Oct10Sat
Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County
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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21 events
Oct10Sat
The Pumpkin Factory at MainPlace Mall
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...
Oct10Sat
BLINK 182 AND WEEZER TRIBUTES
A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct10Sat
OC Pride Festival & Parade
A parade, live entertainment on multiple stages, cultural zones and activities for all ages celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month.
Oct11Sun
Creep It Real Expo
An outdoor Halloween party with vendors, themed food and drinks, costumed characters and a costume march.
Oct17Sat
BARDO from Chicano Batman
A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct17Sat
Taste of Santa Ana at MainPlace
A tasting event at the mall featuring local restaurants.
Oct24Sat
Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treating along the zoo trail with animal presentations, storytelling and a teen haunted area.
Oct24Sat
Día de Muertos Festival at MainPlace
A Day of the Dead celebration at the mall.
Oct30Fri
HALLO-PUNK NIGHT
A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct31Sat
Trick-or-Treating at MainPlace Mall
Free trick-or-treating at the mall's participating stores; look for the sign in the window.
Oct9Fri
Emo Kids
A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct8Thu
MAUSOLEUM
An Alternative music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct4Sun
Mehregan Festival
A free family celebration of Mehregan, the Persian autumn harvest festival, with performances, crafts, face painting and snacks.
Oct3Sat
Neverender Festival
Two days of rock and indie sets featuring Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, PUP and more. Single-day and weekend tickets.
Oct2Fri
Trick or Treat on Main Street
Trick-or-treat at 75+ vendors, tour the Kellogg mansion, catch live performances and hunt for hidden Mickeys.
Sep12Sat
Fiestas Patrias
A celebration of Hispanic heritage with live entertainment, food and family activities.
Aug23Sun
Chicano Heritage Festival
Chicano culture through music, art, food and cultural performances.
Aug1Sat
Miles & Muscle Wellness Festival II
A 5K community run followed by local fitness, health and wellness vendors.
Jul4Sat
Santa Ana Fourth of July
A free community event with live music, food vendors, inflatables and fireworks. Bring a lawn chair and blanket.
Jun13Sat
From Dinosaurs to People
A family-fun, pet-friendly event covering a variety of histories, with vendors and exhibitors.
Running all season
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
SeasonMulti-week
Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
SeasonMulti-week
Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
SeasonMulti-week
Spooky Science at Discovery Cube OC
Hands-on slime, skeleton and bubbling-potion science, with extra activities on weekends.