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Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California

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16 events
Oct15Thu

Farmers Market at the OC Fair & Event Center

Thursdays through Dec 31
OC Fair & Event Center, Lot D, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

A weekly Thursday farmers market in Lot D of the OC Fair & Event Center. No market is listed for Thanksgiving week.

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Oct15Thu

Hana Field Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 to 31
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch & Flower Field, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

Pick pumpkins and flowers, wander the flower fields, try the Jurassic Fright corn maze and visit the barnyard. A stroller or wagon helps with the haul.

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Oct15Thu

The Ranch Discovery Day

Thu, Oct 15
The Ranch Community Center, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

A Discovery Day at The Ranch Community Center, which celebrates horses, ranching and nature.

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Oct15Thu

Carnival del Mar

Thu, Oct 15
Corona del Mar Village, PCH, Corona del Mar
about 3.2 mi (city area)

A family street celebration with pumpkin decorating, carnival games, a reptile zoo, cotton candy and treats from 70+ local businesses.

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Oct15Thu

Newport Beach Film Festival

Oct 15 to 22  ·  Showtimes vary
Theaters around the city, Newport Beach
about 3.2 mi (city area)

The 27th annual festival screens 100+ films with premieres, filmmaker Q&As and nightly parties.

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Oct15Thu

The Pumpkin Factory at MainPlace Mall

Weds-Thu 5-9 PM, Fri 4-10 PM, Sat noon-10 PM, Sun noon-9 PM
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 6.4 mi (city area)

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...

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Oct15Thu

Boo-tastic Halloween Party at Adventure City

Fri, Oct 2 and Fri, Oct 9 and Thu, Oct 15 and Fri, Oct 16 and Wed, Oct 21 and Thu, Oct 22 and Fri, Oct 23 and Wed, Oct 28 and Thu, Oct 29 and Fri, Oct 30  ·  5:30 to 9:30 PM
Adventure City, Anaheim
about 12 mi (city area)

An evening Halloween party at the amusement park: a trick-or-treat street, a Halloween train, a scavenger hunt, a light show, a dance party and 11 rides, with free glo...

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Oct15Thu

The Pumpkin Patch (Placentia)

Oct 7 to 30
The Pumpkin Patch, Placentia
about 15 mi (city area)

A longtime pumpkin patch with inflatables, a petting zoo, baby chicks, gold panning, tractor and carnival rides and photo spots. Free admission.

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Oct15Thu

Mr. Jack-o-lantern's Pumpkin Patch

Oct 1 to 31
Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch, Brea
about 18 mi (city area)

A family pumpkin patch with games and activities, birthday and field-trip bookings, and pumpkins, gourds, squash, corn stalks and hay for sale.

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Oct15Thu

Live Dead and Brothers

Thu, Oct 15  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 19 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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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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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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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
about 5.6 mi (city area)

A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.

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Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch

Daily through Oct 31  ·  9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tanaka Farms, Irvine
about 5.6 mi (city area)

Wagon rides on the 30-acre farm, pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze and a petting zoo.

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