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Oct17Sat

Halloween Pumpkin Rescue

Sat, Oct 17
Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center, Laguna Niguel
under 1 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
under 1 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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Oct10Sat

Haunted Skate Contest 2026

Sat, Oct 10
Laguna Niguel Skate Park, Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel
under 1 mi (city area)

A best-trick skate contest on the park's features, plus a costume contest, games, giveaways and food.

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Oct9Fri

Fall Flicks: "Nightmare Before Christmas"

Fri, Oct 9  ·  6:30 PM, movie after sunset
Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel
under 1 mi (city area)

An outdoor movie night; activities start at 6:30 PM and the film plays after sunset.

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Oct3Sat

Fall Crafts Faire

Sat, Oct 3  ·  9 AM to 2 PM
Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel
under 1 mi (city area)

Handmade home goods, holiday items and jewelry for sale, with live music and dancing in the amphitheater.

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Oct1Thu

Pumpkin Patch Preschool Party

Thu, Oct 1
Crown Valley Community Center, Laguna Niguel
under 1 mi (city area)

A parent-and-child fall party with a craft, activities and a snack. Space is limited, so register ahead.

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Aug21Fri

Sea Country Festival

Aug 21 to 23  ·  Fri 5 to 10 PM; Sat 2 to 10 PM; Sun 2 to 9 PM
Aliso Creek Rd between Alicia Pkwy and Dorine Rd, Laguna Niguel
under 1 mi (city area)

A free end-of-summer festival with live music, rides, games and food.

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Jul4Sat

41st Annual Run in the Parks

Sat, Jul 4  ·  8 AM
Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel
under 1 mi (city area)

A community tradition with a 5K run/walk, 10K run, dog walk and children's races benefitting the YMCA scholarship program.

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Jul4Sat

Laguna Niguel 4th of July Celebrations

Sat, Jul 4  ·  Various times
Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel
under 1 mi (city area)

The Run in the Park, a pancake breakfast, free swim, a patriotic flyover, back-to-back concerts and a drone show.

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Oct15Thu

Live Dead and Brothers

Thu, Oct 15  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

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

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Oct16Fri

Led Zepagain

Fri, Oct 16  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

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

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Oct17Sat

David Nail

Sat, Oct 17  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

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

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Oct23Fri

The Rascals

Fri, Oct 23  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

A R&B music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct24Sat

Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul

Sat, Oct 24  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

An Other music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct25Sun

Ragdolls - Tribute to Aerosmith

Sun, Oct 25  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

An Other music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct28Wed

Samantha Fish

Wed, Oct 28  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

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

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Oct29Thu

Howie Day

Thu, Oct 29  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

An Other music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct30Fri

The Yacht Groove

Fri, Oct 30  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

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

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Oct31Sat

Space Oddity

Sat, Oct 31  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

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

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Nov1Sun

Hiroshima

Sun, Nov 1  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

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

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Nov2Mon

Armored Saint & Metal Church

Mon, Nov 2  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

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

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Nov4Wed

David Cook

Wed, Nov 4  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

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

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Nov5Thu

The Musical Box

Thu, Nov 5  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
about 3.0 mi (city area)

An Other music event at The Coach House. 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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Laguna Art-A-Fair

June 26 to Sept 6  ·  Mon to Sat 10 AM to 8 PM; Sun 10 AM to 7 PM
Laguna Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach
about 4.6 mi (city area)

Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.

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Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

Through Sept 6  ·  Sun to Thu 11 AM to 8 PM; Fri and Sat 11 AM to 10 PM
Sawdust Festival grounds, Laguna Beach
about 4.6 mi (city area)

A long-running summer arts and crafts festival in Laguna Canyon with 180+ exhibiting artists, music and hands-on classes.

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Pageant of the Masters

Through Sept 4  ·  8:30 PM
Irvine Bowl at Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach
about 4.6 mi (city area)

Classic works of art recreated on stage with live performers. This year's theme is "The Greatest of All Time."

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Festival of Arts

Through Sept 3  ·  Mon to Thu 4 to 11:30 PM; Fri to Sun 11 AM to 11:30 PM
Festival of Arts grounds, Laguna Beach
about 4.6 mi (city area)

One of the nation's oldest juried fine art shows, with live music and art demonstrations.

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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
∞Any week

Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 3.9 mi (city area)

Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.

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