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7 events
Oct17Sat

Pumpkin Splash

Sat, Oct 17
San Clemente Aquatics Center, San Clemente

Splash into a floating pumpkin patch with inflatables and Halloween activities; everyone takes home one pumpkin.

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Oct23Fri

Casa Creepy

Oct 23 to 25  ·  7:00 to 9:00 PM
Casa Romantica Cultural Center, San Clemente

A family-friendly walk-through haunt at the 1927 Casa Romantica estate, with live actors in the gardens.

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Oct24Sat

Monster Dash & Creepy Crawl Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24
San Clemente Community Center, San Clemente

A costume 5K and one-mile fun run with timing, a race shirt and awards, including best costume.

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Oct8Thu

Carnival Colossal

Oct 8 to 11  ·  Thu 5-10 PM; Fri 5-11 PM; Sat & Sun 2-10 PM
Vista Hermosa Sports Park, San Clemente

Four days of rides, games, great food, and a beer garden and live music stage on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

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Aug8Sat

Fiesta Music Festival

Sat, Aug 8  ·  11 AM to 6 PM
Avenida Del Mar (100 and 200 blocks), San Clemente

A free downtown celebration with two stages, food, beer and seltzers, arts and crafts, and a Kids' Zone.

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Jul18Sat

San Clemente Ocean Festival

Jul 18 to 19  ·  Schedule TBA
San Clemente Pier & Beach, San Clemente

"The Greatest Show on Surf!" with surf competitions, famous Dory boat races, a 5K run and a one-mile ocean swim.

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Running all season

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SeasonMulti-week

Pumpkins & Harvest Festival

Various dates and times
San Clemente

A pumpkin patch and harvest festival with family activities, local food and live entertainment. Times vary; check the festival site.

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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
∞Any week

San Clemente Pier

Year-round
San Clemente Pier, San Clemente

Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.

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