Is there a presale event for Pumpkin Palooza?

Yes! Pumpkin Palooza presale is happening now until October 3. General Admission will be $10 and $8 for Members. See next question for presale regarding Pumpkin Palooza Party Nights.

Is there a presale event for Pumpkin Palooza Party Nights?

Pumpkin Palooza Party Night tickets will have a standard pricing tier with no changes. General Admission price will be $45 and $35 for Members.

Is Pumpkin Palooza included with general admission tickets or membership?

No. Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County requires a separate additional ticket priced. Starting October 4, tickets will be $12 in addition to your general admission tickets or to your valid membership. Membership admission is $10.

Is there a Membership presale event?

Yes. Pumpkin Palooza Membership presale will be from September 3 to October 3 for an additional $8. Pumpkin Palooza Party Nights Membership presale will also be from September 3 to October 3 for an additional $35.

When is the Sensory Friendly show?

The Sensory Friendly show will take place on Sunday, October 20 at 9:45 AM.

Is Pumpkin Palooza available every day in October?

No. Pumpkin Palooza and the timed dance party is held on select dates and times. Join the dance party during a time slot, See dance party slots at ticket purchase. Friday, October 4 through Sunday, October 6 Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13 Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20 Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27

Pumpkin Palooza TEST - Discovery Cube

This October, Discovery Cube Orange County invites all witches, wizards, ghosts, and goblins to join in the spellbinding fun of Pumpkin Palooza presented by OC Waste & Recycling. From Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 27, immerse yourself in two floors of thrilling activities, special party night festivities, and spooky science that’s perfect for all ages! This year we are adding a spooktacular twist with Pumpkin Palooza Party Nights during select dates, where the fun continues after dark with an electrifying nighttime version of our dance party and festival!

To attend the festival and dance party, you must purchase an event ticket in addition to your general admission ticket or membership.

See presale events and pricing schedule below.

*Presale Schedule*

Discounted presale is happening now through October 3!

General Admission event tickets will be $10. You will also need a General Admission ticket to Discovery Cube OC.

Starting October 4, Membership admission will be $10 and General Admission event tickets will be $12.

Event is exclusive to Orange County. To read more about all our Pumpkin Palooza events, see below.

October 4th – October 27

Pumpkin Palooza

October 4th – October 27

Pumpkin Palooza

Hours: Every Friday-Sunday starting at 10:00 am

Location: 2500 N Main Street Santa Ana, CA 92705

Pumpkin Festival located on the first floor, next to Sea Lab

Dance Party at the Julianne Argyros Showcase Theater (2^nd floor)

*Pumpkin Palooza Party Nights and Special Sensory-Friendly show on select dates and times.

See schedule below and see FAQ for details.

Discounted presale is happening now through October 3!

This is a ticketed event

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Pumpkin Palooza and Winter Lights Package

The Holidays are coming earlier this year! For the first time ever, Discovery Cube OC is offering a discounted package of festivals including Pumpkin Palooza and exclusive early access to Winter Lights! Click here to learn more and get a head start on the magic!

Pumpkin Palooza Party Nights

The fun continues after dark! Join Pumpkin Palooza Party Nights that comes with exclusive after-hours access to Discovery Cube with limited capacity, plus extra glow giveaways, activities, music, and more!

Also includes:

🔑 Discovery Cube General Admission

🅿️ Parking

🎃 Pumpkin Palooza Dance Party & Festival

🎵 A DJ spinning a wicked mix of monster mash-ups

🍬 Over 2 lbs. of candy sponsored by Candified

It’s going to be a gourd-geous time!

Dance Party

Join Jack-o-Lynn for an electrifying Pumpkin Palooza dance party who will be spinning today’s hottest dance hits mixed with Halloween favorites!

Festival

Enjoy some boo-tiful activities with bumper cars, mind-bending mazes, and explore the awe-inspiring Pumpkinology 101 where you can create glow-in-the-dark slime and other pumpkin demonstrations!

Sensory Friendly Show

Special Pumpkin Palooza Sensory Friendly Show happening October 4 for an additional cost.

Dance Party Schedule

Day Shows

Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6

Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13

Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20

Friday, October 25 to Sunday, October 27

11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM

*Select date and time at checkout.

Sensory Friendly Shows

Sunday, October 20 – 9:45 AM

*Select date and time at checkout.

Night Shows

Friday, October 4 (Exclusive Member Event)

*Friday, October 18

*Saturday, October 19

*Friday, October 25

*Saturday, October 26

6:30 PM, 7:30 PM

*Select date and time at checkout.

No Tricks, Just Treats!

A membership unlocks access to an exclusive members event, early access to pre-sale tickets, and scary savings!

Experience Pumpkin Palooza after hours at our exclusive Member Event happening October 4.

Member Benefits

Discounted Member pricing
Free General Admission
Member price as low as $8
Access to exclusive Member events
Access to both OC and LA campuses
Discounts to special events like Bubblefest, Winter Lights, and more!

Your exclusive membership will be something worth screaming about! Click below to get started.

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Pumpkins with Purpose

Compost your pumpkins after Halloween! Bring your pumpkins to our Impact Event: Pumpkins with Purpose on Saturday, November 2 exclusively at Discovery Cube OC and earn a free child ticket with a purchase of an adult admission ticket (while supplies last)! Click the link below to learn more and register!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes! Pumpkin Palooza presale is happening now until October 3. General Admission will be $10 and $8 for Members. See next question for presale regarding Pumpkin Palooza Party Nights.
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Pumpkin Palooza Party Night tickets will have a standard pricing tier with no changes. General Admission price will be $45 and $35 for Members.
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No. Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County requires a separate additional ticket priced. Starting October 4, tickets will be $12 in addition to your general admission tickets or to your valid membership. Membership admission is $10.
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Yes. Pumpkin Palooza Membership presale will be from September 3 to October 3 for an additional $8.

Pumpkin Palooza Party Nights Membership presale will also be from September 3 to October 3 for an additional $35.
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The Sensory Friendly show will take place on Sunday, October 20 at 9:45 AM.
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No. Pumpkin Palooza and the timed dance party is held on select dates and times.

Join the dance party during a time slot, See dance party slots at ticket purchase.

Friday, October 4 through Sunday, October 6

Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13

Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20

Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27

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