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Oct17Sat

Fall Harvest

Sat, Oct 17
Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater, Aliso Viejo
about 13 mi (city area)

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

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Oct24Sat

Boo Bash 2026

Sat, Oct 24  ·  5 to 7 PM
Los Alamitos
about 13 mi (city area)

A Halloween party for all ages: trunk-or-treat, pumpkin decorating, costumes, dancing and prizes.

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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 13 mi (city area)

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

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Oct24Sat

La Palma Halloween Carnival 2026

Sat, Oct 24  ·  3:30 to 6 PM
Central Park, La Palma
about 15 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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Oct15Thu

The Pumpkin Patch (Placentia)

Oct 7 to 30
The Pumpkin Patch, Placentia
about 15 mi (city area)

A longtime pumpkin patch with inflatables, a petting zoo, baby chicks, gold panning, tractor and carnival rides and photo spots. Free admission.

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Oct16Fri

Silverado Days

Oct 16 to 18  ·  Times vary
William Peak Park, Buena Park
about 15 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
about 15 mi (city area)

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

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Oct25Sun

Tales, Tails, & Treats

Sun, Oct 25
Animal Services Center, Mission Viejo
about 15 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
about 15 mi (city area)

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

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Oct17Sat

Halloween Pumpkin Rescue

Sat, Oct 17
Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center, Laguna Niguel
about 16 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 16 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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Oct23Fri

Trunk or Treat at Messiah Lutheran Church

Fri, Oct 23
Messiah Lutheran Church, Woodgate Park, Yorba Linda
about 17 mi (city area)

A free family evening that ends with trunk-or-treat; decorate your car and hand out candy.

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Oct24Sat

Trails & Treats Halloween Hike

Sat, Oct 24
Travis Ranch Activity Center, Yorba Linda
about 17 mi (city area)

A gentle, not-scary Halloween hike with treats and photo spots along the trail. Pre-registration required.

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Oct15Thu

Mr. Jack-o-lantern's Pumpkin Patch

Oct 1 to 31
Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkin Patch, Brea
about 18 mi (city area)

A family pumpkin patch with games and activities, birthday and field-trip bookings, and pumpkins, gourds, squash, corn stalks and hay for sale.

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Oct17Sat

Jack Whitehall

Sat, Oct 17  ·  6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea
about 18 mi (city area)

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

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Oct18Sun

Jack Whitehall

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

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

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Oct21Wed

Joe Fenti

Wed, Oct 21  ·  8:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea
about 18 mi (city area)

A live event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct22Thu

Ben Bankas

Thu, Oct 22  ·  7:30 PM
Brea Improv, Brea
about 18 mi (city area)

A live event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct23Fri

Aida Rodriguez

Fri, Oct 23  ·  9:45 PM
Brea Improv, Brea
about 18 mi (city area)

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

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Discovery Day at the Farm

Select dates, Oct 2026 through May 2027
Centennial Farm, Costa Mesa
under 1 mi (city area)

A recurring Discovery Day program at Centennial Farm. See the OC Fair calendar for details and registration.

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Roger's Gardens Halloween Boutique

Daily through Oct 31  ·  9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Roger's Gardens, Corona del Mar
about 3.2 mi (city area)

A themed, museum-style Halloween shop with collectibles, artisan decor and haunted vignettes.

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Newport Beach Holiday Lights Cruises

Nov 27 to Dec 15 and Dec 21 to Jan 1  ·  Departures 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 PM
Newport Landing, Newport Beach
about 3.2 mi (city area)

A 75-minute evening harbor cruise past decorated waterfront homes and boats, with departures at 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 PM. Reservations are required.

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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 4.6 mi (city area)

German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.

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