On the edge of Orange County, near the border of Los Angeles County, is a gem of a city named Buena Park.
It could quite easily be called the entertainment capital of Orange County. Why? Because of the plethora of completely different family entertainment venues. And for the spooky month of October it’s the Halloween Capital of Southern California. From amusement parks to dinner theaters to hotels you’re sure to find exactly what you need to enhance your Halloween fun! Every October the city transforms into a ghoulish town filled with tricks at almost every corner.
So, if you’re trying to find the best place for every member of the family to enjoy Fall Halloween festivities, head over to the Halloween Capital of Southern California! Families and thrill seekers alike are in for a treat in Buena Park, CA.
Buena Park takes their title seriously – throughout the entire destination, travelers can enjoy month long celebrations and a range of activities that Halloween lovers are sure to enjoy – whether you’re looking to get scared senseless by over 1,000 horrifying monsters lurking at Knott’s Scary Farm, or have a bite with some family-friendly vampires during Pirate’s Dinner Adventure! You’re invited to pick your poison. Or create a monster marathon and enjoy them ALL!
Knott’s Scary Farm – First, Largest and Longest Running Halloween Event:
The largest Halloween event in the world, Knott’s Scary Farm, returns for its 45th season. The fog rolls in for 25 horrifying nights from September 19 – November 2.
A thousand monsters! (A Knott’s Scary Farm team member in costume = monster!) And they’re lurking in 14 different mazes! They roam the streets of Knott’s Scary Farm! From the scary clowns at CarnEvil swarming The Boardwalk, to the gothic creatures of the brand new Forsaken Lake, to the streets of Ghost Town, a myriad of lurking monsters are ready and waiting to give you the fright of you life!
But there’s much more than monsters at Knott’s Scary Farm. If you’re a scaredy-cat (like one of us is), you can eat and shop without getting too frightfully scared. Between the delicious Knott’s treats, both sweet and savory, to the awesome themed merchandise, you can shop and eat to your scaredy-cat heart’s content!
Ghoulish fun at Knott’s Spooky Farm, especially for kids 3 to 11:
Celebrate Halloween at Knott’s Saturdays & Sundays, September 28 – October 27 and Thursday, October 31, 2019. Families can join in on the ghoulish fun with interactive adventures throughout the theme park. Starting with a special trip around Camp Spooky on the Grand Sierra Railroad there are added 2D and 3D Halloween fun effects. The Halloween entertainment on the Camp Snoopy stage is spectacular. It will no doubt have the kids up dancing with the Peanuts gang.
A walk through Knott’s Ghost Town will take the kids trick or treating with not overly scary ghostly townsfolk that are thrilled to “death” to hand out candy to the little ones. For added fun, kids are encourged to wear their Halloween Costumes!
Take a bite out of Vampirate’s Halloween Show:
Beware of the bite at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure Halloween show – Vampirate’s! The haunting begins September 30 and continues through October 31. Enjoy dressing up in your favorite spooky (or sweet) costume, with contests held each Saturday and Sunday for ghouls and goblins of all ages.
Drink a witch’s brew at The Cauldron:
Pick your poison! Owned by former creative director of Knott’s Berry Farm, The Cauldron provides a dark fairy tale witch-themed sanctuary for the ultimate sensory experience. Check out the bar’s witching hour for the best deals on drinks!
Put on your Cowboy Hat at the Silverado Days Festival:
Come down to William Peak Park October 18-20 for the 63rd Annual Silverado Days Festival. The free three-day event entertains with delicious food, thrilling rides and family-friendly competitions. Participate in the world amateur arm wrestling championship, professional horseshoe contest, pie eating contest, hog calling and much more.
Rest In Peace with Halloween Hotel Deals:
After a long day of thrills, rest in peace in comfortable accommodations just minutes from Knott’s Scary Farm and local attractions. Buena Park offers a wide array of hotels. There are ample options to suit nearly every budget. Also, save even more with free parking, no resort fees and complimentary shuttle service from most major hotels to local attractions, including Disneyland!
Happy Halloween! And happy October in Boo-uena Park, CA!
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