Thursday, October 18, 2012

Family-friendly Halloween events - Entertainment - The Orange ...

For those looking for some fun Halloween events appropriate for all little boys and ghouls, there is plenty happening in Orange County this spooky season, including costume parties and parades, trick-or-treating events, Halloween themed-craft-making and more.

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Park-goers pose for photos next to a giant Mickey "Jack-o-Lantern" on Main Street during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, an after-hours, trick-or-treat party at Disneyland.

KEVIN SULLIVAN, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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NORTH ORANGE COUNTY

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

On select nights, adults and kids alike can visit Disneyland in costume to trick-or-treat in the ultimate "neighborhood." Pose for photo ops with costumed Disney characters, ride Halloween-themed attractions, enjoy a special dance party, a parade and more. This event also allows guests to enter the park up to three hours before the party. Details: 6 p.m. Oct. 23, 29 and 31; 7 p.m. Oct. 19 and 26. Disneyland, 1580 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim. Advanced: $54-$69; Advanced, pass holders: $46-$69; day of event: $64-$69.

Halloween Kids' Fest at 300 Anaheim

Dress up in costume to trick-or-treat with Tommy Ten Pin and play one free game of bowling (shoes included). Also enter a costume contest for kids 12 and under; the winner will receive birthday party for 10, goodies from 300 Anaheim and other local businesses. RSVP recommended. Details: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 28. 300 Anaheim Bowling & Entertainment Center, 321 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim. One free game and shoes. 714-783-2821.

Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade

The Fall Festival features game and food booths, live entertainment, a craft fair, a haunted house, a pumpkin patch, a children's costume contest, a doggy costume contest and trick-or-treating. Costume parade starts at 6 p.m. Details: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 27. Center Street Promenade, Downtown Anaheim, 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. Free admission. 714-999-3456.

Halloween Celebration

The Halloween Celebration will feature a costume contest, music and games. Details: Noon Oct. 28. Anaheim Indoor Marketplace, 1440 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim. Free admission. 714-999-0888.

Haunted Gingerbread House Workshops

Kids of all ages are invited to partake in building and decorating their own haunted gingerbread houses. Reservations required. Details: Noon-2 p.m. Oct. 20, 27 and 28. Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, 1590 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim. $48. 714-776-5200.

Kidz Block Party

Halloween event at Downtown Brea featuring face-painting, pony rides, games, bounce house, petting zoo, rock climbing wall, raffles, prizes, entertainment and free candy. Details: 5-9 p.m. Oct. 31. Brea Downtown, E. Birch Street and S. Brea Boulevard, Brea. Free admission.

VamPirates Halloween Dinner & Show Spooktacular

Pirates Dinner Adventure is featuring a special Halloween show with a costume parade and contest, a four-course meal and a theatrical show on the high seas with vampire pirates, or "VamPirates." Details: 7 p.m. Oct. 25, 29, 30 and 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Pirates Dinner Adventure, 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. Adults: $57.95; kids 3-11: $38.95; kids under 3: free. 866-439-2469.

Snoopy's Costume Party in Camp Spooky

Knott's invites you to dress in costume and visit Snoopy's Costume Party in Camp Spooky. This daytime, non-scare celebration features shows, activities and trick-or-treating for kids ages 3-11. Kids can take part in the "Monster Dance Party and Costume Parade," sing and dance along with the Peanuts gang at the "Peanuts Halloween Spooktacular" and walk through the "Haunted Harvest" cornfield maze. Details: 10 a.m.-5:30 Saturdays and Sundays in October. Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. Event included in regular admission price: $35.99-$57.99 adults; $25.99-$57.99 ages 3-11 and 62 and over.714-220-5200.

21st Annual Mustang Madness Halloween Car Show

Enjoy entertainment, food, raffles, vendors and trophies for 42 driver's choice classes plus best of show. Costume contests for adults and kids and special prize for best decorated car. Details: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28. Ken Grody Ford, 6211 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. Spectators: Free; car registration: $30-$40. 949-584-5111.

Family Friendly Halloween Costume Party

Come to this family friendly Halloween costume party benefiting the Make-A-Wish foundation. Activities will include cake decorating, a bounce house, a costume contest, raffle, music, games, food and more. Details: 4-9 p.m. Oct. 20. Elks Lodge #2046, 7212 Melrose St., Buena Park. Admission: $3-$5. Laurie Ruhnke 714-292-8241.

City of Cypress Halloween Carnival

Family friendly Halloween carnival with family games, entertainment and trick-or-treating. Food will be sold for an additional cost at the event. Professional pictures will be available for $10 (cash only). Details: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31. Cypress Community Center, 5700 Orange Ave., Cypress. Admission: $3; kids under 1: free. 714-229-6780.

Trunk or Treat

Bring the family to an evening full of fun Halloween activities in a safe environment. There will be a Halloween costume contest, fun games with prizes, bar-b-que and more. Details: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 27. Fullerton Family YMCA, 2000 Youth Way, Fullerton. Free admission with a donation of kid zone supplies. 714-879-9622.

Kids Halloween Party at Fullerton Arboretum

For our younger Halloween lovers, there will be a special kids party in the afternoon featuring a costume parade, pumpkin patch tours, crafts, games and a few surprises. This is suitable for children ages 3-5; must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 1-3 p.m. Oct. 27. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. $6 per child. 657-278-3407.

Happy House Halloween

Happy House is a Halloween alternative event. This year's theme is Superhero Factory. The event features free food, trick-or-treating through the dorms, superhero training, carnival games, haunted halls (through the dorms), live music, a discovery zone and bounce houses. Details: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31. Hope International University, 2500 Nutwood Ave., Fullerton. Free. 714.879.3901, ext. 2692.

Spooktacular Kids Halloween Haunt & Party

The party features a costume contest, spooky showcases, fun Halloween games, cakewalk, lots of free candy and a haunted house with special effects. Details: 7 p.m. Oct. 28. The Bea Hive Dance Studio, 9627 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove. Admission: costume: $5; no costume: $8. 714-638-5601.

Youth Halloween Party at La Habra 300 Bowl

La Habra 300 Bowl will be hosting a youth Halloween party for ages 8-18 featuring cosmic bowling, costume contests, raffle prizes, pizza and candy. Details: 3-6 p.m. Oct. 27. La Habra 300 Bowl, 370 E. Whittier Blvd., La Habra. $20. 562-691-6721.

Halloween Carnival

This yearly spooktacular event features a fabulous costume contest for ghouls and boys with special prizes in each age division. This year's Halloween spookfest will feature carnival games, a "Goblin Gulch" for children under age 5 and a haunted area. Event will be canceled in the event of rain. Details: 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31. City of La Palma Central Park, 7821 Walker St., La Palma. Free admission. 714- 690-3350.

The Treats in the Streets

Free community event including games, trick-or-treating, a costume parade and entertainment for participants of all ages. Local nonprofit groups provide delicious food and tasty treats for a nominal fee. Details: 4 p.m. Oct. 25. Old Towne Orange Plaza, N. Glassell St, Orange. Free admission. 714-744-7293.

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat is a safe, family-friendly alternative for Halloween. Wear a costume for the contest and visit decorated trunks to trick-or-treat for candy. There will be a bounce house, face painting, games, food and lots of candy. Details: 4-6 p.m. Oct. 27. Placentia Presbyterian Church, 849 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia. Free admission. 714-528-1438.

Spooky Science

Spooky Science returns to Discovery Science Center this October. Packed with tons of fun activities including a scavenger hunt, a spooky science photo and Thor's Snake Show (on select dates: Oct 20, 21, 27 and 28). Plus, all children 17 and under will receive an awesome goodie bag. Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20-31.Discovery Science Center, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Adult (15+): $14.95; kids (3-14) and seniors (62+): $12.95. 714-542-2823.

Trunk or Treat Fall "Feastival"

This annual Fall "Feastival" will be complete with food, a chili cook-off, games, a glow room, an inflatable slide, trunk-or-treating and more. Bring a canned food item for the Caring Hands Food Pantry and get a glow bracelet. Details: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26. Messiah Lutheran Church, 4861 Liverpool St., Yorba Linda. Presale: 50 cents per ticket; day of event: $1 per ticket. 714-528-8213.

COASTAL

Halloween Spooktacular

A spooktacular?themed holiday concert with spooky music including Mussorgsky's "Night on Bald Mountain" and selections from the "Harry Potter" movies. Be sure to wear a costume. Details: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Oct. 20. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $19-$39. 714-755-5799.

Halloween Foodtacular

Food Truck Fare will get spooky with the Halloween Foodtacular; a variety of gourmet food trucks with Halloween-themed menu items, a DJ, a cash bar with adult "spirits," truck-to-truck trick-or-treating for kids, and more. Family-friendly costumes encouraged. Details: 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 31. OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Admission and parking: free; food prices vary per truck. 714-708-1500.

Halloween Concert with Gods of Thunder KISS Tribute

The fourth annual Fall Concert Series at the Orange County Market Place features a thunderous Halloween concert featuring KISS tribute band Gods of Thunder. Dress in costume and makeup like any of the band members for a chance to win a matching Mr. Potato Head KISS character. Best overall costume wins the entire set of KISS spuds. Details: Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 27. OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. $2 or free admission with canned food item; kids 12 and under: free. 949-723-6660.

Pumpkins and Pancakes

South Coast Plaza's 21st annual children's Halloween extravaganza features a gourmet pancake breakfast, live entertainment, prizes and arts and crafts. Details: 8 a.m.-11. Oct. 28. Crate & Barrel/Macy's Home Store wing at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. $30 per person; $25 for groups of 10 and older; $35 at the door; kids 2 and younger: free. 714-619-5158.

15th Annual Trick or Treat Festival & Halloween Hearse Show

The festival will feature the annual Hearse Show (10 a.m.), free sugar skull painting with frosting for kids (11 a.m.-2 p.m.), daytime trick-or-treating for kids in costume (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), a dead-celebrity costume contest for ages 13 and older (2 p.m.), a kids costume parade and the second annual I Scream for Ice Cream Contest. Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28. Orange County Market Place, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. General admission: $2; kids 12 and younger: free. 949-723-6660.

Doheny State Beach Halloween Haunt

A section of the Doheny campground will be transformed into a spooky area with educational booths, arts and crafts, a fun zone and other fun activities. Details: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 20. Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. Free admission; bring one can of food per person. 949-496-6172.

Halloween 2012 at the Ocean Institute

Join the Ocean Institute for a family-friendly day of Halloween fun. Guests can trick-or-treat through the Ocean Institute, listen to a scary story from a pirate ghost and make a creepy critter craft. Throughout the day, guests can also participate in spooky science labs: Tidepool Terrors, Vampires of the Deep, Ghastly Goo Science Lab and Cow Eye Dissection. There will also be a kids costume contest and prizes for the most scary, best ocean-themed and most eco-friendly costumes. Details: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28. Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. Adults: $6.50; kids (4-12): $4.50; kids in costume: free. 949-496-2274.

Halloween Spooktacular & Moonlight Movie

The city of Dana Point will host spooky fun including Halloween cupcake decorating and a best carved or decorated pumpkin contest for ages 3-10 (bring your already carved or decorated pumpkin). There will also be a children's costume parade with a free treat for each child. At 6:15 p.m., stay for the moonlight movie "Monster House," rated PG. Free popcorn during the movie and refreshments also available for purchase. Details: 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point. Free. 949-248-3530.

Halloween Boo Cruise

The haunted vessel, Sum Fun, will be cruising the harbor every 20 minutes. This event is fun for the whole family and there will be a costume contest on every cruise. There will be lots of goodies for the little ones, so be sure to dress in your best Halloween attire. Details: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 26. Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. $5; kids 1 and under: free. 949-496-5794.

Halloween Creatures of the Night

Guests can don spooky costumes and celebrate Halloween with Creatures of the Night, a unique treat for the five senses with activities that include the Shadow Game, a Ghoulish Smell, Bump in the Night, Monster Madness, Let Me Pick Your Brain and Candy Bar Taste Test. Details: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 25-27. The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point. $65 per person. 949-240-2000.

Howling Halloween in the Park

Family and pet friendly Halloween event with safe trick-or-treating for kids and dogs in costume. Featuring costume contests, games for kids and dogs, vendors of all types, pet adoptions, gourmet food trucks, drinks and more. Details: Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 21. Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley. Free admission. 877-215-7297.

Main Street Halloween Celebration

Free event for children of all ages, this annual Halloween celebration features a moon bounce, a petting zoo, a Ferris wheel, pumpkin carving, costume contests and more. Children can trick-or-treat along Main Street and enter a costume contest. Also, feel free to dress up your dogs and bring them along, as this event is pet friendly. Details: 4-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Main Street Huntington Beach, 1000 Main St., Huntington Beach. Free admission. 714-536-8300.

Family Fright Zone Friday

A spooky twist on Family Fun Zone Fridays, this event features spooky storytelling, crafts, face painting, magic shows and live entertainment. Dress in costume and march in our Howlin' Halloween Costume Parade. Participate in the Monster Mash, the Mummy Wrap and other Halloween activities. Details: 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26. ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, 600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach. Members: free; non-members: $2. 949-675-8915.

SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY

Halloween Fair and Haunted House

A family-friendly Halloween-themed fair and haunted house (recommended for children 10 and up). Proceeds benefit Soka University student clubs. Details: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27.Soka University, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo. Free admission; $5 for haunted house. 949-480-4081.

Fall Harvest Festival

Celebrate fall with family games, pony rides, arts and crafts, balloon twisters, DJ entertainment and a costume parade at 10:30 a.m. Also, bring three canned food items and be entered in an opportunity drawing to win a prize. Details: 10 a.m.-noon. Oct. 20. Grand Park, 26703 Aliso Creek Rd., Aliso Viejo. Free admission. 949-243-7747.

Trick or Treat at the Senior Center

Little ghouls and goblins can trick or treat on Halloween morning with special trick-or-treat stations, snacks and Halloween activities. Pre-registration is recommended. Walk-ups will be accepted while supplies last. Preschools and organizations must pre-register. Details: 9:30- 11 a.m. Oct. 31. Lakeview Senior Center, 20 Lake Road, Irvine. $2 per child. 949-724-6908.

A Ghostly Affair

A Ghostly Affair includes ghoulish snacks, exciting games, face-painting, Halloween crafts, tons of prizes and plenty of opportunities for great pictures. Dress in costume and join the fun. Details: Ages 6 and under: 5-5:45 p.m.; ages 7-12: 5:45-8 p.m. Oct. 27. Laguna Hills Community Center & Sports Complex, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills. Resident: $5; non-resident: $10. 949-707-2680.

Hometown Halloween

Hometown Halloween includes game booths, crafts, pony and hay rides, food and a pint-size haunted house. Trick-or-treating kicks off at 6 p.m. and lasts until the candy runs out. Also enjoy live music and participate in a costume parade. Details: 4-8 p.m. Oct. 27. Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo. 949-768-0981.

Seventh Annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Park Railroad

This pumpkin patch is a fun event for the entire family with train rides, hundreds of pumpkins, a kid-friendly haunted house, a hay maze, a moon bounce, carnival games, food and more. Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22-26, 29-31; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28. Irvine Park Railroad, Irvine Regional Park, Orange. Free admission; prices for activities vary. 714-997-3968.

Halloween Zoo-tacular

Visit the OC Zoo for some Halloween fun. See the animals receive treat-filled pumpkins throughout the day and enjoy activities including kids crafts, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt and face-painting. The first 100 children in costume (ages 12 and under) will receive a free gift. Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27. Orange County Zoo, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. Free with zoo admission; $2 per person; ages 2 and under admitted free; parking: $5 per vehicle. 714-973-6847.


Source: http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/halloween-374850-costume-oct.html

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