Oct2Fri
Pacific Airshow
The 10th anniversary show brings jets and aerobatics over the Pacific, plus Aviation Alley and a Kids Zone. Watching from the sand is free; pier and lounge seating is...
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Oct2Fri
Tustin Tiller Days
Old Town parade on Saturday morning, carnival rides and a food court run by local nonprofits.
Oct10Sat
Irvine Global Village Festival
Over 100 performances, an international food court, a global marketplace and kids' activities at the Great Park.
Oct16Fri
Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill
A free OC Parks evening with decorated historic grounds, a scavenger hunt and photo spots.
Oct16Fri
Silverado Days
An 89th-year community fair with carnival rides, food, live entertainment and the pie-eating contest.
Oct23Fri
Casa Creepy
A family-friendly walk-through haunt at the 1927 Casa Romantica estate, with live actors in the gardens.
Oct24Sat
Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treating along the zoo trail with animal presentations, storytelling and a teen haunted area.
Oct24Sat
Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade
Downtown festival with kid and dog costume contests, then an evening parade of artist-built floats.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Spooktacular
Free trunk-or-treating with carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests and food trucks.
Nov1Sun
Dinosaur Dash
A 2K fun run, timed 5K and 10K, bike rides and a family expo that raise funds for Tustin public schools.
Nov8Sun
St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.
Aug28Fri
OC Parks Sunset Cinema
Friday outdoor movies: 10 Things I Hate About You (Laguna Niguel Regional Park), Kung Fu Panda 4 and Jumanji (Irvine Regional Park), Top Gun (Bluff Park at Salt Creek...
Aug27Thu
OC Parks Summer Concert Series
Free Thursday concerts: Mariachi Divas at Craig Regional Park (Aug 6), Como La Flor Band tribute to Selena at Mile Square (Aug 13), Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Mile Square...
Aug22Sat
ANIME Impulse Orange County 2026
A weekend of anime, manga and games with a vendor hall, Artist Alley, voice actors and cosplay.
Aug23Sun
Chicano Heritage Festival
Chicano culture through music, art, food and cultural performances.
Aug22Sat
K-PLAY! FEST Orange County 2026
A K-pop festival for fans, with Korean culture and community.
Aug21Fri
Sea Country Festival
A free end-of-summer festival with live music, rides, games and food.
Aug8Sat
Bier Fest
German-style food, imported beer and live music with family-friendly entertainment.
Aug16Sun
Dana Point Summer Concerts in the Park
Sunday afternoon concerts with beer and wine sold to support Marines. Bands: 90s Rock Show and The Reflexx (Aug 2), Tunnel Vision and Common Sense (Aug 9), Emo Kids an...
Aug9Sun
American Legion HB Post 133 Veterans Car Show
A family- and pet-friendly car show with music, food and opportunity drawings.
Aug9Sun
OC Fair Fun Run
Run, walk or skip through the OC Fair, playing fair games along the course.
Aug9Sun
Old World Wiener Dog Races
Racing dachshunds, food, shopping, live entertainment and a biergarten.
Aug9Sun
Symphony in the Cities
Pacific Symphony plays classics, pop and patriotic favorites with a sing-along and a hands-on Musical Playground for children.
Aug8Sat
Fiesta Music Festival
A free downtown celebration with two stages, food, beer and seltzers, arts and crafts, and a Kids' Zone.
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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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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.
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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
Train rides through the park, hayrides, moon bounces and a Great Pumpkin weigh-off.
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Knott's Spooky Farm
A daytime, not-scary Halloween celebration for ages 3 to 11 with trick-or-treating and a costume contest.
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Oogie Boogie Bash
Separately ticketed Halloween party with a parade, Villains Grove and treat trails. Often sells out early.
SeasonMulti-week
Pumpkin City
Pumpkin patch with pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival games and kiddie rides.