–31, 9am–5pm. Excellent for toddlers. zoomars.com
At the university’s Kellogg Ranch. Corn maze, hay rides, pick-your-own pumpkins, games and agricultural demonstrations. Weekends October 10–31, with a preview night October 8. cpp.edu/pumpkinfestival
A Westside institution. Pumpkin Village, photo moments, live entertainment and a gift shop, with onsite parking. Dog-friendly. Open October 2–31. mrbonespumpkinpatch.com
Not a patch — an illuminated jack-o’-lantern trail with hand-carved giants, running nightly 6–10pm from October 2 to November 1. Timed-entry tickets in advance. Better for slightly older kids who’d rather have atmosphere than a bounce house. descansogardens.org
One day only: Sunday, October 18, 10am–5pm at Juan Bautista de Anza Park. Rides, inflatables, carnival games, crafts, a marketplace and a pumpkin patch. Worth putting on the calendar now since there’s no second chance. cityofcalabasas.com
The full day-trip version: a giant corn maze, rides, petting zoo, animal shows and games, plus a haunted maze for older kids. Open September 17–November 2, though closed on a few scattered September dates. About 55 miles out, so plan a whole day. liveoakcanyon.com
This is the part most pumpkin patch lists get wrong. Several long-running SoCal pumpkin patches aren’t where they used to be:
A few of the dates above came from event calendars and social posts rather than a dated official page — specifically Zoomars and the Buena Park patch. Both are long-running and very likely to run, but call ahead if you’re driving any distance.
Making a weekend of it? More to do around Orange County, and if you’d rather chase fall color than pumpkins, the California fall colors map is worth a look.
Most open the first week of October and run through October 31. A few open earlier — Irvine Park Railroad opens September 12, Knott’s Spooky Farm starts September 24, and Live Oak Canyon opens September 17.
Fallstivities Pumpkin Patch at Los Cerritos Center, roughly a mile away, open October 1–30. Pa’s Pumpkin Patch in Lakewood is about five miles out.
Several have free admission or free parking. The Pumpkin Factory in Santa Ana is free to enter Monday through Thursday, Pumpkin City in Laguna Hills has free parking, and the hay maze at Irvine Park Railroad is free. Rides and activities are usually ticketed separately.
Irvine Park Railroad and Zoomars in San Juan Capistrano are both strong for young children. Closer to home, Fallstivities in Cerritos has soft play and bounce houses aimed at preschoolers.
Hana Field in Costa Mesa, Cal Poly Pomona’s PumpkinFest, and Live Oak Canyon in Redlands. Forneris Farms has run one in past years but does not have a corn maze in 2026.
No. Knott’s Scary Farm is a nighttime haunt not intended for children under 13. The daytime family version is Knott’s Spooky Farm, which runs select days from September 24 through October 31.
If you find a great patch that isn’t on this list — or one that’s moved again — let me know and I’ll add it.
And if your family is thinking about a move before the holidays, whether that’s somewhere with more yard for next October or just closer to the good trick-or-treating streets, I’m always happy to talk it through.
If you’re thinking about selling and want to know how your home should be positioned in today’s market, I’d be happy to help.
CA Real Estate Group (CARE Group) is hosting a free Kids Halloween Coloring Contest for kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade. It’s open to everyone, not just Buena Park families. A parent registers online, downloads the official coloring page, and submits a photo or scan of the finished artwork by Friday, October 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM PDT. Three winners, one per age division, each receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Winners are announced October 27, 2026.
Register and download the coloring page here.
Christine Almarines is a top real estate agent in Buena Park and Cerritos helping homeowners sell in Orange County and Los Angeles County. CARE Group runs this contest every Halloween as a way to give back to the families in the communities it serves.
Any child in Kindergarten through 6th grade, anywhere. You don’t need to live in Buena Park or Cerritos, and you don’t need to be buying or selling a home. It’s completely free.
Entries are judged in three age divisions, so every child competes against kids around the same age:
Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM PDT. Late entries aren’t eligible.
Entries are judged on five things:
One winner is chosen in each age division, three winners in all. Each winner receives a $50 Amazon gift card. If you’re not local enough to pick it up in person, CARE Group will mail it to you.
Winners are announced October 27, 2026.
These come straight from the judging criteria:
Yes. CARE Group is also giving away free Halloween Night Survival Kits for trick-or-treat night, with a reflective safety sash for parents, glow bracelets for kids, and treats. Kits are free and open to anyone who can pick one up in person on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Heroes (San Marino) Park, 6200 San Rolando Circle, Buena Park. Quantities are limited, so reserve ahead.
Reserve a Halloween Night Survival Kit.
Because CARE Group’s work happens in neighborhoods, and neighborhoods are families. The coloring contest has nothing to do with buying or selling a home. It’s a free, simple way to give kids in Buena Park, Cerritos, and the surrounding Orange County and Los Angeles County communities something fun to look forward to this October, and to show up for the community beyond real estate.
Yes. There’s no cost to enter.
Any child in Kindergarten through 6th grade. It’s open to everyone, not just Buena Park families.
Kindergarten through 2nd grade, 3rd and 4th grade, and 5th and 6th grade.
Friday, October 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM PDT.
Upload a scan or clear photo of the finished page on the website, or submit it by email, following the instructions on the contest page.
A $50 Amazon gift card, one winner per age division, three winners total.
October 27, 2026.
CARE Group will mail it to you.
No. One entry per child.
Register and download the official coloring page here.
CA Real Estate Group (CARE Group), led by Christine Almarines, operating under Caliber Real Estate Group.
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