Halloween Mini Golf & Arcade
Neon-lit 9-hole course featuring seasonal music and playful ghostly characters.
Huntington Beach Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026
28 unique & unusual Halloween events in Huntington Beach and nearby.
As autumn deepens, Huntington Beach and surrounding areas offer a mix of Halloween happenings. Consider the family-friendly celebrations in Fountain Valley, or if you're willing to venture a bit further, explore the unique events in nearby towns like Santa Ana. From art walks to themed parties, the local calendar presents diverse ways to mark the season. You'll find ticketed and free activities, catering to different preferences and locations across Orange County and beyond.
All Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Around Huntington Beach
Old Town Orange Ghost Walk
Stroll through historic Old Town Orange hearing true local ghost stories.
Haunted Campfire
Guided paint-and-sip session painting ghosts toasting marshmallows over a campfire.
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Surf City Spooktacular
Huntington Beach
Main Street transforms into a thrilling Halloween extravaganza.
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Huntington Beach Zombie Crawl
Huntington Beach
All-access admission to over ten bars with welcome shots and specials.
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Haunted Mansion Holiday
Whittier
Ghoul-tide surprises inspired by Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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MUSE Burlesque: Ghosts of the Yost - Halloween Burlesque Spectacular
Santa Ana
Burlesque and variety showcase inside a historic, reportedly haunted theater.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do we plan around lantern parades and night processions in Huntington Beach?
Stake out the route, not the staging area: arrive 30-45 minutes early at a mid-route spot with a wall or storefront at your back for kids' sightlines. Bring your own lantern or glow items only if the event invites it. Transit beats driving, since road closures wrap the route, and know the dispersal point so your group reunites after the crowd releases.
How can we volunteer or participate in Halloween events in Huntington Beach instead of just attending?
Community events run on volunteers, and signing up transforms the season: host a trunk at a trunk-or-treat, judge a costume contest, staff a festival craft table, or join a parade group. Sign-ups post in September through schools, libraries, and neighborhood groups, and shifts are usually two or three hours, leaving time to enjoy the event. Volunteering is also the best free ticket in town.
What should we wear on a ghost tour in Huntington Beach?
Ghost tours are night walking tours, so dress for 60-90 minutes outdoors in October: real walking shoes for cobblestones and uneven sidewalks, a warm layer you'd want an hour after sunset, and rain gear when the sky is ambiguous, since most tours run in drizzle. Skip the flip-flops and the costume; hands-free is best for the dark stretches between stops.