Stanley Family Reopens Massive Aliso Viejo Halloween Display
The local family is bringing back their popular seasonal tradition with a Universal Monsters-themed neighborhood exhibit.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Stanley family has officially reopened their elaborate Halloween display across multiple front yards in Aliso Viejo's Oak Ridge Circle neighborhood. This year, the exhibit features a Universal Monsters theme and serves as a charitable effort to support Marines and their families at Camp Pendleton.
Why it matters
The display integrates a philanthropic mission, allowing the local community to contribute directly to military families through donations while enjoying the seasonal attraction. It marks a return to tradition for the family after a two-year hiatus from hosting the event.
The display encompasses 8 to 10 front yards and remains open to the public from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and until 10 p.m. on weekends. The family sustains the project by selling off props after each Halloween season to fund materials.
The players
Stanley family
This local family has organized elaborate annual neighborhood Halloween displays for two decades.
Camp Pendleton
This major United States Marine Corps base serves as the beneficiary for the charitable donations collected at the display.
The details
Spanning eight to 10 front yards in the Oak Ridge Circle neighborhood, the massive display draws on a Universal Monsters theme. To ensure the annual tradition continues, the family sells off props from the previous year to finance new material costs.
Timeline
The family launched the current Halloween display on October 10, 2026.
The display is open nightly through October 31, 2026.
Weekday hours are from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Weekend hours are from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The family previously hosted a popular pirate ship display in 2021.
Market Landscape
This seasonal attraction mirrors the community-focused event model established by the 2021 pirate ship display. By scaling the installation across an entire neighborhood block, the effort demonstrates a shift toward high-production, non-commercial holiday exhibits.
Residents and visitors can access the display nightly through Halloween, provided the weather remains clear. Those wishing to support local military families can bring donations specifically designated for the Marines at Camp Pendleton.
The takeaway
Visitors planning to attend should keep in mind that the display closes during rainy conditions to protect the equipment. Participating in the donation drive offers a practical way for the local community to assist military personnel while enjoying the neighborhood festivities.
Further reading
For more information on community-led efforts in the area, visit the Aliso Viejo Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Los Angeles Times.
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