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Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California

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This weekend

4 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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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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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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