California has a funny relationship with fall. The rest of the country gets crisp air, crunchy leaves, and sweaters. California gets 78 degrees, palm trees, pumpkin-shaped everything, and someone drinking an iced latte while dressed as Dracula. But when Halloween arrives, the state commits. Disneyland gives its attractions a spooky makeover. Universal Studios releases creatures that seem personally offended you bought a ticket. LEGOLAND starts handing out candy. Six Flags gets the kids dancing with skeletons. And West Hollywood turns Santa Monica Boulevard into one enormous costume party. So, if your October calendar currently says “buy candy, maybe carve pumpkin,” we can do better. Here are five major Halloween events in California in 2026, including their dates, tickets, attractions, transportation details, and perhaps most importantly how scared you should expect to be.






