Oct30Fri
Villa Park Halloween Fest
A neighborhood Halloween tradition since 2002, with contests and activities for costumed kids.
Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California
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Jul4Sat
July 4th USA 250 Extravaganza (Villa Park)
A July 4th parade, family picnic and concert in the park celebrating America's 250th birthday.
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).
Oct28Wed
Halloween Animal Art Preschool Class
A preschool class for ages 3-4 with Halloween crafts and animal visits. $5 per child; register by phone.
Oct29Thu
Treats in the Streets: Old Towne Orange Autumn Festival
Costumed families trick-or-treat around the historic Plaza, with entertainment, games and food.
Oct2Fri
St. Norbertfest
Food booths, games, rides and live entertainment for families in the parish and surrounding community.
Sep4Fri
Orange International Street Fair
International food, live entertainment, handcrafted goods and cultural traditions at one of OC's largest and longest-running Labor Day weekend festivals.
Jul4Sat
Orange Park Acres 60th Annual 4th of July Parade
Decorated cars, community groups, horses and more.
Oct30Fri
Halloween Howl
Candy, games, prizes and a costume contest for kids.
Nov1Sun
Dinosaur Dash
A 2K fun run, timed 5K and 10K, bike rides and a family expo that raise funds for Tustin public schools.
Oct2Fri
Tustin Tiller Days
Old Town parade on Saturday morning, carnival rides and a food court run by local nonprofits.
Aug2Sun
Marconi Automotive Museum Open House
A thank-you day for 30 years of the Marconi Foundation for Kids, with food and a display of vehicles.
Jul26Sun
Tustin Flea Market
Antiques and collectibles from all over Southern California, held the fourth Sunday of the month. (Source listed July 24; the fourth Sunday is July 26.)
Jul4Sat
Tustin 4th of July Celebration
Tustin's biggest 4th of July celebration with music and fireworks.
Jun7Sun
Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off
The largest one-day chili cook-off in the country, with vendors, chili booths, craft beer and wine, live music, contests and a kids' fun zone.
Oct 20202Fri
Tustin Tiller Days 2020
The 2020 version of Tustin's Tiller Days went mostly virtual and drive-in: two drive-in movies, a Play It Forward promotion at local businesses, and a charity drive wi...
Oct15Thu
The Pumpkin Patch (Placentia)
A longtime pumpkin patch with inflatables, a petting zoo, baby chicks, gold panning, tractor and carnival rides and photo spots. Free admission.
Oct24Sat
Fall Fest at Placentia Presbyterian Church
A free community fall party with games, crafts, live music, food and candy.
Oct24Sat
Trunk or Treat at Three Sixteen Church
A free church trunk-or-treat with raffles, games and contests.
Oct10Sat
Placentia Heritage Festival
"Stars, Stripes, and Stories": a celebration of America's 250th and Placentia's Centennial Year.
Aug6Thu
Taste of Placentia
The 12th annual food, beer, wine and live music evening with local businesses.
Oct23Fri
Trunk or Treat at Messiah Lutheran Church
A free family evening that ends with trunk-or-treat; decorate your car and hand out candy.
Oct24Sat
Trails & Treats Halloween Hike
A gentle, not-scary Halloween hike with treats and photo spots along the trail. Pre-registration required.
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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.
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Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
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Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
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Spooky Science at Discovery Cube OC
Hands-on slime, skeleton and bubbling-potion science, with extra activities on weekends.