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.
Seasonal guides: Halloween & Fall Fun in Southern California
Next 7 days
57 events
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.
Oct15Thu
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.
Oct15Thu
Boo-tastic Halloween Party at Adventure City
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...
Oct15Thu
Tunnel of Terror: OC Haunted Car Wash
A haunted car wash where performers and effects scare you as you drive through.
Oct18Sun
Trunk or Treat at Anaheim United Methodist Church
A church trunk-or-treat with raffles, games, bounce houses, a costume contest and photo spots.
Oct16Fri
Ooklah the Moc, Bo Napoleon, For Peace Band, Lowtide
A World music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct17Sat
Black Flag, Dr. Know, Outspoken, Angry Samoans, Strife, Endpoint, DFL, Mean Season, Downcast
A Rock music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct17Sat
TWO DAY TICKET Suburban Clampdown 5 The Adicts Black Flag
An Alternative music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct18Sun
The Adicts, Gvllow, Love Canal, Knuckleheadz, Dirty Black Summer, Carveliners, Los Creepers
An Alternative music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct15Thu
Mr. Jack-o-lantern's Pumpkin Patch
A family pumpkin patch with games and activities, birthday and field-trip bookings, and pumpkins, gourds, squash, corn stalks and hay for sale.
Oct15Thu
Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct16Fri
Taylor Tomlinson: Tries Out New Ideas
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct17Sat
Jack Whitehall
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct18Sun
Jack Whitehall
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Oct21Wed
Joe Fenti
A live event at Brea 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.
Running all season
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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.
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.
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.
∞Any week
San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.