Oct29Thu
Nightmare on Center Street
Trick-or-treating at market booths decorated for Halloween, plus a themed village of costumed vendors.
On set dates
18 events
Oct31Sat
Halloween Spooktacular at Anaheim Hills Festival
Trick-or-treating at participating shops and restaurants, with a DJ, face painting, balloon art and photo spots.
Oct31Sat
Trick-or-Treating at MainPlace Mall
Free trick-or-treating at the mall's participating stores; look for the sign in the window.
Oct27Tue
The Pumpkin Patch (Placentia)
A longtime pumpkin patch with inflatables, a petting zoo, baby chicks, gold panning, tractor and carnival rides and photo spots. Free admission.
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...
Oct30Fri
Halloween Howl
Candy, games, prizes and a costume contest for kids.
Oct30Fri
Villa Park Halloween Fest
A neighborhood Halloween tradition since 2002, with contests and activities for costumed kids.
Oct31Sat
Costa Mesa Live Latin Music– Week Nights
A live latin music at Cafe Sevilla of Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.
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
Wild Tales: A Halloween Adventure
A story, short family hike and craft about the creepy-crawly creatures of Upper Newport Bay. Costumes welcome.
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.
Running all season
2 listingsSeasonMulti-week
Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
SeasonMulti-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.
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