Halloween Attractions in Temecula, California

Here in Murrieta and Temecula, California, the usual gearing up of stores and shopping places are all too visible for the coming Holidays, so much so that you really wouldn't have to have known that to be the case and still be reminded by the very activity. And what's coming first in our sights of our rather long list of holidays? Like I have to ask. It's really Halloween!! That's right. And if you're kids, nephews and nieces, or much little cousins haven't told you so yet - then let me be the first. Like all the other times when this particular holiday came around the corner you have the ever present duty to escort your wards in and around your neighborhood (or apartment complex, whichever the case may be) and scour all the doors for candy. Or if you're ever so lucky to hang with friends, go and do pretty much the same.

Well, here am I to give a little advice or rather a suggestion to better make venturesome your night out. And that's to go visit a Haunted House. Yes - I know already - why visit a "haunted house"? You'd think that it would be rather hokey, drab, or even disinteresting-ly cheap to visit any local so-called "haunted house" here in the greater Murrieta and Temecula region - but I dare to say otherwise. Like my home of Fremont, locals here are as imaginative and creative in their haunted houses as any special effects expert with the exact same low budget.

These places are great getaways after a long late afternoon to early evening trekking across, in, and out of any number of neighborhoods and shopping centers. Plus it's an entertaining and a great way to have a good time as a group. One of the places I will name off makes for a great celebration if you're in a celebrating mood. While in one place, they have a month long listing of activities for even the most antsy of trick-or-treater in your home. If you're not someone whose not by-nature a candy consumer - a couple of these places definitely would make for a great alternative to the typical door-to-door romp. The following places to go visit in around the area would do as the best places for a good time.

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The Haunted Houses

"A Season of Hell," hosted by Pheobe and Robert Simkins

Where: 36215 Castellane Drive, Murrieta, Ca

When: 6:00 to 11:00pm on Oct. 30^th and 6:00pm to midnight on Oct. 31^st.

Admission: Free, but donations are accepted.

Theme: No overall theme, just something horrifying and spine-chilling at every turn, organizers say.

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Haunted Museum

Where: Imagination Workshop, 12081 Main Street, Temecula, Ca

When: 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Oct. 22^nd and 29^th.

Admission: $5.00 per person (kid friendly).

Theme: kid friendly guided tour through the Haunted House with a couple of surprises.

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Mad Scientist Event

Where: Imagination Workshop, 12081 Main Street, Temecula, Ca

When: 12:30pm to 2:30pm and 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Oct. 19^th.

Admission: $5.00 per person (kid friendly).

Theme: Lots of chemistry fun and learning for the kids.

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Haunted Hospital

Where: Imagination Workshop, 12081 Main Street, Temecula, Ca

When: 7:00pm to 10pm on Oct. 23^rd, 25^th, 30^th, and 31^st, and lastly on Nov. 1^st.

Admission: $8.00 per person (for teens and adults only).

Theme: A more intensively scary experience awaits you here. Not for children.

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Science and Animatronics Fun

Where: Imagination Workshop, 12081 Main Street, Temecula, Ca

When: 4:00pm to 5:00pm on Oct. 24^th, 25^th, 31^st, and on Nov. 1^st.

Admission: $5.00 per person (for kids).

Theme: It's all about making and learning about robots.

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Murrieta Valley High School

Where: 42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta, Ca. 92562

When: Saturday October 20^th, 1:00pm to 8:00pm; free parking. Details: A Halloween carnival and Haunted House with local vendors and school clubs. The Haunted House is open in sections with one section starting at 6:00pm, with one additional section still in the works. It's suggested that you arrive prior to the haunted house and enjoy the carnival type celebration.

Details: A Halloween carnival and Haunted House with local vendors and school clubs. The Haunted House is open in sections with one section starting at 6:00pm, with one additional section still in the works. It's suggested that you arrive prior to the haunted house and enjoy the carnival type celebration.