Creep It Real OC is one of Orange County’s most popular Halloween-themed events, hosted annually to kick off the spooky season at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana, California. The Halloween superfan event features Halloween and horror themed artists, local businesses, licensed merchandise, food and beverages, live performances, celebrity appearances, and more. Put on your costumes and join in the Halloween fun.
A portion of the ticket sales for the annual event is donated to the Heritage Museum of Orange County to assist with maintenance and preservation of. The historic site features homes that date back to the 1800s and it is rumored that they are haunted!

Creep It Real OC
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Where: Heritage Museum Of Orange County
Address: 3101 W. Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92704
Dates/Times: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 12-14, 2025 | 4-10 PM
Admission: Online General Admission is $15 + $2 for 1 day | $25 Creepin’ Weekend Pass for 2-Day General Admission | Children 10 and Under are Free
Parking: Free
Creep It Real Activities
- Shopping from vendors
- Celebrity Meet & Greets
- Food and drinks available for purchase
- Spooky treats
- Live Halloween Music and DJ
- Spooky themed photo opps
- Creepy characters
- Magic Performance
Creep It Real Festive
The Creep It Real Festive Edition keeps the spooky season going! More shopping, food, and fun, happening Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23, 2024. Details coming soon.
Creep It Real Tips
- Costumes are welcome.
- Foam weapons are permitted. No metal or real weapons.
- Pets invited! Dress them up too!
- Creep It Real is an outdoor event – bring a hat, water, sunscreen, and closed toed shoes are recommended.
- Parking is limited – carpooling, Uber, etc. are recommended.
- Family friendly event for all ages.
- Explore the museum while you’re there.