Mission Viejo Pumpkin Diving

October 3, 2026, 1-5 p.m.

Montanoso Recreation Center
25800 Montanoso Drive
Mission Viejo, CA
Free to attend but $5 pumpkin pre-order; $10 pumpkin door while supply lasts  cityofmissionviejo.org/ register

Collect pumpkins at Montanoso Recreation Center pool. This annual fall event transforms into a floating pumpkin patch. Pick your pumpkin and embellish it at our decorating booths. Enjoy fun carnival games, visit our crafts tables, and more! Register online to pick a pumpkin.

Mission Viejo Library Trick or Treat

October 17, 2026, 2-4 p.m.

Mission Viejo Library
100 Civic Center
Mission Viejo State: CA  92691
Free, cityofmissionviejo.org

Visit Halloween treat and activity stations throughout the library  (while supplies last). Costumes welcome! Local teens host the event in the Library.

Mission Viejo Haunted Escape Room

October 9-11, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mission Viejo Library
100 Civic Center
Mission Viejo 
Reservations: free, cityofmissionviejo.org

Haunted Escape Room tests your problem-solving skills and your ability to work in a team while trying to escape the curse. This free program is for ages 8 and up.  Each session is 30 minutes long and there are 8 slots for each session.

Día de Los Muertos

October 24, 2026, 2 p.m. 

Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center
Free, cityofmissionviejo.org/ events/ dia-de-los-muertos

Mariachi entertainment, Folklorico Dance performances, face painting, and engaging craft activities. Explore the multicultural artisan market and savor authentic food, beverages, beer, wine, and Sangria. This year, don’t miss the Catrina/Catrin contest, where participants can showcase their creativity by dressing as the iconic elegant skeleton figures that symbolize the spirit of Día de Los Muertos. It's a fun and exciting way to embrace the festive spirit of the celebration!
 

Mission Viejo Halloween Trick-or-Treat Fun

October 31, 2025, 1-3 p.m. No info as of 9/20/26

The Shops at Mission Viejo
555 The Shops at Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
simon.com

facebook.com/ShopsAtMissionViejo

Bring the family to The Shops at Mission Viejo to enjoy trick-or- treating fun at participating stores

Bring your Trick- or-Treat bags (the first 50 children to arrive  receive a free Trick-or-Treat bag!) Visit participating retailers  and see what tricks or treats they have.

Participating Retailers: Bargain Book World, Brighton Collectibles, Mr. Inkwells, Sessions West Coast Deli, Salon 4 Kids, Victoria Secret, P.F. Chang's, Watch Works, The Cheesecake Factory, London Coin Gallery, Optometry at The Shops, Tutoring Club, Paper Panduh, Stella West, Clementine, Gregory's Coffee, Uniqlo, Fast Fix Jewerly and Watch Repairs.

Other fun activities to enjoy in Mission Viejo include the free summer concerts and Bunny Days Egg Hunt around Easter and Tree Lighting Ceremony in November.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.