Month: October 2019

Halloween Fun This Weekend in Orange County

There are a ton of Halloween events happening this weekend in OC. The Anaheim Fall Festival and parade is back for another year, as well as a bunch of community Halloween events, and more! Plus you’ll find other non-Halloween weekend events at the bottom of the post.

  • Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade is Saturday 10/26 in Downtown Anaheim. Festival starts at 11am, parade starts at 6pm. Games, costume contests, pumpkin patch, food & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2flcQce
  • Boo at the Santa Ana Zoo is Saturday 10/26 and Sunday 10/27, from 5:30-8pm. Trick-or-treating, entertainment, games, costume parade & more. Admission required. http://bit.ly/2xPrmCW
  • The Aliso Viejo Fall Harvest Festival is Saturday 10/26 from 10am-12pm in Grand Park. Arts & crafts, games, food drive & more. FREE to attend. http://www.avca.net/events.php
  • Worthy Park Before Dark is Saturday 10/26 from 1pm-4pm at Worthy Park in Huntington Beach. Pumpkin carving, games, and more. There is a fee to participate. http://bit.ly/2PlBcUC 
  • Fullerton Haunted Walking Tours run through 10/30. Tickets required, call ahead for reservations. http://bit.ly/2jOBxB0
  • Boot Hill (OC’s most elaborate Halloween yard display) runs select nights in October, in Irvine. FREE to attend but donations are welcomed and benefit CHOC. http://ocevent.co/1NNxnkD
  • Halloween Time at Disneyland runs every night through Halloween. Enjoy costumed characters, Halloween themed treats & more. Admission required. http://bit.ly/2cxXWdU
  • Knott’s Scary Farm runs select nights through Halloween. Journey through mazes and scare zones. Admission required. http://bit.ly/2yT1h5J
  • Los Alamitos Trunk-or-Treat is Saturday 10/26 from 5-7:30pm at Little Cottonwood Park. Treasure hunts, trick-or-treating, games & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2ytlDiO
  • The OC Halloween Zoo-tacular is Saturday 10/26 from 10am-4pm in Orange. Watch as zoo animals receive treat-filled pumpkins throughout the day. First 100 kids in costume get a free gift. Admission is $2. http://bit.ly/369mZjh
  • Mission Viejo’s Hometown Halloween is Saturday 10/26 from 4-7pm at the Community Center. Activities include games, crafts, music, maze & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2PXvhCw
  • Los Alamitos Halloween Carnival is Saturday 10/26 from 6pm to 9pm at the Los Alamitos Race Course. Costume contest, games, & more. Admission is $3. http://bit.ly/2SjzLF1
  • Stanton Halloween Festival is Saturday 10/26 from 4pm-8pm at Stanton Central Park. Costume contests, crafts, music & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2rMhR3c
  • The 3rd Annual Spooky San Clemente is Saturday 10/26 from 4pm-7pm at the Community Center. Games, corn maze, magic show, costume contest, and outdoor movie. Activity fee is $5. http://bit.ly/32QdiEG 
  • The Dana Point Terrifying 10-Miler, Spooky 5K & 10K, and Super Hero Kids Run is Sunday 10/27 at Salt Creek Beach Park. Registration required. http://bit.ly/33VmYOe
  •  OC Boo Ha Ha Haunted Oktoberfest is Saturday 10/26 at the OC Fairgrounds. Enjoy 3 hours of unlimited tastings. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/31OjWtJ 
  • The 3rd Annual Newport Beach Halloween Spooktacular is Saturday 10/26 from 4pm-7pm at Grant Howald Park. Trick-or-treating, haunted maze, games, bounce houses, and more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2WfpkVr
  • Casa Creepy Haunted House is all weekend in San Clemente. Explore a 1920s themed haunted house and gardens. Suitable for ages 8 and up. Tickets required.  http://bit.ly/32Mz385 

Non-Halloween weekend events:

  • The VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, the world’s largest junior surfing competition, kicks off Saturday 10/26 with a parade along Main Street at 10am. Free to attend. http://bit.ly/2z3ZSaj 
  • Fall Corgi Beach Day is Saturday 10/26 from 10am-3pm at Huntington Dog Beach. Watch as corgi dogs participate in costume contests, talent contests & more! FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2D4zpOe
  • The Moto Beach Classic is Saturday 10/26 at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach. Enjoy a day of motorcycle racing, live music, custom bike show, vendors, and more. Tickets required. http://bit.ly/2PlAc2O

Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Orange County, Oct 18-20

Here are some fun things to do this weekend in OC, including a couple Halloween events. It’s Silverado Days in Buena Park, Old Town Tustin Art Walk, OC Japan Fair in Costa Mesa, Pumpkin Diving in Mission Viejo, Halloween Haunt at Doheny State Beach, Woofstock, and more!

  • The 12th Annual Old Town Tustin Art Walk is Saturday 10/19 from 11am-5pm on Main Street and El Camino Real. Art, music, wine tasting, historic old town bus tours & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2VSAvTZ
  • OC Japan Fair starts Friday 10/18 and runs all weekend at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. Food, entertainment, shopping & more. Admission required. http://bit.ly/2fDe6pF
  • The 63rd Annual Silverado Days starts Friday 10/89 and runs all weekend at William Peak Park in Buena Park. Games, rides, food, contest & more. FREE to attend. http://ocevent.co/1NhvUQz
  • Doheny State Beach Halloween Haunt is Saturday 10/19 from 6:30-8:30pm in picnic sites A & B. Arts & crafts, fun zone & more. FREE to attend but the donation of a non-perishable food item is appreciated. http://bit.ly/33HM2bb
  • Woofstock is Sunday 10/20 from 12pm-4pm at Doheny State Beach on the grass areas. Dog parade, halloween costume contest, doggie vendors, and more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2J6wtCi
  • Watch the movie Coco on the grounds of the Fairhaven Memorial Cemetery in Santa Ana on Saturday 10/19 from 6pm-9pm. Bring low-back chairs, and blankets. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/35OSkHS
  • Pumpkin Diving is Sunday 10/20 at the Sierra Recreation Center in Mission Viejo. The Sierra pool is transformed into a floating pumpkin patch. Dive in and pick your pumpkin! $5 in advance or $10 at the door. http://bit.ly/2VUHcVk
  • Boot Hill (OC’s most elaborate Halloween yard display) is open select nights in October, in Irvine. FREE to attend but donations are welcomed and benefit CHOC. http://ocevent.co/1NNxnkD

8 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Orange County

Here are 8 fun things to do this weekend in Orange County. You can attend The Great Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach, the OC International Auto Show in Anaheim, SeaFest in San Clemente, Orange County Children’s Book Festival, and more! 

  • The Great Pacific Airshow is all weekend in Huntington Beach. Enjoy appearances by the US Air Force Thunderbirds, The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, and more! FREE but premium viewing is available for a fee. http://bit.ly/2MbtdGm 
  • The Orange County International Auto Show is all weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. See over 600 vehicles and test drive over 100. Admission required. http://ocevent.co/1kducpO
  • Tustin Tiller Days runs all weekend at Columbus Tustin Park in Tustin. Parade, carnival rides, games, live entertainment, food & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2OmwUMe
  • The Heritage Hill Autumn Harvest Festival is Saturday 10/5 from 4pm-8pm in Lake Forest. This family event includes trick-or-treat stations, haunted house, games, pumpkin decorating and more.  Admission is $5. http://bit.ly/2wMalHx
  • The 32nd Annual San Clemente SeaFest is Sunday 10/6 from 9:30am-3pm at the San Clemente Pier.  Chowder cook-off, surf contest, fun contests (hula hoop contest, bubble gum blowing contest) & more. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2ddZTPF
  • The Orange County Children’s Book Festival is Sunday 10/6 from 9:30am-4pm at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. Special guests include Kobe Bryant. FREE to attend. http://bit.ly/2MjWXAO 
  • The 6th Annual Newport Beach Wine and Food Festival is all weekend, featuring celebrity chefs. All events throughout the weekend are ticketed. http://bit.ly/2vG4Tmx 
  • Armenian Food Festival is all weekend in Costa Mesa. Enjoy food, pastries, live music, traditional dancing, shopping, and more. Admission is $3. http://bit.ly/2LKUMqY