Oct3Sat
Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County
Halloween-themed science and hands-on fun, presented with OC Waste & Recycling. Extra-cost tickets; children under 3 are free. Parking is $10 in Lots A and B.
The Pumpkin Factory at MainPlace Mall
WhenWeds-Thu 5-9 PM, Fri 4-10 PM, Sat noon-10 PM, Sun noon-9 PM
WhereMainPlace Mall, 2800 N Main St, Santa Ana
Map
Map
CostSee event website
A pumpkin patch pop-up with rides, slides, a petting zoo, games and food. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except Columbus Day. Free Wed/Thu admission, $5 Fri-Sun; kids 2 and under and parking are always free.
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Oct3Sat
Neverender Festival
Two days of rock and indie sets featuring Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, PUP and more. Single-day and weekend tickets.
Oct4Sun
Mehregan Festival
A free family festival celebrating the ancient Persian fall harvest festival of love, with live performances, arts and crafts, face painting and treats.