Ladera Ranch Halloween Houses 2026: Haunted Houses, Times, and a Map

Quick answer: The best Ladera Ranch Halloween houses this year include seven neighborhood haunted houses (most open Halloween night, Saturday, Oct. 31) and more than 40 decorated homes, including every entry in the Ladera Life Halloween Home Decorating Contest. I mapped all of them so you can plan a walking or driving route. Haunted house days and times are listed below.

This is one of my favorite weeks to live here. Our neighbors go ALL out, and I wanted one place where you can see every stop at once.

The Ladera Ranch Halloween Map

Tap any pin for the address and notes. Haunted houses include their days and times in the pin.

Can't see the map? Open it in Google Maps.

Ladera Ranch Haunted Houses: Days and Times

Most Ladera Ranch haunted houses open on Halloween night only, so Saturday, Oct. 31 is the big night. Here is the full list.

Address	What to expect	Days	Times
32 Bedstraw Loop	Haunted house	Sat., Oct. 31	7:00 to 9:30 PM
54 Christopher St.	Haunted house	Sat., Oct. 31	6:15 to 9:30 PM
64 Amy Way	Free haunted house	Sat., Oct. 31 (also ran Oct. 24 and 25)	7:00 to 10:00 PM
29 Abyssinian Way	Haunted house (also a contest home)	Sat., Oct. 31	Not posted
12 Basilica Pl.	Haunted house	Fri., Oct. 30 and Sat., Oct. 31	Not posted
9 Beechtree	Harry Potter theme, not scary	Sat., Oct. 31 (also ran Oct. 24)	Starts 5:30 PM
Near Mercantile Way (see map pin)	Garage haunted house, enter from the alley behind the home	See map	See map

Best haunted house for little kids

Start at 9 Beechtree. It is Harry Potter themed and the family says it is not scary. Doors open at 5:30 PM on Halloween, so you can go before it gets fully dark.

Know before you go

• Basilica Place is gated. The contest home next door at 10 Basilica Pl. notes you need a LARMAC access card to get through the gate. Bring yours.

• "Not posted" means check the pin. I will update this post if times come in.

• Times can change for rain or anything else, so treat them as a guide.

Shows and Special Nights

A few homes run shows on set nights. If you want the full experience, time your visit.

• 73 Flintridge Ave.: Movies and singing pumpkins. Shows run Friday through Sunday in October, 7 to 10 PM, weather permitting. The spookier shows start after 8 PM, with a special show after dark.

• 9 Sutherland Dr.: Ladera's own Area 51. Runs nightly 6:30 to 9:30 PM, with surprise alien visitors and fog on Saturdays and Sundays. They post updates on Instagram at @ladarea51.

• 36 Bramford St.: Talking pumpkins on weekends.

Ladera Ranch Halloween Decorations: Contest Homes

These are the homes entered in the official Ladera Life Halloween Home Decorating Contest. Resident voting closes at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 28. One vote per Ladera Ranch resident, and you can vote on the Ladera Life contest page.

Address	Theme or note
3 Platinum Cir.
8 Ivy Gate Ln.	Display faces the pocket park. Park, then follow the path next to the garage.
9 Natural Ct.
9 Sutherland Dr.	Area 51 aliens (see shows above)
10 Basilica Pl.	Gated. LARMAC access card needed.
10 Roycroft Ct.	The Pumpkin House
15 Sutherland Dr.	Dancing skeletons
22 Tuberose St.	Toxic skeletons
24 Sandy Pond Rd.	Display faces Caltrop Way
29 Abyssinian Way	Haunted house on Halloween night
36 Bramford St.	Talking pumpkins on weekends
37 Kempton Ln.
40 Lewiston Ct.	Pirate theme, "Shipwrecked Island"
64 Trumpet Vine St.	Display faces the alley behind 62 and 66 Trumpet Vine
71 Trumpet Vine St.
73 Flintridge Ave.	Movies and singing pumpkins (see shows above)

Legacy Award homes

Ladera Life created the Legacy Award for homes that have won first place two or more years. They are not judged anymore, but they are still worth the stop:

• 15 Bainbridge Ave.

• 175 Sklar St.

More Decorated Homes Around Ladera

Not every great display is in the contest. These are other homes I added to the map:

• 2 Bancroft St.

• 7 Ash Hollow Trail

• 8 Cloister Ct.

• 11 Platinum Cir.

• 11 Toribeth St. ("Spookeasy")

• 11 Viburnum Way

• 11 Whitworth St.

• 19 Christopher St.

• 23 Orange Blossom Cir.

• 26 Sachem Way

• 35 Parker

• 39 Lewiston Ct.

• 48 Snapdragon St.

• 52 Bedstraw Loop

• 65 Sklar St.

• 72 Sellas Rd. N

• 76 Mercantile Way #306

• 187 Sklar St. (inside the courtyard)

• 221 and 223 Sklar St.

A handful of displays are pinned on the map by theme: sand worms and spiders, wolves and spiders, skeleton madness, a pumpkin photo spot, and a Nightmare Before Christmas display. Tap the pins for their locations.

How to Plan Your Route

You can't hit everything in one night, so group stops by area. A few clusters make easy walks:

• Sklar St. and Trumpet Vine St.: 64 and 71 Trumpet Vine, 65, 175, 187, 221, and 223 Sklar, plus 72 Sellas Rd. N are all close together.

• Sutherland Dr.: 9 and 15 Sutherland are steps apart.

• Lewiston Ct. and Flintridge Ave.: 39 and 40 Lewiston, then 73 Flintridge for a show.

• Platinum Cir.: 3 and 11 Platinum, with 9 Natural Ct. nearby.

• Bedstraw Loop: 32 and 52 Bedstraw, including the 32 Bedstraw haunted house on Halloween night.

Park once and walk each cluster. Several displays face alleys, pocket parks, or side streets, so read the pin notes before you go.

Why I Put This Together

I live here, and Halloween in Ladera Ranch is a big part of why people love this community. Our neighbors spend weeks on these displays. This map is my way of saying thank you and helping more families find them.

If you are new to Ladera or thinking about a move, this is a good week to drive through the villages and see how each one feels. You can read more about life in Ladera Ranch on my blog or see my take on the best South OC neighborhoods for families.

FAQ

What night are most Ladera Ranch haunted houses open?

Halloween night, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. A few also open on other nights, like 12 Basilica Pl. (Oct. 30 and 31) and 64 Amy Way (Oct. 24, 25, and 31). Check the table above for times.

Are there kid-friendly haunted houses in Ladera Ranch?

Yes. The Harry Potter themed haunted house at 9 Beechtree is described as not scary and opens at 5:30 PM on Halloween. It is the best pick for younger kids.

How do I vote in the Ladera Ranch Halloween decorating contest?

Visit the homes, then vote on the Ladera Life contest page. Voting is open to Ladera Ranch residents, one vote each, and closes at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

What is the Legacy Award?

It honors homes that have taken first place in the Ladera Ranch contest two or more years. Those homes are no longer judged but stay on the map. This year that is 15 Bainbridge Ave. and 175 Sklar St.

Do I need a gate card to see any of the houses?

For Basilica Place, yes. The 10 Basilica Pl. entry notes you need a LARMAC access card to enter the gate.

Heading Over to Mission Viejo?

Mission Viejo just announced its Halloween decorating contest winners. Here is my Mission Viejo Halloween houses guide with all 10 winners, a driving route, and a map.

See You Out There

I hope this list of Ladera Ranch Halloween houses helps you plan a great night with your crew. If I missed a house on your street, send me a message and I will add it to the map. And if you have questions about buying or selling in Ladera Ranch, I am always happy to talk. Reach out here.

Taylor-Ann Bergeron | Anvil Real Estate | DRE #2134420