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Spooky Fullerton Night Market featuring vendors, trick-or-treating, and contests.
Fullerton Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
68 family-friendly fall activities in Fullerton and nearby.
Fullerton celebrates Halloween with events hosted at diverse locations, from local parks and community centers to farms and entertainment venues. You'll find everything from major ticketed extravaganzas to smaller, more intimate gatherings.
Consider the possibilities: a large-scale themed party in Anaheim, or perhaps a free outdoor festival closer to home. The choice depends on what kind of Halloween experience you're seeking.
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Halloween Horror Night
Anaheim
Features three areas of terror and Black Tape Project runway performances.
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Haunted Experiences
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Haunted Mansion Holiday
Whittier
Ghoul-tide surprises inspired by Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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A Hollywood Horror Story & Tour of Final Rites
Fullerton
Multimedia performance about 1950s icon Vampira paired with an exhibition tour.
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Unique & Unusual
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Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour
Fullerton
Includes a ghoulish cocktail mixer and visits haunted downtown locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the food strategy at pumpkin patches around Fullerton?
Farm food is fun but slow and pricey at peak: cider donuts and one treat as the event, real meals before or after. Lines shortest before 11:30 am. Bring water bottles and a backup protein snack per kid, and check payment types, since some stands are cash-only while others are card-only. Picnic tables fill by noon, so scout your base early.
What happens if rain washes out a family event we booked in Fullerton?
Read the policy before buying: farms usually offer rain checks for another day that season rather than refunds, while ticketed indoor events run regardless. Light drizzle often means a gloriously empty farm, so don't auto-cancel. Keep one indoor backup, a museum day, library event, or home carving afternoon, planned for each outdoor weekend so the costume doesn't go to waste.
What are the best costume choices for kids attending outdoor Halloween events in Fullerton?
Pick costumes that survive walking, climbing hay bales, and a bathroom trip in under two minutes: no floor-length hems, no masks that block vision, and nothing that can't fit a jacket underneath. Sneakers always beat costume shoes. Add reflective tape for evening events, and pack a backup shirt because face paint, snow cones, and petting zoos will find white fabric.