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538 events
Oct21Wed

Joe Fenti

Wed, Oct 21  ·  8:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Oct19Mon

The Great Pumpkin Weigh Off

Mon, Oct 19
Irvine Regional Park, Orange

Local growers compete for the prize for the biggest pumpkin while the pumpkin patch's regular activities stay open.

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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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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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