{"id":30188,"date":"2025-10-30T13:16:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T13:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/30188\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T13:16:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T13:16:09","slug":"free-halloween-activities-across-oc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/30188\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Halloween Activities Across OC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, consider attending a number of Halloween-themed events offered by public libraries and local businesses, including an illusionist performance<\/a> and crafts for adults<\/a> and children<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Halloween, consider starting your day with a \u201cspooky\u201d plants hike<\/a> in Bommer Canyon Nature Preserve or by taking the kids to a storytime<\/a> at the Upper Newport Bay.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The holiday has origins<\/a> in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a time during which people would light bonfires and dress in costume to ward off spirits. Halloween later blended with Christian traditions like All Saints\u2019 Day and All Souls\u2019 Day<\/a>, evolving into a holiday most associated with costumes and candy.<\/p>\n

Here are a few noteworthy free Halloween events happening over the holiday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

North Orange County<\/p>\n

Monster Mash Bash<\/p>\n

Enjoy a celebration<\/a> with craft stations, snacks and festive music at the Los Alamitos Library. Costumes are encouraged.<\/p>\n

When: October 30, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 12700 Montecito Rd., Seal Beach, CA 90740<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (562) 430-1048<\/p>\n

Treats in the Streets<\/p>\n

\"\"The iconic \u201cWelcome to Downtown Brea\u201d sign stands welcoming visitors on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. CREDIT: LILAH GREGG, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Take the kids to trick-or-treat with merchants in Downtown Brea during Treats in the Streets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When: October 31, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: W. Birch St. & S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact Brea Downtown Owners Association at (714) 674.0801 or service@BreaDowntown.com<\/p>\n

Teen Pumpkin Painting<\/p>\n

Teenagers are welcome to paint pumpkins<\/a> at the Sunkist Branch Library in Anaheim.<\/p>\n

When: October 31, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 901 S. Sunkist, Anaheim, CA 92806<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-3576<\/p>\n

Enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the shopping center, a live DJ, face painting and other festival activities at the Halloween Spooktacular <\/a>at the Anaheim Hills Festival shopping center.<\/p>\n

When: October 31, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 8020 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA 92808<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the Anaheim Hills Festival at (714) 283-3535<\/p>\n

Central Orange County<\/p>\n

Adult \u2018Spooky\u2019 Craft<\/p>\n

Work on a Halloween-themed craft<\/a> with other adults at the Cypress Library. Create an ornament of a cauldron, potion or witch hat.<\/p>\n

Attendees must be 18-years-old and above in age. Registration is not required, but space is limited to the first 20 people.<\/p>\n

When: October 30, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 5331 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA 90630<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 826-0350<\/p>\n

Illusionist Performance<\/p>\n

Enjoy a performance<\/a> from Allen the Illusionist and a costume parade at the Tustin Library. All ages are welcome.<\/p>\n

When: October 30, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 345 E. Main St., Tustin, CA 92780<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 544-7725<\/p>\n

Treats in Old Towne Orange\u2019s Streets<\/p>\n

Take the kids to trick-or-treat<\/a> at the annual Treats in the Streets event in Old Town Orange Plaza District.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: October 30, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 190 W. Almond Ave., Orange, CA 92866<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the Orange International Street Fair at (714) 633-4816<\/p>\n

\u2018Spooky\u2019 Plants Hike\u00a0<\/p>\n

about \u2018spooky\u2019 native plants on a hike<\/a> through the Bommer Canyon Preserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Registration<\/a> is required.<\/p>\n

When: October 31, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp staging area, 11 Bommer Canyon, Irvine, CA 92603<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the Irvine Ranch Conservancy at info@irconservancy.org<\/a> or visit letsgooutside.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Halloween Festival<\/p>\n

Enjoy games, food trucks, a costume contest, petting zoo and candy at the annual Halloween Howl <\/a>celebration at the Columbus Tustin Recreation Center.<\/p>\n

When: October 31, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 17522 Beneta Way, Tustin, CA 92780<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the (714) 573-3326<\/p>\n

Coastal Orange County<\/p>\n

Gingerbread Haunted House<\/p>\n

Enjoy making Halloween gingerbread houses<\/a> at the Laguna Beach Library while supplies last.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: October 30, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 363 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 497-1733<\/p>\n

\u2018Spooky\u2019 Storytime\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Emma Arago, an OC Parks employee, leads the group on an age-appropriate hike around the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center in Newport Beach, Calif.<\/p>\n

Learn about \u201cspooky\u201d critters that live at Upper Newport Bay at a storytime<\/a> and nature hike beginning at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Attendees are encouraged to come in costume for this week\u2019s program. Registration<\/a> is required.<\/p>\n

When: October 31, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact resource specialist Emma Arago at emma.arago@ocparks.com or call (657) 692-5401<\/p>\n

Surf City Spooktacular<\/p>\n

Take the kids trick-or-treating at local businesses in downtown Huntington Beach before joining the \u201cMonster March\u201d parade down Main Street at this year\u2019s Surf City Spooktacular<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When: October 31, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 1 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For questions, please contact the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District at (714) 536-8300 or email info@hbdowntown.com<\/p>\n

Trunk or Treat<\/p>\n

Take your kids to the Trunk or Treat<\/a> at the parking lots on Main St. and Electric Ave. in Seal Beach.<\/p>\n

When: October 31, 11:00 1.m. to 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 707 Electric Ave., Seal Beach, CA\u00a0 90740 & 301 Main St. Seal Beach, CA\u00a0 90740<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the City of Seal Beach at (562) 431-2527<\/p>\n

South Orange County<\/p>\n

\u2018Spooky\u2019 Craft & Storytime<\/p>\n

Children ages 6 and under are welcome to play with toys and work on a craft<\/a> at the Foothill Ranch Library.<\/p>\n

When: October 30, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 27002 Cabriole Way, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (949) 855-8072<\/p>\n

\u2018Spooky\u2019 Owl Craft<\/p>\n

Take the kids to make a paper bag puppet<\/a> at the Library of the Canyons.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: October 30, 10:00 a.m.. to 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: 7531 E. Santiago Canyon Rd., Silverado, CA 92676<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

For more details, contact the library at (714) 649-2216<\/p>\n

If you know of a free public agency event that the Voice of OC should be aware of, send an email to etaylor@voiceofoc.org<\/p>\n

For more events, please refer to the Voice of OC Calendar.<\/p>\n

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