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Oct18Sun

Reggae Sunday: Jahgun and Justifyah

Sun, Oct 18  ·  7:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
under 1 mi (city area)

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

Oct17Sat

Fall Harvest

Sat, Oct 17
Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater, Aliso Viejo
about 4.0 mi (city area)

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

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Oct17Sat

Halloween Pumpkin Rescue

Sat, Oct 17
Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center, Laguna Niguel
about 4.6 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

Doheny Wood

Sat, Oct 17  ·  8 AM to 3 PM
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
about 7.1 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
about 7.1 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 7.5 mi (city area)

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

Oct17Sat

Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill

Oct 16 to 18 and Oct 23 to 25  ·  4:30 to 8:30 PM
Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest
about 9.1 mi (city area)

A free OC Parks evening with decorated historic grounds, a scavenger hunt and photo spots.

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Oct17Sat

Newport Beach Film Festival

Oct 15 to 22  ·  Showtimes vary
Theaters around the city, Newport Beach
about 9.9 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 9.9 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 9.9 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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Oct17Sat

T.J. Miller

Sat, Oct 17  ·  7:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine
about 10 mi (city area)

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct18Sun

T.J. Miller

Sun, Oct 18  ·  6:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine
about 10 mi (city area)

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

Hana Field Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 to 31
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch & Flower Field, Costa Mesa
about 12 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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Oct17Sat

OC Japan Fair

Oct 16 to 18
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, Main Mall, OC Promenade, Costa Mesa
about 12 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 12 mi (city area)

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

Oct17Sat

Pumpkin Splash

Sat, Oct 17
San Clemente Aquatics Center, San Clemente
about 13 mi (city area)

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

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Oct17Sat

Beach, Brews, & BBQ

Sat, Oct 17  ·  12 PM
PCH & Huntington, Huntington Beach
about 15 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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Oct17Sat

BARDO from Chicano Batman

Sat, Oct 17  ·  7:00 PM
La Santa, Santa Ana
about 15 mi (city area)

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

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 15 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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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach
under 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 5.7 mi (city area)

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

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Haunted San Juan Capistrano Tours

Select dates through Oct 30
Streets of old San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
about 7.5 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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Roger's Gardens Halloween Boutique

Daily through Oct 31  ·  9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Roger's Gardens, Corona del Mar
about 9.9 mi (city area)

A themed, museum-style Halloween shop with collectibles, artisan decor and haunted vignettes.

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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
about 10 mi (city area)

A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.

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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
about 7.1 mi (city area)

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

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∞Any week

Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 9.9 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 9.9 mi (city area)

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

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∞Any week

San Clemente Pier

Year-round
San Clemente Pier, San Clemente
about 13 mi (city area)

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

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∞Any week

Surf City Nights

Every Tuesday, 5 to 8 PM
Huntington Beach
about 15 mi (city area)

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

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