What to do During Halloween Time in Newport Beach
This October, Halloween in Newport Beach is transforming the city into a playground of spooks, sweets, and seasonal magic! Whether you’re looking to parade your costume, pick the perfect pumpkin, or chase a little frightful fun, the city’s local spots are ready to welcome you with cobwebs, jack-o’-lanterns, and plenty of Halloween cheer. From family-friendly adventures to grown-up thrills, we’ve conjured up the ultimate guide to the best Halloween activities and events in Newport Beach to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve in style.
Midnight Market at Roger’s Gardens
Where: Roger’s Gardens
When: Open daily from 9AM-6PM
Description: It wouldn’t be a spooky season without the opening of Roger’s Gardens’ annual Halloween Boutique! Step beyond the ordinary and into the shadows of the Midnight Market, a spellbinding Halloween Boutique like no other. As twilight falls, the veil between seen and unseen lifts, revealing a mysterious after-dark bazaar. Here, nomadic merchants, enchanted fortune tellers, and wandering souls gather beneath moonlit velvet skies. Explore eerie stalls filled with smoldering pumpkins, gleaming cauldrons, enchanted botanicals, and curious treasures from other realms.
50th Annual Fall Faire
Where: Environmental Nature Center
When: October 12; 10AM-3PM
Description: The Environmental Nature Center’s largest fundraiser of the year, the Fall Faire is a family-friendly celebration that supports the ENC’s mission to provide transformative experiences connecting people with nature. Enjoy a festive day filled with activities like a “Craft Crawl,” nature-themed games, delicious treats from SavorOC restaurants, pumpkin picking, and more—all with nominal fees that directly support ENC programs. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season, have fun with family and friends, and make a difference in the community.
3rd Thursdays
Where: Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar
When: October 16; 5PM-8PM
Description: Get ready for a Halloween-themed 3rd Thursday, 5:00PM–8:00PM, throughout Corona del Mar Village! Enjoy spooky treats, themed food, trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, and fun surprises around every corner. Local businesses will be open with live music, festive offerings, sales, discounts, and community activities from pet events and art exhibitions to classes and meetups. Come in costume and join the Halloween fun!
8th Annual Halloween Spooktacular
Where: Mariners Park
When: October 25; 3PM-6PM
Description: Come out for the 8th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Mariners Park! This free community event includes music, trunk-or-treat area, a haunted walkthrough, carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests, food trucks, and fun for the whole family! Pumpkin decorating will also be returning thanks to our friends in the City Arts Commission (while supplies last). Food will be available for purchase from local favorites. Mariners Park & VJ Community Center is located at 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92660. Parking is limited. Walking and biking are encouraged.
Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party
Where: Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center
When: October 25; 11AM-3PM
Description: Join us at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center for a family-friendly Halloween party! Read spooky stories, make creepy crafts, conduct wacky science experiments, meet bizarre animals and play hair-raising games. Participants are encouraged to attend in costume. The event will also feature booths and exhibits from nature-minded community partners, including the Orange County Bird of Prey Center, the Environmental Nature Center, and Critter Squad: Wildlife Defenders. The event and parking are free.
Halloween Classics at The Lido Theater
Where: Lido Theater
When: Various dates in October
Description: Throughout October, enjoy a spooktacular lineup of Halloween classics, from the magical fun of Hocus Pocus to the thrills of Scream, the enchanting The Nightmare Before Christmas, and much more! Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic, scares, and fun unfolding on the big screen at The Lido Theater!
