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15 events
Oct16Fri

OC Japan Fair

Oct 16 to 18
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, Main Mall, OC Promenade, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 mi (city area)

A multi-day celebration of Japanese culture across the fairgrounds.

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Oct24Sat

6th Annual All Abilities Celebration

Sat, Oct 24  ·  11 AM to 2 PM
Segerstrom Center, Argyros Plaza, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 mi (city area)

A day of shows, workshops and information tables designed to be accessible to everyone, with an ASL interpreter. Parking is paid.

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Nov7Sat

Repticon

Nov 7 to 8
Huntington Beach Building, Costa Mesa
about 3.7 mi (city area)

A reptile and exotic pet show and sale.

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Nov8Sun

St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade

Sun, Nov 8  ·  Evening
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.

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Nov15Sun

Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026

Sun, Nov 15  ·  5:00 - 7:00 pm
Old World German Village, Huntington Beach
about 4.3 mi (city area)

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...

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Oct17Sat

The Wish Gala: Art of Wishes

Sat, Oct 17  ·  Evening
Pendry Newport Beach, Newport Beach
about 6.4 mi (city area)

Make-A-Wish Orange County & Inland Empire's annual fundraising gala: live entertainment, dinner, an auction and dancing to grant wishes for seriously ill children.

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Oct24Sat

Pink Tie Party

Sat, Oct 24  ·  Evening
VEA Newport Beach, Newport Beach
about 6.4 mi (city area)

Susan G. Komen Orange County's signature fundraiser for local breast cancer patient care, with dinner and a program honoring OC Pink Tie Partners.

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Nov1Sun

Dinosaur Dash

Sun, Nov 1  ·  Morning
Tustin
about 7.8 mi (city area)

A 2K fun run, timed 5K and 10K, bike rides and a family expo that raise funds for Tustin public schools.

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Oct24Sat

Anaheim Classic Car Show

Sat, Oct 24  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Center Street Promenade, Anaheim
about 9.1 mi (city area)

American-made classics and hometown charm at a beloved downtown Anaheim tradition.

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Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 6.4 mi (city area)

A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.

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