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18 events
Oct17Sat

The Wish Gala: Art of Wishes

Sat, Oct 17  ·  Evening
Pendry Newport Beach, Newport Beach
under 1 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
under 1 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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Oct16Fri

OC Japan Fair

Oct 16 to 18
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, Main Mall, OC Promenade, Costa Mesa
about 3.2 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 3.2 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 3.2 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 4.9 mi (city area)

A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.

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Oct24Sat

Private Event

Sat, Oct 24  ·  1:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 9.9 mi (city area)

A live event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov1Sun

Dinosaur Dash

Sun, Nov 1  ·  Morning
Tustin
about 11 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 15 mi (city area)

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

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Oct17Sat

Doheny Wood

Sat, Oct 17  ·  8 AM to 3 PM
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
about 17 mi (city area)

A premier "woodie" event presented by the Southern California Woodie Club. Wooden vehicles only.

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Oct17Sat

Night of Miracles Gala

Sat, Oct 17  ·  Evening
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point
about 17 mi (city area)

Miracles for Kids' yearly gala supporting families with critically ill children, with dinner, entertainment and live and silent auctions.

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Oct16Fri

Silverado Days

Oct 16 to 18  ·  Times vary
William Peak Park, Buena Park
about 18 mi (city area)

An 89th-year community fair with carnival rides, food, live entertainment and the pie-eating contest.

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Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach
under 1 mi (city area)

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

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