Oct31Sat
OC Fairgrounds Nightmare Halloween Costume Party
An all-ages Halloween costume party with music, entertainment, food and lights.
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Oct31Sat
Once Upon a Nightmare Before Christmas
A not-too-scary storybook walk through a North Pole that blends Halloween and Christmas.
Oct31Sat
Open Mic Night
A live open mic at AvantGarden the Art Gallery in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Michunts.app.
Oct31Sat
Rocky Horror Picture Show
A musical theater production at DigAlert Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Oct3Sat
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch at the OC Fairgrounds
A fairgrounds pumpkin patch with inflatables, small rides, a petting zoo and a train, plus seasonal decor and a market for squash and gourds.
Oct19Mon
Shaped by Place Art Exhibition
Cross-cultural exhibition on nature and identity by artists representing Tahiti, Norway and the United States.
Oct31Sat
Space Oddity
A Rock music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct31Sat
The Addams Family
A musical theater comedy at Cabrillo Playhouse in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Viagogo.nl.
Oct31Sat
The Bronx, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Strawberry Fuzz, Plague Vendor, Gottleib, Mrs Magician, Plug Uglies, LA Misfits
A Rock music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct31Sat
The Outsiders
A theatrical concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Oct2Fri
The Pumpkin Factory at MainPlace Mall
A pumpkin-patch pop-up at the mall with rides, slides, a petting zoo, games and food. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except Columbus Day). Entry is free Wed/Thu and $5 F...
Oct2Fri
The Pumpkin Factory at Westminster Mall
A mall-lot pumpkin patch pop-up with rides, games and a petting zoo.
Oct31Sat
Tommy Davidson
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct31Sat
Trick or Treat at Brea Mall
Trick-or-treating at participating stores in the mall.
Oct31Sat
Trick or Treat on Main Street
Trick-or-treating at participating shops along Main Street.
Oct31Sat
Trick-or-Treating
A halloween activity at Brea Mall Play Area in Brea. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.
Oct31Sat
Trick-or-Treating at MainPlace Mall
Free trick-or-treating at the mall's participating stores; look for the sign in the window.
Oct2Fri
Tunnel of Terror: OC Haunted Car Wash
A haunted car wash where performers and effects scare you as you drive through.
Oct31Sat
Woodbridge Trick or Treat
Handmade goods and seasonal treats at a trick-or-treat stop.
Oct30Fri
Alvin Kuai
A live event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct30Fri
Boo-tastic Halloween Party at Adventure City
An evening Halloween party at the amusement park: a trick-or-treat street, a Halloween train, a scavenger hunt, a light show, a dance party and 11 rides, with free glo...
Oct30Fri
Day of the Dead: A Night of Community & Culture
A día de los muertos celebration at Anaheim Downtown Community Center in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.
Oct30Fri
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
A comedic theater parody at Camino Real Playhouse in San Juan Capistrano. Details and tickets through Caminorealplayhouse.org.
Oct30Fri
Elijah Scott, Micayla Rivera
A Country music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
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Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
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First Thursdays Art Walk
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
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
SeasonMulti-week
20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
SeasonMulti-week
Oktoberfest at Old World Village
German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.
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