Creep It Real OC is back Sept. 11-13, and if you've never made the trip out to the Heritage Museum of Orange County for it, this is the year. From 100+ small Halloween vendors to a 12-acre historic setting decorated for the season, endless photo ops, roaming characters, and a ticket that gives back to a nonprofit museum, here are five reasons this event deserves a spot on your fall calendar.

Come with me to Creep It Real OC for the first time ever! This year's "Nostalgic" theme meant the event was pumped full of 80s and 90s Halloween goodies, plus tons of great vendors, entertainment, and more.

I’m headed to my first-ever Creep It Real in Orange County, CA this year. Here are five things I’m excited to see — plus where you’ll be able to find my magazine for sale at the event!