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Witchin' Good Time

October 29, 2023

It seems there are more tricks than treats in today's world, but let's focus on the treats associated with what's to come. Yup, Halloween is only a couple days away and it seems to have come out of nowhere. It makes you realize that 2023 is almost over and with all that is happening around the world, maybe it's a good thing; but who knows what 2024 may bring, so let's hope for the best. Anyways, there's still a couple months before the New Year.


For this Halloween, the Beach and Tennis Club had their spooky night of fun, delicious food and beverages. It was open to all ages, but you had to have purchased a ticket. Being that Halloween is on Tuesday this year, a lot of fun-filled spooktacular events are/were this weekend. Of course, there will be some activities on Halloween Day.

Unfortunately, I didn't go to any Halloween parties or events. The only thing I did was go to the grocery stores. In doing so, I did notice was that a lot of Halloween products were still on the shelves. I'm not sure if people are waiting until the last minute to do their shopping or the high cost of foods, gas, utilities and everything else could be a reason for consumers to spend less on items that are not necessities.

At this point, let's focus on the upcoming events taking place Tuesday, October 31, 2023:

Haunted Mansion Haunt
28322 Millwood Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA
Hours: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Resembles a mini version of the Haunted House at Disneyland.

Halloween Trick or Treating Fun
The Shops at Mission Viejo
555 The, Shops At Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA
Hours: 2:00pm -6:00pm
Enjoy some great trick-or-treating fun with the kids at participating stores.

Halloween Spooktacular
Anaheim Hills Festival
8020 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA
Hours: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Trick-or-treating throughout the shopping center at participating stores and restaurants, plus live DJ, face painting, balloon twisting, photo opps & more.

Halloween Family Festival
Central Park
30824 La Miranda #113, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Hours: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Families can trick-or-treat in a safe and welcoming environment, play in bounce houses and inflatables, and enter the costume contest.

Halloween Howl
Columbus Tustin Recreational Center
17522 Beneta Way, Tustin, CA
Hours: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Play games, collect candy, run through inflatables, walk through the petting zoo and enter costume contests.

Haunted HEAT Halloween
HEAT Ultra Lounge
400 West Disney Way Anaheim, CA 92802
Hours: 9:00pm - 2:00am
Orange County's biggest and most thrilling Halloween party for adults.

Halloween Boo-tea-ful Bash
Morning Lavender Boutique and Cafe
330 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780
Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Spooky sips and sweets, and DIY crafts mixed with a ghoulish good time!

Murder Mystery Soiree
Bellante Family Winery
23854 Via Fabricante D-2, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Hours: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Mingle among the guests while sipping fine wine and ibbling at the grazing table. Immerse yourself in the delightful ambiance of this 1920’s French Halloween Soiree as spine-chilling turn of events unfold.

Howl-o-Ween
A+O Restaurant | Bar
1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Hours: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Dress up your four-legged pet and receive a "Wag Bags" full of treats, access to a homemade gourmet dog menu, and the chance to win an A+O gift card.

There is plenty more, but a simple Google search will reveal everything that is happening in Orange County on Halloween Day for both kids and adults. So, to all of you ghouls, witches and monsters, enjoy a spectacular night of screams, chills and thrills, but BE SAFE!