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48 events
Oct8Thu

MAUSOLEUM

Thu, Oct 8  ·  10:00 PM
La Santa, Santa Ana

An Alternative music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct8Thu

oskar med k

Thu, Oct 8  ·  7:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana

A Dance/Electronic music event at The Observatory. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct8Thu

RaiNao

Thu, Oct 8  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A R&B music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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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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Oct9Fri

Emo Kids

Fri, Oct 9  ·  7:30 PM
La Santa, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct10Sat

Deer Tick

Sat, Oct 10  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A Folk music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct10Sat

OC Pride Festival & Parade

Sat, Oct 10  ·  11 AM to 10 PM
Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana

A parade, live entertainment on multiple stages, cultural zones and activities for all ages celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month.

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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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Oct11Sun

Diles Que No Me Maten

Sun, Oct 11  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct12Mon

The Bends

Mon, Oct 12  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct14Wed

Love Spells

Wed, Oct 14  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A R&B music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct15Thu

Cryogeyser

Thu, Oct 15  ·  7:30 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct16Fri

Emo Night Brooklyn - 18+

Fri, Oct 16  ·  8:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct20Tue

Cuco

Tue, Oct 20  ·  7:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana

A Latin music event at The Observatory. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct21Wed

Hovvdy

Wed, Oct 21  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Running all season

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.

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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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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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