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Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California

Within 5 miles of Rancho Santa Margarita 3 mi 5 mi 10 mi 25 mi 50 mi Clear

All types Halloween & Fall Festivals & Fairs Music Arts & Film Food & Drink Sports & Fitness Markets & Shopping Outdoors & Nature Holidays Free to attend Kid-friendly

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Oct30Fri

SAMLARC's Halloween Family Festival

Fri, Oct 30
Central Park, Rancho Santa Margarita
under 1 mi (city area)

Trick-or-treating, bounce houses, a costume contest for kids, pets and families, a photo booth, music and games.

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Oct25Sun

Tales, Tails, & Treats

Sun, Oct 25
Animal Services Center, Mission Viejo
about 4.9 mi (city area)

A themed storytime with crafts, plus a chance to meet adoptable kittens. No registration needed.

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Oct26Mon

Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag

Mon, Oct 26
Mission Viejo Library, Mission Viejo
about 4.9 mi (city area)

Decorate your own trick-or-treat bag in the library's story room.

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Oct3Sat

Pumpkin Dive

Sat, Oct 3
Montanoso Recreation Center, Mission Viejo
about 4.9 mi (city area)

A yearly pool party with floating pumpkins to pick and decorate, plus carnival games. Registration required.

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Oct2Fri

Saddleback Big Band

Fri, Oct 2 · Evening
McKinney Theatre, Mission Viejo
about 4.9 mi (city area)

A tribute to Duke Ellington and Count Basie with classic big-band favorites.

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Jul10Fri

BBQ Music Fest

Jul 10 to 12 · Fri 5-10 PM; Sat 12-10 PM; Sun 12-8 PM
Oso Viejo Community Park, Mission Viejo
about 4.9 mi (city area)

A three-day BBQ extravaganza with live entertainment, a food court, DJ and dance lessons, cantinas, tastings, carnival rides and magic shows.

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Jul11Sat

America 250 Mission Viejo Parade

Sat, Jul 11 · Parade 9 AM; BBQ Music Fest 10 AM to 2 PM
Starts at St. Kilian Church, Mission Viejo
about 4.9 mi (city area)

A hometown parade honoring 250 years of the American story.

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Jul4Sat

Mission Viejo July 4th Street Faire & Fireworks

Sat, Jul 4 · 12 to 9 PM
Olympiad, between Marguerite and Melinda, Mission Viejo
about 4.9 mi (city area)

Live entertainment, rides, game booths, food and fireworks.

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Oct16Fri

Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill

Oct 16 to 18 and Oct 23 to 25 · 4:30 to 8:30 PM
Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest
about 5.0 mi (city area)

A free OC Parks evening with decorated historic grounds, a scavenger hunt and photo spots.

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Jul4Sat

Lake Forest 4th of July Parade

Sat, Jul 4 · 7:30 AM
Toledo Way & Ridge Route Dr, Lake Forest
about 5.0 mi (city area)

The "Celebrate Country and Community" Fourth of July Parade, with nearly 14,000 people lining the streets.

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