Waterwise Garden & Pumpkin Fest 2026
Family festival featuring a pumpkin patch, crafts, and conservation resources.
Montclair Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
55 family-friendly fall activities in Montclair and nearby.
As Halloween approaches, Montclair and surrounding areas present numerous family activities. You can find larger town events like the Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade, or consider local park celebrations. Many of these events are free, while others require tickets. Some focus on younger children with games and treats, and locations vary from downtown venues to nearby towns.
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Food, Drink, and Parties
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Riverside Halloween Bar Crawl
Riverside
Costumed pub crawl across multiple downtown venues with drinks and after-party
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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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Candlelight Yorba Linda: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Yorba Linda
Halloween themes and classical works performed by the Orchid Quartet under candlelight.
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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
How does trunk-or-treat work in Montclair and why choose it over door-to-door?
Cars line up in a lot with decorated trunks, and kids walk the loop collecting candy in one contained, well-lit place, usually in a single hour on a posted date before Halloween. It's ideal for toddlers, wheelchairs, wagons, and nervous first-timers, with no traffic or dark porches. Arrive at the start time, because popular trunks run out of candy fast.
What's the smartest arrival plan for a busy farm weekend near Montclair?
Arrive at opening: parking is close, animals are active, and the photo spots are empty. Do the far activities first, maze, hayride, picking field, then work back toward the food and playground as crowds build. Leaving by early afternoon means missing both the entry line and the exit-lane crawl. Buy timed tickets online where offered; some farms cap capacity on peak Saturdays.
How do we handle food allergies at Halloween events around Montclair?
Look for teal-pumpkin events offering non-food treats, and bring your own safe candy for a swap-out at the end of trunk-or-treats. Pack safe snacks since farm concessions rarely label allergens well, and ask vendors about shared fryers before ordering. Keep epinephrine on your person, not the car, and brief kids on the nothing-gets-eaten-until-checked rule before the first trunk.