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Upcoming Events This Week
- Halloween, Oktoberfest, Día de los Muertos & Fall Events
- Angels Home Games – September 25 – October 1 (final games)
- Ohana Festival – September 29 – October 1
- Pacific Air Show – September 29 – October 1
- St. Simon & Jude Annual Fall Festival – September 29 – October 1
- Mid-Autumn Festival (Great Park) – Friday, September 29
- Pacific Airshow Rum Run – Friday, September 29
- International Older Adults Festival – Friday, September 29
- Family Movie Night (Irvine) – Friday, September 29
- Anaheim Health Fair – September 30 – October 1
- Pacific Wine & Food Classic – Saturday, September 30
- Toast to the Casa – Saturday, September 30
- OC Moon Festival – Sunday, October 1
- Mooncake Festival (Garden Grove) – Sunday, October 1
- Corona del Mar Sandcastle Contest – Sunday, October 1
- Children’s Book Festival – Sunday, October 1
- PickleFest – Sunday, October 1
- Youth Business Market (Irvine) – Sunday, October 1
- Clean Air Day – Wednesday, October 4
- Frightfall Festival Screening (Gardenwalk) – Saturday, September 30
- Free Summer Concerts
- Friday, September 29 – San Juan Capistrano
- Saturday, September 30 – Costa Mesa
- Sunday, October 1 – Villa Park
See also our Main Events Page and events for Farmers Markets, Swap Meets, Car Shows, 5ks & Fun Runs, Night Markets and Food & Wine Events and New Restaurant Openings.
Fall Things to Do: Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides, Apple Picking, Family Friendly Farms, Petting Zoos, Corn Mazes, Haunted Houses
Ongoing Events
- Oktoberfest at Old World Huntington Beach – September 17 – November 5
- Halloween Time at Disneyland – September 1 – October 31
- Knott’s Scary Farm – September 21 through October 31, 2023
- Festival of the Children – September 1-30
- Shaqtoberfest – Halloween Festival at Queen Mary – Sept. 28 – Oct. 31
- Dark Harvest Haunted Attraction – Sept. 29 – Oct. 31
- The Haunted Carwash – Tunnel of Terror OC – October 5-30
- OC Nightmare – October 1-29
- Anaheim Fall Festival Art Show – Thursday, August 24 – October 3
- Anaheim Marketplace Live Entertainment – Every Sat. & Sun. 12pm-6pm
- Balboa Fun Zone Makers in the Zone – First Thursday of the Month
- DTSA Art Walk – First Saturday of the Month
- Kids Fun Zone (Anaheim) – Last Saturday of every month
- Free Train Rides (Costa Mesa) – Every 3rd Sat. & Sun.
- Home Depot Free Kids Workshops – First Saturday of the Month
- Los Alamitos Sunset Saturdays – 2nd Saturday of the Month
- Live Music on the Lido Deck – Every Thurs., Satu. & Sun. from Noon – 3pm
- Live Music on the Ocean Deck – Sat./Sun. 1-3 PM
- Sunday Musicales
- Surf City Nights – Tuesday Nights
- Taco Tuesday
- Night Markets
Events Beyond This Weekend
- OC Auto Show – October 5-8
- Buccaneer Days (Catalina Island) – October 5-7
- Cypress Community Festival – October 6-7
- St. Bonaventure Fall Festival – October 6-8
- Tustin Tiller Days – October 6-8
- Pickles & Paddles Fundraising Tournament (Tustin) – Friday, October 6
- Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational – October 7-15
- Rancho Family Fest – October 7-8
- Putts & Pints Brew Fest – October 7-8
- Mid-Autumn Festival – Saturday, October 7
- Tricks & Treats Halloween Market (San Juan Cap.) – Saturday, October 7
- Patches & Pins Expo – Saturday, October 7
- Firkenstein Craft Beer Festival – Saturday, October 7
- Elvis Festival (Garden Grove) – Sunday, October 8
- Bridal & Wedding Expo – Sunday, October 8
- Glitterfest – Sunday, October 8
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Monday, October 9
- OC Film Fiesta – October 12-29
- Newport Beach Film Festival – October 12-19
- Korean Arirang Festival – October 12-15
- San Clemente Carnival Colossal – October 12-15
- La Habra Corn Festival & Parade – October 13-15
- Laguna Beach Volleyball Open – October 13-15
- Silverado Country Fair & Folk Festival – October 14-15
- Placentia Heritage Festival & Parade – Saturday, October 14
- Doheny Wood Car Show – Saturday, October 14
- Irvine Global Festival – Saturday, October 14
- Wiener Dog Races (Huntington Beach) – Sunday, October 15
- Silverado Days – October 20-22
- Irvine Nights – Friday, October 20
- Community Open House (La Habra) – Saturday, October 21
- Spooky Shop Small Market (Irvine) – Saturday, October 21
- In-n-Out Festival & Concert – Sunday, October 22
- OC Japan Fair – October 27-29
- Golf at Anaheim Stadium – October 27-29
- Fall Festival & Halloween Parade (Anaheim) – Saturday, October 28
- Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade – Saturday, October 28
- Wiener Dog Races (Huntington Beach) – Sunday, October 29
- Roar Cultural Festival – October 29-30
- Punk In The Park – November 4-5, 2023
- Darker Waves Festival – Saturday, November 18
- Veterans Day Events – Saturday, November 11
Limited Time Pop-Up Events & Immersive Experiences
- Angel of Light (LA)
- Astra Lumina (Palos Verdes Estates)
- Bubble World (Montebello)
- Dining in the Dark (Los Angeles)
- Fans Strike Back (Santa Monica)
- Icons of Darkness (Hollywood)
- POKÉMON X KOGEI (Japan House LA)
- The Vampire Circus (LA)
- Titanic: The Exhibition (Los Angeles)
- Van Gogh Immersive Experience (Los Angeles)
- World’s Largest Bounce Park (Laguna Hills Mall)
- Buy AMC Tickets & Drinks at a Discount
Entertainment Venue Event Schedules
- Anaheim Convention Center
- Anaheim Garden Walk
- Anaheim Packing District
- City National Grove | Tickets
- FivePoint Amphitheatre | Tickets
- Garden Amp | Tickets
- Honda Center | Tickets
- House of Blues | Tickets
- Improv
- Los Angeles Angels
- MUZEO Museum & Cultural Center
- OCMA
- OC Fair & Event Center
- Old World Huntington Beach
- Pacific Symphony | Tickets
- SeaLegs At The Beach
- Segerstrom Center | Tickets
- South Coast Repertory
- The Barclay Theatre
- The Coach House | Tickets
- The Doll Hut
- The Gem
- The Observatory | Tickets
- The OutPost
- Time Nightclub | Tickets
Event Schedules at More Venues
- Bella Terra
- The Camp
- District at Tustin Legacy
- DTSA 4th Street Market
- Fashion Island
- Irvine Spectrum
- Kaleidoscope at Mission Viejo
- Lab Anti-Mall
- MainPlace Mall
- OC Parks Events
- OC Public Libraries Events
- Outlets at San Clemente
- The Shops at Mission Viejo
- South Coast Plaza
- Tustin Market Place
Things to do This Weekend
- Amazing Day Trips 90 Minutes or Less From OC
- Beach Bonfires & Fire Pits
- Best Beaches, Swim & Surf Spots
- Watch Disneyland Fireworks Without A Ticket
- Bottomless Brunch & Celebrity Chef Restaurants
- Breweries, Sports Bars & Line Dancing
- Date Ideas & Stay at Home Date Night Ideas
- Disneyland, Knott’s, Wild Rivers & More
- Fishing
- Free Things Do
- Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails
- Live Music & Performing Arts Venues
- OC Campgrounds
- OC Downtowns
- OC Museums
- Restaurants with a View, Themed or Hidden
- Staycation Ideas
- Travel to LA, Palm Springs, Big Bear and Beyond
- Visit an OC, State or National Park
- Parks with Splash Pads & Outdoor Gyms
- Whale Watching
- OC Wine Tasting or Temecula
- Check out all of our Things to Do
DIY – At – Home
Many of the local maker studios and other do-it-yourself shops are now offering DIY Take Home Kits so you can pickup curbside and get creative at home, either on your own, with your family, or even plan a Zoom with friends. Here are a few of the best DIY-At-Home kits around Orange County:
Blaze Pizza – Make pizza night more fun with DIY pizza making kits from Blaze Pizza. Kits can be purchased as one, two or four individual sized pizzas complete with dough, sauce, cheese, dusting flour, and up to seven toppings.
AR Workshop – Huntington Beach & San Juan Capistrano – Pick up DIY kits including wood crafts, canvas projects, custom signs, holiday themed crafts, and more.
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Heidi Deal is the author of the Newcomers Handbook to Living In Los Angeles & Orange County, and a children’s book author specializing in history and human rights.