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110 events
Oct30Fri

Party Foul

Fri, Oct 30  ·  9:00 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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Oct31Sat

Halloween Time at Museum of Make Believe

Sat, Oct 31
Museum of Make Believe, Laguna Beach
about 9.9 mi (city area)

A Halloween session at the storybook-forest museum: craft a potion bottle, design a mini fall scene, and enjoy wine and sugar cookies.

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Oct31Sat

Laguna Jazz Festival

Oct 31 to Nov 1  ·  Times TBD
Festival of Arts grounds, Laguna Beach
about 9.9 mi (city area)

A weekend of jazz presented by KX FM.

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Nov1Sun

Reggae Sunday: World Anthem Band

Sun, Nov 1  ·  7:00 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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Nov4Wed

133 Band

Wed, Nov 4  ·  7:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach
about 9.9 mi (city area)

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

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Nov6Fri

Steely Dan - Tribute by Doctor Wu

Fri, Nov 6  ·  8:00 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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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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