Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Murrieta 2026

17 unique & unusual Halloween events near Murrieta

Temecula Ghost Tours

Temecula 6 mi $$

Haunted walking pub tour exploring historic Old Town Temecula.

Old Town Temecula Ghost Tour

Temecula 6 mi

Hands-on paranormal investigation using EMF meters in historic Old Town.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Enchanted Autumn Evening)

Enchanted Autumn Evening

Tue, Oct 6

Rancho Santa Margarita 23 mi $$$

Step-by-step guided painting of lanterns and fireflies on black canvas.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Van Gogh's Starry Night Halloween Painting Event)

Van Gogh's Starry Night Halloween Painting Event

Sat, Oct 17

Rancho Santa Margarita 23 mi $$$

Van Gogh-inspired Halloween paint and sip class in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Ghosty Date Night

Sat, Oct 3

Rancho Santa Margarita 23 mi $$$

Step-by-step guided paint-and-sip session with optional custom candle making.

Under the Witching Moon

Wed, Oct 14

Rancho Santa Margarita 23 mi $$$

Step-by-step guided paint-and-sip night with an optional custom candle-making add-on.

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (Ghosts & Legends of San Juan Capistrano Tour)

Ghosts & Legends of San Juan Capistrano Tour

Oct 23 – Oct 24

San Juan Capistrano 26 mi $$

Guided walking tour down California’s oldest residential street.

Riverside Ghost Tour

Riverside 30 mi

Walking tour exploring downtown Riverside's darkest history, legends, and haunted landmarks.

Illustration of a candlelit ofrenda altar with marigolds and skull decorations as clay figures stand in a plaza at dusk (Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival)

Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival

Sun, Oct 25

Oceanside 26 mi

Celebrating 25 years with traditional altars, entertainment, and a car show.

Día de Los Muertos Fiesta

Mission Viejo 25 mi

Day of the Dead celebration featuring ofrendas, mariachi bands, and a parade.

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight (Mission Viejo Halloween and Fall Home Decorating Contest)

Mission Viejo Halloween and Fall Home Decorating Contest

Fri, Oct 9

Mission Viejo 25 mi Free

Citywide Halloween and fall harvest home decorating competition.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (San Juan Capistrano Ghost Walking Tour)

San Juan Capistrano Ghost Walking Tour

Orange 26 mi $$

Explore haunted historic streets, Los Rios district, and the Capistrano Mission.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Fixit Clinic: Halloween Edition)

Fixit Clinic: Halloween Edition

Sat, Oct 24

Carlsbad 28 mi

Hands-on troubleshooting, disassembly, and repair guidance for broken household items.

Haunted Skate Contest

Sat, Oct 10

Laguna Niguel 29 mi $

Best trick contests on park obstacles and a Halloween costume contest.

Illustration of a clay altar with candles and marigolds, skull decorations and small dancing figures under paper banners (Beaumont Dia de los Muertos Celebration)

Beaumont Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Beaumont 31 mi Free

Community ofrenda for pets and loved ones

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Paint Your Pet with Custom Traced Canvas)

Paint Your Pet with Custom Traced Canvas

Laguna Beach 32 mi $$

Paint your pet with a pre-traced canvas.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Halloween Havoc Tournament)

Halloween Havoc Tournament

Corona 29 mi $$

Youth basketball tournament with multiple divisions and awards

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Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn

MurrietaFamily-Friendly Fall Activities61 family events

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

MurrietaHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties18 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

MurrietaHaunted Experiences10 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

MurrietaHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment5 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Murrieta

Murrieta's Halloween season features events hosted by local businesses, from breweries to museums, alongside community gatherings. Consider the immersive downtown ghost tours or family-friendly Dia de los Muertos celebrations happening nearby. With numerous Halloween happenings spread across the region, from theater performances to outdoor markets, finding your perfect autumn event is key. Decide if a ticketed experience or a free community get-together best suits your plans for the season.

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