Halloween in Orange County 2026: Events, Pumpkin Patches & Coastal Fall Favorites

October brings a new energy to Orange County. Pumpkins line neighborhood porches, creative Halloween displays appear throughout the coast, and some of Southern California’s most anticipated seasonal events return for another year.

For those searching for the best Halloween events in Orange County in 2026, there is plenty happening throughout Newport Beach, Corona del Mar and the surrounding area. This year’s calendar includes the iconic Halloween Boutique at Roger’s Gardens, Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland, Spooky Seas in Dana Point, Dark Harbor aboard the Queen Mary, local pumpkin patches and community celebrations close to home.

Here are a few favorite ways to celebrate Halloween in Orange County this October.

Moonlight Masquerade at Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar

One of the most beloved Halloween traditions in Orange County can be found right here in Corona del Mar.

Each year, Roger’s Gardens transforms its Halloween Boutique into an immersive world of theatrical displays, collectibles and seasonal décor. For 2026, Moonlight Masquerade takes inspiration from the mystery and romance of Venice after dark.

Visitors enter beneath a recreation of the Bridge of Sighs before discovering the Palazzo of Whispers, gilded masks, curiosities and imaginative displays throughout the boutique.

Part shopping experience and part artful installation, the annual Roger’s Gardens Halloween Boutique has become a seasonal tradition for locals and visitors alike. Moonlight Masquerade is open daily through October 31 with complimentary admission.

3rd Thursdays: Carnival del Mar | October 15

Fall celebrations continue throughout Corona del Mar Village with 3rd Thursdays on Thursday, October 15, from 5 to 8 p.m.

This season’s Carnival del Mar brings an evening of tricks, treats, games, prizes, live music and community festivities to businesses throughout the Village. Local restaurants and shops will stay open for the evening with seasonal offerings, specials, pop-ups and activities.

The Corona del Mar Branch Library is joining the celebration with a family night featuring the Cool Critter Reptile Zoo from 5 to 7 p.m., giving children the opportunity to meet reptiles up close.

While making your way through the Village, stop by VALIA Properties for a treat and a Halloween photo op at our decorated building. We’ll be joining our neighbors in celebrating the evening and welcoming the community throughout 3rd Thursdays.

Make an evening of it by strolling the Village, visiting local businesses and enjoying dinner at a neighborhood favorite along the way.

Halloween Time & Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland

A short drive from Newport Beach brings one of Southern California’s largest Halloween celebrations.

Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort runs through October 31, 2026, with seasonal décor, limited-time food and Halloween transformations throughout Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.

Favorites include Haunted Mansion Holiday and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark, along with characters dressed for the season and festive details throughout the parks.

The centerpiece is Oogie Boogie Bash, a separately ticketed after-hours Halloween party at Disney California Adventure. Select evenings feature immersive treat trails, Disney villains, entertainment, character appearances and the opportunity for guests of all ages to dress in costume.

For Disney fans, it has become one of the most anticipated Halloween events in Southern California.

Spooky Seas at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point

Halloween takes to the water during Spooky Seas at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point on Saturday, October 24.

The family-friendly event blends marine science with Halloween festivities, including bioluminescence laser tag, a Mad Scientist Lab, aquarium access, a costume contest and haunted tours aboard the historic Spirit of Dana Point.

Guests can also experience a Harbor Hayride, cruising through Dana Point Harbor with seasonal treats and trick-or-treating along the way.

It is a fitting Orange County combination: Halloween costumes, marine life, a historic tall ship and an October evening beside the Pacific.

Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary

For those looking for a more thrilling Halloween experience, Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary returns to Long Beach on select nights through November 1.

The historic ship and surrounding harbor become an immersive Halloween festival filled with haunted mazes, scare actors, live entertainment, themed experiences and carnival attractions.

Several experiences extend aboard the Queen Mary itself, where the ship’s historic interiors create an atmospheric backdrop for the evening.

Dark Harbor has long been a Southern California Halloween tradition and makes an easy evening trip from coastal Orange County.

Orange County Pumpkin Patches

A visit to a pumpkin patch is an October classic, and Orange County offers several worth adding to the calendar.

Tanaka Farms in Irvine hosts its annual Pumpkin Patch through November 1, with pumpkins, wagon rides, a barnyard, corn maze, play areas and other seasonal activities.

Closer to Newport Beach, Hana Field by Tanaka Farms in Costa Mesa opens its pumpkin patch in October, combining pumpkins with flower fields, farm animals and seasonal attractions.

Another longtime favorite is the Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch in Orange. The annual celebration includes pumpkins, train and wagon rides, a hay maze, pumpkin decorating, carnival games and activities for younger visitors.

Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch at the Environmental Nature Center

For a pumpkin patch in Newport Beach, the Environmental Nature Center hosts its annual Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, October 18.

The community event features pumpkins, nature-inspired games, crafts, live entertainment, food and family activities throughout the ENC grounds.

Its Newport Beach location makes it an easy addition to an October weekend and another way to celebrate the season close to home.

Newport Beach Halloween Spooktacular

The City of Newport Beach celebrates Halloween with its annual Halloween Spooktacular at Mariners Park on Saturday, October 24.

The free community celebration includes trunk-or-treating, a haunted walkthrough, carnival games, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating, food trucks and costume contests.

Families, friends and four-legged residents can join the festivities, making it one of the most community-focused Halloween events in Newport Beach.

Celebrate Halloween in Corona del Mar

Some of the most memorable ways to enjoy October can be found right here in Corona del Mar.

Start with a visit to the Halloween Boutique at Roger’s Gardens, then spend an afternoon walking through Corona del Mar Village as pumpkins and Halloween décor begin appearing outside homes and local businesses.

Continue through the Flower Streets for a walk through the neighborhood, stop for dinner or something sweet in the Village, or end the afternoon at Inspiration Point as the sun sets over the Pacific.

With 3rd Thursdays on October 15, Roger’s Gardens nearby and community events throughout Newport Beach, October offers plenty of reasons to celebrate the season close to home.

Halloween in Orange County, Coastal Style

October in Orange County brings together the traditions of the season with the lifestyle that makes the coast so special.

There are pumpkins growing on local farms, elaborate displays at Roger’s Gardens, Disney villains taking over California Adventure, haunted ships in Dana Point and Long Beach, and neighborhood celebrations happening throughout Newport Beach and Corona del Mar.

For locals and visitors alike, Halloween in Orange County 2026 offers an entire month of reasons to get outside, explore somewhere new and enjoy the season along the coast.