Family Friendly Halloween Happenings in San Clemente, Orange County

SAN CLEMENTE, CA — Ready for some family friendly fun this Halloween? In this list of Halloween Activities in Orange County for 2016, find Friday night, Saturday, Sunday and Halloween Night activities for you and your little ones.

Here are some Halloween events in your neighborhood.

*Note: Some events will be only appropriate for older children. Please use your best judgement, visit websites and determine which Halloween Weekend or Halloween night event is best for you and your little ones.

Happy Halloween, from your friends at Patch Orange County.

Friday, Oct. 28:

DANA POINT

Halloween Spooktacular & Moonlight Movie
October 28, 2016
3 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The City of Dana Point will be hosting spooky fun again this year.
Fun FREE activities for the whole family! At 3:00 pm the City of Dana Point will be hosting spooky fun at Lantern Bay Park. Halloween Carnival Games, Halloween Cookie Decorating & Crafts, costume parade and more!
The night ends with the Moonlight Movie, Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG) beginning at 7pm - Free popcorn and treats
LOCATION:
Dana Point Community Center , 34052 Del Obispo St. . Dana Point, California 92629 INFORMATION: 949-248-3530

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Haunted Trails
October 28-29, 2016 6:30 pm.
This is a VERY SCARY event and not recommended for children under 8 years of age.

Up on the hill behind the Laguna Niguel City Hall, sits the OLD abandoned courthouse. A secret vault was recently discovered when a wall was opened, with Zombies from the 1800’s emerging from the depths of this historical time capsule. Groups of 10-12 will be escorted through the grounds, climbing stairs, and winding through the western mazes and tents from another time period. Zombie inmates will be taunting you to help them escape their eternal graves, doomed to visit the same judge, who ultimately incarcerates them for all of eternity.
$13 pre-sale at CVP starting Oct. 24; $15 at event
LOCATION:
Crown Valley Community Park , 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, Location at the entrance to the Community Park on the emergency road. INFORMATION: 949-362-4351 x 1 Online, at: http://www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca...

Saturday, Oct. 29:

SAN CLEMENTE:
Casa Romantica Haunted House:
The most fun and unique haunted house for families in Orange County. Suitable for ages 7 and older.
Families will encounter ghosts, mummies, and more at “Casa Creepy” during a tour of the historic 1927 home.
Period films such as “Nosferatu” will be screened. 7-9 p.m. General, $12; kids 12 and under, $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949-498-2139 or casaromantica.org

LAGUNA HILLS
Ghostly Affair and A'Maze'ingly Haunted Hills
Saturday, October 29, 2016
5:30-7 p.m.
Ghostly Affair - for ages 6 and under. Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for an afternoon of hair-raising fun. Our Ghostly Affair includes exciting games, terrific trick-or-treating, tons of prizes and plenty of opportunities for great pictures-so don't forget your camera. $5 per child

8:30-10 pm

A'Maze'ingly Haunted Hills - for ages 7 & older. It's the only night of the year when Laguna Hills is haunted. This frightful maze will send shivers down your spine. This event is recommended for the brave only. $10 per person.
LOCATION:
Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Haunted Trails
October 29, 2016 6:30 pm.

Up on the hill behind the Laguna Niguel City Hall, sits the OLD abandoned courthouse. A secret vault was recently discovered when a wall was opened, with Zombies from the 1800’s emerging from the depths of this historical time capsule. Groups of 10-12 will be escorted through the grounds, climbing stairs, and winding through the western mazes and tents from another time period. Zombie inmates will be taunting you to help them escape their eternal graves, doomed to visit the same judge, who ultimately incarcerates them for all of eternity.
This is a VERY SCARY event and not recommended for children under 8 years of age. $13 pre-sale at CVP starting Oct. 24; $15 at event
LOCATION:
Crown Valley Community Park , 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, Location at the entrance to the Community Park on the emergency road. INFORMATION: 949-362-4351 x 1 Online, at: http://www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca...

Sunday, Oct. 30:

Rancho Santa Margarita:
Trunk-or-Treat at St. John Chrysostom Church. Parked car trunks will be open and decorated in silly, Halloween ways by the church and school families. The parking lot will be closed and safe to collect candy, play games and have a costume parade.
Sunday, October 30, 2016: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

St. John Chrysostom Church, 30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688 or online: hwww.stjohnsrsm.org

SAN CLEMENTE:

Casa Romantica Haunted House:
The most fun and unique haunted house for families in Orange County. Suitable for ages 7 and older.
Families will encounter ghosts, mummies, and more at “Casa Creepy” during a tour of the historic 1927 home.
Period films such as “Nosferatu” will be screened. 7-9 p.m. General, $12; kids 12 and under, $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949-498-2139 or casaromantica.org

Oct. 31

ALISO VIEJO:

Fall Spooktacular: Wear your costume to the library and enjoy a musical monster puppet show and holiday treats. 4-5 p.m. 1 Journey, Aliso Viejo. 949-360-1730 or ocpl.org

Aliso Viejo:

Fall Fest - Hosted by Compass Bible Church
Monday, October 31, 2016 5pm-9pm

For the past 10 years, FALL FEST has become a favorite event for families to enjoy on Halloween night. Costumes are welcomed...and encouraged. But please, for the sake of our younger guests NO SCARY COSTUMES. The event is free, along with rides, games and candy. There will be small charge for food, so please bring cash (credit cards will be accepted with a small add’l charge). LOCATION:
Compass Bible Church 140 Columbia in Aliso Viejo - There will be PLENTY OF PARKING and an event drop off zone available onsite. More information, visit online: http://www.ocfallfest.com/

BREA:

Kidz Block Party: This large, family-friendly Halloween event stretches across downtown Brea and features games, food and more than 200,000 pieces of candy. 5-9 p.m. Free. 330 West Birch St., Brea. kidzblockparty.com

BUENA PARK:

Cops n’ Goblins in Buena Park: The Buena Park Police Department invites kids to trick-or-treat in a safe environment. Event includes face painting, a haunted house maze and more. 2-4 p.m. Free. 6640 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. 714-562-3993 or bppd.com

CYPRESS:

Halloween Carnival: Event features game booths, family activities, trick-or-treating, live entertainment, a glow in the dark fun zone and more. 6-9 p.m. at Cypress Community Center. $3. 5700 Orange Ave., Cypress. 714-229-6780 or cypressca.org

HUNTINGTON BEACH:
HBoo Spookytown: Downtown Huntington Beach welcome families to enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, games, live entertainment, a Halloween costume contest for kids and dogs, and trick-or-treating. 4-8 p.m. Free. 200 Main St., Huntington Beach. 714-536-8300 or hbdowntown.com

Huntington Beach:
Fall Fest at Murdy Community Center: Visitors will find game booths, bounce houses, face painting, hot cocoa, cotton candy and more on the baseball fields at Murdy Park. 6-8 p.m. Free. 7000 Norma Drive, Huntington Beach. 714-895-0034 or surfcityusa.com

IRVINE:
Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch: More than just pumpkins, this event includes train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides, bounce houses, panning for gold, face painting and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Entrance to Irvine Regional Park, $3-7 per vehicle. 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. 714-997-3968 or irvineparkrailroad.com

Irvine:
Trick-or-treat at Pretend City: Kids can collect candy as they visit different exhibits inside the museum. Other programs include a Halloween-themed story time and a music and movement activity. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $12.50. 29 Hubble, Irvine. 949-428-3900 or pretendcity.org

LADERA RANCH:
Halloween Celebration at Mercantile West: Kids can trick-or-treat at participating stores around the shopping destination. Activities include a photo booth, DJ, balloon artist, face painting and pumpkin decorating. 3-5 p.m. Free. 25612 Crown Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch. shopdineladeraranch.com

LA PALMA:
Halloween Carnival: Families can choose from a variety of Alice in Wonderland-themed activities. There will be games, a costume contest, and a maze. 6-8:30 p.m. at Central Park. 7821 Walker St., La Palma. 714-690-3350 or cityoflapalma.org

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:
Trick-or-treating at Plaza Antonio: This family-friendly event features balloon art, DJ, photo booth, free trick-or-treat bags and more. 3-5 p.m. Free. 22351 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita. plazaantonio.com

SANTA ANA:

Rockin’ Halloween Party: Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park will host a special holiday event that includes raffles, contests and prizes. Visitors are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes while they jump. 11 am.-5 p.m. $5 per hour. 1411 S. Village Way, Santa Ana. 714-249-7676 or orangecounty.rockinjump.com

SAN CLEMENTE:
Casa Romantica Haunted House:

The most fun and unique haunted house for families in Orange County. Suitable for ages 7 and older.

Families will encounter ghosts, mummies, and more at “Casa Creepy” during a tour of the historic 1927 home.

Period films such as “Nosferatu” will be screened. 7-9 p.m. General, $12; kids 12 and under, $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente. 949-498-2139 or casaromantica.org

SEAL BEACH:
Sunset Beach Halloween Party: Kids and adults will enjoy this Star Wars-themed event that includes games and other family friendly activities. 6-9 p.m. at Sunset Beach Community Center. Free. 16861 12th St., Sunset Beach. sunsetbeachca.org

TUSTIN:

Halloween Howl: Visit Columbus Tustin Activity Center for an afternoon of costume parades, prizes, carnival games, live entertainment and Halloween treats and candy. 3-5 p.m. Free. 17522 Beneta Way, Tustin. 714-573-3326 or tustinca.org

WESTMINSTER:

Westminster Mall Halloween: Kids can trick-or-treat at participating stores throughout the mall and play carnival games in the lower level Macy’s court. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 1025 Westminster Mall, Westminster. 714-898-2559 or westminstermall.com

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