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Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California

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Nov12Thu

National Philanthropy Day 2026

Thu, Nov 12  ·  2 PM
Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo
under 1 mi (city area)

Celebrates the work of Orange County's nonprofit community: its programs, partnerships and people.

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Nov7Sat

Bob Baker Marionettes

Sat, Nov 7  ·  3:00 PM
Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo
1.4 mi away

A puppet theatre at Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Oct30Fri

Punchlines & Pasta with Katie K

Fri, Oct 30  ·  7:00 PM
Antonucci's Italian & Seafood Restaurant, Mission Viejo
3.3 mi away

A stand-up comedy and dinner at Antonucci's Italian & Seafood Restaurant in Mission Viejo. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Oct29Thu

Theatre Arts Presents: Spelling Bee

Thu, Oct 29  ·  7:30 PM
Saddleback College - Performing Arts Tickets, Mission Viejo
3.8 mi away

A theatre production at Saddleback College - Performing Arts Tickets in Mission Viejo. Details and tickets through Southorangecounty.com.

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Oct30Fri

Party Foul

Fri, Oct 30  ·  9:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 4.0 mi (city area)

A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct31Sat

Halloween Time at Museum of Make Believe

Sat, Oct 31
Museum of Make Believe, Laguna Beach
about 4.0 mi (city area)

A Halloween session at the storybook-forest museum: craft a potion bottle, design a mini fall scene, and enjoy wine and sugar cookies.

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Oct31Sat

Laguna Jazz Festival

Oct 31 to Nov 1  ·  Times TBD
Festival of Arts grounds, Laguna Beach
about 4.0 mi (city area)

A weekend of jazz presented by KX FM.

Nov1Sun

Reggae Sunday: World Anthem Band

Sun, Nov 1  ·  7:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 4.0 mi (city area)

A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov4Wed

133 Band

Wed, Nov 4  ·  7:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 4.0 mi (city area)

An Other music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov6Fri

Steely Dan - Tribute by Doctor Wu

Fri, Nov 6  ·  8:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 4.0 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov20Fri

Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy

Nov 20 to Dec 20  ·  Schedule TBA
Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach
about 4.0 mi (city area)

Twinkling lights, artist-made gifts, live craft demonstrations and seasonal music.

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Nov8Sun

Reggae Sunday: Massive McGregor

Sun, Nov 8  ·  7:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
4.1 mi away

An Other music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Pumpkin City

Oct 1 to 31  ·  11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills
about 1.9 mi (city area)

Pumpkin patch with pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival games and kiddie rides.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach
about 4.0 mi (city area)

On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.

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