2026-10-27 · 3 min read · Huntington Beach

Halloween and November Happenings in Huntington Beach and Orange County, 2026

The short answer

Halloween is Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. In Huntington Beach, trick-or-treat at Bella Terra from 1 to 3 PM, stay for the Boo Bash until 5, then walk Main Street for the Surf City Spooktacular from 4 to 7 PM. The HB Central Library holds a free library-wide trick-or-treat on Thursday, Oct 29, from 5 to 6 PM.

Your Halloween Weekend at a Glance

Halloween weekend and coming up events in Orange County: Library Trick-Or-Treat, Hana Field Pumpkin Patch, Boo Bash At Bella Terra, Surf City Spooktacular, Dia de los Muertos, Pajama Story Night, Surf City Nights, Costa Mesa Farmers Market, Sugar Plum Festival and Veterans Day Events

Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so the whole weekend is a celebration. I'm Jeanette Nelson with Jeanette Nelson Real Estate, Keller Williams Realty, and every week my OCHomeHub newsletter shares what is happening around Orange County, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, and surrounding areas. Here is every Halloween event we found in one place, plus what is happening around OC through November 14.

Times and details come from each event's own page, checked October 23, 2026. Plans can change, so tap the event link before you go.

Thursday, October 29

Spooky Storytime And Costume Parade · 10:30 to 11:30 AM · Donald Dungan Library, Costa Mesa · Free, ages 0 to 5
Halloween Juggling Show with Michael Rayner · 4 to 4:45 PM · HB Central Library Theater · $10 tickets online
Library-Wide Trick-Or-Treat · 5 to 6 PM · HB Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave · Free. Kids trick-or-treat through the library's departments. Costumes encouraged.
Movies At The Library · 4 to 6 PM · Fountain Valley Library · Free

Friday, October 30

Hana Field Pumpkin Patch · 9 AM to 6 PM, last entry 5 PM · 427 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa · $27, 2 and under free, reservations required

Saturday, October 31: Halloween

Boo Bash And Trick-Or-Treat At Bella Terra · 1 to 5 PM · The Green at Bella Terra, 7777 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach. Trick-or-treat at the shops from 1 to 3 PM while supplies last. The Boo Bash runs 2 to 5 PM with live music from The DeadBeats, stilt walkers, crafts, games and a photo booth. Bring a new or gently used coat for their coat drive. RSVP on the event page.
Surf City Spooktacular · 4 to 7 PM · Main Street, Downtown Huntington Beach. It starts right as the Boo Bash winds down, so you can do both.

Sunday, November 1: Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos Family Festival · 11 AM to 3 PM · Bowers Museum, Santa Ana. RSVP on the museum's page.
Free Community Dia de los Muertos · 5 to 9 PM · Heritage Museum of Orange County, 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana · Free

Monday, November 2

Pajama Story Night · 6 to 6:30 PM · HB Central Library, Tabby Theater · Free

Tuesday, November 3

LEGO Kids Club · 3:30 to 4:30 PM · HB Central Library · Free
Surf City Nights · Street fair and farmers market · 4:30 to 8:30 PM · Main St, Huntington Beach · Free

Wednesday, November 4

National Candy Day · Treat yourself to the leftover Halloween candy. No event needed.

Coming Up: November 5 To 14

Costa Mesa Farmers Market · Thu Nov 5 · 9 AM to 1 PM · OC Fair & Event Center, Lot D · Free
Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival · Fri Nov 6 to Sun Nov 8 · OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa · Over 185 artisans, holiday gifts and free photos with Santa or Frosty · Free Sat and Sun ($5 early preview Fri 9 to 10:30 AM) · Parking $15
Surf City Nights · Tue Nov 10 · 4:30 to 8:30 PM · Main St, Huntington Beach
Fountain Valley Veterans Day Event · Wed Nov 11 · Veterans Park, 17635 Los Alamos St (time on the city page)
Veterans Day Celebration At Heroes Hall · Sat Nov 14 · Noon to 3 PM · OC Fair & Event Center · Aircraft flyover, live music and free hot dogs

Next Up: Santa Photo Day And Christmas Cheer

Once the pumpkins are put away, join us for Santa Photo Day on Saturday, December 5, from 11 AM to 1 PM in Huntington Beach. There is a photo with Santa, lunch, cookies and hot cocoa, a letter to Santa, and a Christmas performance by the Surf City Singers. We're also holding a toy drive, so please bring a toy to donate. Save your timeslot here.

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