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538 events
Nov1Sun

Masood Boomgaard

Sun, Nov 1  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Nov1Sun

Mexican Day of the Dead

Sun, Nov 1  ·  11:00 AM
Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

A cultural family festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Inlandempire.kidsoutandabout.com.

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Oct31Sat

OC Card Show

Oct 31 to Nov 1
The Hangar, Costa Mesa

A trading card show at the OC Fair & Event Center.

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Nov1Sun

Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County

Sat, Oct 3 and Sun, Oct 4 and Sat, Oct 10 and Sun, Oct 11 and Sat, Oct 17 and Sun, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 24 and Sun, Oct 25 and Sat, Oct 31 and Sun, Nov 1  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana

Halloween-themed science and hands-on activities at the museum, presented with OC Waste & Recycling. Ticketed; kids under 3 free; parking $10.

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Nov1Sun

Reggae Sunday: World Anthem Band

Sun, Nov 1  ·  7:00 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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Nov1Sun

Rita Rudner

Sun, Nov 1  ·  7:15 PM
Lido Theater, Newport Beach

A stand-up comedy show at Lido Theater in Newport Beach. Details and tickets through Open.spotify.com.

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Nov1Sun

Strolling Magic

Sun, Nov 1  ·  4:30 PM
STOWAWAY, Tustin

A close-up magic show at STOWAWAY in Tustin. Details and tickets through Thetrickster.net.

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Nov1Sun

The SoCal Vibe Fall Festival

Sun, Nov 1  ·  11:00 AM
The SoCal Vibe Events, Huntington Beach

A fall festival and market at The SoCal Vibe Events in Huntington Beach. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov1Sun

Tommy Davidson

Sun, Nov 1  ·  6:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

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

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Oct31Sat

Bilingual Halloween Dance

Sat, Oct 31  ·  11:00 AM
Rodeo 39 Public Market, Stanton

A toddler halloween party at Rodeo 39 Public Market in Stanton. Details and tickets through Rodeopublicmarket.com.

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Oct31Sat

BOO Fest

Sat, Oct 31  ·  3:00 PM
Woodbridge Village Center, Irvine

A halloween festival at Woodbridge Village Center in Irvine. Details and tickets through Irvinecompanyretail.com.

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Oct31Sat

Fall Artisan Market

Sat, Oct 31
Woodbridge Village Center, Irvine

An artisan market with candy and a DJ for the whole family.

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Oct31Sat

Halloween Spooktacular

Sat, Oct 31
Anaheim Hills Festival, Anaheim

A halloween festival at Anaheim Hills Festival in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Villapark.co.

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Oct31Sat

Halloween Time at Museum of Make Believe

Sat, Oct 31
Museum of Make Believe, Laguna Beach

A Halloween session at the storybook-forest museum: craft a potion bottle, design a mini fall scene, and enjoy wine and sugar cookies.

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Oct3Sat

Hana Field Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 to 31
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch & Flower Field, Costa Mesa

Pick pumpkins and flowers, wander the flower fields, try the Jurassic Fright corn maze and visit the barnyard. A stroller or wagon helps with the haul.

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Oct31Sat

HB Downtown Surf City Spooktacular

Sat, Oct 31
Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, Huntington Beach

Main Street turns into a trick-or-treat route with a monster march, costume contest, character appearances and the Boo Wave, supporting Waymakers.

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Oct31Sat

Maddix

Sat, Oct 31  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

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

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Oct31Sat

MARKO at Oktoberfest

Sat, Oct 31  ·  11:00 AM
Old World Biergarten Festival Hall & Concert Venue, Huntington Beach

A bavarian cultural festival at Old World Biergarten Festival Hall & Concert Venue in Huntington Beach. Details and tickets through Events.oldworldhb.com.

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Oct1Thu

Mr. Jack-o-lantern's Pumpkin Patch

Oct 1 to 31
Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch, Brea

A family pumpkin patch with games and activities, birthday and field-trip bookings, and pumpkins, gourds, squash, corn stalks and hay for sale.

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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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