Halloween Family Fun in OC

Kaleidoscope will host its 6th annual Trick or Treat Pumpkin Dance Party on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The afternoon of family fun will include trick-or-treating, dancing, games, pumpkin decorating and more.

Costumed youngsters ages 12 and under are invited to bring their own treat bag and stroll the center trick-or-treating from 1 to 3:30 p.m, or while supplies last. Kids of all ages can enjoy dancing and games with DJ Mike from Kids DJ Entertainment, free face painting, and picking and painting a pumpkin from Kaleidoscope’s pumpkin patch for $5.

In addition, children who turn in their Trick or Treat passport card, stamped by the various participating shops at Kaleidoscope, will have an opportunity to win a Grand Pumpkin Giveaway Basket filled with candy and gift cards. Local favorite Donna B.’s Bakery of Mission Viejo will also be on hand selling Halloween treats during the event.

Kaleidoscope is off the Santa Ana (5) Fwy. at Crown Valley Parkway in Mission Viejo. 949.542.4417.

Scavenger Hunt-themed Halloween Events

South County families have two fun and free Scavenger Hunt-themed events where costumed little ones can trick or treat and enjoy other Halloween fun.

At Mercantile West in Ladera Ranch, costumed youngsters can Trick or Treat at participating stores on Monday, October 31, from 3 to 5 p.m. There will also be a photo booth, a DJ to entertain families, a costumed character and balloon artist on Main Street, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and free Halloween trick or treat bags given away on the Gelson's Patio, while supplies last.

Select stores and restaurants will also offer special discounts during the event, including Poppies Boutique, which will provide glow bracelets, flash tattoos and 10% off; the new Verizon Wireless store that will offer $30 off any Samsung phone purchase; Fit Club will offer a one month special of unlimited evening classes for $59; and ZPizza will offer discounted pizza slices. 

Mercantile West is at 25612 Crown Valley Parkway, at Antonio, in Ladera Ranch. www.ShopDineLaderaRanch.com.

At Plaza Antonio in Rancho Santa Margarita, the free Scavenger Hunt themed Trick or Treat event will also be on Monday, October 31, from 3 to 5pm. The family friendly event will include Trick or Treating at participating stores, balloon art, a DJ near Mizuiro, a costumed character and photo booth near Board & Brew, and free trick or treat bags given away on Pavilions Patio, while supplies last.

Select stores and restaurants featuring special discounts during the festivities will include Baskin Robbins offering $1 scoops, Paul’s Pizza and Grill will hand out samples and discount coupons, Orangetheory Fitness hand out granola bars and coupons, and more.

Plaza Antonio is at 22351 Antonio Parkway, at La Promesa, in Rancho Santa Margarita.