Select nights · Sept. 3–Nov. 1, 2026
Universal City · Theme Park Haunt · Intense
Universal’s flagship after-dark Halloween event returns with eight haunted houses, Terror Tram, scare zones, live entertainment and themed food. For 2026, announced houses include Sinners, Stranger Things 5, Hellraiser and more.
Select nights · Sept. 17–Oct. 31, 2026
Buena Park · Theme Park Haunt · Intense
The legendary Orange County Halloween event takes over Knott’s Berry Farm on select nights with mazes, monsters, scare zones and special entertainment.
Aug. 21–Oct. 31, 2026
Anaheim · Theme Park Haunt · All Ages
Halloween Time returns across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure with the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, the Halloween Screams fireworks spectacular on select nights, seasonal décor and character meet-and-greets. The separately ticketed Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party runs select nights at Disney California Adventure, with the new Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake street party for 2026.
Fri–Sun · Sept. 25–Nov. 1, 2026
Riverside · Theme Park Haunt · 13+ recommended
Castle Park’s nighttime haunt returns with three mazes, scare zones, rides, themed food and live entertainment. The 2026 edition adds two all-new mazes.
Select nights · Sept. 18–Nov. 1, 2026
Valencia · Theme Park Haunt · 13+ recommended
Magic Mountain goes fully after-dark with haunted mazes, roaming creatures, shows and thrill rides. Haunted mazes require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass.
