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Orange County, this weekend & beyond

Looking for things to do in Orange County this weekend? This live calendar organizes verified festivals, markets, concerts, family events and recurring local gatherings by what’s happening now and what’s coming next.

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Happening across Orange County right now
Editorial illustration of the Newport Beach Film Festival, with a marquee, red-carpet arrivals, and screenings across multiple Newport Beach venues.

Newport Beach Film Festival

Multiple venues across Newport Beach, CA
October 22, 2026
October 15, 2026
October 22, 2026
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Halloween decorations at Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest, Orange County.

Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill

Heritage Hill Historical Park, 25151 Serrano Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
October 25, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 25, 2026
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Editorial illustration of Disneyland Resort's Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween party at Disney California Adventure, with costumed villains, trick-or-treat trails, and party-night lighting.

Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disney Halloween Party

Disney California Adventure Park, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
October 31, 2026
August 18, 2026
October 31, 2026
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Editorial illustration of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, featuring the seasonal Main Street pumpkin, Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay, and autumn park decor.

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
October 31, 2026
August 21, 2026
October 31, 2026
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Editorial illustration of Knott's Scary Farm after-dark Halloween haunt at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, with mazes, scare zones, and horror-park atmosphere.

Knott's Scary Farm

Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA
October 31, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 31, 2026
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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Regional Park in Orange, Orange County — all-ages pumpkin patch, train rides, and attractions.

Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869
November 1, 2026
September 12, 2026
November 1, 2026
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Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim — Dia de los Muertos celebration themed around Pixar's Coco at Paradise Gardens.

Plaza de la Familia

Paradise Gardens, Disney California Adventure, 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
November 2, 2026
August 21, 2026
November 2, 2026
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Oktoberfest at Old World Village in Huntington Beach — biergarten setting during the multi-week Oktoberfest season.

Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Old World Biergarten, 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
November 8, 2026
September 12, 2026
November 8, 2026
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Every week in OC

The standing rituals — markets and street fairs that run whether or not you planned ahead.

Saturday
Year-round, weekly Saturday mornings 8am–12pm

Irvine Farmers Market at Mariners Church

Mariners Church, 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA 92603
Saturday
08:00
12:00
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Free admission
Saturday
Year-round, Saturdays 8am–noon

Laguna Beach Farmers Market

Lumberyard Parking Lot, 521 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Saturday
08:00
12:00
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Free admission
Tuesday
Year-round, Tuesdays 4:30–8:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Surf City Nights - Huntington Beach

Main Street between Orange Ave and Pacific Coast Highway, Downtown Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Tuesday
16:30
20:30
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Free
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Dates
October 23, 2026

Westminster Halloween Spooktacular

Trunk or Treat from 4:30 p.m., followed by a 6:45 p.m. movie at Westminster Civic Center.

Family
Westminster
Westminster Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683
Friday, October 23, 2026: Trunk or Treat 4:30 p.m.; Movie Night 6:45 p.m.
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Editorial collage illustration for Westminster Halloween Spooktacular on October 23, 2026, with a friendly ghost, pumpkins, candy and a film reel.
October 23, 2026
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October 18, 2026
Dates
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026

Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade

A free one-day Downtown Anaheim festival on October 24, with a classic car show in the day and a Halloween parade at 7 p.m.

Festivals
Anaheim
Downtown Anaheim. Festival at Center Greens; Classic Car Show on Center Street; parade on downtown route.
Free
Sat Oct 24, 2026. Festival and car show 10am-4pm; parade 7pm.
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Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade in Downtown Anaheim, with Mr. Pumpkin Man along the parade route.
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
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October 1, 2026
Dates
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026

Stanton Halloween Festival

Free Halloween festival with games, entertainment, costume contests and food trucks at Stanton Central Park.

Family
Stanton
Stanton Central Park, 10660 Western Ave, Stanton, CA 90680
Free
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4–8 p.m.
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Editorial collage illustration for Stanton Halloween Festival on October 24, 2026, with a costumed dog, costume mask, candy and pumpkins.
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
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October 18, 2026
Dates
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026

Mini Monster's Bash

Trick-or-treating, crafts, games and a science show at The Children’s Museum at La Habra. Preregistration required.

Family
La Habra
The Children's Museum at La Habra, 301 S Euclid St, La Habra, CA 90631
$20 ages 2+; museum members $15; Access Pass members $10; under 2 free with reservation
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5–8 p.m.; Mad Science Show at 6 p.m.
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Editorial collage illustration for Mini Monster’s Bash in La Habra on October 24, 2026, with friendly paper monsters, candy, craft scissors and a science flask.
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
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October 18, 2026
Dates
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026

Boo Ha Ha: Zombie Homecoming

A 21-plus unlimited-tasting Halloween night at the OC Fairgrounds on October 24, with an after-party built in.

Nightlife
Costa Mesa
OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
21+. Presale GA approximately $55, VIP approximately $80 before tax and fees. Parking approximately $15.
Sat Oct 24, 2026. 6:30-11:30pm (unlimited tasting 6:30-9:30; after-party 10-11:30)
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Boo Ha Ha: Zombie Homecoming at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, 21-plus Halloween tasting event.
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
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October 1, 2026
Dates
October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026

Villa Park HalloweenFest

Trick-or-treating, a costume contest, games and food at Villa Park Town Center on October 30.

Family
Villa Park
Villa Park Town Center, 17855 Santiago Blvd, Villa Park, CA 92861
Friday, October 30, 2026, 4–7 p.m.
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Editorial collage illustration for Villa Park HalloweenFest on October 30, 2026, with a costume mask, candy, pumpkin and an imagined town-center arcade.
October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
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October 18, 2026
Dates
October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026

Brewers Mash 2026

A 21-plus Halloween-eve craft-beer tasting at the Heritage Museum in Santa Ana on October 30, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Food & Drink
Santa Ana
Heritage Museum of Orange County, 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
21+. General Admission $59. Quad Pack (4 tickets) $200. No VIP tier.
Fri Oct 30, 2026, 6-10pm
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Brewers Mash 2026 — OC Brewers Guild Halloween-themed craft beer tasting at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana.
October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
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October 13, 2026
Dates
November 13, 2026
January 6, 2027

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort's winter overlay across both parks. Fireworks, parade, decor, Festival of Holidays. November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027.

Family
Anaheim
Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
Included with regular park admission. Confirm ticket pricing on the official Disneyland site.
Daily from November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027 during regular park hours.
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Editorial illustration of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle in winter lights, A Christmas Fantasy Parade, and holiday decor across both parks.
November 13, 2026
January 6, 2027
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September 6, 2026
Dates
November 20, 2026
December 20, 2026

Sawdust Winter Fantasy

Laguna's canyon-village holiday market. 175+ artists, live music, Santa, snow. Fri-Sun Nov 20 through Dec 20, 2026.

Arts & Culture
Laguna Beach
Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA
Day admission modest. Confirm current pricing on the official Sawdust site.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Nov 20-Dec 20, 2026.
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Editorial illustration of Sawdust Winter Fantasy in Laguna Canyon, with handcrafted artist booths, string lights, holiday shoppers, and canyon-village atmosphere.
November 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
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August 25, 2026
Dates
November 27, 2026
December 23, 2026

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

A reservation-only train ride through Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa, with holiday lights and a free-to-enter Santa's Village at the station.

Family
Orange
Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
$22–$37 per rider by time slot, plus a $5 online service fee per ticket. Children under 24 months are free and do not need a ticket. Park vehicle entry is additional.
Select dates and time slots, Nov. 27–Dec. 23, 2026.
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Editorial collage of Irvine Park Railroad's Christmas Train arriving at a holiday-lit North Pole stop in Irvine Regional Park, with Santa, oak trees and a tunnel of lights.
November 27, 2026
December 23, 2026
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September 30, 2026
Dates
December 16, 2026
December 20, 2026

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

118th annual five-night decorated-vessel parade through Newport Harbor. Free public viewing. Dec 16 through 20, 2026.

Festivals
Newport Beach
Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, CA
Free public viewing. Waterfront restaurant reservations sell out early.
Five nights, Dec 16-20, 2026, approximately 6:30 p.m. start.
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Editorial illustration of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, with decorated yachts and sailboats moving through Newport Harbor at night.
December 16, 2026
December 20, 2026
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August 25, 2026
Dates
March 7, 2027
March 13, 2027

OC Restaurant Week

Countywide prix-fixe dining week. March 7 through 13, 2027. 2027 restaurant lineup posts closer to the event.

Food & Drink
Dana Point
Multiple restaurants across Orange County, with strong Dana Point and South County participation.
Lunch $15–$35 · Dinner $25–$50 · Luxury menus $60–$150. No tickets or passes required; visit restaurants and order from posted menus.
Annual one-week countywide. 2027: March 7–13.
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Editorial illustration of OC Restaurant Week in Dana Point, featuring harbor-side dining, prix-fixe restaurant menus, and Orange County coastal cuisine.
March 7, 2027
March 13, 2027
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July 2, 2026

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