Sunset Beach Halloween Events

 October 26, 2024

Nobles Family Community Building
16861 12th Street
Sunset Beach, CA
Free, sunsetbeachca.org

By Chris MacDonald

Free to the community and designed for children the event includes Bounce House, Pick a Pumpkin patch, games, trick or treat candy and fun for all.

"Superheroes" was the theme of the Free annual Sunset Beach Community Halloween Celebration. It featured people dressed up as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Ninja Turtles and more.

Kids and adults, many in themed outfits, met their favorite Superheroes, played a variety of Carnival-type games, joyfully jumped in a Bounce House, got Free Pumpkins, Free Candy, Created Crafts, and walked through a Haunted Forest in the "Fantasy Superhero Land" inside and outside the old Firehouse, now the Nobles Family Community Center. There was even an Astronaut Space Outfit, signed by former Huntington Beach resident Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the Moon!

This is the sixth year the event was mainly sponsored by a friend of Aldrin's, Sunset Beach resident Tony Nobles and his Nobles Family Foundation, along with the Community Association and Las Damas, a non-profit that assists many worthwhile activities in the area.

Nobles, who has worked for years in the medical technology field, must know that laughter is the best medicine since he (and a lot of dedicated volunteers) helped develop this event "because I love kids and want to provide fun for them and their families."

He, his wife and six children, helped create the celebration. "My wife, Rhonda, worked many hours creating necklaces, my daughter Nissa, a Child Development Specialist, came up with ideas for the Superhero Games and my son, Alex, assisted in creating the video and sound," Nobles said.

"To this community, Tony is a combination of Easter Bunny and Santa Claus," said Bill Anderson, longtime owner of the nearby Anderson Art Gallery. "He, his foundation, the Sunset Beach Community Association and Las Damas really know how to throw a fun Halloween Party—and it's all Free."

"This is a delightful, fabulous way to bring the community together," said Frances Small, a South Carolina native, who lives in Sunset Beach and came to the event dressed as Supergirl. "We really appreciate the Nobles Family for making this possible. Our Las Damas group founded it years ago and the Nobles have transformed it into a First Class Production."

"This is one of the most anticipated events we have each year," said Mike Van Voorhis, President of the Sunset Beach Community Association. "Everyone really looks forward to it and it's another significant activity which brings neighbors together."

It even attracted former Huntington Beach Mayor, now City Council person, Barbara Delgleize, who had fun helping give away Free Pizza. The celebration also honored Community Superheroes—the Police and Fire Fighters, which includes Lifeguards.

"I can't wait to find out what the theme will be for next Halloween," said Eric Bakker, owner of the nearby Antiques of the Sea. "Thanks to all the folks who work so hard in making our friendly community unique with fun events like this."