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Dec16Wed

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Cruise

Dec 16 to 20  ·  Three departures nightly, 5:30 PM to 9:50 PM
Newport Landing, Newport Beach
about 14 mi (city area)

Watch the lighted boats glide through Newport Harbor from the water on a guided evening cruise. Three departures run each parade night, and reservations are required.

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Oct14Wed

Hana Field Pumpkin Patch

Oct 3 to 31
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch & Flower Field, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

Pick pumpkins and flowers, wander the flower fields, try the Jurassic Fright corn maze and visit the barnyard. A stroller or wagon helps with the haul.

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Oct15Thu

Farmers Market at the OC Fair & Event Center

Thursdays through Dec 31
OC Fair & Event Center, Lot D, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A weekly Thursday farmers market in Lot D of the OC Fair & Event Center. No market is listed for Thanksgiving week.

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Oct15Thu

The Ranch Discovery Day

Thu, Oct 15
The Ranch Community Center, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A Discovery Day at The Ranch Community Center, which celebrates horses, ranching and nature.

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Oct16Fri

Altego

Fri, Oct 16  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A Pop music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct16Fri

OC Japan Fair

Oct 16 to 18
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, Main Mall, OC Promenade, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A multi-day celebration of Japanese culture across the fairgrounds.

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Oct17Sat

TOKiMONSTA

Sat, Oct 17  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct21Wed

"There's A Hole In My Bucket" USA Film Premiere

Oct 21 to 22  ·  10/21: 7:30 PM; 10/22: 8:30 PM
Newport Beach Film Festival, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

New Zealand Spotlight: There’s a Hole in My Bucket is part of the Newport Beach Film Festival’s “Around the World in One Night” international celebration lineup featur...

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Oct22Thu

Fight Club OC

Thu, Oct 22
The Hangar, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A hybrid boxing and MMA fight night.

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Oct23Fri

Eli & Fur

Fri, Oct 23  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct24Sat

6th Annual All Abilities Celebration

Sat, Oct 24  ·  11 AM to 2 PM
Segerstrom Center, Argyros Plaza, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A day of shows, workshops and information tables designed to be accessible to everyone, with an ASL interpreter. Parking is paid.

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Oct24Sat

Benny Benassi

Sat, Oct 24  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct24Sat

Boo Ha Ha: Zombie Homecoming

Sat, Oct 24
Main Mall and The Hangar, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A zombie-themed Halloween event at the OC Fair & Event Center.

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Oct24Sat

Halloweekend at The Crossing

Sat, Oct 24
The Crossing, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A free, monster-mash-themed afternoon of candy and games for families.

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Oct25Sun

OC Day Party

Sun, Oct 25  ·  5:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct26Mon

Bring Your Own Baby Tour & Tea

Mon, Oct 26  ·  11 AM
UCI Langson Orange County Museum of Art, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A half-hour stroller tour of the museum for parents of babies up to one year, followed by free tea. Free tickets are required.

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Oct29Thu

Electrik Seoul: K-pop x EDM

Thu, Oct 29  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct30Fri

KREAM

Fri, Oct 30  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Oct31Sat

Maddix

Sat, Oct 31  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa
about 16 mi (city area)

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Haunted San Juan Capistrano Tours

Select dates through Oct 30
Streets of old San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 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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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach
about 4.6 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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Pumpkin City

Oct 1 to 31  ·  11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills
about 5.3 mi (city area)

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

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Pumpkins & Harvest Festival

Various dates and times
San Clemente
about 8.6 mi (city area)

A pumpkin patch and harvest festival with family activities, local food and live entertainment. Times vary; check the festival site.

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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
about 13 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 13 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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