Halloween Family Fun Around Irvine

The Best Lights & Festivities Around Irvine, CA

Halloween in Irvine and Orange County isn’t just about candy—it’s about community, creativity, and getting into the spooky spirit! Whether you’re a local resident or just visiting the area, the local Irvine neighborhoods here go all out with decorations, haunted houses, and festive events. At RV Storage Depot in Irvine, we know many of our customers love to enjoy the season while keeping their RVs, boats, or extra gear safe and secure. Here’s your guide to the best Halloween happenings near us.

A fun way to keep your little ones entertained between each neighborhood is to keep a tracker of what spooky decorations you see through the night. Pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons- the list goes on! Whichever decoration was the most viewed through the night becomes the theme of a family fun night. From making pumpkin shaped cookies, to skeleton pretzels, this is a great way to incorporate multiple fun activities into one with the family. 

Top Halloween Events Around Irvine

1. Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

• Location: Irvine Regional Park, Orange
• Dates: September 13 – October 31, 2025
• Activities: Pumpkin patch, train rides, hay maze, haunted house, face painting, cookie decorating, and more.
• Tip: Weekends fill up fast—reservations are required! (Irvine Park Railroad)

2. Pretend City Children’s Museum-  Irvine

• Date: October 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM
• Activities: Costume parade, trick-or-treating, themed crafts, and spooky fun for babies and young children.
• Admission: Included with museum entry (orangecounty.net)

3. 13th Annual Halloween Bash at Strawberry Farms

• Date: October 24, 2025, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
• Activities: Costume contest, DJ & dancing, hosted bar & food, supporting the Public Law Center’s pro bono legal services (oclba.org)

4. Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch

• Date: October 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
• Activities: Hay rides, pumpkins everywhere, self picking vegetable patch! (Tanaka Farms)

5. OC Fairgrounds Pumpkin Patch

• Date: October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
• Activities: Fun pumpkin fun, yummy food stands, and lots of free parking! (OC Fairgrounds)

Neighborhoods In & Around Irvine Going All Out

If you are looking for interesting Halloween neighborhoods, activities and 

• Woodbridge, Irvine:
• Houses are decorated with spooky decorations. This neighborhood has many cul-de-sacs for easy and safe trick or treating. 
• Woodbridge also has a Boo Fest on Oct, 31st for both kids and family fun!
• Woodbury, Irvine:
• This gated community has beautifully decorated homes, if you know someone who lives in this community it is definitely worth the visit this Halloween! The decorations here are next level, and are a fun way to spend time with the family. 
• Palmyra Avenue, Orange:
• On Halloween night East 500 Block is shut down for traffic and is fully walkable for trick or treating. Keep a lookout for spooky skeletons or ghosts ready to pop out on local lawns! (ABC 7)
• Baker Ranch, Lake Forest:
• This newly built neighborhood knows how to get down for the holidays! Kids parks, hammocking, and tons of beautiful homes to see!

Additional Fun & Family Events

• Spooktacular Fun Days at Orange County Great Park
• October 14 & 15, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Crafts, games, pumpkin patch, food trucks, and more for kids 12 & under (City of Irvine)

• Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours
• Throughout October Fullerton offers walking tours with the Fullerton Museum Center which takes you through haunted sites like Villa del Sol and Fox Theatre. If you are looking for a boozy spooky time, check out Belly of the Beast for a Halloween-themed cocktail mixer, Fullerton has a wide range of themed bars check them out here! (Yelp)

• Heritage Hill Museum, Lake Forest:
• This miniature museum goes all out for Halloween. Great for children and families looking for spooky and historical fun before Halloween. Local neighborhoods surrounding Heritage Hill are also decked out for Halloween.  (Heritage Hill)

Pro Tips for Enjoying Halloween in OC

• Timing: Most neighborhoods are busiest from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM on Halloween night. It's best to drive around earlier in the day and choose which neighborhood or city you would like to spend your Halloween night in.
• Parking: Arrive early to secure spots in popular areas like Woodbridge and Northwood. There are local plaza’s and malls that are a great place to park and walk to see decorated homes- just make sure there are no parking restrictions.
• Safety: Always accompany children while trick-or-treating, walking up to strangers houses, and watch for any traffic.

Keep Your Gear Safe While Enjoying the Season

Whether you’re hauling decorations, a Halloween-themed RV, or just need extra space during the busy season, RV Storage Depot in Irvine offers secure, convenient RV storage options. Enjoy all the Halloween fun around Irvine without worrying about your valuable vehicles or gear—store them safely with us and hit the neighborhoods stress free! Check out our available RV storage in Irvine, CA here!