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This weekend

11 events
Oct17Sat

Fall Harvest

Sat, Oct 17
Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater, Aliso Viejo
under 1 mi (city area)

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

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Oct17Sat

Halloween Pumpkin Rescue

Sat, Oct 17
Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center, Laguna Niguel
about 3.8 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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Oct18Sun

Reggae Sunday: Jahgun and Justifyah

Sun, Oct 18  ·  7:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 4.0 mi (city area)

A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

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 5.4 mi (city area)

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

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Oct17Sat

David Nail

Sat, Oct 17  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.3 mi (city area)

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

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Oct17Sat

Doheny Wood

Sat, Oct 17  ·  8 AM to 3 PM
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
about 7.6 mi (city area)

A premier "woodie" event presented by the Southern California Woodie Club. Wooden vehicles only.

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Oct17Sat

Night of Miracles Gala

Sat, Oct 17  ·  Evening
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point
about 7.6 mi (city area)

Miracles for Kids' yearly gala supporting families with critically ill children, with dinner, entertainment and live and silent auctions.

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Oct17Sat

T.J. Miller

Sat, Oct 17  ·  7:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine
about 9.6 mi (city area)

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct18Sun

T.J. Miller

Sun, Oct 18  ·  6:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine
about 9.6 mi (city area)

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. 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 1.9 mi (city area)

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

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach
about 4.0 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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Haunted San Juan Capistrano Tours

Select dates through Oct 30
Streets of old San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
about 6.3 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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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
about 9.6 mi (city area)

A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.

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Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch

Daily through Oct 31  ·  9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tanaka Farms, Irvine
about 9.6 mi (city area)

Wagon rides on the 30-acre farm, pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze and a petting zoo.

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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
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Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 7.6 mi (city area)

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

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