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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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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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