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Oct8Thu

The Pumpkin Factory at MainPlace Mall

Weds-Thu 5-9 PM, Fri 4-10 PM, Sat noon-10 PM, Sun noon-9 PM
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A pumpkin-patch pop-up at the mall with rides, slides, a petting zoo, games and food. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except Columbus Day). Entry is free Wed/Thu and $5 F...

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Oct10Sat

OC Pride Festival & Parade

Sat, Oct 10 · 11 AM to 10 PM
Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana

A parade, live entertainment on multiple stages, cultural zones and activities for all ages celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month.

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Oct10Sat

Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County

Sat, Oct 3 and Sun, Oct 4 and Sat, Oct 10 and Sun, Oct 11 and Sat, Oct 17 and Sun, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 24 and Sun, Oct 25 and Sat, Oct 31 and Sun, Nov 1 · 10 AM to 5 PM
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana

Halloween-themed science and hands-on activities at the museum, presented with OC Waste & Recycling. Ticketed; kids under 3 free; parking $10.

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.

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Spooky Science at Discovery Cube OC

Oct 1 to 31 · 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana

Hands-on slime, skeleton and bubbling-potion science, with extra activities on weekends.

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