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110 events
Dec5Sat

Illuminate Irvine

Dec 5
Great Park, Irvine
about 7.6 mi (city area)

A City of Irvine holiday lighting celebration at the Great Park.

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Oct13Tue

Creep It Real Expo

Oct 11 to 13
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
about 9.5 mi (city area)

An outdoor Halloween party with vendors, themed food and drinks, costumed characters and a costume march.

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Oct13Tue

The Pumpkin Factory at MainPlace Mall

Weds-Thu 5-9 PM, Fri 4-10 PM, Sat noon-10 PM, Sun noon-9 PM
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 9.5 mi (city area)

A pumpkin-patch pop-up at the mall with rides, slides, a petting zoo, games and food. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except Columbus Day). Entry is free Wed/Thu and $5 F...

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Oct17Sat

BARDO from Chicano Batman

Sat, Oct 17  ·  7:00 PM
La Santa, Santa Ana
about 9.5 mi (city area)

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

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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
about 9.5 mi (city area)

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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Oct24Sat

Boo at the Zoo

Oct 24 to 25  ·  5:30 to 7:30 PM
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park, Santa Ana
about 9.5 mi (city area)

Trick-or-treating along the zoo trail with animal presentations, storytelling and a teen haunted area.

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Oct30Fri

HALLO-PUNK NIGHT

Fri, Oct 30  ·  9:00 PM
La Santa, Santa Ana
about 9.5 mi (city area)

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

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Oct31Sat

Trick-or-Treating at MainPlace Mall

Sat, Oct 31
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 9.5 mi (city area)

Free trick-or-treating at the mall's participating stores; look for the sign in the window.

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Oct16Fri

Bee Gees Fever

Fri, Oct 16  ·  8:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 9.9 mi (city area)

A Pop music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct18Sun

Reggae Sunday: Jahgun and Justifyah

Sun, Oct 18  ·  7:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 9.9 mi (city area)

A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct22Thu

Fastball + The Click Five

Thu, Oct 22  ·  8:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 9.9 mi (city area)

An Alternative music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct23Fri

90s Rock Show

Fri, Oct 23  ·  9:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 9.9 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct23Fri

Coast Film & Music Festival

Oct 23 to 25  ·  Times TBD
Festival of Arts grounds, Laguna Beach
about 9.9 mi (city area)

Outdoor-adventure films and live music over the weekend.

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Oct24Sat

Private Event

Sat, Oct 24  ·  1:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 9.9 mi (city area)

A live event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct25Sun

Jazz Brunch: Mando Cordova

Sun, Oct 25  ·  12:30 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 9.9 mi (city area)

A Jazz music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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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
under 1 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
under 1 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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Discovery Day at the Farm

Select dates, Oct 2026 through May 2027
Centennial Farm, Costa Mesa
about 3.2 mi (city area)

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

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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 4.9 mi (city area)

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

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