Oct15Thu
Newport Beach Film Festival
The 27th annual festival screens 100+ films with premieres, filmmaker Q&As and nightly parties.
On set dates
208 events
Oct17Sat
Once Upon a Nightmare Before Christmas
A not-too-scary storybook walk through a North Pole that blends Halloween and Christmas.
Oct17Sat
The Wish Gala: Art of Wishes
Make-A-Wish Orange County & Inland Empire's annual fundraising gala: live entertainment, dinner, an auction and dancing to grant wishes for seriously ill children.
Oct18Sun
Environmental Nature Center 50th Annual Fall Faire
A free fall faire at the nature center with a craft crawl, nature games, treats from local restaurants and pumpkins.
Oct24Sat
Boo at the Bay: Family Halloween Party
A free family Halloween party with stories, crafts, science demos and animal visits, including booths from the OC Bird of Prey Center and the Environmental Nature Center.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Spooktacular
Free trunk-or-treating with carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests and food trucks.
Oct24Sat
Pink Tie Party
Susan G. Komen Orange County's signature fundraiser for local breast cancer patient care, with dinner and a program honoring OC Pink Tie Partners.
Oct30Fri
Wild Tales: A Halloween Adventure
A story, short family hike and craft about the creepy-crawly creatures of Upper Newport Bay. Costumes welcome.
Dec16Wed
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Cruise
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.
Oct24Sat
Boo Bash 2026
A Halloween party for all ages: trunk-or-treat, pumpkin decorating, costumes, dancing and prizes.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Carnival at Los Alamitos Race Course
Carnival games, a costume contest and live horse racing. Adults $3; kids under 18 free.
Oct16Fri
Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill
A free OC Parks evening with decorated historic grounds, a scavenger hunt and photo spots.
Oct31Sat
Trick or Treat on Main Street
Trick-or-treating at participating shops along Main Street.
Oct17Sat
Fall Harvest
A costume parade, community booths and fall activities for all ages.
Oct25Sun
Tales, Tails, & Treats
A themed storytime with crafts, plus a chance to meet adoptable kittens. No registration needed.
Oct26Mon
Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag
Decorate your own trick-or-treat bag in the library's story room.
Oct15Thu
Texas Voodoo - Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix
A Rock music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct16Fri
Bee Gees Fever
A Pop music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct17Sat
Bruno Mars - Tribute by That's What I Like
A R&B music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct18Sun
Reggae Sunday (Early Show): Einstein Brown
A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct18Sun
Reggae Sunday: Jahgun and Justifyah
A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct22Thu
Fastball + The Click Five
An Alternative music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct23Fri
90s Rock Show
A Rock music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct23Fri
Coast Film & Music Festival
Outdoor-adventure films and live music over the weekend.
Running all season
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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
Train rides through the park, hayrides, moon bounces and a Great Pumpkin weigh-off.
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Orange County Haunted Ghost Walks
A guided evening walk through Old Towne Orange, stopping at antique shops, restaurants and a former funeral parlor said to be haunted.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
SeasonMulti-week
Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
SeasonMulti-week
Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
SeasonMulti-week
Spooky Science at Discovery Cube OC
Hands-on slime, skeleton and bubbling-potion science, with extra activities on weekends.