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Oct16Fri

Silverado Days

Oct 16 to 18  ·  Times vary
William Peak Park, Buena Park
under 1 mi (city area)

An 89th-year community fair with carnival rides, food, live entertainment and the pie-eating contest.

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Oct28Wed

Cops N' Goblins

Wed, Oct 28  ·  2 to 6 PM
Buena Park City Hall, Buena Park
under 1 mi (city area)

Activities, costume contests, games and trunk-or-treating, co-hosted with the Buena Park Police Department.

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Jul29Wed

Buena Park Summer Concerts in the Park

Wed, Jul 8 and Wed, Jul 15 and Wed, Jul 22 and Wed, Jul 29  ·  Concerts 7 PM (food trucks 6 PM)
Boisseranc Park, Buena Park
under 1 mi (city area)

A free summer concert series with live bands, twilight swim, food trucks and community booths.

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Oct24Sat

La Palma Halloween Carnival 2026

Sat, Oct 24  ·  3:30 to 6 PM
Central Park, La Palma
about 3.2 mi (city area)

A safe, family-oriented alternative to trick-or-treating with carnival games, costume contests, treats and giveaways. No cost to attend.

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Jul4Sat

La Palma Fitness Run for Fun

Sat, Jul 4  ·  7:30 AM
La Palma Central Park, La Palma
about 3.2 mi (city area)

A run, walk or stroll to celebrate with friends, family and neighbors while prioritizing health and wellness.

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Aug7Fri

City of Cypress Concerts on the Green

Fri, Jun 19 and Fri, Jun 26 and Fri, Jul 3 and Fri, Jul 10 and Fri, Jul 17 and Fri, Jul 24 and Fri, Jul 31 and Fri, Aug 7  ·  6 PM
Civic Center Green, Cypress
about 4.1 mi (city area)

Pack a picnic and lawn chair for live music under the stars, with refreshments and food trucks.

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Jul3Fri

Cypress Salute to America

Fri, Jul 3  ·  5:30 to 9:30 PM
Cypress College, Cypress
about 4.1 mi (city area)

A Salute to America celebrating America's 250th anniversary and the City of Cypress' 70th birthday.

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Oct14Wed

"Citizen Kane" Library Screening

Wed, Oct 14  ·  4 PM
Fullerton Library Conference Center, Fullerton
about 4.2 mi (city area)

A library screening of the 1941 classic on a large screen with surround sound.

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Oct24Sat

Halloween Festival (Stanton)

Sat, Oct 24
Stanton Central Park, Stanton
about 4.5 mi (city area)

Games, entertainment, costume contests and food trucks for all ages; no pre-registration.

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Oct15Thu

Boo-tastic Halloween Party at Adventure City

Fri, Oct 2 and Fri, Oct 9 and Thu, Oct 15 and Fri, Oct 16 and Wed, Oct 21 and Thu, Oct 22 and Fri, Oct 23 and Wed, Oct 28 and Thu, Oct 29 and Fri, Oct 30  ·  5:30 to 9:30 PM
Adventure City, Anaheim
about 5.3 mi (city area)

An evening Halloween party at the amusement park: a trick-or-treat street, a Halloween train, a scavenger hunt, a light show, a dance party and 11 rides, with free glo...

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Oct24Sat

Anaheim Classic Car Show

Sat, Oct 24  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Center Street Promenade, Anaheim
about 5.3 mi (city area)

American-made classics and hometown charm at a beloved downtown Anaheim tradition.

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Oct24Sat

Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade

Sat, Oct 24  ·  Festival 11 AM; parade 7 PM
Downtown, Center Street Promenade, Anaheim
about 5.3 mi (city area)

Downtown festival with kid and dog costume contests, then an evening parade of artist-built floats.

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Oct25Sun

Halloween Treat Street at Anaheim Plaza

Sun, Oct 25  ·  11 AM to 1 PM
Anaheim Plaza, Anaheim
about 5.3 mi (city area)

Free trick-or-treating around the center with photo spots, DJ music, raffle prizes and face painting; the first 100 costumed kids get goodie bags.

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Oct29Thu

Nightmare on Center Street

Thu, Oct 29
West Center Street Promenade, Anaheim
about 5.3 mi (city area)

Trick-or-treating at market booths decorated for Halloween, plus a themed village of costumed vendors.

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Oct31Sat

Halloween Spooktacular at Anaheim Hills Festival

Sat, Oct 31
Anaheim Hills Festival Shopping Center, Anaheim Hills
about 5.3 mi (city area)

Trick-or-treating at participating shops and restaurants, with a DJ, face painting, balloon art and photo spots.

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Aug29Sat

The Fit Expo

Aug 29 to 30  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
about 5.3 mi (city area)

Fitness competitions, challenges, healthy exhibits and nutrition vendors.

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Aug22Sat

ANIME Impulse Orange County 2026

Aug 22 to 23  ·  10 AM to 7 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
about 5.3 mi (city area)

A weekend of anime, manga and games with a vendor hall, Artist Alley, voice actors and cosplay.

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Aug22Sat

Collectors Expo

Aug 22 to 23  ·  10 AM to 6 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
about 5.3 mi (city area)

A card show for trading-card-game players and collectors.

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Aug22Sat

K-PLAY! FEST Orange County 2026

Aug 22 to 23  ·  10 AM to 7 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
about 5.3 mi (city area)

A K-pop festival for fans, with Korean culture and community.

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Knott's Scary Farm

Select nights through Oct 31  ·  7 PM to 1 or 2 AM
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
under 1 mi (city area)

The 53rd annual Halloween Haunt, with new mazes, scare zones and the return of the Hanging show.

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Knott's Spooky Farm

Thu to Sun through Oct 31  ·  Park hours
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
under 1 mi (city area)

A daytime, not-scary Halloween celebration for ages 3 to 11 with trick-or-treating and a costume contest.

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The 17th Door

Select nights through Oct 31  ·  Times vary
8420 On the Mall, Buena Park
under 1 mi (city area)

An extreme, high-intensity haunt. Guests sign a waiver to enter and it is not for the faint of heart.

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Vampirates

Select nights through Oct 30
Pirates Dinner Adventure, Buena Park
under 1 mi (city area)

A seasonal dinner show with vampire pirates, stunts and a three-course meal.

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Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays in October, plus Oct 31
Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton
about 4.2 mi (city area)

A guided downtown walk that blends local history with stops at reputedly haunted landmarks, led by the Fullerton Museum Center. Tours run Wednesdays through Fridays in...

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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
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Surf City Nights

Every Tuesday, 5 to 8 PM
Huntington Beach
about 14 mi (city area)

Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.

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∞Any week

Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 18 mi (city area)

A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.

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∞Any week

Fashion Island

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 18 mi (city area)

Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.

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