Published September 30, 2026
October 2026 Events Calendar
Knott's Spooky Farm and Knott's Scary Farm
Enjoy the Halloween season at Knott's Spooky Farm, a family-friendly daytime celebration. Then, as the sun sets – Knott's Scary Farm is the longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event in Southern California.
Location: Knotts Berry Farm
Info: https://www.sixflags.com/
9/17-10/31: Scary Farm select nights and times
9/23-10/31: Spooky Farm select days and times
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Info: https://www.sixflags.com/
9/17-10/31: Scary Farm select nights and times
9/23-10/31: Spooky Farm select days and times
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch
We have inflatable slides, kiddie rides, a petting zoo and a train. Pick out your perfect pumpkin or shop at our farmers market for farm-fresh squash and gourds.
Location: OC Fair & Event Center
Info: http://www.seasonaladventures.
10/1-10/31: Mon-Thu 4 pm - 9 pm, Fri 4 pm - 10 pm, Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
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Info: http://www.seasonaladventures.
10/1-10/31: Mon-Thu 4 pm - 9 pm, Fri 4 pm - 10 pm, Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Pacific Airshow
Featuring heart-pumping aerobatic demonstrations, high speed flyovers, and displays by some of the world's finest aviators.
Location: Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach precinct, and over the waves of Huntington Beach
Info: https://pacificairshowusa.com/
10/2-10/4: 9 am
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Location: Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach precinct, and over the waves of Huntington Beach
Info: https://pacificairshowusa.com/
10/2-10/4: 9 am
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2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Greater Irvine
Help us keep the momentum going at the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®, the world's largest fundraiser to fight the disease.
Location: Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
Info: https://act.alz.org/
10/3: 10 am
Location: Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
Info: https://act.alz.org/
10/3: 10 am
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28th Annual Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational
We invite the country's top award-winning plein air painters to gather, compete, and carry on a 100-year artistic legacy. Don't just watch history - be part of it!
Location: various in Laguna Beach
Info: https://lpapa.org/
10/3-10/11: various
Location: various in Laguna Beach
Info: https://lpapa.org/
10/3-10/11: various
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25th Irvine Global Village Festival
Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to gather for a day filled with unforgettable performances, international flavors, hands-on cultural experiences, and meaningful moments that reflect the diversity and unity of our community.
Location: Great Park, Irvine
Location: Great Park, Irvine
Info: https://cityofirvine.
10/10: 10 am - 6 pm
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The Annual Fall OC Home & Garden Show
The OC Home & Garden Show is loaded with activities, DIY seminars, hourly prizes and vendors that feature reclaimed, sustainable, re-imagined and power- or water-saving products.
Location: OC Fair & Event Center
Info: http://www.
10/10, 10/11: Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Location: OC Fair & Event Center
Info: http://www.
10/10, 10/11: Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm
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Newport Beach Film Festival
Bringing the best of contemporary and international filmmaking to Orange County! Fans will enjoy feature films, short film programs, and public parties featuring culinary partners with their finest tastings.
Location: various
Info: https://nbff2026.
10/15-10/22: schedule tba
Location: various
Info: https://nbff2026.
10/15-10/22: schedule tba
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Doheny Wood
Doheny Wood is one of the premier woodie events of the year, presented by the largest Woodie organization in the world, Southern California Woodie Club. Doheny Wood is a wooden vehicle only event.
Location: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
Info: https://www.
10/17: 8 am - 3 pm
Location: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
Info: https://www.
10/17: 8 am - 3 pm
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Classic Car Show
American-made classics, hometown charm, and community spirit come together to celebrate a beloved Anaheim tradition!
Location: Center Street Promenade, Downtown Anaheim
Info: https://www.
10/24: 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Center Street Promenade, Downtown Anaheim
Info: https://www.
10/24: 10 am - 4 pm
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Halloween Zoo-tacular
Join us for Halloween fun at the OC Zoo! Activities include a scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating, and spooky crafts for kids! Come see the zoo animals receive treat-filled pumpkins throughout the day!
Location: OC Zoo
Info: https://www.ocparks.com/
10/24: 10 am - 4 pm
Location: OC Zoo
Info: https://www.ocparks.com/
10/24: 10 am - 4 pm
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Halloween Spooktacular
This free community event includes music, trunk-or-treat area, a haunted walkthrough, carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests, food trucks, and fun for the whole family! Pumpkin decorating will also be returning thanks to our friends in the City Arts Commission (while supplies last). Food will be available for purchase from local favorites.
Location: Mariners Park, Newport Beach
Info: https://newportbeachca.
10/24: 3 pm - 6 pm
Location: Mariners Park, Newport Beach
Info: https://newportbeachca.
10/24: 3 pm - 6 pm
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Halloween Carnival 2026
Trick or Treat?! Join La Palma's safe, family-oriented alternative to the traditional trick-or-treat. Kids and families can choose from a variety of activities such as carnival games, costume contests, treats, and giveaways. There is no cost to attend. Food and drink will be available for purchase, brought to you by the Kiwanis Club of La Palma.
Location: Central Park, La Palma
Info: https://www.lapalmaca.
10/24: 3:30 pm - 6 pm
Location: Central Park, La Palma
Info: https://www.lapalmaca.
10/24: 3:30 pm - 6 pm
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Spooky Seas
Back this year with new family friendly frights, from bioluminescence laser tag to the mad scientist laboratory, there's something fun for the whole family to enjoy!
Location: Ocean Institute, Dana Point
Info: https://oceaninstitute.
10/24: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Ocean Institute, Dana Point
Info: https://oceaninstitute.
10/24: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
