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Oct14Wed

RANDY FELTFACE: GIMMICK!

Wed, Oct 14  ·  7:30 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Oct11Sun

Creep It Real Expo

Oct 11 to 13
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana

An outdoor Halloween party with vendors, themed food and drinks, costumed characters and a costume march.

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Oct8Thu

Carnival Colossal

Oct 8 to 11  ·  Thu 5-10 PM; Fri 5-11 PM; Sat & Sun 2-10 PM
Vista Hermosa Sports Park, San Clemente

Four days of rides, games, great food, and a beer garden and live music stage on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

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Oct11Sun

Concert at Marina Park

Sun, Oct 11  ·  Afternoon
Marina Park, Newport Beach

Diego's Garage plays a waterfront concert beside Newport Harbor.

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Oct9Fri

Gem Faire

Oct 9 to 11
Costa Mesa Building, Main Mall, Santa Ana Pavilion, Costa Mesa

Jewelry, gemstones, beads, crystals and minerals at the OC Fair & Event Center.

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Oct3Sat

Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational

Oct 3 to 11  ·  Times vary
Around town, Laguna Beach

The 28th annual invitational puts painters all over town capturing the coastline, with public paint-outs and exhibitions.

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Oct10Sat

OC Home Show

Oct 10 to 11
Anaheim Building and Los Alamitos Building, Costa Mesa

A home improvement and remodeling show in the Anaheim and Los Alamitos Buildings.

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Oct11Sun

Reggae Sunday: Upstream

Sun, Oct 11  ·  7:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

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

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Oct11Sun

Rocky Dale Davis

Sun, Oct 11  ·  6:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Oct10Sat

Amir K

Sat, Oct 10  ·  7:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Oct10Sat

Haunted Skate Contest 2026

Sat, Oct 10
Laguna Niguel Skate Park, Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel

A best-trick skate contest on the park's features, plus a costume contest, games, giveaways and food.

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Oct10Sat

Irvine Global Village Festival

Sat, Oct 10  ·  10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Great Park, Irvine

Over 100 performances, an international food court, a global marketplace and kids' activities at the Great Park.

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Oct10Sat

Jeff Arcuri

Sat, Oct 10  ·  7:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Oct10Sat

OC Pride Festival & Parade

Sat, Oct 10  ·  11 AM to 10 PM
Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana

A parade, live entertainment on multiple stages, cultural zones and activities for all ages celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month.

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Oct10Sat

Placentia Heritage Festival

Sat, Oct 10  ·  10 AM to 3 PM
Tri City Park, Placentia

"Stars, Stripes, and Stories": a celebration of America's 250th and Placentia's Centennial Year.

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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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