Halloween News + Updates for So. California… from The Register!

ORANGE COUNTY, CA —
Good news for the brave and daring: Halloween’s scary side is getting underway throughout Orange County and surrounding areas.

A variety of haunted houses have September and October dates lined up and ticket sales launched for their upcoming terror sprees.

Peruse our annual guide to the most scream-worthy, face your fears, and find the hair-raising fun near you. (We’ve included some tamer options, too, for the faint of heart.) When more haunts are announced, we will add them.

ALISO VIEJO:

OCT. 7-31:
“Nightmare Before Christmas” Neighborhood Haunt. One cul-de-sac. Eight houses. Fans of Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas,” will think they’ve died & gone to Halloween!

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ANAHEIM:

OCT. 6-31:
‘Tunnel of Terror’ Halloween Haunted Car Wash. “Expect unique surprises each night!”

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BUENA PARK:

SEPT. 13-OCT. 31:
‘Vampirates’: Pirates Dinner Adventure. Bringing just the right amount of scare for your young ones.

SEPT. 21 – OCT. 31:
Knott’s Scary Farm: Knott’s Berry Farm. “No tomb unearthed, no crypt unrattled & no fear untouched. ”

SEPT. 22-OCT. 31:
The 17th Door Haunt Experience. Will you cry mercy at “Perpetuum Penitentiary”?

SEPT. 28-OCT. 31:
Knott’s Spooky: Knott’s Berry Farm. A family-friendly, daytime scare.

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FULLERTON:

SEPT. 22-OCT. 31:
The 17th Door Haunt Experience. This haunt relocated to Buena Park for 2023.

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GARDEN GROVE:

SEPT. 29-OCT. 31:
Dark Harvest Haunted, Halloween Walk-Thrus. Make it out of Shady Pines Asylum, then find yourself trapped in a hotel full of scary clowns.

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LAGUNA BEACH:

OCT. 27-29 & 31:
Pageant Of Monsters ‘Maze Of The Minotaur’ Haunted House. Spooktacular event only resurrected every five years.

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LAGUNA NIGUEL:

OCT. 12-15:
Halloween Haunted Trails: Crown Valley Park. Always a sell-out, so don’t delay.

OCT. 27-31:
Wraith House’ Halloween Walk-Thru Haunt. Benefits Aliso Niguel Theatre Co. & local children’s theater company, JET Arts.

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LAKE ARROWHEAD:

SEPT. 30:
‘Bracken Fern Manor Lockdown’ Ghost Experience. A once-in-a-lifetime (if you survive) experience.

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LONG BEACH:

SEPT. 28-OCT. 31:
‘Shaqtoberfest’ Haunted Halloween Festival: Queen Mary.
Back for a second year with haunted trails, carnival rides, themed lounges & more.

THROUGH OCT. 31:
The Queen Mary Paranormal Ship Walk Tour.
An after-hours experience for ages 13+.

THROUGH OCT. 31:
The Queen Mary Haunted Encounters Tour.
A “non-scary” introduction to the ship’s legendary, ghostly tales.

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:

SEPT. 9-OCT. 29:
Ghost Walks. Hear tales of headless spirits, bandits, a pirate attack & more.

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SANTA ANA:

SEPT. 16-17

‘Creep It Real OC’ Spooky-Themed Event: Heritage Museum Of Orange County. With Vinyl Ghoul the DJ, movie props, celebs & more.

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SANTA CLARITA:

SEPT. 8-OCT. 31:
‘Fright Fest’: Six Flags Magic Mountain. Celebrating 30 chilling years with 30 nights of frights.

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SILVERADO:

OCT. 21:
Black Star Canyon Ghost Walk. Three-hour night hike led by local historian.

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UNIVERSAL CITY:

SEPT. 7-OCT. 31:
Halloween Horror Nights: Universal Studios Hollywood. Buckle up! Scary awaits with eight haunted houses & the “Terror Tram.”

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VALENCIA:

SEPT. 8-OCT. 31:
‘Fright Fest’: Six Flags Magic Mountain. Celebrating 30 chilling years with 30 nights of frights.

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FOR STATEWIDE LISTINGS:
Haunted Houses 2023: California Guide To Halloween Bone-Chilling Best

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ALSO SEE:
Oktoberfest 2023: OC Guide To The Best Of Bavarian Fests