Oct16Fri
Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill
A free OC Parks evening with decorated historic grounds, a scavenger hunt and photo spots.
On set dates
35 events
Oct25Sun
Tales, Tails, & Treats
A themed storytime with crafts, plus a chance to meet adoptable kittens. No registration needed.
Oct26Mon
Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag
Decorate your own trick-or-treat bag in the library's story room.
Oct30Fri
SAMLARC's Halloween Family Festival
Trick-or-treating, bounce houses, a costume contest for kids, pets and families, a photo booth, music and games.
Oct31Sat
Fall Artisan Market
An artisan market with candy and a DJ for the whole family.
Oct31Sat
Woodbridge Trick or Treat
Handmade goods and seasonal treats at a trick-or-treat stop.
Nov7Sat
Love Irvine: Citywide Serve Day
A day of volunteer projects at locations around Irvine.
Nov11Wed
Veterans Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park
A City of Irvine ceremony honoring veterans at Bill Barber Park.
Nov12Thu
Free Grocery Food Box (Great Park, November)
A City of Irvine free grocery food box distribution at the Great Park, Parking Lot 2.
Dec10Thu
Free Grocery Food Box (Great Park, December)
A City of Irvine free grocery food box distribution at the Great Park, Parking Lot 2.
Oct30Fri
Halloween Howl
Candy, games, prizes and a costume contest for kids.
Oct31Sat
Trick-or-Treating at MainPlace Mall
Free trick-or-treating at the mall's participating stores; look for the sign in the window.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat
Games, crafts and entertainment plus a trunk-or-treat with police K-9, bomb squad and mounted units. A kids' costume parade starts at 5 PM.
Oct24Sat
Halloweekend at The Crossing
A free, monster-mash-themed afternoon of candy and games for families.
Oct26Mon
Bring Your Own Baby Tour & Tea
A half-hour stroller tour of the museum for parents of babies up to one year, followed by free tea. Free tickets are required.
Oct30Fri
Villa Park Halloween Fest
A neighborhood Halloween tradition since 2002, with contests and activities for costumed kids.
Oct18Sun
Environmental Nature Center 50th Annual Fall Faire
A free fall faire at the nature center with a craft crawl, nature games, treats from local restaurants and pumpkins.
Oct24Sat
Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party
A free family Halloween party with stories, crafts, science demos and animal visits, including booths from the OC Bird of Prey Center and the Environmental Nature Center.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Spooktacular
Free trunk-or-treating with carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests and food trucks.
Oct30Fri
Wild Tales: A Halloween Adventure
A story, short family hike and craft about the creepy-crawly creatures of Upper Newport Bay. Costumes welcome.
Oct31Sat
HB Downtown Surf City Spooktacular
Main Street turns into a trick-or-treat route with a monster march, costume contest, character appearances and the Boo Wave, supporting Waymakers.
Nov8Sun
St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.
Nov15Sun
Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026
Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...
Oct23Fri
Trunk or Treat at Messiah Lutheran Church
A free family evening that ends with trunk-or-treat; decorate your car and hand out candy.
Running all season
2 listingsSeasonMulti-week
First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
SeasonMulti-week
Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.