Fall Festivities In and Around OC

Fall is here in Orange County and one thing is for certain – it’s time for pumpkins, sweaters and fall festivities! . 

While last year many events were cancelled, this year local favorites are back offering a little fun for everyone. Keep in mind, due to COVID-19, things could change without notice so be sure to check the event host’s website for more information. 

Anaheim Plaza Trick or Treat | Saturday, October 30

Kids ages 12 and under, dressed in costume can trick or treat for free from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the candy is all gone! Look for the “Trick or Treat” signs posted in the windows of participating businesses. Learn more here

Buena Park Fall Spooktacular | Friday, October 29

Presented by the Buena Park Police Department and Community Services Department, this fun and free event includes a pumpkin patch, carnival games, arts & crafts, food trucks, haunted house, and kids costume contest. Learn more here

Costa Mesa Parks & Community Services Scarecrow Festival | Saturday, October 16

Located at Lions Park from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., families are invited for face painting, trick or treating, pumpkin decorating and more. Enter your kids in a costume contest or submit your scariest scarecrow. Learn more here.

Downtown Fullerton Market Presents a Halloween Theme Pop-up Market | Saturday, October 23

Come support more than 15 community vendors at this free family and pet friendly event located at Casa 723 in Fullerton. The first 25 in attendance will receive free candy goodies bags as well as complimentary treats for your pooch. Stay for the dog costume contest at 2 p.m. and the kid custom contest at 3 p.m. Register here

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort | Through October 31

Running until October 31, guests of the Disneyland Resort can enjoy spellbinding thrills at both parks and Downtown Disney. For those lucky enough to have tickets, Disneyland is once again hosting it’s famous Oogie Boogie Bash after hours. See you there on the 17th! 

Huntington Beach Fall Fest | Friday, October 23

Join the Huntington Beach Community & Library Services Department for a fall celebration! Fun family activities will include: a pumpkin patch and carving station, games, food trucks, a movie, and more! Register here

Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch | Through October 31

Have you ever picked your own pumpkin right out of the pumpkin patch? Tanaka Farms is one of the only farms in Orange County with a REAL pumpkin patch! Tanaka Farms offers lots of activities, from wagon rides to arts and crafts! For pricing and details, visit here

Elena Bosch

Hi! I'm Elena Bosch. As a longtime Orange County native, I love all things OC: The Angels, the mouse, the beach and everything in between. I'm an accredited public relations professional with more than 10 years of experience working primarily in the nonprofit, corporate foundation, personal finance, mortgage lending and real estate industries.

My most important job, however, is mom to big brother Hunter and baby sister Mekenzie as well as two rescue pit bulls named Jack and Zoe. I met my husband Kevin shortly after graduating from California State University, Fullerton and have bounced around north Orange County together ever since.

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