Oct29Thu
Old World Oktoberfest
German food, imported beers, bands from Germany, games and competitions at Old World German Village, through November 8.
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Oct31Sat
HB Downtown Surf City Spooktacular
Main Street turns into a trick-or-treat route with a monster march, costume contest, character appearances and the Boo Wave, supporting Waymakers.
Nov7Sat
2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Fundraising walk for the Alzheimer's Association, the world's largest event to fight the disease.
Nov8Sun
Saint Martin Day Lantern Parade 2026
A glowing evening lantern parade and music, honoring a German tradition.
Nov8Sun
St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.
Nov14Sat
Darker Waves Music Festival 2026
One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.
Nov15Sun
Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026
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...
Oct30Fri
The Outsiders
A musical theatre at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Oct31Sat
The Outsiders
A theatrical concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Nov4Wed
Bluey's Big Play
A children's theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Nov5Thu
Joaquina Kalukango
A cabaret performance at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Seatgeek.com.
Nov6Fri
Idina Menzel
A live vocal concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Bandsintown.com.
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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.
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Knott's Scary Farm
The 53rd annual Halloween Haunt, with new mazes, scare zones and the return of the Hanging show.
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Knott's Spooky Farm
A daytime, not-scary Halloween celebration for ages 3 to 11 with trick-or-treating and a costume contest.
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The 17th Door
An extreme, high-intensity haunt. Guests sign a waiver to enter and it is not for the faint of heart.
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Vampirates
A seasonal dinner show with vampire pirates, stunts and a three-course meal.
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"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.
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