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Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California

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Oct14Wed

The Pumpkin Patch (Placentia)

Oct 7 to 30
The Pumpkin Patch, Placentia
under 1 mi (city area)

A longtime pumpkin patch with inflatables, a petting zoo, baby chicks, gold panning, tractor and carnival rides and photo spots. Free admission.

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Oct10Sat

Placentia Heritage Festival

Sat, Oct 10  ·  10 AM to 3 PM
Tri City Park, Placentia
under 1 mi (city area)

"Stars, Stripes, and Stories": a celebration of America's 250th and Placentia's Centennial Year.

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Aug6Thu

Taste of Placentia

Thu, Aug 6  ·  5 to 9 PM
Tri City Park, Placentia
under 1 mi (city area)

The 12th annual food, beer, wine and live music evening with local businesses.

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Oct14Wed

"Citizen Kane" Library Screening

Wed, Oct 14  ·  4 PM
Fullerton Library Conference Center, Fullerton
about 3.2 mi (city area)

A library screening of the 1941 classic on a large screen with surround sound.

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Oct23Fri

Trunk or Treat at Messiah Lutheran Church

Fri, Oct 23
Messiah Lutheran Church, Woodgate Park, Yorba Linda
about 3.5 mi (city area)

A free family evening that ends with trunk-or-treat; decorate your car and hand out candy.

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Oct24Sat

Trails & Treats Halloween Hike

Sat, Oct 24
Travis Ranch Activity Center, Yorba Linda
about 3.5 mi (city area)

A gentle, not-scary Halloween hike with treats and photo spots along the trail. Pre-registration required.

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Oct2Fri

Oktoberfest at St. Martin's Church

Oct 2 to 4
St. Martin De Porres Church, Yorba Linda
about 3.5 mi (city area)

A family-friendly Oktoberfest weekend run by the church, with food, drink and community.

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Oct3Sat

Historic Yorba Cemetery Tour

Sat, Oct 3
Woodgate Park, Yorba Linda
about 3.5 mi (city area)

A free guided tour of a historic county cemetery located in Woodgate Park.

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Jul31Fri

Taste of Yorba Linda

Fri, Jul 31
Yorba Linda
about 3.5 mi (city area)

Restaurants, breweries and wineries serve unlimited food and drink samples, with live music, casino tables and charitable raffles.

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Jul4Sat

Yorba Linda July 4th Spectacular

Sat, Jul 4  ·  5 PM; fireworks 9 PM
Veterans Park, Yorba Linda
about 3.5 mi (city area)

A free event with live music, family activities, a kids' fun zone, food trucks and fireworks.

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Oct15Thu

Boo-tastic Halloween Party at Adventure City

Fri, Oct 2 and Fri, Oct 9 and Thu, Oct 15 and Fri, Oct 16 and Wed, Oct 21 and Thu, Oct 22 and Fri, Oct 23 and Wed, Oct 28 and Thu, Oct 29 and Fri, Oct 30  ·  5:30 to 9:30 PM
Adventure City, Anaheim
about 3.5 mi (city area)

An evening Halloween party at the amusement park: a trick-or-treat street, a Halloween train, a scavenger hunt, a light show, a dance party and 11 rides, with free glo...

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Oct24Sat

Anaheim Classic Car Show

Sat, Oct 24  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Center Street Promenade, Anaheim
about 3.5 mi (city area)

American-made classics and hometown charm at a beloved downtown Anaheim tradition.

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Oct24Sat

Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade

Sat, Oct 24  ·  Festival 11 AM; parade 7 PM
Downtown, Center Street Promenade, Anaheim
about 3.5 mi (city area)

Downtown festival with kid and dog costume contests, then an evening parade of artist-built floats.

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Oct25Sun

Halloween Treat Street at Anaheim Plaza

Sun, Oct 25  ·  11 AM to 1 PM
Anaheim Plaza, Anaheim
about 3.5 mi (city area)

Free trick-or-treating around the center with photo spots, DJ music, raffle prizes and face painting; the first 100 costumed kids get goodie bags.

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Oct29Thu

Nightmare on Center Street

Thu, Oct 29
West Center Street Promenade, Anaheim
about 3.5 mi (city area)

Trick-or-treating at market booths decorated for Halloween, plus a themed village of costumed vendors.

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Oct31Sat

Halloween Spooktacular at Anaheim Hills Festival

Sat, Oct 31
Anaheim Hills Festival Shopping Center, Anaheim Hills
about 3.5 mi (city area)

Trick-or-treating at participating shops and restaurants, with a DJ, face painting, balloon art and photo spots.

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Aug29Sat

The Fit Expo

Aug 29 to 30  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
about 3.5 mi (city area)

Fitness competitions, challenges, healthy exhibits and nutrition vendors.

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Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays in October, plus Oct 31
Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton
about 3.2 mi (city area)

A guided downtown walk that blends local history with stops at reputedly haunted landmarks, led by the Fullerton Museum Center. Tours run Wednesdays through Fridays in...

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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Through Oct 31  ·  Park hours
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim
about 3.5 mi (city area)

Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.

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Oogie Boogie Bash

Select nights through Oct 31  ·  6:00 to 11:00 PM
Disney California Adventure, Anaheim
about 3.5 mi (city area)

Separately ticketed Halloween party with a parade, Villains Grove and treat trails. Often sells out early.

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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Daily through Oct 31  ·  10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Irvine Regional Park, Orange
about 5.9 mi (city area)

Train rides through the park, hayrides, moon bounces and a Great Pumpkin weigh-off.

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Orange County Haunted Ghost Walks

Select dates through Oct 30
Old Towne Orange, Orange
about 5.9 mi (city area)

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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Surf City Nights

Every Tuesday, 5 to 8 PM
Huntington Beach
about 16 mi (city area)

Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.

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Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 18 mi (city area)

A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.

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∞Any week

Fashion Island

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 18 mi (city area)

Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.

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∞Any week

Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 30 mi (city area)

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

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∞Any week

San Clemente Pier

Year-round
San Clemente Pier, San Clemente
about 34 mi (city area)

Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.

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