Oct30Fri
Halloween Howl
Candy, games, prizes and a costume contest for kids.
On set dates
208 events
Nov1Sun
Dinosaur Dash
A 2K fun run, timed 5K and 10K, bike rides and a family expo that raise funds for Tustin public schools.
Oct13Tue
Creep It Real Expo
An outdoor Halloween party with vendors, themed food and drinks, costumed characters and a costume march.
Oct13Tue
The Pumpkin Factory at MainPlace Mall
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...
Oct17Sat
BARDO from Chicano Batman
A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct17Sat
Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube Orange County
Halloween-themed science and hands-on activities at the museum, presented with OC Waste & Recycling. Ticketed; kids under 3 free; parking $10.
Oct17Sat
Taste of Santa Ana at MainPlace
A tasting event at the mall featuring local restaurants.
Oct24Sat
Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treating along the zoo trail with animal presentations, storytelling and a teen haunted area.
Oct24Sat
Día de Muertos Festival at MainPlace
A Day of the Dead celebration at the mall.
Oct30Fri
HALLO-PUNK NIGHT
A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct31Sat
Trick-or-Treating at MainPlace Mall
Free trick-or-treating at the mall's participating stores; look for the sign in the window.
Oct14Wed
Halloween Animal Art Preschool Class
A preschool class for ages 3-4 with Halloween crafts and animal visits. $5 per child; register by phone.
Oct19Mon
The Great Pumpkin Weigh Off
Local growers compete for the prize for the biggest pumpkin while the pumpkin patch's regular activities stay open.
Oct24Sat
Halloween Zoo-tacular at the OC Zoo
Trick-or-treat, hunt for clues and make spooky crafts while the animals get treat-stuffed pumpkins. Free with zoo admission ($2).
Oct29Thu
Treats in the Streets: Old Towne Orange Autumn Festival
Costumed families trick-or-treat around the historic Plaza, with entertainment, games and food.
Oct13Tue
Neurodivergent Halloween Night
A sensory-friendly trick-or-treat night with lowered lights and sound, limited capacity and sensory tools such as noise-cancelling headphones and fidgets.
Oct14Wed
RANDY FELTFACE: GIMMICK!
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct15Thu
Mark Paul: The Daddy Ball Tour
A live event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct16Fri
Diwali at Lakeview Senior Center
A City of Irvine Diwali celebration at the Lakeview Senior Center.
Oct16Fri
T.J. Miller
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct17Sat
T.J. Miller
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct18Sun
T.J. Miller
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct21Wed
DoKnow & DaHawmies Comedy Tour
A live event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct22Thu
Martin Amini
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Running all season
28 listingsSeasonMulti-week
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.
SeasonMulti-week
Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch
Train rides through the park, hayrides, moon bounces and a Great Pumpkin weigh-off.
SeasonMulti-week
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.
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞Any week
Balboa Fun Zone
A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.
∞Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.
∞Any week
Surf City Nights
Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.
∞Any week
Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.