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San Clemente, CA – Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, a nonprofit southern California cultural center, announces the return of its Casa Creepy Haunted House this fall during the Casa Captivating 2021-22 Season. Casa Creepy Haunted House will be celebrating its fifth Halloween season after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2.5 acre historic seaside property will transform into a vintage-themed haunted house and garden walk with werewolves, vampires, and ghosts waiting behind every corner (and plenty of creepy-crawlies in the gardens).
“Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens’ haunted house and garden walk is a treat — family-friendly, and full of history and fun,” says Amy Behrens, Executive Director.
Tickets are on sale now for Casa Creepy Haunted House! Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. This event is capped to 250 guests per night; buying tickets in advance is highly encouraged. This event is suitable for most families with children ages 10 and up (ticket buyers are advised to use their discretion if they wish to bring younger children). Costumes are encouraged; costume masks are not allowed. CDC-compliant face coverings are required indoors for all unvaccinated guests, including children ages 2 and older. Although there is no touching, some lighting, objects, and human interaction may startle participants; therefore, all ticket buyers are required to sign a waiver.
Disclaimer: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens prioritizes the safety of its guests and staff, and will adhere to health and safety guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health and by the Center for Disease Control. Casa Romantica also remains committed to its mission of holding cultural events for the community. Subject to change, Casa Creepy Haunted House has contingency plans to operate with or without indoor capabilities.
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About Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens maintains a robust series of year-round programs in arts, music, history, horticulture, and literature for all ages. Casa Romantica has commissioned several critically-acclaimed works, including Casa Classic: Opera Through the Seasons (2021; site-specific commission), Casa Kinetic: Tango Romantica (2021; dance), Open Casa: Who was Nellie Gail Moulton? (2020; visual art), Casa Coastal: Murals of Levi Ponce (2019; visual art), Casa Theater: The Odd-Essy (2019; theater), Casa Kinetic: Culture Shock LA Hip Hop (2019; dance); Casa Coastal: The Art of Baja California (2018; visual art), Casa Theater: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2018; theater), Casa Kinetic: Celebrating Tap Dance Legends (2018; dance), Casa Coastal: Rebecca Louise Law (2017; visual art), Casa Kinetic: Contemporary Dance Collective (2017; contemporary dance), and Open Casa: The Photographs of Douglas Kirkland (2015; visual art). The 2020-21 Casa Captivating season includes an expanded dance (Casa Kinetic), theater (Casa Theater), and concert series (Casa Vibes), visual and performing arts commissions, and an expanded Casa Kids education program.
Casa Romantica also hosts a variety of free arts education programs for children year-round. The institution’s annual Casa Romantica Music Festival and Academy has received critical praise for its comprehensive two-week music studies program in cello, piano, viola, and violin. Casa Romantica also offers a Summer Dance Workshop, a Spring Break Arts Week, various art, literature, and horticulture events to grades K-12, and welcomes over 6,000 children from the Capistrano Unified School District each year for STEAM-based field trips that examine the history of San Clemente and the coastal environment.
Mission Statement: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization and is the historic home of the founder of the City of San Clemente. Casa Romantica provides programs for all ages in arts, music, history, and horticulture and is a premier Southern California cultural center.
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is located at 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672. Hours: Tuesday—Thursday 10 am—4 pm; Friday—Sunday 10am—2pm; closed Mondays and holidays. General admission is $5; Casa Members, active military with ID, and children under age 13 visit for FREE. For more information, call (949) 498-2139 or visit CasaRomantica.org
