OC CALENDAR OF EVENTS - OCT 2024

Huntington Beach Oktoberfest  Through Nov. 3
Wednesday-Sunday. Enjoy authentic German Food, imported German Beers, German Bands, an army of Beautiful Shot Girls, and other festivities, competitions, games & more.
Old World Huntington Beach  www.oldworldhb.com
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Tustin Tiller Days Oct. 4-6
Live music, brewfest, carnival rides, vendors, contests, parade, and wiener dog races.
Columbus Tustin Park www.tustinca.org
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Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach Oct. 4-6
Aerobatic demonstrations by the world’s finest display teams, an exhilarating boat race around Catalina Island, on-sand entertainment, signing sessions with your favorite Airshow performers, beach bars, music, and more. www.pacificairshowusa.com
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Mid-Autumn Festival  Oct. 5
Highlights Asian cultures and the Vietnamese members of our community. Cultural performances. Kids’ zone. Fashion show. Food vendors. Exhibitors. Moon cakes and lanterns.
4-8pm / Centennial Park, Santa Ana www.santa-ana.org
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Irvine Global Village Festival Oct. 5
Annual family-friendly festival featuring local and global cuisine, a global marketplace, entertainment, and cultural exhibits highlighting traditions from all around the world.
10am-6pm / Great Park www.cityofirvine.org
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oct. 5
All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.
8am / Mike Ward Community Park, Irvine 949-426-8544 / https://act.alz.org
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Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational Oct. 5-13
Each year LPAPA turns Laguna Beach into an outdoor painting studio, inviting the top award-winning plein air painters from around the nation to gather and paint the town.
949-376-3635 / https://lpapa.org
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San Clemente Carnival Colossal  Oct. 10-13
Carnival Colossal and Food Truck Festival is offering thrill rides, games, food, Special Needs Resource Fair and games of strength.
Vista Hermosa Sports Park www.friendsofsanclemente.org
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Laguna Niguel Haunted Trails Oct. 10-13
Four memorable nights that are sure to haunt your dreams.
6:30-9:30pm / Crown Valley Park www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
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Cypress Community Festival Oct. 12
Classic Car Show, chili & salsa contest, booths & vendors, and kids area with rides, rock wall, obstacle course, and more.
10am-8pm / Oak Knoll Park www.cypressfestival.com
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3K Walk for Horses and Trees Oct. 12
Free Rein Foundation and the Huntington Beach Tree Society are teaming up to offer a beautiful day walking through the Urban Forest and Free Rein pasture to raise funds for both organizations.
9am-12pm / Urban Forest, Huntington Beach www.eventbrite.com
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Dana Point Art & Wine Festival Oct. 13
More approximately 80 local artists. Live music from various artists. Wine and beer garden. Restaurants on Del Prado Ave will open early for the event.
Lantern District, Dana Point www.dpartfest.com
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Corona del Mar Fall Festival Meet & Greet Oct. 13
Get to know your neighbors, meet new friends, enjoy food, entertainment, prizes & support our community treasure, Sherman Library & Gardens.
3pm / Sherman Gardens  www.cdmchamber.com
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Cars ‘N Copters on the Coast Oct. 13
This event features unique hypercars such as Koenigseggs, Bugattis, Paganis, Mclarens, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins and many more!
10am-3pm / Huntington City Beach www.CarsCoptersCoast.org
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Newport Beach Film Festival Oct. 17-24
Attracts 58,000 film and food fans to over 100 feature films, 30 short film programs, and a dozen public parties featuring more than 60 culinary partners with their finest tastings.
www.newportbeachfilmfest.com
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OC Japan Fair Oct. 18-20
Experience of tasting, shopping and learning about Japanese culture.
OC Fair & Event Center www.oc-japanfair.com
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Silverado Days Oct. 18-20
Features more than 15 food booths, 90 arts & crafts booths, and 30 carnival rides and games. Contests include, a Amateur Horseshoe Contest, a Pie- Eating Contest, a Hog Calling, a Baby Contest, a Dog Show, American Corn Hole tournament, a Chili Cook-off, and more!
Peak Park, Buena Park www.silveradodays.com/cms
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St Mary’s Fall Festival Oct. 18-20
Annual festival to raise funds for the parish community necessities. Food, entertainment, opportunity drawings, and fun!
400 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton
714-525-2500 / www.saintmarysfullerton.org
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Doheny Wood Oct. 19
All Woodie car show.
8am-3pm / Doheny State Beach, Dana Point www.socalwoodieclub.com
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Ladera Harvest Festival Oct. 19
Lively music, exciting games, engaging activities, and awesome photo ops. Show your creative side in our epic costume contests and get crafty with fantastic Halloween crafts.
12-4pm / Founders Park www.laderalife.com
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Beach, Brews & BBQ Oct. 19
The tastiest charity event of the season, featuring unlimited samples of handcrafted beers, the best BBQ in town, live entertainment and auctions to win amazing items! 21+ event. Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
12-5pm / PCH, Huntington Beach https://events.cff.org/bbq
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Placentia Heritage Festival and Parade Oct. 19
Car show, parade, live music, family-fun games, crafts, local vendors, food, beer, a business expo, and military appreciation!
7am / Tri-City Park www.placentia.org
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Aliso Viejo Fall Harvest Festival Oct. 19
Open to ghosts and goblins of all ages and will feature carnival games, entertainment, a children’s costume parade, community booths and a howling good time for everyone.
10am-12pm / Grand Park www.avca.net
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Tustin Art Walk & Artisan Market Oct. 19
Art exhibits/vendors, plein air contest, handcrafted vendors, wine/beer tasting, live music, kids art village, and walking tour.
11am-5pm / Old Town Tustin
714-573-3326 / www.tustinca.org/artwalk
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Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational Oct. 19
The ultimate 4×4 beach volleyball tournament featuring top professionals. 10am-5pm / Blackie’s Beach www.nbvolleyball.com
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OC Home & Holiday Expo Oct. 19-20
Home Improvement Experts are ready to make your remodeling or building plans a reality.
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm / OC Fair & Event Center 801-599-6664 / www.thebesthomeshow.com
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Rossmoor Harvest Festival & Chili Cook-Off Oct. 24
At the Farmer’s Market.
4-7pm / Rush Park Parking Lot www.rossmoor-csd.org
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Fullerton PD Trunk-Or-Treat Event Oct. 25
Wear a fa-BOO-lous costume, and trick-or-treat with some of the officers who keep your neighborhoods safe.
5-8pm / Fullerton Police Department
www.cityoffullerton.com
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Dana Point Halloween Spooktacular & Trunk or Treat Oct. 26
Games, crafts, entertainment, and the Dana Point Police Services Trunk or Treat display. Meet the Bloodhounds, Bomb Squad, K-9 Unit, Mounted Patrol, and the staff. A kid’s costume parade 5pm on the baseball field with prizes!
2-6pm / Dana Point Community Center www.danapoint.org
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Anaheim Fall Festival Oct. 26
Food vendors, Artist booths, Entertainers, Photo ops, Costume contests for kids and dogs, A parade float scavenger hunt.
11am-5pm, Parade 7pm / Center Street Promenade www.anaheimfallfestival.org
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Stanton Halloween Festival Oct. 26
Open to ghosts and goblins of all ages and will feature games, entertainment, costume contests, food trucks and a howling good time for everyone!
4-8pm / Central Park www.stantonca.gov
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San Clemente Treat Street Oct. 26
Trick-or-treaters will haunt Avenida Del Mar and El Camino Real—stopping anywhere they spot a purple balloon!
4-6pm / Downtown San Clemente www.scdba.org
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Monster Dash 5k & Fun Run Oct. 26
Lawn games, pancake breakfast, and costume contest. Chip timing, race shirt, computerized finish line results, and awards.
7-10am / San Clemente Community Center 949-361-8264 / www.san-clemente.org
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Yorba Linda Trail & Treats Halloween Hike Oct. 26
There will be no spooks or frights, but there will be lots of fun! Along the trail, you will find treats and photo opportunities. Costumes are encouraged. Pre- registration is required.
9-11am / Travis Ranch Youth Park www.yorbalindaca.gov
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Los Alamitos Trunk or Treat Oct. 26
Trick or Treating for candy/toys at Trunks. Pumpkin Patch. Costume Contest with five divisions. Adult Pie Eating Contest. Moon Bounces. Spooky Train Ride. Food & Artisan Vendors. Carnival Games. And more!
5-7:30pm / Little Cottonwood Park
562-430-1073 / www.cityoflosalamitos.org
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Mission Viejo Día de Los Muertos Fiesta  Oct. 26
Experience the cultural richness and traditions of the Day of the Dead with Mariachi entertainment, Folkloric Dance performances, face painting, and engaging craft activities. Explore our multicultural artisan market and savor authentic food, beverages, beer, wine, and Sangria.
1-7pm / Norman P. Murray Community Center 949-830-7066 / www.mvactivities.com
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Boo Ha Ha – A Haunted Oktoberfest  Oct. 26
Enjoy samples of Oktoberfest, German-style lagers, Seasonal and special releases, IPAs, Seltzer, Cider and more!
6pm-12am / OC Fair & Center www.ocfair.com
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SoCal VegFest  Oct. 26-27
Free plant-based food samplings, musical entertainment, guest speakers, cooking demos, raffles, interactive booths, food vendors, humane organizations, and children’s area.
11am-6pm / OC Fair & Event Center www.socalvegfest.org
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La Palma Halloween Carnival Oct. 27
Kids and families can choose from a variety of activities such as carnival games, costume contests, treats, and giveaways.
3:30-6pm / Central Park www.cityoflapalma.org
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HB Downtown Surf City Spooktacular  Oct. 31
Trick-or-Treat, Main Street “Monster March”, Costume Contest, Meet & Greet, and Hang Ten on the Boo Wave Benefitting Waymakers.
4-7pm / Main St., Huntington Beach www.hbdowntown.com