Nov12Thu
National Philanthropy Day 2026
Celebrates the work of Orange County's nonprofit community: its programs, partnerships and people.
Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California
On set dates
65 events
Oct17Sat
Fall Harvest
A costume parade, community booths and fall activities for all ages.
Jul4Sat
Aliso Viejo's America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Live music, line dancing, face painting, photo booth, bounce houses, community booths and fireworks.
Jun21Sun
Aliso Viejo Summer Concert Series
Free outdoor concerts: Tijuana Dogs (June 7) and Wayward Sons (June 21). Bring blankets and chairs.
Nov7Sat
Bob Baker Marionettes
A puppet theatre at Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Jul4Sat
Laguna Hills Fourth of July Celebration
Carnival rides and games, live music, patriotic crafts and face painting.
Oct27Tue
Spooktacular STEAM Showcase & Dia de los Muertos
Community festival with science demonstrations, trunk-or-treat and live traditional dance.
Oct26Mon
Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag
Decorate your own trick-or-treat bag in the library's story room.
Oct25Sun
Tales, Tails, & Treats
A themed storytime with crafts, plus a chance to meet adoptable kittens. No registration needed.
Oct3Sat
Pumpkin Dive
A yearly pool party with floating pumpkins to pick and decorate, plus carnival games. Registration required.
Oct2Fri
Saddleback Big Band
A tribute to Duke Ellington and Count Basie with classic big-band favorites.
Jul10Fri
BBQ Music Fest
A three-day BBQ extravaganza with live entertainment, a food court, DJ and dance lessons, cantinas, tastings, carnival rides and magic shows.
Jul11Sat
America 250 Mission Viejo Parade
A hometown parade honoring 250 years of the American story.
Jul4Sat
Mission Viejo July 4th Street Faire & Fireworks
Live entertainment, rides, game booths, food and fireworks.
Oct22Thu
Haunted Trails
Four nights of a scary walk-through trail themed around abandoned hospitals and failed experiments. Not recommended for kids under 10; tickets required.
Oct17Sat
Halloween Pumpkin Rescue
Swim in a pool filled with floating pumpkins, pick one, decorate it and enjoy music. Advance registration required; $10-$15.
Oct10Sat
Haunted Skate Contest 2026
A best-trick skate contest on the park's features, plus a costume contest, games, giveaways and food.
Oct9Fri
Fall Flicks: "Nightmare Before Christmas"
An outdoor movie night; activities start at 6:30 PM and the film plays after sunset.
Oct3Sat
Fall Crafts Faire
Handmade home goods, holiday items and jewelry for sale, with live music and dancing in the amphitheater.
Oct1Thu
Pumpkin Patch Preschool Party
A parent-and-child fall party with a craft, activities and a snack. Space is limited, so register ahead.
Aug21Fri
Sea Country Festival
A free end-of-summer festival with live music, rides, games and food.
Jul4Sat
41st Annual Run in the Parks
A community tradition with a 5K run/walk, 10K run, dog walk and children's races benefitting the YMCA scholarship program.
Jul4Sat
Laguna Niguel 4th of July Celebrations
The Run in the Park, a pancake breakfast, free swim, a patriotic flyover, back-to-back concerts and a drone show.
Oct27Tue
The 39 Steps
A comedy-thriller play at The Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach. Details and tickets through Todaytix.com.
Running all season
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Pumpkin City
Pumpkin patch with pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival games and kiddie rides.
SeasonMulti-week
First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
SeasonMulti-week
Laguna Art-A-Fair
Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.
SeasonMulti-week
Sawdust Art & Craft Festival
A long-running summer arts and crafts festival in Laguna Canyon with 180+ exhibiting artists, music and hands-on classes.
SeasonMulti-week
Pageant of the Masters
Classic works of art recreated on stage with live performers. This year's theme is "The Greatest of All Time."
SeasonMulti-week
Festival of Arts
One of the nation's oldest juried fine art shows, with live music and art demonstrations.
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