Summary
If you're looking for a family-friendly Halloween event, then the LEGOLAND California Brick-or-Treat Monster Party is for you and your tadpoles 12 and under. The Frog Family is always hoppin' excited to attend this awesome event. Our tadpoles sit at two ends of the ideal age group spectrum for this event and theme park, with a tween who still loves to build with LEGOs and wear a Halloween costume and a toddler who believes every day is a reason to dress up.
Overview of LEGOLAND California Brick-or-Treat Monster Party
We have big news! Brick-or-Treat is back with more dates and new entertainment in 2024. Monsters are taking over the park to host a Monster Party in the park. This Halloween party takes place during regular park hours, which is good news for families with early bedtimes. You and your tadpoles can explore themed areas throughout the park. With family-friendly live entertainment, trick-or-treating, costume contests, limited attractions and more, there is so much to look forward to and nothing to be scared of!
Our tadpoles are hopped up on LEGOLAND California for its age-appropriate rides, building opportunities, food and fun. Plus the SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Water Park are perfect additions to an already great park! Combine everything with one of their favorite holidays — Halloween — and it's almost too good to be true. But we promise all bricks and no tricks in this LEGOLAND California Brick-or-Treat Monster Party guide!
LEGOLAND California Brick-or-Treat Dates & Tickets
When does Brick-or-Treat Monster Party hoppen? Brick-or-Treat takes place every Saturday from Sept. 14 through Oct. 27, 2024, and includes Sundays in October. The entertainment and activities mostly occur in the afternoon and evening. LEGOLAND California Brick-or-Treat 2024 dates are:
- Sept. 14, 21 and 28 (Saturdays)
- Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 Saturdays and Sundays)
The festivities run from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. many nights and until 9 p.m. on Saturdays in October. It's important to know when the park closes on your visit because the entertainment times vary based on park closure time.
Here’s a look at the overall LEGOLAND operating hours for Brick-or-Treat days (check the calendar as times are subject to change):
- LEGOLAND Theme Park — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Park stays open until 9 p.m. on Saturdays in October.)
- LEGOLAND Water Park — 12 p.m to 4 p.m.
- SEA LIFE Aquarium — 10:30 a.m. to varies by date
All LEGOLAND visitors 2 and up must have a dated ticket to visit LEGOLAND California. You can save up to $50 (vs. gate price) when you purchase discount Legoland tickets through Undercover Tourist! If you log in to your Undercover Tourist account, you can see even better deals! So make sure you login before you select a ticket.
You'll need a ticket for one of the Saturdays or Sundays during the event to attend Brick-or-Treat. You do not need a separate party ticket to this event. It takes place during normal park hours. If you have an annual pass that is blocked on Brick-or-Treat dates, you can purchase a Monster Pass.
October can be quite warm in SoCal. If you think your tadpoles might want to visit the toadally cool LEGOLAND Water Park before getting in costume, spring for the Resort Hopper ticket, which includes the water park. It’s only a few dollars more than just the LEGOLAND + SEA Life option per ticket to make that splash. Parking is $35.
When you enter the park, look for tables where you can pick up your event guide and candy bags. Be sure to pass the monster inspection as you head towards Miniland. It turns out we had a monster and a princess in our party!
LEGOLAND California Brick-or-Treat Special Entertainment
Catch some not-so-spooky, family-friendly entertainment and shows! Live entertainment gets going around 2 p.m. — well before midnight!
The show times vary based on park closing time. You can view showtimes on the event guide and in the app. In 2024, live shows include:
- The Monster Rock Off - This takes place at the Miniland lawn. Watch Monster Rocker, Tiger Woman, Wolf Guy and Zombie Cheerleader battle for the title of "Best Rocker!"
- Once Upon a Brick: The Tale of the Wolf Guy - Head to the Castle Stage to hear this tale of Wolf Guy.
- The Great Monster Chase 4 movie - Find out what hoppens when four tweens try to sneak into a monster party. This 12-minute show starts in the morning at the LEGO Show Place Theater, so it's a good show to knock out before the party kicks off.
The Skeleton Brass Band - This show is at The Beginning Stage.
Zombie Cheer Crew - What do we want? Brains! When do we want them? Now! Catch some drop-dead killer moves at the Fun Town Stage.
Pirate Captain's Shipwreck Shanty (not confirmed for 2024) - Head near the Burger Kitchen in Pirate Shores at 3:00, 4:45, 5:45 and 7:30 p.m. to help sea scallywags solve ghostly riddles.
Prehistoric Pumpkin Patch - Dino Valley
LEGOLAND California Brick-or-Treat Characters & Rides
Be on the lookout for LEGO meet and greets with LEGO Lord Vampyre, LEGO Spider Lady, LEGO Mummy and LEGO Scientist. The meet and greet times are in the event guide and LEGOLAND app. Here's the link to the digital guide and map. Here's where to find them:
Monster Scientist - in front of LEGO Showplace Theater
Lord Vampyre - Miniland Lawn
Monster Rocker or Rocker - Next to Mindstorms
Spider Lady - The Castle Stage
Mummy - Land of Adventure
Keep an eye on the sky for park-wide roaming stilt walkers.
We also caught a LEGO dino while in a treat trail in Dino Valley!
Rides
There is a returning ride overlay this year. It's a disco inferno with Disco music taking over the Dragon Coaster. Boogie down to a groovy monster soundtrack and party lights.
Rides are open all day and night, but a few may close early at 5 p.m., such as:
- Dune Raider
- Pharaoh's Revenge
- Fairy Tale Brook
- Splash Battle
- Pirate Reef
Ride those early in the day! Rides under refurbishment will remain closed.
LEGOLAND California Brick-or-Treat Costume Information
The whole family can dress up in costume at Brick-or-Treat. There are costume parades and costume contests.
Dress in your LEGO or Halloween best. Your tadpoles will want to show off their fun looks by participating in a V.I.M. Costume Party and contest parade on the Miniland Lawn. There are four costume parades throughout the day. The first one is recommended for ages 0-6, but all ages are welcome. Adults are encouraged to dress up, too, and join in the parade or watch their little ones strut their stuff.
You’ll need to register your tadpoles at least ten minutes before the parade begins. You can sign up between 10 minutes before each party at the Miniland Lawn Information Booth. The contest is open to children ages 12 and younger. Guests older than 12 (including parents) may participate in the group category but must be accompanied by a younger child under the age of 12. If you want to sign up for more than one contest, you can. After the parade, gather on the lawn for dancing and to find out who won.
Three LEGOLAND judges will pick one winner for each category and contest:
- The Best Monster Costume
- Best Homemade Costume
- Best Group Costume
Those prizes are toadally worth putting in the effort to try to win, BTW. Any costume that the judges deem inappropriate for viewing by LEGOLAND guests will not be permitted in the contest.
Trick-or-Treating at LEGOLAND California Brick-or-Treat
Can we ever get enough trick-or-treating? You do not need to answer that. Fill a bag with treats from several treat stations throughout the park. Pick up an Event Guide when you enter the park for locations. It has a map. Trick-or-treating starts at 3 p.m.
Treat bags are available at tables after you enter the park. Trick-or-treating is geared toward your tadpoles, but the big frogs in our party also got to trick-or-treat! Remember to say, "Brick-or-Treat!"
Candy stations are located:
- Miniland next to the Model Shop
- Dino Outpost in Dino Valley. (We got to meet a LEGO Dino in that trail!)
- Fun Town near Unikitty ride, next to Urban Kitchen and near water park entrance
- Pirate Shores next to Splash Battle
- Castle Hill next to Granny's Apple Fries
What kind of candy do you get at Legoland Brick-or-treat?
Our bags were stuffed with so much name-brand candy! We had chocolate (including M&M's and Twix) as well as Skittles, Starbursts, Gummi Bears, Laffy Taffy and more. We also received Cracker Jack, applesauce pouches and other treats.
LEGOLAND California Brick-or-Treat Food and Merchandise
It’s no secret that we frogs have a sweet tooth. You say "pumpkin spice" or "candy apple" and we’ll be there. When it starts to get chilly, you can warm up with hot apple cider from Granny's Apple Fries.
We are hoppy to say that Halloween-themed food and beverage options are available all day each Saturday in October! Look for candy corn icons on the map to find specialty treats that may include:
- Monster Dog at Urban Kitchen
- Green Witch's Brew at Knights' Smokehouse BBQ
- Monster Scientist's Potion at Knights' Smokehouse BBQ
- Monster Mash Up Shake at Castle Ice Cream
- Granny's Apple Frights at Granny's Apple Fries
- Shock N Roll Nachos at Knights' Smokehouse BBQ
- Roaring Wicked Chicken at Chicken and Crown
- Graveyard World and Dirt at Knights' Smokehouse BBQ, Urban Kitchen and The Market
Check out Tad's video of LEGOLAND California Brick-or-Treat 2021 on our YouTube channel!
LEGOLAND California Brick-or-Treat Tips
Build upon a great day of fall fun with these tips:
- Purchase dated tickets early as they could sell out.
- Login to your Undercover Tourist account to purchase the best discount LEGOLAND tickets.
- It’s an all-day event, but the Halloween fun, costume contests and more entertainment ramp up in the afternoon around 2 p.m. with some shows starting earlier.
- Trick-or-treating kicks off at 3 p.m.
- Use the earlier part of the day for rides and building (or maybe even putting in some splash time at the LEGOLAND Water Park).
- The LEGOLAND Water Park is open on Brick-or-Treat days. Purchase a Hopper ticket that includes the water park to cool off or dip your toads in the water before the party heats up.
- Stay hydrated and remember to eat dinner (you can live off candy but we do not recommend it)! Here's our guide to the best LEGOLAND food.
- Wear comfortable shoes instead of costume shoes (walking from treat trail to treat trail can wear those flippers out).
- Check the weather and make sure your costumes will be comfortable (we always dress in layers as warm days can turn into cool nights).
- Bring a stroller or backpack to hold all of your candy.
- Get your camera ready for fun photo-ops throughout the park.
- Try to spy spiders and other Halloween scenes in MINILAND U.S.A.
- Talk to your tadpoles about how everything they see is pretend and for fun.
- While you are there, check out LEGO Movie World!
- Let the tadpoles burn off some sugar in the playground areas.
- A LEGOLAND Halloween party is not complete without the bricks that put this park on the map. You can Build-a-Mini! Buy your own LEGO Minifigure pack, and build them. Then, either keep them or trade them at any of the in-park Minifigure Trading locations!
- Look at the online event map and event guide.
Are you excited to visit LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat? Tickets are selling out in a scary fast way, so be sure to purchase discount LEGOLAND tickets in advance. Be sure to login to your Undercover Tourist account before selecting a ticket to unlock the best discount tickets! Ribbit!
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Hoppy planning!
