Top Spots for Family-Friendly Halloween Fun in Orange County

Your first stop should be Knott’s Spooky Farm in Buena Park, a daytime event where the entire park is decked out in family-friendly Halloween fun. Little ghouls can wear their costumes and trick-or-treat around the town of Calico, stopping at its charming shops and buildings for sweet surprises. Kids will also love the Halloween-themed shows, including a friendly magician performing spell-binding tricks. Plus, the Halloween Hootenanny returns as the Timber Mountain Log Ride gets a spooky (but not scary) seasonal makeover. Be sure to explore the newly renovated Camp Snoopy, designed especially for young adventurers, with festive decorations and pint-sized Halloween fun. Designed especially for young visitors, Knott’s Spooky Farm keeps the fright away and delivers festive fun for the whole family. Snag your discounted tickets before they vanish—click here!

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, Hilton Buena Park, 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 fun and stress-free.