Top Spots for Family-Friendly Halloween Fun in Orange County

Your first stop should be at Knott’s Spooky Farm in Buena Park, where the theme park gets fully decked out in the Halloween spirit. Little ghouls can don their costumes and trick or treat throughout the park and then watch Halloween-themed shows where a friendly magician mystifies everyone with spell-binding tricks. The Halloween Hootenanny returns as The Timber Mountain Log Ride transforms with spooky but family-friendly surprises. This seasonal event is designed with the youngest Knott’s Berry Farm visitors in mind so you don’t have to worry about any scary characters, only Halloween fun!

It’s no secret that Disneyland goes all out for Halloween. The Happiest Place on Earth brews up fiendish fun for the whole family to enjoy. Encounter spooky touches around every turn from costumed characters, special themed experiences, including Haunted Mansion Holiday, Guardians of The Galaxy: Monsters After Dark, Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween, Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree, and even more happy hauntings throughout the entire resort! You can find bewitching decor around every corner and the fully transformed Radiator “Screams” when you cruise over to Cars Land. You can join in the fun at the Oogie Boogie Bash where Oogie Boogie from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas summons all the Disney Villains to Disney California Adventure Park for an unforgettable night of fun.

Book a night at the Knott’s Hotel to make the most of your Orange County visit. Their hotel packages include overnight lodging, theme park tickets, and more. Within a few miles radius of Knott’s Berry Farm, you can find loads of other family-friendly lodging options like the DoubleTree by Hilton, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites and Courtyard Marriott Buena Park. Many offer family suites, free breakfast and shuttles to nearby attractions, making your Halloween stay that much more relaxing.