Oct29Thu
Once Upon A Mattress
A musical comedy theatre at Vanguard University Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Stubhub.com.
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Orlando Leyba
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct29Thu
Porcellino's Halloween
A halloween festival at Porcellinos in Simi Valley. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.
Oct29Thu
Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Party
A pumpkin carving workshop at Brockton Villa in La Jolla. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.
Oct29Thu
Pumpkin Carving Party
A halloween craft workshop at Santa Maria Country Club in Santa Barbara. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Oct29Thu
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch at the OC Fairgrounds
A fairgrounds pumpkin patch with inflatables, small rides, a petting zoo and a train, plus seasonal decor and a market for squash and gourds.
Oct29Thu
Segerstrom Shelby Event Center: Shelby Mustang & Cobra Museum
An automotive museum with more than 75 classic Shelby Mustangs and Cobras across two floors, with detailed placards, retro neon signs and vintage gas pumps. Open Tuesd...
Oct29Thu
Shaped by Place Art Exhibition
Cross-cultural exhibition on nature and identity by artists representing Tahiti, Norway and the United States.
Oct29Thu
Skin to Steel Live
A live acoustic rock at Sam's Place in Ojai. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Oct29Thu
Spooky Not Spiked Halloween Bash
A halloween community event at Institute-Public Strategies in San Bernardino. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Oct29Thu
Sweeney Todd
A musical theatre production at Yucaipa Performing Arts Center in Yucaipa. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.
Oct29Thu
Taekwondo Halloween Party
A martial arts holiday event at ONE FOR ALL TAEKWONDO in Placentia. Details and tickets through M.yelp.com.
Oct29Thu
The Allman Brothers - Tribute by Southbound
A Rock music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct29Thu
The Haunted Carwash
A drive-through Halloween haunt with performers, fog, lighting and special effects.
Oct29Thu
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...
Oct29Thu
The Pumpkin Factory at Westminster Mall
A mall-lot pumpkin patch pop-up with rides, games and a petting zoo.
Oct29Thu
The Pumpkin Patch (Placentia)
A longtime pumpkin patch with inflatables, a petting zoo, baby chicks, gold panning, tractor and carnival rides and photo spots. Free admission.
Oct29Thu
Theatre Arts Presents: Spelling Bee
A theatre production at Saddleback College - Performing Arts Tickets in Mission Viejo. Details and tickets through Southorangecounty.com.
Oct29Thu
Thirsty Thursday
A wine tasting happy hour at Carr Winery in Santa Barbara. Details and tickets through Edhat.com.
Oct29Thu
Thursday Morning Run
A community group run at Sprouts Farmers Market in Carlsbad. Details and tickets through Meetup.com.
Oct29Thu
Thursday Trivia with King Trivia
A pub trivia night at SIPS Coffee Wine Beer in Ventura. Details and tickets through Ventura.chambermaster.com.
Oct29Thu
Totally 80’s Band Live
An eighties cover band at The Landings in Carlsbad. Details and tickets through Oazis.app.
Oct29Thu
Treats in the Streets: Old Towne Orange Autumn Festival
Costumed families trick-or-treat around the historic Plaza, with entertainment, games and food.
Oct29Thu
Trick & Treat Wine Tasting
A halloween wine pairing at Malibu Wines & Beer Garden in West Hills. Details and tickets through Locally-social.com.
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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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20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
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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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Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes and farm animals.
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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular
A family-friendly hour-long boo-sical revue with 100+ puppets and a Dia de los Muertos sequence. (Start date shown as September.)
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Candlelight Concerts
Candlelit string tributes, including Halloween classics and Queen and Beatles nights.
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