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Oct10Sat

Starr Party at Caspers Wilderness Park

Sat, Oct 10  ·  7:30 to 9:30 PM
Caspers Wilderness Park nature center, San Juan Capistrano

Stargazing at a certified dark-sky park with telescopes, guides and family activities. Entry is free; parking is $5. Bring your own binoculars or camera if you like.

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Oct10Sat

TELYKAST

Sat, Oct 10  ·  10:30 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

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

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Oct10Sat

Xzibit w/ Full Band

Sat, Oct 10  ·  5:00 PM
Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct9Fri

Amir K

Fri, Oct 9  ·  7:30 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Oct9Fri

Cactus Tate

Fri, Oct 9  ·  9:45 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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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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Oct9Fri

Jeff Arcuri

Fri, Oct 9  ·  7:30 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Oct9Fri

Ty Herndon

Fri, Oct 9  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

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Oct9Fri

Yachtzee

Fri, Oct 9  ·  9:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

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

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Oct8Thu

Alyce Chan

Thu, Oct 8  ·  7:30 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Oct8Thu

Benmont Tench

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

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

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Oct8Thu

Jeff Arcuri

Thu, Oct 8  ·  8:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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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

Passport to Flavor: Chocolate

Thu, Oct 8  ·  1 to 2 PM
Donald Dungan Branch Library, Costa Mesa

Taste chocolates from around the world while learning about their history and ingredients.

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Oct4Sun

Mehregan Festival

Sun, Oct 4  ·  11 AM to 3 PM
Bowers Museum courtyard, Santa Ana

A free family celebration of Mehregan, the Persian autumn harvest festival, with performances, crafts, face painting and snacks.

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Oct3Sat

Neverender Festival

Oct 3 to 4  ·  Gates open midday
Observatory Festival Grounds, Santa Ana

Two days of rock and indie sets featuring Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, PUP and more. Single-day and weekend tickets.

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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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