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15 kid-friendly Halloween events near Los Angeles + Orange County with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 12 towns. The earliest to open is Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party, on August 18. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 2 list free admission.
Large Ventura County farm's 29th annual harvest festival: a two-acre corn maze, u-pick pumpkin fields, hayrides, farm-animal encounters and themed weekends through October.
Long-running Cal Poly Pomona student-run harvest festival (33rd annual) at the university teaching farm: u-pick pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, hay bale maze and farm-animal exhibits.
Popular Orange County pumpkin patch inside Irvine Regional Park; guests board a wagon ride first to get a wristband for patch entry, plus the park's namesake train rides.
Large Inland Empire farm near Yucaipa/Redlands with 70+ rides and games, a big petting zoo, a corn maze that closes an hour before the park, a train, and on-site pumpkin fields.
Free-with-admission Halloween weekends at the LA Zoo: six trick-or-treat candy stations along the path from the Children's Zoo to Treetops Terrace.
35th annual OC zoo Halloween event: ten trick-or-treat prize stations, Halloween-themed games, and visits with the zoo's nocturnal animals.
OC Parks' one-day Halloween event at the small OC Zoo inside Irvine Regional Park: trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, spooky crafts and treat-filled pumpkins for the animals.
Weeks-long, non-scary Halloween season at this Pasadena children's museum: daily costume parades, a trike ride through a gentle 'spooky house,' potion-mixing and pumpkin bowling.
Ticketed evening Halloween celebration at La Habra's city-run children's museum: a trick-or-treat trail winding through the museum galleries.
Evening Halloween event at the Aquarium: touch sharks and rays, a self-guided scavenger hunt, costume contest, and trick-or-treat goodie bags.
Daytime, non-scary Halloween event at Legoland with trick-or-treat candy stations, a new Brick or Treat Street of LEGO monster homes, and a light trail for young kids.
Daytime Halloween season across both Disneyland parks: Halloween-dressed characters, spooky versions of favourite rides, seasonal treats and a Pluto pumpkin hunt, all included with a park ticket.
After-hours ticketed Disney Halloween party at Disney California Adventure with villain meet-and-greets, trick-or-treat trails and a new Haunted Mansion-themed street party for 2026.
One of the country's older civic Halloween parades: a daytime street festival with a classic car show and vendors at Center Greens, followed by an evening costume parade through downtown.
Downtown Huntington Beach closes Main Street for merchant trick-or-treating, a petting zoo, bounce houses, a costume contest, and a Monster March.
29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival, Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade, Boo at the L.A. Zoo, Boo at the Zoo, Brick-or-Treat, Cal Poly Pomona PumpkinFest, and 9 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party on August 18, 2026.
29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival, Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade, Boo at the L.A. Zoo, Boo at the Zoo, Brick-or-Treat, Cal Poly Pomona PumpkinFest, and 4 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival, Cal Poly Pomona PumpkinFest, Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch and Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree Farm, all suggested for all ages.
Yes: Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade and Downtown Huntington Beach Halloween list free admission on the official site.
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