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Oct25Sun

Halloween Treat Street at Anaheim Plaza

Sun, Oct 25  ·  11 AM to 1 PM
Anaheim Plaza, Anaheim

Free trick-or-treating around the center with photo spots, DJ music, raffle prizes and face painting; the first 100 costumed kids get goodie bags.

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Oct25Sun

Harvest Trunk or Treat

Sun, Oct 25  ·  4:00 PM
Bryant Ranch Park, Yorba Linda

A halloween community event at Bryant Ranch Park in Yorba Linda. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Oct22Thu

Haunted Trails

Oct 22 to 25
Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel

Four nights of a scary walk-through trail themed around abandoned hospitals and failed experiments. Not recommended for kids under 10; tickets required.

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Oct25Sun

Jazz Brunch: Mando Cordova

Sun, Oct 25  ·  12:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

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

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Oct25Sun

Kanan Gill: Not This Again

Sun, Oct 25  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Oct25Sun

Laura Clery

Sun, Oct 25  ·  5:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

A live event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct25Sun

Martin Amini

Sun, Oct 25  ·  7:30 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Oct25Sun

OC Day Party

Sun, Oct 25  ·  5:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct25Sun

Pumpkin Palooza Festival & Dance Party

Sun, Oct 25  ·  10:00 AM
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana

Kid-friendly dance party, bumper-car track and pumpkin science activities, included with museum admission.

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Oct25Sun

Spooktacular Halloween Celebration

Sun, Oct 25  ·  3:00 PM
Anaheim Town Square, Anaheim

A halloween festival at Anaheim Town Square in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Oct25Sun

Tales, Tails, & Treats

Sun, Oct 25
Animal Services Center, Mission Viejo

A themed storytime with crafts, plus a chance to meet adoptable kittens. No registration needed.

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Oct24Sat

6th Annual All Abilities Celebration

Sat, Oct 24  ·  11 AM to 2 PM
Segerstrom Center, Argyros Plaza, Costa Mesa

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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Oct24Sat

Anaheim Classic Car Show

Sat, Oct 24  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Center Street Promenade, Anaheim

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

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Oct24Sat

Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade

Sat, Oct 24  ·  Festival 11 AM; parade 7 PM
Downtown, Center Street Promenade, Anaheim

Downtown festival with kid and dog costume contests, then an evening parade of artist-built floats.

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Oct24Sat

Benny Benassi

Sat, Oct 24  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct24Sat

Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 24
Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, Newport Beach

A free family Halloween party with stories, crafts, science demos and animal visits, including booths from the OC Bird of Prey Center and the Environmental Nature Center.

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Oct24Sat

Boo Bash 2026

Sat, Oct 24  ·  5 to 7 PM
Los Alamitos

A Halloween party for all ages: trunk-or-treat, pumpkin decorating, costumes, dancing and prizes.

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Oct24Sat

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical

Sat, Oct 24  ·  1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine

TheaterWorks USA musical following Li'l Petey and the Comic Club frogs as they learn to express their creativity.

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Oct24Sat

CD Guadalajara Legends vs. Campeones del Oro

Sat, Oct 24  ·  4:00 PM
Santa Ana Stadium, Santa Ana

La Noche de los Heroes: exhibition soccer match with club legends from Chivas facing the Campeones del Oro. Ticketed.

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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach

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

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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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach

German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.

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