Oct17Sat
Once Upon a Nightmare Before Christmas
A not-too-scary storybook walk through a North Pole that blends Halloween and Christmas.
On set dates
201 events
Oct17Sat
The Wish Gala: Art of Wishes
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.
Oct18Sun
Environmental Nature Center 50th Annual Fall Faire
A free fall faire at the nature center with a craft crawl, nature games, treats from local restaurants and pumpkins.
Oct24Sat
Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party
A free family Halloween party with stories, crafts, science demos and animal visits, including booths from the OC Bird of Prey Center and the Environmental Nature Center.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Spooktacular
Free trunk-or-treating with carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests and food trucks.
Oct24Sat
Pink Tie Party
Susan G. Komen Orange County's signature fundraiser for local breast cancer patient care, with dinner and a program honoring OC Pink Tie Partners.
Oct30Fri
Wild Tales: A Halloween Adventure
A story, short family hike and craft about the creepy-crawly creatures of Upper Newport Bay. Costumes welcome.
Dec16Wed
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Cruise
Watch the lighted boats glide through Newport Harbor from the water on a guided evening cruise. Three departures run each parade night, and reservations are required.
Oct23Fri
Trunk or Treat at Messiah Lutheran Church
A free family evening that ends with trunk-or-treat; decorate your car and hand out candy.
Oct24Sat
Trails & Treats Halloween Hike
A gentle, not-scary Halloween hike with treats and photo spots along the trail. Pre-registration required.
Oct16Fri
Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill
A free OC Parks evening with decorated historic grounds, a scavenger hunt and photo spots.
Oct15Thu
Texas Voodoo - Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix
A Rock music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct16Fri
Bee Gees Fever
A Pop music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct17Sat
Bruno Mars - Tribute by That's What I Like
A R&B music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct18Sun
Reggae Sunday (Early Show): Einstein Brown
A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct18Sun
Reggae Sunday: Jahgun and Justifyah
A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct22Thu
Fastball + The Click Five
An Alternative music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct23Fri
90s Rock Show
A Rock music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct23Fri
Coast Film & Music Festival
Outdoor-adventure films and live music over the weekend.
Oct24Sat
Private Event
A live event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct25Sun
Jazz Brunch: Mando Cordova
A Jazz music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct25Sun
Reggae Sunday (Early Show): Einstein Brown
A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct25Sun
Reggae Sunday: Errol Bonnick and the Lionz
A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct29Thu
The Allman Brothers - Tribute by Southbound
A Rock music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Running all season
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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge
Halloween programming at the resort, including a trick-or-treat trail, yoga, a dance party and an art class.
SeasonMulti-week
"Hallowe’en Greetings and Tricks, Treats, and Traditions" at Muzeo
A museum exhibit on how Halloween began and how Anaheim has celebrated it for a century, timed with the Anaheim Fall Festival's 100th anniversary.
SeasonMulti-week
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.
SeasonMulti-week
Oogie Boogie Bash
Separately ticketed Halloween party with a parade, Villains Grove and treat trails. Often sells out early.
SeasonMulti-week
American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
SeasonMulti-week
Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.