What’s Happening in Southern California October 2018
It’s my favorite time of the year! There is so much going on over the holidays in Southern California. From haunted mansions at Disneyland to Spooky good times at Knott’s Berry Farm – there is something for everyone!
Disneyland
Friday, September 7 – Wednesday, October 31
Halloween is so much fun at the Disney Resorts. Disneyland returns with such seasonal favorites as Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost, along with a pretty Pumpkin Parade. California Adventure turns Cars Land into “Radiator Screams,” and has a special Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark Halloween experience. Times vary for these events.
Disneyland
1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim
714-781-4565 | https://disneyland.disney.go.com
Knott’s Spooky Farm/Scary Farm
Saturdays – Sundays, September 29 – October 28
If Knott’s Scary Farm is just too scary for your little ones, visit Knott’s Spooky Farm instead. This daytime Halloween celebration (10 am-4 pm) is geared especially for kids ages 3-11. There will be special holiday attractions and activities with childhood favorites Charlie Brown and Snoopy joining in the fun.
8039 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90620
Pirates Dinner Adventure Presents: Vampirates!
There will be an extra bite to the Pirates Dinner Adventure this month. Because at this stunt-stuffed, swashbuckling Halloween Spooktacular musical adventure, families will follow the Vampire Hunter escape from the Vampire Pirates of Captain Sebastian the Black. Showtimes are 7 pm (Monday-Friday): 5 pm & 8 pm (Saturday), and 3:30pm & 6:30pm (Sunday).
7600 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90620
Spooktacular Fun Days
From 9 am-3 pm this weekend, the Great Park will be populated with a Treat Town, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, live entertainment, crafts, inflatables, carnival games and food trucks. Advance tickets are required since this event sells out. Please bring canned goods or non-perishable food items to donate to the OC Food Bank.
6950 Marine Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Fall Harvest Festival
Carnival games, balloon twisters, kids’ crafts and DJ entertainment help to create the good times at Aliso Viejo’s autumn celebration (10 am-12 pm). And bring your Halloween ensemble for the costume parade! Children’s pony rides this year are only available for those who bring at least five canned food or pet food items (or make a donation); the food drive benefits South County Outreach.