Lake Forest Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2025

Celebrate the fall season at Orange County's premier harvest festival. Explore a charming farm atmosphere filled with thousands of pumpkins, enjoy a variety of amusement rides and game booths, and relax in the festive Oktoberfest Beer Garden. It's the perfect...

Step into a world of imagination at Pretend City Children's Museum's Halloween Extravaganza! This interactive museum offers a unique, child-sized city where little ones can explore real-world roles and ignite their creativity. Through engaging exhibits and hands-on activities, children develop...

Join SAMLARC for a "spooktacular" Halloween Family Festival! Families can enjoy safe trick-or-treating, bounce houses, an exciting Haunted House, and a spooky maze. Show off your creativity in the costume contest, capture memories at the photo booth, and indulge in...

Get ready for a silly and spooky good time at the 4th annual Monster Bash! Children of all ages are invited to test out their Halloween costumes and enjoy a day filled with festive activities. The event culminates in a...

Celebrate the fall season with a unique afternoon combining friendly pickleball matches and creative pumpkin carving. This event is perfect for families with children aged 7 and up, offering a fun way to enjoy the autumn festivities. Teams of one...

Get ready for a spooktacular shopping adventure at Mickey's Halloween Market! This festive event offers a delightful mix of Halloween-themed goodies, trick-or-treat delights, and unique finds from local vendors. Attendees can enjoy children's crafts, face painting, and a bounce house,...

Experience the magic of autumn at Tanaka Farms' Pumpkin Patch! Wander through fields of vibrant pumpkins and flowers, enjoy exciting wagon rides, and get lost in the Jurassic Fright corn maze. This family-friendly event offers unique photo opportunities, seasonal treats,...

Discover a heartwarming fall celebration at the Fur-Ever Friends Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch. This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet adoptable animals, including dogs, cats, bunnies, and reptiles, from over a dozen rescue groups. Enjoy a festive pumpkin...

Dive into a ghoulishly good time at Monster Splash, an aquatic event filled with spooky fun and wave-making excitement. This family-friendly party transforms the pool into a Halloween wonderland, perfect for a festive afternoon.

Join the College Park Elementary community for a festive Trunk-or-Treat Family Night! Kids can collect candy from decorated car trunks, enjoy games, and listen to a live DJ. This free event, held in the school's staff parking lot, also features...

Experience a magical Toy Story-themed market day filled with fun for the whole family. Meet characters, enjoy games, and shop from over 30 local vendors. Free entry and parking make it an accessible adventure.

Get ready for a spooktacular time at The District at Tustin Legacy's Halloween Boo-Bash! This free, family-friendly event invites everyone to don their costumes for an afternoon of festive fun. Enjoy trick-or-treating, engaging creepy crafts, and entertainment from balloon twisters...

Join the annual Halloween Howl for a night of spooky fun and community spirit. This festive event features a highly anticipated costume contest, where participants of all ages can showcase their creative and ghoulish attire for a chance to win...

Discover a fall wonderland at the Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch! This family-friendly event offers a delightful train ride through scenic Irvine Regional Park, leading to a vibrant pumpkin patch filled with activities. Kids can enjoy carnival games, cookie decorating,...

Discover the joy of fall at Tanaka Farms' Hana Field Pumpkin Patch. Families can select the perfect pumpkin from a vast patch, explore the engaging Barnyard Exhibit, and learn about farming on scenic tours. It's a quintessential autumn experience for...

Experience a "Merry not Scary" Halloween at the Santa Ana Zoo's Boo at the Zoo event. This family-friendly festival offers safe trick-or-treating with 10 treat stations, enchanting lights and decorations, and exciting nocturnal animal encounters. Enjoy rides on the "Boofari"...

Get ready for the 8th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Mariners Park! This free community event offers a fantastic afternoon of family fun, featuring a trunk-or-treat area, exciting carnival games, and energetic bounce houses. Dare to enter the haunted walkthrough, enjoy...

Dive into a world of Halloween fun at Spooky Seas! This family-friendly event at the Ocean Institute features thrilling activities like bioluminescence laser tag and a Mad Scientist Lab. Dare to explore the Haunted Ship, show off your costume in...

Celebrate the autumn season at the Costa Mesa Scarecrow Festival! This free, family-friendly event at Lions Park features a popular scarecrow contest, a lively kids' costume parade, trick-or-treat stations, face painting, and live entertainment. It's a perfect afternoon for families...

Get ready for Creep It Real FESTIVE, a unique holiday celebration blending spooky Halloween spirit with festive cheer. Held at the historic Heritage Museum of Orange County, this event features live entertainment, a vast marketplace with over 100 vendors, themed...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at Pacific Coast Church's annual Trunk or Treat! This FREE family event features trick-or-treating, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and festive game booths. Kids can enjoy face painting and pumpkin painting, while everyone can...

Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR time at the Anaheim Hills Festival's Halloween Spooktacular! This exciting event invites goblins, ghosts, and ghouls of all ages to join in the Halloween fun. Attendees can enjoy trick-or-treating at participating stores and restaurants, groove...

Families can enjoy a delightful trick-or-treat experience along San Clemente's Avenida Del Mar and El Camino Real. Participating businesses will be marked with a purple balloon, inviting children to collect treats. It's a festive way for the community to celebrate...

Teens and tweens can get into the Halloween spirit by crafting their own decorative soaps. This fun, in-person workshop provides all the necessary supplies, ensuring a creative and enjoyable experience for participants. It's a perfect opportunity to make something unique...

Join the pack for Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Southern California! This family-friendly celebration runs throughout October, offering a 'not-so-scary' Trick-or-Treat Trail, themed games like Monster Bash Dance Party and Boo Bingo, and festive drinks for all ages. It's a...

Get ready for the Jack O'Lantern Jamboree, a family-friendly fall celebration! Kids can enjoy a pumpkin patch, carnival games, face painting, and inflatable obstacle courses. Educational reptile shows and craft stations add to the fun. Costumes are encouraged for this...

Get ready for a month of spooky fun at Anaheim GardenWalk's Halloween Fright Fest Market. They are hosting three weekends of thrilling and chilling experiences filled with live music, unique spooky vendors, and free craft activities. It's the perfect place...

Get ready for a rootin'-tootin' good time at the City of Corona's Halloweekend! This two-day event features a Wild West theme with a spooky storytime and pumpkin decorating at the library, followed by a trunk-or-treat trail, western-themed games, a haunted...

The Pumpkin Factory invites families to celebrate fall with an abundance of pumpkins, exciting rides, engaging games, and delicious food. With locations in Corona and Westminster, they offer a festive atmosphere perfect for creating lasting autumn memories. Discover a petting...

Step into a world of spooky enchantment at the Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. This separate ticketed event transforms Disney California Adventure Park into a family-friendly, frightfully fun after-hours celebration. Collect treats from immersive trails, enjoy special...

Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration in Downtown Huntington Beach! This family-friendly event transforms Main Street into a thrilling extravaganza with trick-or-treating, a 'Monster March' parade, and a costume contest. Meet local heroes and support a good cause by...

Anaheim's beloved Fall Festival and Halloween Parade returns to Downtown Anaheim for a day of festive fun. Enjoy a lively festival with local artists, live entertainment, and delicious treats, culminating in a spectacular Halloween Parade. Don't miss the revival of...

Join the Halloween Trick-or-Treat event at Bella Terra for a delightful afternoon of festive fun. Children can collect treats from participating retailers, identified by special window decals. A free branded trick-or-treat bag will be provided while supplies last. The event...

Get ready for a night of spooky fun at the Westminster Halloween Spooktacular! This exciting event features a popular Trunk or Treat, where creatively decorated car trunks hand out candy. Following the treat-collecting fun, settle in for a family-friendly movie...

Westminster's 4th annual Fall Festival returns from September 25-28, 2025, promising a weekend packed with excitement. Attendees can look forward to thrilling carnival rides, a diverse lineup of live entertainment, and a wide array of food trucks. The festival also...

Step into Southern California's oldest pumpkin patch, established in 1976, for a festive fall experience. Discover a vast selection of pumpkins, gourds, and fall decor. Enjoy family-friendly attractions like tractor rides, carnival games, inflatables, and a petting zoo with baby...

Get ready for a spooktacular weekend at the Halloween Village 2 Day Event! This festive gathering offers a delightful mix of shopping, delicious food, and FREE family activities. Attendees can enjoy character meet-and-greets, trick-or-treating, exciting scavenger hunts, and plenty of...

The Placentia Heritage Festival returns for its 60th year, celebrating community spirit with a vibrant parade and lively festival. Attendees can enjoy a variety of food and drinks, including a Beer Garden, while exploring the event grounds. Detailed maps are...

Get ready for a spine-chilling experience at the Lake Elsinore Halloween Festival 2025! This event promises spooktacular fun for all ages with a haunted maze, ghost tours, and pumpkin carving contests. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, a costume parade, and live...

Get ready for OktoBOOfest in Fullerton! This exciting Halloween event transforms the Downtown Fullerton Plaza into a festive hub. Kids can join a special parade to collect treats from local shops, and a fun pie-eating contest awaits. Adults can relax...

Adventure City transforms into a Halloween wonderland for its annual Boo-tastic Halloween Party. Families can enjoy 11 thrilling rides, a special Halloween-themed Express Train, and a dizzying journey through the Cosmic Vortex Tunnel. Kids can collect free candy on Trick-or-Treat...

Castle Park transforms into a vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos, offering a family-friendly daytime Halloween experience. Immerse yourself in Mexican and Latin American traditions with exciting live entertainment, including captivating Baile Folklórico dancers. Kids can enjoy Duke's Trick-or-Treat...

Castle Park in Riverside transforms into a Halloween wonderland with family-friendly activities celebrating both Día de los Muertos and Halloween. Kids can enjoy a dedicated Trick-or-Treat Trail, while all ages can experience live cultural performances, thrilling rides, and a brand-new...

Join the City of Norco and the Norco Sheriff's Office for their annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event. Families are encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy collecting candy from various public safety and government agencies. It's a free, fun-filled evening for all...

Get ready for a thrilling Halloween celebration at The 951 Market – Halloween! This exciting event takes place at Pikes Peak Park, inviting everyone to join in the festive spirit. Come dressed in your most impressive costume and prepare for...