Buena Park Cops N’ Goblins October 28: City Hall Trick-or-Treating, Games and Costume Contest

BUENA PARK, Orange County — October 25, 2026. The City of Buena Park will hold its annual Cops N’ Goblins Halloween gathering on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90621. The event is co-hosted with the Buena Park Police Department. The official city page confirms the event’s date, hours, location and core activities. The city’s visitor information service describes Cops N’ Goblins as a free, family-friendly gathering.

What children and families can expect

Buena Park’s announcement describes trunk-or-treating, costume contests, games and activities. The city has also promoted a pumpkin patch, crafts, a climbing wall and candy distribution in its official event notice. Participants can come in costume, but families should check the city’s latest instructions for eligibility, participation rules and possible changes to individual attractions. Being listed in advance does not guarantee that every station will operate continuously from 2 to 6 p.m.

Where to go and whom to contact

Head to the Buena Park Civic Center / City Hall, 6650 Beach Boulevard. The event takes place on a weekday afternoon, and families should allow time for nearby traffic and parking. The announcement reviewed does not identify special parking lots, road closures or parking charges; don’t assume free parking is guaranteed. For current event details, the Community Services Department lists (714) 562-3860. The main city website is buenapark.com.

How it differs from the area’s paid Halloween attractions

Cops N’ Goblins is a city-sponsored community activity, not an admission ticket to Knott’s Berry Farm or a private haunted attraction. For comparison, Knott’s Spooky Farm is a separately operated daytime theme-park offering that runs on selected dates through October 31 and is included with the purchase of a Knott’s Berry Farm admission ticket. That difference matters for families comparing free and paid activities. The city-sponsored tourism website also maintains a broader calendar of Buena Park events, but the organizer, location and admission requirements can vary from event to event.

To stay informed about city government and other services, see the Buena Park City Council agenda page. Community activities and council decisions are separate municipal services, and scheduled discussions should not be confused with decisions already made.

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Primary sources checked October 25, 2026: City of Buena Park — Cops N’ Goblins official event page; Visit Buena Park — family Halloween events; Knott’s Spooky Farm visitor information. Verify last-minute conditions with the organizer.

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