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203 events
Oct30Fri

Halloween Howl

Fri, Oct 30
Columbus Tustin Recreation Center, Tustin
about 7.8 mi (city area)

Candy, games, prizes and a costume contest for kids.

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Nov1Sun

Dinosaur Dash

Sun, Nov 1  ·  Morning
Tustin
about 7.8 mi (city area)

A 2K fun run, timed 5K and 10K, bike rides and a family expo that raise funds for Tustin public schools.

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Oct23Fri

Halloween Spooktacular (Westminster)

Fri, Oct 23
Westminster Civic Center, Westminster
about 7.8 mi (city area)

Candy-filled trunks, seasonal activities and an open-air movie at the Civic Center.

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Oct19Mon

The Great Pumpkin Weigh Off

Mon, Oct 19
Irvine Regional Park, Orange
about 9.4 mi (city area)

Local growers compete for the prize for the biggest pumpkin while the pumpkin patch's regular activities stay open.

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Oct24Sat

Halloween Zoo-tacular at the OC Zoo

Sat, Oct 24
OC Zoo, Irvine Regional Park, Orange
about 9.4 mi (city area)

Trick-or-treat, hunt for clues and make spooky crafts while the animals get treat-stuffed pumpkins. Free with zoo admission ($2).

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Oct28Wed

Halloween Animal Art Preschool Class

Fri, Oct 9 and Wed, Oct 14 and Wed, Oct 28 and Fri, Oct 30
Irvine Regional Park, Orange
about 9.4 mi (city area)

A preschool class for ages 3-4 with Halloween crafts and animal visits. $5 per child; register by phone.

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Oct24Sat

Halloween Festival (Stanton)

Sat, Oct 24
Stanton Central Park, Stanton
about 10 mi (city area)

Games, entertainment, costume contests and food trucks for all ages; no pre-registration.

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Oct16Fri

Bee Gees Fever

Fri, Oct 16  ·  8:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 12 mi (city area)

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

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Oct18Sun

Reggae Sunday: Jahgun and Justifyah

Sun, Oct 18  ·  7:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 12 mi (city area)

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

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Oct22Thu

Fastball + The Click Five

Thu, Oct 22  ·  8:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 12 mi (city area)

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

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Oct23Fri

90s Rock Show

Fri, Oct 23  ·  9:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 12 mi (city area)

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

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Oct23Fri

Coast Film & Music Festival

Oct 23 to 25  ·  Times TBD
Festival of Arts grounds, Laguna Beach
about 12 mi (city area)

Outdoor-adventure films and live music over the weekend.

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Oct24Sat

Private Event

Sat, Oct 24  ·  1:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 12 mi (city area)

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

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Oct25Sun

Jazz Brunch: Mando Cordova

Sun, Oct 25  ·  12:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 12 mi (city area)

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

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Oct30Fri

Party Foul

Fri, Oct 30  ·  9:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 12 mi (city area)

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

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Discovery Day at the Farm

Select dates, Oct 2026 through May 2027
Centennial Farm, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

A recurring Discovery Day program at Centennial Farm. See the OC Fair calendar for details and registration.

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Roger's Gardens Halloween Boutique

Daily through Oct 31  ·  9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Roger's Gardens, Corona del Mar
about 3.2 mi (city area)

A themed, museum-style Halloween shop with collectibles, artisan decor and haunted vignettes.

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Newport Beach Holiday Lights Cruises

Nov 27 to Dec 15 and Dec 21 to Jan 1  ·  Departures 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 PM
Newport Landing, Newport Beach
about 3.2 mi (city area)

A 75-minute evening harbor cruise past decorated waterfront homes and boats, with departures at 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 PM. Reservations are required.

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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 4.6 mi (city area)

German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.

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