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121 events
Nov6Fri

BEAUZ

Fri, Nov 6  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 mi (city area)

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov7Sat

Cosmic Gate

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 mi (city area)

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov7Sat

Repticon

Nov 7 to 8
Huntington Beach Building, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 mi (city area)

A reptile and exotic pet show and sale.

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Nov13Fri

The Great Junk Hunt

Nov 13 to 14
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, OC Promenade, The Hangar, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 mi (city area)

A vintage, handmade and repurposed goods market.

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Dec5Sat

Make It, Take It: DIY Winter Wreaths

Sat, Dec 5
Centennial Farm, Millennium Barn, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 mi (city area)

Make a winter wreath at Centennial Farm. Ribbon and décor selection is limited, so feel free to bring your own.

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Oct23Fri

Halloween Spooktacular (Westminster)

Fri, Oct 23
Westminster Civic Center, Westminster
about 4.2 mi (city area)

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

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Oct17Sat

Beach, Brews, & BBQ

Sat, Oct 17  ·  12 PM
PCH & Huntington, Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

25+ of SoCal's top craft breweries and 25+ pitmasters and restaurateurs come together for a good cause.

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Oct24Sat

SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 24  ·  4:30 PM
Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lot 25, Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

Run or trot into the sunset with beach views, Halloween fun and a Trunk-or-Treat Expo at 3 PM.

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Oct31Sat

HB Downtown Surf City Spooktacular

Sat, Oct 31
Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

Main Street turns into a trick-or-treat route with a monster march, costume contest, character appearances and the Boo Wave, supporting Waymakers.

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Nov8Sun

St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade

Sun, Nov 8  ·  Evening
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.

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Nov15Sun

Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026

Sun, Nov 15  ·  5:00 - 7:00 pm
Old World German Village, Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...

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Oct23Fri

ho99o9, N8 NoFace, slay squad

Fri, Oct 23  ·  6:00 PM
Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove
about 4.6 mi (city area)

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct24Sat

Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree

Sat, Oct 24
Atlantis Play Center, Garden Grove
about 4.6 mi (city area)

A family Halloween party with an inflatable slide, a reptile booth, carnival games, face painting and glitter tattoos, a pumpkin patch and crafts. Registration is requ...

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Oct24Sat

Rumblers 30th Anniversary

Sat, Oct 24  ·  3:00 PM
Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove
about 4.6 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at Garden Amphitheatre. 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
about 3.7 mi (city area)

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

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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

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

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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge

Sep 24 to Oct 31
Great Wolf Lodge, Garden Grove
about 4.6 mi (city area)

Halloween programming at the resort, including a trick-or-treat trail, yoga, a dance party and an art class.

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 5.6 mi (city area)

A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.

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