There’s still plenty of Halloween fun ahead! From family festivals to spooky evenings out, here’s what’s coming up around South Orange County.
🎨 HALLOWEEN PAINT & SIP DATE NIGHTS
October 16, 24, 29 & 30
📍 Pinot’s Palette, Rancho Santa Margarita
Enjoy a Halloween-themed painting evening for your next date night or outing with friends. Listed prices: $42–$45.Check the individual session for its start time and painting.
🍂 LADERA RANCH HARVEST FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 17 | Noon–3 PM
📍 Founders Park, 28275 Avendale Blvd., Ladera Ranch
An afternoon of music, food trucks, carnival games, inflatables, a rock wall, mini golf, face painting and crafts. Browse theKids Market, featuring local young entrepreneurs!
👻 LIBRARY HAUNTED ESCAPE ROOM & TRICK-OR-TREAT
Saturday, October 17 | 2–4 PM
📍 Mission Viejo Library, Heritage Room, 100 Civic Center
Dress up and visit Halloween treat and activity stations throughout the library. The free haunted escape room is for adults and families ages 8+.
🎃 LAKE EERIE
Saturday, October 17 | 5-8:30 PM
📍 Lake Mission Viejo, North Beach
Celebrate the season with Halloween-themed festivities around the lake. Lake members should confirm current guest and admission requirements before making plans.
🦇 HAUNTED TRAILS
October 22–25
📍 Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel
Take a spine-chilling walk through displays filled with scare actors, eerie lights and fog. This is a fright-focused experience, so consider your group’s comfort with scares. Check the organizer for entry times, tickets and age guidance.
🎬 TEEN MOVIE NIGHT & HAUNTED MAZE
Saturday, October 24 | 7–10 PM
📍 Oak Knoll Village Clubhouse, Ladera Ranch
A spooky evening featuring a haunted maze, movie, photo booth, nacho bar and candy buffet. Confirm registration and teen eligibility before attending.
🪄 HALLOWEEN MAGIC SHOW
Wednesday, October 28 | 5–7 PM
📍 Hennessey’s Tavern, Dana Point
Two Magic Castle performers bring Halloween magic and comedy, including close-up table magic. A full food and bar menu will be available. Tickets listed from $20.
🔔 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO GHOST WALK
Multiple dates through October 31
📍 Historic Los Rios & Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
Explore local history’s spooky side on a guided evening walk featuring stories of hauntings, headless spirits, bandits and the 1812 Mission earthquake. Check available tour dates, times and reservations.
🍷 THE LAST BOORAH
Saturday, October 31 | 5–9 PM
📍 Frisby Cellars, Dana Point Harbor
Spend Halloween by the water with a live DJ, costume contest, wine, beer and food.
Save this list for your October plans! Event details are from the flyers; confirm availability, admission and any updates directly with each organizer.