Oct14Wed
Halloween Animal Art Preschool Class
A preschool class for ages 3-4 with Halloween crafts and animal visits. $5 per child; register by phone.
On set dates
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Oct19Mon
The Great Pumpkin Weigh Off
Local growers compete for the prize for the biggest pumpkin while the pumpkin patch's regular activities stay open.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Zoo-tacular at the OC Zoo
Trick-or-treat, hunt for clues and make spooky crafts while the animals get treat-stuffed pumpkins. Free with zoo admission ($2).
Oct29Thu
Treats in the Streets: Old Towne Orange Autumn Festival
Costumed families trick-or-treat around the historic Plaza, with entertainment, games and food.
Oct2Fri
St. Norbertfest
Food booths, games, rides and live entertainment for families in the parish and surrounding community.
Sep4Fri
Orange International Street Fair
International food, live entertainment, handcrafted goods and cultural traditions at one of OC's largest and longest-running Labor Day weekend festivals.
Jul4Sat
Orange Park Acres 60th Annual 4th of July Parade
Decorated cars, community groups, horses and more.
Oct30Fri
Villa Park Halloween Fest
A neighborhood Halloween tradition since 2002, with contests and activities for costumed kids.
Jul4Sat
July 4th USA 250 Extravaganza (Villa Park)
A July 4th parade, family picnic and concert in the park celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Oct13Tue
The Pumpkin Factory at MainPlace Mall
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...
Oct13Tue
Creep It Real Expo
An outdoor Halloween party with vendors, themed food and drinks, costumed characters and a costume march.
Oct17Sat
Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County
Halloween-themed science and hands-on activities at the museum, presented with OC Waste & Recycling. Ticketed; kids under 3 free; parking $10.
Oct17Sat
BARDO from Chicano Batman
A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct17Sat
Taste of Santa Ana at MainPlace
A tasting event at the mall featuring local restaurants.
Oct24Sat
Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treating along the zoo trail with animal presentations, storytelling and a teen haunted area.
Oct24Sat
Día de Muertos Festival at MainPlace
A Day of the Dead celebration at the mall.
Oct30Fri
HALLO-PUNK NIGHT
A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct31Sat
Trick-or-Treating at MainPlace Mall
Free trick-or-treating at the mall's participating stores; look for the sign in the window.
Oct10Sat
BLINK 182 AND WEEZER TRIBUTES
A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct10Sat
OC Pride Festival & Parade
A parade, live entertainment on multiple stages, cultural zones and activities for all ages celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month.
Oct9Fri
Emo Kids
A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct8Thu
MAUSOLEUM
An Alternative music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct4Sun
Mehregan Festival
A free family celebration of Mehregan, the Persian autumn harvest festival, with performances, crafts, face painting and snacks.
Oct3Sat
Neverender Festival
Two days of rock and indie sets featuring Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, PUP and more. Single-day and weekend tickets.
Running all season
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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
Train rides through the park, hayrides, moon bounces and a Great Pumpkin weigh-off.
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Orange County Haunted Ghost Walks
A guided evening walk through Old Towne Orange, stopping at antique shops, restaurants and a former funeral parlor said to be haunted.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
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Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
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Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
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Spooky Science at Discovery Cube OC
Hands-on slime, skeleton and bubbling-potion science, with extra activities on weekends.
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞Any week
Surf City Nights
Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.
∞Any week
Balboa Fun Zone
A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.
∞Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.
∞Any week
Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.
∞Any week
San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.