ANAHEIM

Halloween Parade and Fall Festival
October 24-26, 2008

Three-day event that consists of costume contests, live entertainment, a craft fair, fabulous food, fun rides, game booths and much more. The Halloween Parade has been an Anaheim tradition since 1924, when baseball legend Babe Ruth was honored as the Grand Marshal of the celebration.

LOCATION:
Most events are held in Downtown Anaheim, at the Center Street Promenade

The Haunted Cellar
October: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 & November 1st
6:00pm-Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays
6:00pm-10pm on weeknights.

New location!
All of your greatest fears come to life in the new, fully interactive Haunted Cellar!

Cost for admission is: $12

LOCATION:
Anaheim GardenWalk
321 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim 92802

BREA

Haunt Worx Productions
October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 26 & Nov 1 Hours: 7pm-10pm

Friday, October 31 Halloween Night Hours: 7-11

Maze with ghosts, goblins and more. Strobe lighting is used in the maze. Not recommended for children under 7. Children 13 and under have to have a parent with them. Proceeds for admission benefit CHOC

LOCATION:
537 S. Palm Drive

BUENA PARK

Knotts Berry Farm Halloween Haunt
September 25-28, 2008
October 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29 - November1, 2008

Knott’s professional “scare-masters” have transformed the old Berry Farm into Knott’s Scary Farm for another year of the world’s first, biggest and most famous theme park Halloween event! Beginning September 27 and running for 27 select horrifying nights through Halloween, this is the original, in-your-face LIVE Halloween experience – a 160-acre living horror movie filled with 13 chilling mazes, 7 hair-raising shows, 4 horrific scare zones and 1,000 monsters roaming for their next victim. Knott's Halloween Haunt continues to set new standards in adult scare entertainment!

Knotts Berry Farm Camp Spooky Treasure Hunt
Weekends Only in October 10am - 5pm

For the younger set, Knott’s Treasure Hunt in Camp Snoopy is an alternative daytime non-scare celebration of Halloween cheer rather than fear. This special, family-friendly, event is a playful pirate party complete with trick or treating, “Captain Jack’s Haunted Hideaway” maze, and themed entertainment for kids ages 3-11.

COSTA MESA

Pumpkins & Pancakes - A Children’s Halloween Extravaganza
October 26, 2008 from 8-11 a.m.

South Coast Plaza and The Friends of CASA present Pumpkins & Pancakes ? A Children?s Halloween Extravaganza. Children come in costume and will enjoy live music and entertainment. Guests will also enjoy a gourmet pancake breakfast, cappuccino bar, balloon artists, a live animal show, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, and a special visit with Cartoon Characters. All proceeds from the event benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). CASA works to break the vicious cycle of child abuse by training community volunteers to speak up for abused children and guiding them into environments where they will thrive.

Order tickets online

LOCATION:
Located in Crate and Barrel / Macy's Home Store Wing
South Coast Plaza

INFORMATION:
(714) 619-5140

Halloween Spooktacular - Costa Mesa
October 18, 2008
10:00AM and 11:30AM

Trick or treat! A mysterious phantom plays spooky organ tunes on the new William J. Gillespie Concert Organ, showing how music can set the perfect Halloween mood. Don’t forget to wear your costume for this annual favorite.

LOCATION:
Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

INFORMATION:
(714) 755-5799

CYPRESS

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
October 31, 2008
6 pm-9 pm

Game Booth - Prizes - Food - Entertainment - Costume Parade

All adults must be accompanied by a child

LOCATION:
Cypress Community Center
5700 Orange Avenue

714 229-6780

DANA POINT

Doheny State Beach Haunted Campground
Saturday, October 25
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Doheny State Beach

Interpretive Association will once again host Doheny's Halloween Haunt. A section of the campground will be transformed into a spooky area with a variety of educational booths on animals such as spiders, sharks, venomous marine animals, bats, etc. that many people are afraid of. By answering a question at one of the interpretive booths not only do guests learn about animals they may consider scary, but they'll earn a card for snacks or to use in the game area.

This event is completely free, and the ten dollar parking fee is waived for the event. Each person is asked to donate one non-perishable food item which will be given to a local food bank!

LOCATION:
Doheny State Beach

INFORMATION:
949-496-6172

FULLERTON

Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours
Wednesdays and Thursdays Sept. 17 through Nov. 6, 6 p.m. (lasting about 2 ½ hours)

Did you know Fullerton is one of the most haunted cities around? Ghosts are lurking at every corner. Take this tour and find out what businesses have pots and pans flying around after hours, what famous deceased Fullertonian makes an “appearance” now and then, and where the spirits like to have a beer or two. Don’t miss out on a hauntingly good time!

“Ghost hunters” should be prepared to walk approximately 1.5 miles, and the tours will include climbing stairs. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a sense of humor with them. The tour is not recommended for children under 13.

$15 for museum members; $18 for the general public. Space is limited and prepaid reservations are required.

INFORMATION:
(714) 738-6545

Haunted Garden at the Arboretum
October 24 & 25, 2008
Tours for this popular event start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9:15 p.m. both nights.

Watch out for bats & bullfrogs, vampires & vermin, ghosts, goblins and ghouls. Follow Count Dracula and Friends of Frankenstein for a scary trip down garden paths into the deciduous forest and on to the Haunters’ Ball for refreshments and fun.

Haunted Garden will feature again this year a less spooky “Younger Children’s Costume Party” on Saturday, October 25th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. for children 3-5 years of age. The afternoon will include a daytime walk through the Haunted Garden, costume parade, crafts, fun and refreshments. The cost for the afternoon activities is $5.00 per child. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.

INFORMATION HOTLINE:
(714) 278-4002

Night of the Living Dead
October 3 - November 2, 2008

"A true cult classic - and one of the scariest movies of all time. The dead are walking, and hunger for human flesh. A group of panicked survivors are barricaded in a deserted farmhouse while the army of flesh-eating zombies hovers outside their door. This Halloween experience the bone-chilling terror on STAGE!

Tickets: $19, Students with current ID $10
Warning - Graphic Violence

LOCATION:
MaverickTheatre
110 E. Walnut
Fullerton

INFORMATION HOTLINE:
714-526-7070

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Main Street Halloween Celebration
October 31, 2008
5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

For children of all ages, this annual Halloween celebration features trick or treat-ing, kiddie rides and more. Sponsored by the Downtown Business Association, the spooky festivities include a moon bounce, petting zoo, Ferris wheel, pumpkin carving, costume contests and more.

LOCATION:
Downtown Huntington Beach
Main Street

INFORMATION:
(714) 969-0795

IRVINE

Halloween Masquerade Ball
October 31, 2008

Benefiting OWL (Ones We Love). Six themed ballrooms with various disc jockeys and live performances, costume contest and more.

LOCATION:
Irvine Marriott
18000 Von Karmon

INFORMATION:
949-200-7794

Annual Boo Bash Halloween Carnival
October 25, 2008
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Geared for children ages 12 and under, the Boo Bash culminates with an outdoor screening of "The Wizard of Oz" during a special Lounge Chair Theatre starting at dusk. Carnival admission is free. Individual activity/craft tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Healthy food options, provided by Sprouts Farmers Market will be available for purchase.

Location:
University Community Park
1 Beech Tree Lane, Irvine

INFORMATION:
949-724-6611

Boot Hill
October 24-26, October 29 - November 1, 2008

An elaborate yard display in Irvine, BOOT HILL rises from the fog for it's 8th year to inhabit the residence at 16 Goldenrod. The unearthly spirits from the old west town of Bridgewood will materialize for four short nights, transforming the residence at 16 Goldenrod into the old church and cemetary that once occupied the land. Come if you dare...but beware the ghost of Jedediah Smith, he has been known to roam through the decaying grounds of Boot Hill.

Free to all, donations are accepted with proceeds going to CHOC: Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

LOCATION:
16 Goldenrod
Irvine, CA

INFORMATION:
818-633-0300

LA HABRA

2nd Annual Mini Monsters Bash
Friday, October 31, 2008
10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Bring in your little goblin for a fun and festive Halloween morning! There will be crafts, games, costume parade and treats! Free to Children's Museum at La Habra Members. Non-members in costume get 1/2 off admission.

RSVP by October 27

LOCATION:
Children's Museum at La Habra
301 South Euclid Street
La Habra

INFORMATION:
(562) 905-9793

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Haunted Trails
October 23-25, 2008

Guides will escort groups of 10 through the pirate-themed tents, featuring scallywags and vermin of unknown origin!

Location at the entrance to the Community Park on the emergency road. Geared to children 8 years and older. There is one event on October 5th for younger children that is less scary, 6 years and up recommended.

Cost: $10 per person

INFORMATION:
949-425-5100

LOS ALAMITOS

Halloween Carnival
Thursday, October 30, 2008
4 - 6 pm

Admission is free and includes entertainment, carnival games, prizes, a donut eating contest, bobbing for apples, music, arts and crafts, a photo area, and a costume contest. The event is geared toward children ages 3-12 years of age. Come out and join us for a “gloulishly good time for the entire family.”

LOCATION:
Laurel Park

INFORMATION;
(562) 430-1073

ORANGE

Treats in the Streets
Thursday, October 30, 2008
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The streets surrounding the Old Towne Plaza are closed off to traffic and Old Towne merchants decorate their shops and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. Live music, activities, food booths and community displays from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION:
Old Towne Orange Plaza Area

INFORMATION:
714-744-7267

Bats, Cats & Spiders - Halloween Toddler Program
October 17, 30 & 31, 2008
10:00am to 11:00am

Halloween is almost here! Come learn about animals associated with this time of year and make spooky crafts. Class inlcludes hands-on learning and fun crafts. This class fills up quickly! Please see special instructions.

Event Fee: $5.00 (includes ONE parent)
Parking Fee: Irvine Park entry fee is $3 per car weekdays & $5 per car weekends Age: 3-4 years old

LOCATION:
Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869

INFORMATION:
Special Instructions: PHONE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call Marcy Crede-Booth, Education Coordinator at (714) 973-6846. Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to enter zoo. Please note spaces fill quickly for toddler classes.

Irvine Park Railroad - Pumpkin Patch
September 20th through November 2nd

Irvine Park Railroad’s 3rd annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! The pumpkin patch opens daily at 10:00 am beginning September 20th through November 2nd. Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, face painting (weekends only), picture stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more. Admission into the pumpkin patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary. School and group discounts available.

LOCATION:
Irvine Park Railroad
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Ghost Tours
October 25, 2008
6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Get in the spirit of Halloween by joining the Historical Society Walking Tour Guides on a spooky walking tour of Los Rios Street, the oldest residential neighborhood in California. Be prepared for creepy tales of big black dogs, strange monks who have lost their heads, ghostly tales about a lady in white and other goings on.

LOCATION:
O'Neill Museum
Los Rios Street

Reservations can be made by calling 949.493.8444

Haunted Halloween Mystery Dinner
Oct 31 2008
6:30 pm

Is El Adobe de Capistrano Haunted - or is a Murderer Roaming in the Room? If so, DO YOU KNOW WHO IT IS? It may just be your server or the guest seated next to you. Join El Adobe for fun evening of food & haunted mystery.

Price Includes... Murder Mystery Show, Fiesta Taco Buffet, Dessert, Coffee & Tea, Tax and Service Charge..

LOCATION:
El Adobe de Capistrano
31891 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano

949-493-1163

Movie Night at the Mission - San Juan Capistrano
October 25, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Bring along a blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoy a movie under the stars in the Mission Courtyard. The Ben Stiller and Robin Williams film, "Night at the Museum" will be shown. Popcorn, candy and other snacks will be available for $1.00 to $2.00. Costumes are encouraged! Prizes will be awarded for the best "San Juan Capistrano" costume, best "Historical" costume and "Most Creative" costume. Admission is $5.00 per person.

LOCATION
Mission San Juan Capistrano

INFORMATION:
(949) 234-1315

SANTA ANA

Discovery Science Center Presents: Masters of the Night - Santa Ana
Opens October 4, 2008

The true story of Bats! Discovery Science Center is bringing the mystery about bats out of the dark! Special effects, multisensory interactive displays, a Gothic castle and environmentally lifelike settings such as caves and rain forests present bats in mythic and real-life settings.

LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

BOO at the Zoo
October 18-19, 24-26, 2008
5:30 - 8:00 pm

This family-friendly costumed extravaganza will bring FUN, SAFE, trick-or-treating in a "Merry not Scary" Zoo atmosphere, with educational programs throughout the evening, and a costume parade.

For the older kids, there is "Teen Scream," a haunted house filled with thrills and chills. This ghoulish attraction has a separate entrance, but is included with the price of admission.

LOCATION:
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E. Chestnut Ave

INFORMATION:
714-953-8555

SEAL BEACH

Trick or Treating on Main Street
October 31, 2008
11 am - 3 pm

Merchants will dress in costume to greet young trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

LOCATION:
Main Street

INFORMATION:
562-799-0179

TRABUCO CANYON

Pirates of Frontier
October 31, 2008
6:00 pm until 10 pm

At the end of Frontier Street, in the Wagon Wheel section of Trabuco Canyon, you'll find the elaborate haunted house called The Pirates of Frontier. This multi-room haunt is safe for all ages (we adapt the tour for the young'ens) and it features Redbeard's Saloon, the Pirate Dungeon, outdoor graveyard and elaborate shipwreck scene. As you approach the house from down the street, you can't miss the old rusty shack that serves as the entrance to The Pirates of Frontier. The haunt is free, but we are accepting $2 donations with all proceeds benefitting the Second Harvest Food Bank.

LOCATION:
101 Frontier Street
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

INFORMATION:
piratesoffrontier@yahoo.com

TUSTIN

Tustin Haunt
Saturday Oct 25 2008: 7pm-10pm *
Sunday Oct 26 2008: 6pm-9pm
Friday Oct 31 2008: 7pm-10pm
Saturday Nov 1 2008 7pm-10pm

Halloween 2008 will be their most amazing haunt experience yet! Immerse yourself into the Red Hill Mining Town. Investigate the massacre that took place and solve the mystery of why nobody knows about the mining massacre that took place in 1896!

The Tustin Haunt was founded in 1995 as a community event to give resident a safe and fun place to enjoy their Halloween. Admission is FREE with a Suggested $2 Donation per person. Ghost Pass (Front of Line) $5 per pass Buy four Ghost Passes, get one free! 5 passes for $20!
(Donations are asked to help offset the cost, and any money that qualifies as a profit, is donated to local charities.)

LOCATION:
13151 Brittany Woods Dr
Tustin, CA

*Dates and Times of operation subject to change without notice. Please check website for up-to-date information.

YORBA LINDA

Free Holiday Party
October 25, 2008
10:00 am-1:00 pm

Pumpkin Patch-Hot Dogs-Snow Cones (Sponsored by Tarbell located in front of FFLC) Once you get your FREE pumpkin come on over to the Freckled Frog for some FUN. Decorate your pumpkin, Free Crafts, Games, Dancing, Costume Parade and tons of entertainment. Hope to see you there!

LOCATION:
Freckled Frog Learning Center
18555 Yorba Linda Blvd

714-779-3764

WESTMINSTER

Halloween Happening at the Westminster Mall
October 31, 2008
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

An invasion of ghosts, skeletons, princesses and super heroes are heading to the Westminster Mall for Halloween Happening on Friday October 31st! On Halloween, wear your costume to trick or treat through the mall and play carnival games at the lower level, JC Penney wing from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This event is co-sponsored by the City of Westminster, Community Services and Recreation Department, and the Westminster Mall. It gives the community a safe environment in which to celebrate the holiday.

LOCATION:
Westminster Mall

INFORMATION:
714-895-2860