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Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California

Within 10 miles of Mission Viejo 3 mi5 mi10 mi25 mi50 mi Clear
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52 events
Oct25Sun

Tales, Tails, & Treats

Sun, Oct 25
Animal Services Center, Mission Viejo
under 1 mi (city area)

A themed storytime with crafts, plus a chance to meet adoptable kittens. No registration needed.

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Oct26Mon

Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag

Mon, Oct 26
Mission Viejo Library, Mission Viejo
under 1 mi (city area)

Decorate your own trick-or-treat bag in the library's story room.

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Oct16Fri

Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill

Oct 16 to 18 and Oct 23 to 25  ·  4:30 to 8:30 PM
Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest
about 3.4 mi (city area)

A free OC Parks evening with decorated historic grounds, a scavenger hunt and photo spots.

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Oct17Sat

Fall Harvest

Sat, Oct 17
Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater, Aliso Viejo
about 3.6 mi (city area)

A costume parade, community booths and fall activities for all ages.

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Oct30Fri

SAMLARC's Halloween Family Festival

Fri, Oct 30
Central Park, Rancho Santa Margarita
about 4.9 mi (city area)

Trick-or-treating, bounce houses, a costume contest for kids, pets and families, a photo booth, music and games.

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Oct17Sat

Halloween Pumpkin Rescue

Sat, Oct 17
Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center, Laguna Niguel
about 5.7 mi (city area)

Swim in a pool filled with floating pumpkins, pick one, decorate it and enjoy music. Advance registration required; $10-$15.

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Oct22Thu

Haunted Trails

Oct 22 to 25
Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel
about 5.7 mi (city area)

Four nights of a scary walk-through trail themed around abandoned hospitals and failed experiments. Not recommended for kids under 10; tickets required.

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Oct15Thu

Live Dead and Brothers

Thu, Oct 15  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct16Fri

Led Zepagain

Fri, Oct 16  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

David Nail

Sat, Oct 17  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

A Country music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct23Fri

The Rascals

Fri, Oct 23  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

A R&B music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct24Sat

Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul

Sat, Oct 24  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

An Other music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct25Sun

Ragdolls - Tribute to Aerosmith

Sun, Oct 25  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

An Other music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct28Wed

Samantha Fish

Wed, Oct 28  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

A Blues music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct29Thu

Howie Day

Thu, Oct 29  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

An Other music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct30Fri

The Yacht Groove

Fri, Oct 30  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct31Sat

Space Oddity

Sat, Oct 31  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov1Sun

Hiroshima

Sun, Nov 1  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

A Religious music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov2Mon

Armored Saint & Metal Church

Mon, Nov 2  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

A Metal music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov4Wed

David Cook

Wed, Nov 4  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov5Thu

The Musical Box

Thu, Nov 5  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

An Other music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov6Fri

Sister Hazel

Fri, Nov 6  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

An Alternative music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov7Sat

Richie Furay

Sat, Nov 7  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Pumpkin City

Oct 1 to 31  ·  11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills
about 2.3 mi (city area)

Pumpkin patch with pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival games and kiddie rides.

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Haunted San Juan Capistrano Tours

Select dates through Oct 30
Streets of old San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.9 mi (city area)

A guided ghost walk through old San Juan Capistrano, with stops under century-old pepper trees, stories from the Los Rios district and a walk toward the historic Mission.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach
about 7.5 mi (city area)

On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.

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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
∞Any week

Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 9.3 mi (city area)

Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.

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