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Beachgoers and umbrellas along the sand and palm trees in Newport Beach, California

Newport Beach’s Halloween Spooktacular Returns to Mariners Park on October 24

Newport Beach's free Halloween Spooktacular brings trunk or treat, a haunted walkthrough and a costume contest to Mariners Park on Saturday, October…Oct 4, 2026

Atrium Court fountain at Fashion Island in Newport Beach

StyleWeekOC 2026 Brings Runway Shows and Beauty Events to Fashion Island

Orange County's fashion week marks its 15th year October 14 to 18 at Fashion Island, with Jamie Chung as keynote speaker and…Oct 1, 2026

The fountain at the center of the Plaza in Old Towne Orange, surrounded by palm trees and storefronts

Treats in the Streets Brings Free Trick-or-Treating to Old Towne Orange on October 29

Orange Plaza Traditions closes the streets around the Plaza in Old Towne Orange for free trick-or-treating on Thursday, October 29, 4 to…Oct 1, 2026

The pool deck and buildings at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine

Irvine’s Monster Splash Brings Halloween to the Woollett Aquatics Center on October 24

Irvine's Monster Splash turns the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center into a Halloween pool party on Saturday, October 24, with inflatables, diving…Oct 1, 2026

Entrance sign and flags at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa

OC Japan Fair Returns to the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa October 16 to 18

The 19th OC Japan Fair fills the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa October 16 to 18 with Japanese food,…Oct 1, 2026

Outdoor seating with umbrellas and string lights at Placita Santa Fe in Old Town Placentia

Placentia Heritage Festival Marks the City’s Centennial at Tri City Park on October 10

Placentia's Heritage Festival returns to Tri City Park on Saturday, October 10, with a parade and a theme marking the city's 100th…Oct 1, 2026

Everclear's four members posed on an outdoor metal staircase, Art Alexakis in front wearing a hat and plaid shirt

Everclear Open The Lucky 7 Tour at The Bellwether on Oct. 22

Everclear open The Lucky 7 Tour in Los Angeles on Oct. 22 with American Hi-Fi, and fans get to vote seven songs…Sep 30, 2026

The white Spanish-style Muckenthaler mansion in Fullerton with blue awnings and a red tile roof

The Muckenthaler Hosts a Free Día de los Muertos Festival in Fullerton on November 1

The Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton holds a free Día de los Muertos Festival on Sunday, November 1, with live music, family…Sep 30, 2026

A Día de los Muertos altar decorated with marigolds at Grand Park in Los Angeles, with City Hall behind it

Downey’s Día de los Muertos Art Festival Returns to the Downey Theatre on November 1

Downey's 13th annual Día de los Muertos Art Festival fills the Downey Theatre grounds on Sunday, November 1, with folklórico, mariachi, community…Sep 30, 2026

A carved jack-o'-lantern sitting on a rock with trees behind it

Lakewood’s Free Halloween Carnivals Fill Eight City Parks on October 31

Lakewood holds free Halloween Carnivals at eight city parks on Saturday, October 31, with a different theme at each park and haunted…Sep 30, 2026

Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach under a partly cloudy sky

OC Parks’ Boo at the Bay Brings a Free Family Halloween Party to Upper Newport Bay on October 24

OC Parks hosts Boo at the Bay, a free family Halloween party at the Muth Interpretive Center in Newport Beach, on Saturday,…Sep 30, 2026

Chaparral-covered hills at Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange

Boo at the Oaks Offers Free Halloween Night Hikes at Santiago Oaks on October 17

OC Parks hosts Boo at the Oaks at Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange on Saturday, October 17, with guided night hikes,…Sep 30, 2026