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Oct17Sat

Altego

Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 PM
Nova SD, San Diego

A Pop music event at Nova SD. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

Asian Glow Fest: Water Lanterns & Kite Festival

Oct 17 to 18 · 2 to 10 PM
Elm Grove Beach, Lake Elsinore

A lakeside festival of kites by day and floating lanterns at night. Admission is free; lanterns and Asian food are sold on site.

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Oct17Sat

BARDO from Chicano Batman

Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
La Santa, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

Beach, Brews, & BBQ

Sat, Oct 17 · 12 PM
PCH & Huntington, Huntington Beach

25+ of SoCal's top craft breweries and 25+ pitmasters and restaurateurs come together for a good cause.

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Oct17Sat

Beginning Mahjong Program

Sat, Oct 17 · 2 to 4 PM
Ladera Ranch Library, Ladera Ranch

A beginners' mahjong class for adults and teens. No experience needed.

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Oct17Sat

Black Flag, Dr. Know, Outspoken, Angry Samoans, Strife, Endpoint, DFL, Mean Season, Downcast

Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PM
Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove

A Rock music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

Bruno Mars - Tribute by That's What I Like

Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

A R&B music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

David Nail

Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

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

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Oct17Sat

Dogtoberfest

Sat, Oct 17 · 11 AM to 3 PM
Riverside Harley-Davidson, Riverside

A motorcycle-dealership party for dogs and their owners, with a costume contest, photo booth, rescue groups and free treats and food.

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Oct17Sat

Doheny Wood

Sat, Oct 17 · 8 AM to 3 PM
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point

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

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Oct17Sat

Earlybirds Club - Dance Party: Y2K Night

Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
Music Box, San Diego

A Dance/Electronic music event at Music Box. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

Fall Harvest

Sat, Oct 17
Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater, Aliso Viejo

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

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

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Oct17Sat

Halloween Spooktacular: Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 17 · 2 to 5 PM
Mance Buchanon Park, Oceanside

A free trunk-or-treat with decorated vehicles.

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Oct17Sat

Jack Whitehall

Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Oct17Sat

Lil Pete: Real Is Back Tour

Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM
SOMA, San Diego

A Hip-Hop/Rap music event at SOMA. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

Make It, Take It: Repurposing Pumpkins into Succulent Planters

Sat, Oct 17
Centennial Farm, Silo Building, Costa Mesa

A hands-on craft workshop turning pumpkins into succulent planters.

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Oct17Sat

Mark Viera

Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
Corona Improv, Corona

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

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Oct17Sat

MISSION BAYFEST 2026 - Saturday

Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM
Mariner’s Point Park, San Diego

A World music event at Mariner’s Point Park. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

Mustache Bash Family Band | San Diego Intl Film Festival

Sat, Oct 17 · 9:30 PM
Belly Up, Solana Beach

A R&B music event at Belly Up. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct17Sat

Night of Miracles Gala

Sat, Oct 17 · Evening
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point

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

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Oct17Sat

Once Upon a Nightmare Before Christmas

Sat, Oct 17 and Fri, Oct 23 and Sat, Oct 24 and Fri, Oct 30 and Sat, Oct 31
Once Upon an Island, Newport Beach

A not-too-scary storybook walk through a North Pole that blends Halloween and Christmas.

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Oct17Sat

Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County

Sat, Oct 3 and Sun, Oct 4 and Sat, Oct 10 and Sun, Oct 11 and Sat, Oct 17 and Sun, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 24 and Sun, Oct 25 and Sat, Oct 31 and Sun, Nov 1 · 10 AM to 5 PM
Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana

Halloween-themed science and hands-on activities at the museum, presented with OC Waste & Recycling. Ticketed; kids under 3 free; parking $10.

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Oct17Sat

Pumpkin Splash

Sat, Oct 17
San Clemente Aquatics Center, San Clemente

Splash into a floating pumpkin patch with inflatables and Halloween activities; everyone takes home one pumpkin.

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"Hallowe’en Greetings and Tricks, Treats, and Traditions" at Muzeo

Through Nov 3
Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, Anaheim

A museum exhibit on how Halloween began and how Anaheim has celebrated it for a century, timed with the Anaheim Fall Festival's 100th anniversary.

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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine

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

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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace

Monthly · Noon to 6 PM
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.

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Angel City Jazz Fest

Oct 9 to 25 · Various times
Various venues, Los Angeles

A multi-day celebration of creative jazz at prestigious LA venues.

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Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch

Throughout October
Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center

Pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes and farm animals.

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular

Select dates through Nov 8 · Select dates and times
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles

A family-friendly hour-long boo-sical revue with 100+ puppets and a Dia de los Muertos sequence. (Start date shown as September.)

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