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9 events
Oct24Sat

Halloweekend at The Crossing

Sat, Oct 24
The Crossing, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

A free, monster-mash-themed afternoon of candy and games for families.

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Oct26Mon

Bring Your Own Baby Tour & Tea

Mon, Oct 26  ·  11 AM
UCI Langson Orange County Museum of Art, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

A half-hour stroller tour of the museum for parents of babies up to one year, followed by free tea. Free tickets are required.

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Oct24Sat

Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 24
Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, Newport Beach
about 3.2 mi (city area)

A free family Halloween party with stories, crafts, science demos and animal visits, including booths from the OC Bird of Prey Center and the Environmental Nature Center.

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Oct24Sat

Halloween Spooktacular

Sat, Oct 24  ·  3:00 to 6:00 PM
Mariners Park, Newport Beach
about 3.2 mi (city area)

Free trunk-or-treating with carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests and food trucks.

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Oct30Fri

Wild Tales: A Halloween Adventure

Fri, Oct 30
Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach
about 3.2 mi (city area)

A story, short family hike and craft about the creepy-crawly creatures of Upper Newport Bay. Costumes welcome.

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Oct31Sat

HB Downtown Surf City Spooktacular

Sat, Oct 31
Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, Huntington Beach
about 4.6 mi (city area)

Main Street turns into a trick-or-treat route with a monster march, costume contest, character appearances and the Boo Wave, supporting Waymakers.

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Nov8Sun

St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade

Sun, Nov 8  ·  Evening
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 4.6 mi (city area)

A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.

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Nov15Sun

Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026

Sun, Nov 15  ·  5:00 - 7:00 pm
Old World German Village, Huntington Beach
about 4.6 mi (city area)

Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...

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