Oct29Thu
Once Upon A Mattress
A musical comedy theatre at Vanguard University Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Stubhub.com.
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Oct29Thu
Orlando Leyba
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct29Thu
Taekwondo Halloween Party
A martial arts holiday event at ONE FOR ALL TAEKWONDO in Placentia. Details and tickets through M.yelp.com.
Oct29Thu
The Allman Brothers - Tribute by Southbound
A Rock music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct29Thu
Theatre Arts Presents: Spelling Bee
A theatre production at Saddleback College - Performing Arts Tickets in Mission Viejo. Details and tickets through Southorangecounty.com.
Oct29Thu
Treats in the Streets: Old Towne Orange Autumn Festival
Costumed families trick-or-treat around the historic Plaza, with entertainment, games and food.
Oct28Wed
Beyond Business Women’s Experience Expo
A women’s business and experience expo.
Oct28Wed
Comedy Night
A stand-up comedy at Bruno's Bar & Grille LLC in Huntington Beach. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.
Oct28Wed
Cops N' Goblins
Activities, costume contests, games and trunk-or-treating, co-hosted with the Buena Park Police Department.
Oct28Wed
Kevin Sullivan
A live event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct28Wed
Laguna Live feat. Ashley E. Norton
A country and americana concert at Ivan'z House Live in Laguna Beach. Details and tickets through Championnewspapers.com.
Oct28Wed
Michael Palascak
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct28Wed
Samantha Fish
A Blues music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct27Tue
Spooktacular STEAM Showcase & Dia de los Muertos
Community festival with science demonstrations, trunk-or-treat and live traditional dance.
Oct27Tue
Spooktacular STEAM Showcase & Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
A community cultural festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Oct27Tue
The 39 Steps
A comedy-thriller play at The Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach. Details and tickets through Todaytix.com.
Oct26Mon
Bring Your Own Baby Tour & Tea
A half-hour stroller tour of the museum for parents of babies up to one year, followed by free tea. Free tickets are required.
Oct26Mon
Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag
Decorate your own trick-or-treat bag in the library's story room.
Oct25Sun
Anaheim Town Square Spooktacular Halloween Celebration
A Halloween event at the shopping center with performers, face painting, crafts, a magic show and trick-or-treating.
Oct24Sat
Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treating along the zoo trail with animal presentations, storytelling and a teen haunted area.
Oct23Fri
Casa Creepy
A family-friendly walk-through haunt at the 1927 Casa Romantica estate, with live actors in the gardens.
Oct23Fri
Coast Film & Music Festival
Outdoor-adventure films and live music over the weekend.
Oct25Sun
Depeche Mode, Bauhaus, The Cure, Siouxie & The Banshees, Joy Divsion Tributes - Dark Wave Festival
A Rock music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct23Fri
Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill
A free OC Parks evening with decorated historic grounds, a scavenger hunt and photo spots.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
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Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
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First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
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Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
SeasonMulti-week
20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
SeasonMulti-week
Oktoberfest at Old World Village
German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.
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