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Oct18Sun

Jack Whitehall

Sun, Oct 18  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct16Fri

Newport Beach Film Festival

Oct 16 to 18
Various theaters, Newport Beach

Screenings of 100+ independent and international films at theaters around Newport Beach.

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Oct16Fri

OC Japan Fair

Oct 16 to 18
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, Main Mall, OC Promenade, Costa Mesa

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

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Oct16Fri

Silverado Days

Oct 16 to 18  ·  Times vary
William Peak Park, Buena Park

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

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Oct18Sun

T.J. Miller

Sun, Oct 18  ·  6:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

Beach, Brews, & BBQ

Sat, Oct 17  ·  12 PM
PCH & Huntington, Huntington Beach

25+ of SoCal's top craft breweries and 25+ pitmasters and restaurateurs come together for a good cause.

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Oct17Sat

Beginning Mahjong Program

Sat, Oct 17  ·  2 to 4 PM
Ladera Ranch Library, Ladera Ranch

A beginners' mahjong class for adults and teens. No experience needed.

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Oct17Sat

David Nail

Sat, Oct 17  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

A Country music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

Doheny Wood

Sat, Oct 17  ·  8 AM to 3 PM
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point

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

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Oct17Sat

Doheny Woodie Car Show

Sat, Oct 17  ·  Morning
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point

More than 100 restored classic woodie station wagons on display along the beach. Free for spectators.

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Oct17Sat

Fall Harvest

Sat, Oct 17
Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater, Aliso Viejo

A costume parade, community booths and fall activities for all ages.

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Oct17Sat

Halloween Pumpkin Rescue

Sat, Oct 17
Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center, Laguna Niguel

Swim in a pool filled with floating pumpkins, pick one, decorate it and enjoy music. Advance registration required; $10-$15.

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Oct17Sat

Jack Whitehall

Sat, Oct 17  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt

Sat, Oct 17
Downtown Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach

Interactive walking game with clues and puzzles around downtown Laguna Beach.

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Oct17Sat

Night of Miracles Gala

Sat, Oct 17  ·  Evening
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point

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

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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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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Through Oct 31  ·  Park hours
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim

Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.

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Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays in October, plus Oct 31
Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton

A guided downtown walk that blends local history with stops at reputedly haunted landmarks, led by the Fullerton Museum Center. Tours run Wednesdays through Fridays in...

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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge

Sep 24 to Oct 31
Great Wolf Lodge, Garden Grove

Halloween programming at the resort, including a trick-or-treat trail, yoga, a dance party and an art class.

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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Daily through Oct 31  ·  10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Irvine Regional Park, Orange

Train rides through the park, hayrides, moon bounces and a Great Pumpkin weigh-off.

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