Since my wife and I will be celebrating my son's first HALLOWEEN this Sunday, I wanted to share some FUN adventures and family outings that you might want to visit.......Have a SPOOKY & SAFE HALLOWEEN !!! 

ZEN

ALISO VIEJO

Halloween Fair 2010 and Haunted House
October 29 - 30, 2010
5 - 10 pm

Soka University will have booths for children, haunted house for young teens, games, activities and performances for all to enjoy! The money will go to campus club activities and charities we support.

Tickets for games, food and Haunted House: 7 tickets for $5, 20 tickets for $10. Haunted House admission: 7 tickets

LOCATION:
Soka University, Recreation Center
1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo

INFORMATION:
949.480.4000

DANA POINT

Doheny State Beach Haunted Campground
Saturday, October 23, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Interpretive Association will once again host Doheny's Halloween Haunt. A section of the campground will be transformed into a spooky area, with educational booths, arts and crafts, a Fun Zone, and other fun activities.

There is no charge for admission; however, a donation of one non-perishable food item per person is greatly appreciated. Dress those little ones for this event!

LOCATION:
Doheny State Beach

INFORMATION:
949-496-6172

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Halloween Kids Boo Cruise
Dana Point
Friday, October 29th, 2010
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Take a 20-minute Haunted Harbor Cruise! Wear your favorite costume! Trips will depart every 20 minutes. Tons of great prizes and a costumer contest on every cruise! $3 per person. No reservations required.

LOCATION:
Dana Wharf Sportfishing / Dana Point Harbor
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Haunted Trails
October 28-30, 2010

What’s left of the world in the year 2050? Walk through “Niguel-O-Tropolis” where you will explore cities of the future! Small groups will be escorted by guides weaving through the back alleys of New York City, and experiencing the creatures in San Francisco’s China town, or walking through the subway maze that will take you into Central Park. Watch out for street people, gangs, and New Orleans zombies as you end your visit in the swamp graveyard.

The urban horror of “Niguel-O- Tropolis” is “Very Scary” and not recommended for children under 8 years of age. Wear comfortable shoes to walk along the trail.

Location at the entrance to the Community Park on the emergency road. Cost: $10 per person - Purchase tickets in Parks and Recreation office at the event

INFORMATION:
949-425-5100

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Haunted House of Illusions
October 29-31, 2010

Not your ordinary Haunted House, this Magic Show with a Haunted Twist will leaves the hairs on your neck standing up as you try to figure out, "How did they do that?" Tickets are $8 each and will be sold at Sponsoring Businesses throughout the Capistrano Valley. The recommended age range is 8 years old and up.

Benefitting the Capistrano Unified School District Foundation.

LOCATION:
Zax Studios
33155 Camino Capistrano, Suite B
San Juan Capistrano

INFORMATION:
(949) 388-5802

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Spook-tacular
October 29, 2010
4 - 6 pm

The free fun-filled event is from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at that the Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, located next door at 1 Via Positiva. The event will feature games, prizes, face painting and crafts for children ages 2 to 11. The Boys & Girls Clubs will sponsor a haunted house for a $1 donation and the Youth Advisory Board will sell hot dogs/chips for $2. Soft drinks will be available for purchase as well.

Proceeds will go to the both youth organizations’ philanthropic programs, such as Adopt-A-Family for the holidays.

LOCATION:
San Juan Capistrano Community Center
25925 Camino del Avion
San Juan Capistrano

INFORMATION:
(949) 493-5911

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Ghost Tours
2010 Date TBA

Get in the spirit of Halloween by joining the Historical Society Walking Tour Guides on a spooky walking tour of Los Rios Street, the oldest residential neighborhood in California. Be prepared for creepy tales of big black dogs, strange monks who have lost their heads, ghostly tales about a lady in white and other goings on.

Cost: Adults: $4.00 Children: $3.00. Reservations are required. Meet and pay at the O'Neill Museum.

LOCATION:
O'Neill Museum
31831 Los Rios Street

INFORMATION:
Reservations are required and can be made by calling
949-493-8444