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Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California

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35 events
Oct15Thu

Farmers Market at the OC Fair & Event Center

Thursdays through Dec 31
OC Fair & Event Center, Lot D, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 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
about 3.7 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
about 3.7 mi (city area)

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

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Oct16Fri

Altego

Fri, Oct 16  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 mi (city area)

A Pop music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct16Fri

OC Japan Fair

Oct 16 to 18
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, Main Mall, OC Promenade, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 mi (city area)

A multi-day celebration of Japanese culture across the fairgrounds.

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Oct17Sat

TOKiMONSTA

Sat, Oct 17  ·  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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Oct21Wed

"There's A Hole In My Bucket" USA Film Premiere

Oct 21 to 22  ·  10/21: 7:30 PM; 10/22: 8:30 PM
Newport Beach Film Festival, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 mi (city area)

New Zealand Spotlight: There’s a Hole in My Bucket is part of the Newport Beach Film Festival’s “Around the World in One Night” international celebration lineup featur...

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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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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 5.6 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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Oct17Sat

BARDO from Chicano Batman

Sat, Oct 17  ·  7:00 PM
La Santa, Santa Ana
about 5.6 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County

Sat, Oct 3 and Sun, Oct 4 and Sat, Oct 10 and Sun, Oct 11 and Sat, Oct 17 and Sun, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 24 and Sun, Oct 25 and Sat, Oct 31 and Sun, Nov 1  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana
about 5.6 mi (city area)

Halloween-themed science and hands-on activities at the museum, presented with OC Waste & Recycling. Ticketed; kids under 3 free; parking $10.

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Oct15Thu

Carnival del Mar

Thu, Oct 15
Corona del Mar Village, PCH, Corona del Mar
about 6.4 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 6.4 mi (city area)

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

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Oct17Sat

Once Upon a Nightmare Before Christmas

Sat, Oct 17 and Fri, Oct 23 and Sat, Oct 24 and Fri, Oct 30 and Sat, Oct 31
Once Upon an Island, Newport Beach
about 6.4 mi (city area)

A not-too-scary storybook walk through a North Pole that blends Halloween and Christmas.

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Oct17Sat

The Wish Gala: Art of Wishes

Sat, Oct 17  ·  Evening
Pendry Newport Beach, Newport Beach
about 6.4 mi (city area)

Make-A-Wish Orange County & Inland Empire's annual fundraising gala: live entertainment, dinner, an auction and dancing to grant wishes for seriously ill children.

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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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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 5.6 mi (city area)

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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Spooky Science at Discovery Cube OC

Oct 1 to 31  ·  10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana
about 5.6 mi (city area)

Hands-on slime, skeleton and bubbling-potion science, with extra activities on weekends.

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∞Any week

Surf City Nights

Every Tuesday, 5 to 8 PM
Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.

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∞Any week

Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 6.4 mi (city area)

A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.

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∞Any week

Fashion Island

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 6.4 mi (city area)

Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.

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