It’s spooky season! Here are this month’s can’t-miss events.
October has arrived in all its autumnal splendor! From howling Halloween fun to outdoor adventures, this month offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, foodie, or art enthusiast, there’s no shortage of ways to embrace the season.
Where: Various Theaters Throughout Newport Beach
The Newport Beach Film Festival is back, and it’s not just about movies—it’s a feast for your senses! Celebrate the best in cinema and cuisine with over 100 films, 30 short film programs, and a mouthwatering lineup of culinary delights from 60+ partners. Get ready for a reel-y delicious experience.
6th Annual Halloween Spooktacular
When: Saturday, October 28 · 3 – 6 pm
Where: Mariners Park & VJ Community Center, 1300 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach
Get ready to be spooky at Mariners Park! The 6th Annual Halloween Spooktacular will be a scream. Enjoy live music, trunk-or-treating, haunted thrills, carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests, and more. Plus, satisfy your cravings with delicious bites from TK Burger and Baja Surfing Taco.
Oogie Boogie Bash
When: Saturday, October 28 · 12 – 4 pm
Where: Hangar 24, 17877 Von Karman Avenue, 110, Irvine
Get ready for frightful fun! Dress in your boo-tiful costume and enjoy trick-or-treating, a bounce house, and more! Plus, there’s a character meet and greet with Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas from 3 – 4 pm.
Huntington Beach Spooktacular
When: Saturday, October 28 · 9 am – 6 pm
Where: Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, 6956 Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach
Saddle up for a spook-tacular time! This will be an unforgettable day filled with horses, a costume parade, pumpkin patch adventures, and live music. Also enjoy thrilling games, mouthwatering food, and even some adult beverages! Here, there’s excitement around every corner.
South Orange County
Spooky Seas
When: Saturday, October 21 · 5 – 1o pm
Where: Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
Dive into the Spooky Seas! Experience a night of unforgettable adventures in Dana Point Harbor. Battle in bioluminescence laser tag and unleash your inner scientist at the Mad Scientists Laboratory. Plus, enjoy live music, delicious food, a costume contest, and the trick or treating trail. It’s a unique blend of fun, education, and Halloween spirit by the ocean. Tickets are $20 for adults and $17.50 for children.
Pageant of the Monsters
When: Friday, October 27 – Sunday, October 29 & Tuesday, October 31 · Times Vary
Where: Festival of Arts, Pageant of the Masters, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
Get ready to scream with delight! The spine-tingling Pageant of the Monsters is back! This event for ages 5 and up features a bone-chilling haunted house. There is also face painting, animals from The Reptile Zoo, photo ops, selfie stations, art projects, and much more!
Of course, there are too many amazing events throughout Orange County to list! That’s one of the many reasons Southern California is one of the best places in the world to live.
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