Newport Beach's Halloween frights are here! Dive into our ghoulish guide. Newport Beach locals and curious visitors alike will find haunting delights in our comprehensive Halloween guide.
Popular events this season include the spine-tingling experience of Dark Harbor, where legendary monsters roam the haunted docks. Featuring immersive mazes and eerie performances, this event guarantees chills. And the thrilling Knott's Scary Farm with its thematic scare zones and live entertainment is something you definitely don't want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Newport Beach
- Knott's Scary Farm (Buena Park)
- Dark Harbor (Long Beach)
- Newport Beach Halloween Pub Crawl
- The 17th Door Haunt Experience (Buena Park)
- Vampirates at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure (Buena Park)
- Cops N’ Goblins Fall Spooktacular (Buena Park)
- Knott's Spooky Farm (Buena Park)
- Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours (Fullerton)
- Bella Terra Kids Club Halloween Event (Huntington Beach)
See these and even more events listed below!
Newport Beach Area Haunted Experiences
Dark Harbor
What to Expect:
An immersive Halloween celebration with haunted mazes, live entertainment, and themed attractions aboard the Queen Mary.
Description:
Dark Harbor is Southern California's most haunted Halloween event, transforming the Queen Mary and surrounding harbor into a massive Halloween festival featuring haunted mazes, hundreds of monsters, immersive attractions, live entertainment, VIP experiences, themed bars and lounges, carnival rides, and festive eats and treats. The event includes terrifying mazes aboard the notoriously haunted Queen Mary, festival favorites like the Sinister Swings, and unique experiences such as the Summoning Circle and secret speakeasies.
Where: Long Beach | More Info: Dark Harbor
The 17th Door Haunt Experience
What to Expect:
An immersive and intense haunted house experience with a haunting storyline that leads you through terrifying rooms.
Description:
The 17th Door Haunt Experience is Orange County's most intense haunted house, located at the Buena Park Downtown Mall. This immersive extreme haunt experience features a haunting storyline that leads you through terrifying rooms, making it an adrenaline rush for those brave enough to face their fears. Sign the waiver and remember your safe word for an unforgettable night.
Where: Buena Park | More Info: The 17th Door Haunt Experience
Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours
What to Expect:
A guided tour that combines historical sites with paranormal stories and a ghoulish cocktail mixer.
Description:
Embark on a spooky journey through Fullerton's historic sites with the Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour. This 1.5-mile tour, starting at the Fullerton Museum Center, includes a ghoulish cocktail mixer and visits to Villa del Sol, the Schumacher Building, and the Fox Theatre. The tour is not suitable for children under 13 and requires some walking with stairs.
Where: Fullerton | More Info: Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours
Knott's Scary Farm
What to Expect:
A fully transformed theme park with uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog.
Description:
Knott's Scary Farm is Southern California's longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event. For its 50th frightful year, it offers 19 haunted attractions, including five sinister scare zones, ten mesmerizing mazes, and four hair-raising shows. The event transforms the theme park into a nightmare with over 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog. It is not recommended for children under 13 and features exclusive merchandise and immersive retail experiences.
Where: Buena Park | More Info: Knott's Scary Farm
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Newport Beach
Cops N’ Goblins Fall Spooktacular
What to Expect:
A fun and safe Halloween trick-or-treat experience hosted by local authorities.
Description:
The Cops N’ Goblins Fall Spooktacular is a family-friendly Halloween event hosted by the Buena Park Police Department and Community Services Department. It features trick-or-treating, costumes, and games, making it an enjoyable experience for all ages. The event takes place at the Buena Park Civic Center on October 31, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Where: Buena Park | More Info: Cops N’ Goblins Fall Spooktacular
Knott's Spooky Farm
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, themed decorations, and various spooky activities for all ages.
Description:
Knott's Spooky Farm is a family-friendly Halloween celebration at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. The event features trick-or-treating, spooky activities, and themed decorations. Little ghouls can enjoy games, music, and spooky stories in Calico Park, while Snoopy and his friends host a costume party. The event also includes trick-or-treating locations in Ghost Town and a Calico Candy Mine Ride transformation into a candy wonderland.
Where: Buena Park | More Info: Knott's Spooky Farm
Bella Terra Kids Club Halloween Event
What to Expect:
A comprehensive Halloween celebration with a maker market, trick-or-treating, and character meet-and-greets.
Description:
Bella Terra is hosting a festive Halloween event on October 26, 2024, featuring a Stay Spooky Groovy Halloween Maker Market and Trick-or-Treating. The event includes creative vendors, music, character meet-and-greets, and fun activities like face painting and a Kids DJ playing festive tunes. Trick-or-treating begins at 4 PM, and the first 500 kids will receive a trick-or-treat bag. The event also features appearances by beloved Halloween characters like the Sanderson Sisters, Jack Skellington, and Sally.
Where: Huntington Beach | More Info: Bella Terra Kids Club Halloween Event
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Newport Beach
Newport Beach Halloween Pub Crawl
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration featuring over 4 venues with exclusive drink specials, a social media costume contest, and live music.
Description:
Join the Newport Beach Official Halloween Bar Crawl on October 26, 2024, for a frightfully fun night of bar hopping. Enjoy free entry into over 4+ venues, Halloween goodie bags, and generously low drink specials. The event includes a $2,000 prize value social media costume contest, live music, and a photographer to capture the best moments. Gather your goblins, witches, and vampires for an unforgettable Halloween experience.