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5 events

Oct8Thu

The Pumpkin Factory at MainPlace Mall

Weds-Thu 5-9 PM, Fri 4-10 PM, Sat noon-10 PM, Sun noon-9 PM
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

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...

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Oct10Sat

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

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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Oct11Sun

Creep It Real Expo

Oct 11 to 13
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana

An outdoor Halloween party with vendors, themed food and drinks, costumed characters and a costume march.

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Oct24Sat

Boo at the Zoo

Oct 24 to 25 · 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park, Santa Ana

Trick-or-treating along the zoo trail with animal presentations, storytelling and a teen haunted area.

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Oct31Sat

Trick-or-Treating at MainPlace Mall

Sat, Oct 31
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

Free trick-or-treating at the mall's participating stores; look for the sign in the window.

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Spooky Science at Discovery Cube OC

Oct 1 to 31 · 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana

Hands-on slime, skeleton and bubbling-potion science, with extra activities on weekends.

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