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Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California

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151 events
Oct2Fri

St. Norbertfest

Oct 2 to 4  ·  Fri 6-11 PM; Sat 3-11 PM; Sun 1-10 PM
St. Norbert Catholic Church, Orange
about 2.9 mi (city area)

Food booths, games, rides and live entertainment for families in the parish and surrounding community.

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Sep4Fri

Orange International Street Fair

Sep 4 to 6
Old Towne Orange, Orange
about 2.9 mi (city area)

International food, live entertainment, handcrafted goods and cultural traditions at one of OC's largest and longest-running Labor Day weekend festivals.

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Oct2Fri

Tustin Tiller Days

Oct 2 to 4  ·  Times vary
Columbus Tustin Park, Tustin
about 4.8 mi (city area)

Old Town parade on Saturday morning, carnival rides and a food court run by local nonprofits.

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Aug2Sun

Marconi Automotive Museum Open House

Sun, Aug 2  ·  10 AM to 2 PM
Marconi Automotive Museum, Tustin
about 4.8 mi (city area)

A thank-you day for 30 years of the Marconi Foundation for Kids, with food and a display of vehicles.

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Jul26Sun

Tustin Flea Market

Sun, Jul 26  ·  7 AM to 2 PM
Tustin
about 4.8 mi (city area)

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.)

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Jul4Sat

Tustin 4th of July Celebration

Sat, Jul 4  ·  6 PM; fireworks 9 PM
Tustin High School Stadium, Tustin
about 4.8 mi (city area)

Tustin's biggest 4th of July celebration with music and fireworks.

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Jun7Sun

Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off

Sun, Jun 7  ·  11 AM to 6 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin
about 4.8 mi (city area)

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.

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Oct 20202Fri

Tustin Tiller Days 2020

Oct 2 to 4, 2020
Tustin
about 4.8 mi (city area)

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...

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Oct10Sat

Placentia Heritage Festival

Sat, Oct 10  ·  10 AM to 3 PM
Tri City Park, Placentia
about 5.2 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
about 5.2 mi (city area)

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

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Oct2Fri

Oktoberfest at St. Martin's Church

Oct 2 to 4
St. Martin De Porres Church, Yorba Linda
about 5.2 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 5.2 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 5.2 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 5.2 mi (city area)

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

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Oct11Sun

Creep It Real Expo

Oct 11 to 13
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
about 5.7 mi (city area)

An outdoor Halloween party with vendors, themed food and drinks, costumed characters and a costume march.

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Oct10Sat

BLINK 182 AND WEEZER TRIBUTES

Sat, Oct 10  ·  8:00 PM
La Santa, Santa Ana
about 5.7 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct10Sat

OC Pride Festival & Parade

Sat, Oct 10  ·  11 AM to 10 PM
Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana
about 5.7 mi (city area)

A parade, live entertainment on multiple stages, cultural zones and activities for all ages celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month.

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Oct9Fri

Emo Kids

Fri, Oct 9  ·  7:30 PM
La Santa, Santa Ana
about 5.7 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct8Thu

MAUSOLEUM

Thu, Oct 8  ·  10:00 PM
La Santa, Santa Ana
about 5.7 mi (city area)

An Alternative music event at La Santa. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct4Sun

Mehregan Festival

Sun, Oct 4  ·  11 AM to 3 PM
Bowers Museum courtyard, Santa Ana
about 5.7 mi (city area)

A free family celebration of Mehregan, the Persian autumn harvest festival, with performances, crafts, face painting and snacks.

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Oct3Sat

Neverender Festival

Oct 3 to 4  ·  Gates open midday
Observatory Festival Grounds, Santa Ana
about 5.7 mi (city area)

Two days of rock and indie sets featuring Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, PUP and more. Single-day and weekend tickets.

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Orange County Fair

July 17 to Aug 16  ·  Wed, Thu, Sun 11 AM to 11 PM; Fri, Sat 11 AM to midnight
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
about 12 mi (city area)

Concerts, animals, rides, food and shopping. The 2026 theme is "Your Adventure Awaits!" Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Laguna Art-A-Fair

June 26 to Sept 6  ·  Mon to Sat 10 AM to 8 PM; Sun 10 AM to 7 PM
Laguna Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach
about 19 mi (city area)

Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.

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Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

Through Sept 6  ·  Sun to Thu 11 AM to 8 PM; Fri and Sat 11 AM to 10 PM
Sawdust Festival grounds, Laguna Beach
about 19 mi (city area)

A long-running summer arts and crafts festival in Laguna Canyon with 180+ exhibiting artists, music and hands-on classes.

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Pageant of the Masters

Through Sept 4  ·  8:30 PM
Irvine Bowl at Festival of Arts, Laguna Beach
about 19 mi (city area)

Classic works of art recreated on stage with live performers. This year's theme is "The Greatest of All Time."

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Festival of Arts

Through Sept 3  ·  Mon to Thu 4 to 11:30 PM; Fri to Sun 11 AM to 11:30 PM
Festival of Arts grounds, Laguna Beach
about 19 mi (city area)

One of the nation's oldest juried fine art shows, with live music and art demonstrations.

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