Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are the specters haunting Halloween. During this time of things going bump in the night, we invite you to be afraid, vey afraid . . . of paying too much for a vacation getaway. We are scaring up some terrific deals at our leading resorts, bargains to carve a smile on the face of jack-o-lanterns everywhere!
Halloween Destination Events
Disney's Haunted Mansion Holiday - Sept 16th – Oct 31st
Disneyland is the place to be this Halloween season. Enjoy a spook-tacular firework show, haunted theme rides, and dance the night away at Buzz Lightyear Space Jam. Don’t forget to take a picture and hang out with your favorite Disney Villain!
For more information call: (714) 781-4565
Knott's Scary Farm's Halloween Haunt - September 23- Oct 20th
Knott’s Scary Farm is one of the world’s largest Halloween events in the world – Knott’s Halloween Haunt. Starting September 23 and is open for 28 horrifying nights. The family friendly amusement park is transformed for over a month into 160-acres of fright. Halloween Haunt continues to be the leader in theme park Halloween events offering an amazing 13 spooky mazes, seven spine-tingling shows, four ghastly scare zones and over a thousand monsters lurking behind every corner. Haunt tickets are available at Knott’s Guest Relations and can be purchase by phone at Knott’s Haunt Line (714) 220-5000
Snoopy’s Costume Party - Oct 1st-30th 10am-5pm
For the younger group, Camp Snoopy is a great alternative daytime non-scare celebration of Halloween cheer offered weekends October 1-30, 10 am to 5 pm and is included with regular park admission. This special, family event includes friendly monsters, a kid-friendly maze, crafts, and of course, trick-or-treat stations. For more general event information on Halloween Haunt, call the Haunt Line at (714) 220-5200.
Spooky Science - October 1st -31st
From October 1st-October 31st, learn about the sciences behind the legend of the Chupacabra! Brave souls can put on 3D glasses and venture through a spooky 3D village filled with frightening specters and whimsical characters. Participate in spooky hands-on activities and enjoy trick-or-treat goody bags. Costumes are encouraged! Santa Anna, (714)542-CUBE
Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade - Saturday, October 29, 2011 Events start at 11 a.m. Parade starts at 6 p.m.
Baseball legend, Babe Ruth, was honored as the Grand Marshal of the Halloween Parade in 1924 and has been an annual tradition for almost a century. The Fall Festival features game and food booths, live entertainment, craft fair, a children's costume contest and trick-or-treating. Food and craft booths are available for a nominal fee. Most events are held in Downtown Anaheim, at the Center Street Promenade.
INFORMATION:(714) 999-3456
Pumpkins & Pancakes - October 24th: 8am-11am
A Children's Halloween Extravaganza, South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa. Halloween Extravaganza that includes a pancake breakfast, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, and animal shows, prizes and more. Children can come in costume. Located in Crate and Barrel / Macy's Home Store Wing
South Coast Plaza. Dates coming soon.
INFORMATION:(714) 619-5140
Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza
On Halloween night, Big Bear Village is transformed into a gathering of ghouls, witches, monsters and goblins as more than 100 village merchants will hand out candy and other ghoulish goodies to trick-or-treaters. Other Village Halloween festivities will last from 5-9p. For more information call: 800-4-BIG-BEAR
Brick-or-Treat Celebration - Every Saturday and Sunday in October - Lower ticket pricing for this event only- available for $25 per person.
Halloween just wouldn't be the same without a visit to LEGOLAND® California's annual Brick-or-TreatCelebration. Complete with costume contests, spook-tacularly silly characters and an all new Brick-or-Treat trail to satisfy your child's sweet tooth. Come in costume and take part in the daily costume contest, brought to you by Union Bank of California. Children can enter one of four categories to show off their Boo-tiful costumes. Categories include Most LEGO, Spookiest, Imaginative and Funniest with a fifth award for Best-of-the-Best.
Guests planning to attend Brick-or-Treat Party Nights only can purchase special tickets online or at the front gate in advance for just $25 or call 760-918-LEGO.
Purchase discount LEGOLAND California tickets, call ResorTime.com Resort Reservations toll-free at (877) 518-0613 with your future confirmation number from ANY of our hundreds of Affiliated Resorts.
Scream Zone Del Mar - Sept 30th – Oct 31st every Saturday and Sunday nights from 7pm to midnight
Looking for a good scream? Come to the Scream Zone at the Del Mar Fair Grounds Saturday and Sunday nights from 7pm-Midnight. Watch out for zombies, monsters, ghosts and more in the House of Horror, The Chamber and on the Haunted Hayride. Open September 30-October 31, 2011 Tickets run from $14.99- $27.99 depending on how many scary adventures you partake. For more information call: 858-755-1161
Halloween on Elm Street - Saturday Oct 29th 2pm – 7pm
Looking for a fun Halloween time for the whole family? Come to Carlsbad Village between State and Oak streets Saturday, Oct 29, 2pm to 7pm for a spook-tastic day of fun free activities. Activities include Halloween-themed carnival games, costume contest, and art crafts. For more information call (760) 434-2815
Fright Dome at Circus Circus - Nightly from 7pm to midnight the entire month of Oct. Hurry some dates are already sold out.
This October, the Adventuredome at Circus Circus has been transformed to feature attractions and rides including seven Haunted Houses two of which have a “SAW” theme. It’s cutting edge. For more information call 800-634-3450
Monster Mayhem - October 9th
On October 9th, at the Boca Park Shopping complex, Monster Mayhem is back! This is the best Halloween party to attend, so be ready to be scared, and entertained. For more information call (702) 676-FEAR
Howl-O-Ween - October 28th- October 30th from 6pm-9pm
The Living Desert’s Wild Wild West- themed Howl-O-Ween transforms the streets into 16 trick-or-treat stations representing a General Store, Bank, Saloon and more. This event will be fun for the whole family. For more information and ticket prices call: 760-346-5694 ext 2000
Day of the Dead Celebration - October 29th 11am- 4pm
Palm Springs Art museum will hold its annual Day of the Dead celebration featuring art, music food, dancing and a good time. For more information call 760.322.4800
Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld - Weekends in the month of October
Trick-or-treat and meet amazing sea creatures when Halloween meets the sea. Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld is every weekend in October. Kids can come in costume and leave the park with ghoulish goodies. For more information call (800) 25-SHAMU
The Haunted Hotel - From September 23- October 31, 2011
The Gaslamp Quarter will host the annual haunted Hotel. A guarantee scream fest, Tickets range from $15-$17. For information call 619-231-0131
Haunted Trail of Balboa Park - September 23- October 31st
The trails of Balboa Park will be transformed into a haunted maze. Tickets range from $15-30. For more information call 619-231-0131
Halloween Costume Walk
A family friendly costume walk at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. Enjoy performances, live music, and games, but don’t forget to show off your Halloween costume. For more information call (415) 820-3550
Family Halloween Fest - October 30th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m
Enjoy games, crafts, pumpkin carving and live entertainment at the Randall Museum from 10a -2p October 30th. This event will be fun for the whole family! For more information call (415) 554-9600
Universal Studio’s Halloween Horror Nights - September 23rd- October 31st
Starting this September 23-October 31, Universal Studios Orlando, is transformed into Halloween Horror Nights. Venture if you dare, into a nightmare of hunted houses, scare zones and live shows. Can you survive the night as monsters and maniacs lurk the Studio streets. For more information call: 407-363-8000
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Disney World - September 13th-November 1st
Boo! Don't be afraid. The screams you hear are squeals to delight not fright. Disney fantasy and Halloween fun come together on select nights from September through October 31 for a one-of-a-kind celebration. For additional ticket information, call (407) W-DISNEY.
Boo at the Zoo
Family friendly event filled with entertainment, food, trick-or-treating, (not so) scary stories, and a haunted house. The whole family will have fun at the Audubon Zoo. For more information call (800) 774-7394
Ghost Expeditions
Explore the authentically haunted French Quarter districts in these walking tours. New Orleans will live up to its reputation of being “The Most Haunted City in America.” For more information call (504) 582-6991
