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Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California

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This weekend

9 events
Oct17Sat

Doheny Wood

Sat, Oct 17  ·  8 AM to 3 PM
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
under 1 mi (city area)

A premier "woodie" event presented by the Southern California Woodie Club. Wooden vehicles only.

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Oct17Sat

Night of Miracles Gala

Sat, Oct 17  ·  Evening
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point
under 1 mi (city area)

Miracles for Kids' yearly gala supporting families with critically ill children, with dinner, entertainment and live and silent auctions.

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Oct17Sat

David Nail

Sat, Oct 17  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.1 mi (city area)

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

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Oct17Sat

Halloween Pumpkin Rescue

Sat, Oct 17
Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center, Laguna Niguel
about 3.9 mi (city area)

Swim in a pool filled with floating pumpkins, pick one, decorate it and enjoy music. Advance registration required; $10-$15.

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Oct17Sat

Pumpkin Splash

Sat, Oct 17
San Clemente Aquatics Center, San Clemente
about 5.7 mi (city area)

Splash into a floating pumpkin patch with inflatables and Halloween activities; everyone takes home one pumpkin.

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Oct18Sun

Reggae Sunday: Jahgun and Justifyah

Sun, Oct 18  ·  7:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 7.1 mi (city area)

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

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Oct17Sat

Fall Harvest

Sat, Oct 17
Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater, Aliso Viejo
about 7.6 mi (city area)

A costume parade, community booths and fall activities for all ages.

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Running all season

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Haunted San Juan Capistrano Tours

Select dates through Oct 30
Streets of old San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.1 mi (city area)

A guided ghost walk through old San Juan Capistrano, with stops under century-old pepper trees, stories from the Los Rios district and a walk toward the historic Mission.

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Pumpkins & Harvest Festival

Various dates and times
San Clemente
about 5.7 mi (city area)

A pumpkin patch and harvest festival with family activities, local food and live entertainment. Times vary; check the festival site.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach
about 7.1 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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Pumpkin City

Oct 1 to 31  ·  11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills
about 9.2 mi (city area)

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

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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
∞Any week

Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
under 1 mi (city area)

Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.

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∞Any week

San Clemente Pier

Year-round
San Clemente Pier, San Clemente
about 5.7 mi (city area)

Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.

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