Events
Closing Night of Newport Beach Film Festival
Oct. 23. The final night of the acclaimed Newport Beach Film Festival arrives, including a premier showing of Director Guillermo del Toro’s, Frankenstein. Committed to championing the work of original storytellers from around the globe, the Festival celebrates contemporary screen culture and cinematic excellence, engaging the community in compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists. Newport Beach, CA. More Information
Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade Returns
Oct. 25. Since 1923, the Anaheim Fall Festival has embodied the city’s community spirit. Held at Center Greens in Downtown Anaheim, it features live performances, crafts, photo ops, costume contests, and a marketplace of local artists and food vendors. The celebration concludes with the iconic Halloween Parade, blending Anaheim’s heritage with Halloween, Día de Los Muertos, and harvest traditions. Returning for the first time since 1957, the Classic Car Show showcases American-made models from 1923–1975 along Center Street. Free and family-friendly, the festival remains a proud symbol of Anaheim’s hometown legacy. Saturday, 11a.m.-6 p.m. Parade at 7 p.m. .305 E. Broadway, Anaheim. anaheimfallfestival.org
Doheny Woody Car Show
Oct. 25. Since beginning in 1997, this club has grown close to 200 members from California, North Carolina, Arizona, Minnesota, Tennessee and Idaho. Their goal is to promote the Wooden Car and the role it has played throughout automotive history, especially in the California surf culture. Come enjoy this collection of true classics – over 100 Classic Woodies and Beachcruisers. Food, friends, fun, raffles and awards. This Saturday, hours are specific, check website for details. Doheny State Beach, Dana Point. More Information
8th Annual: Halloween Spooktacular
Oct. 25. Come out for the 8th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Mariners Park. 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. Saturday, 3-6 p.m. Mariners Park, 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Schedule and More Information
Food + Drink
Burger Dreams at Darkroom
Available Nightly. Ten a night – when they are gone, they are gone. Those are the rules nightly at Darkroom for their incredibly coveted new burger. Dry aged ribeye and brisket, comte cheese, whole grilled onion, vinegar brined pickles, and au poirve sauce spiked with demi – it truly does not get better than this. Come experience what one of Orange County’s best restaurants can do. Hours vary. 3751 S. Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana. More Information
Ono Hawaiian Opens in Lake Forest
Now Open. Dive into the flavors of the islands at Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Founded in 2002, Ono Hawaiian BBQ is a family-owned fast casual restaurant known for our Hawaiian-inspired Plate Lunches and other island specialties. Ono Hawaiian uses the freshest ingredients, prepared from scratch daily in each restaurant and grilled fresh to order. 23647 El Toro Ste E., Lake Forest. More Information
Haunted Hoedown Cocktails
Available Now. A potion for troublemakers and charmers alike – Cowboy’s and Poodles new cocktails are here just in time for spooky season. Enjoy October-only drinks like the SPIRITS OF MESA, featuring Reposado tequila for that warm desert soul, Borghetti espresso liqueur for midnight mystery, Poblano chili liqueur to bring the slow burn, and Mexican orange liqueur to seal the spell with citrus brightness. All drinks only available this October. Hours vary. 2948 Randolph Avenue Unit B, Costa Mesa. More Information
Arts + Culture
Truth, beauty, freedom and love!
Starts Oct. 28. Moulin Rouge! The Musical — Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! Returning to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for one week only, October 28 – Nov. 2. Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical—it’s a state of mind. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. scfta.org
Westminster’s Halloween Spooktacular
Oct. 25. Come out for a night of spooky fun at the Westminster Civic Center. Westminster’s Halloween Spooktacular will host a variety of ghoulish activities, games, food, fun, and more. Kick off the event with an exciting “Trunk” or Treat at 4:30 p.m., and close out the evening with a Movie Night at 6:45 p.m. There will be plenty of spooky fun. Starts this Saturday. Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. More Information
Artist Talk: Eternal Construction
Oct. 25. Come enjoy a panel discussion bringing together photographers Luke Erickson, Jacques Garnier and Tom Lamb to explore the evolving landscape of Orange County and Southern California through three distinct yet complementary vantage points. Each artist brings decades of experience documenting, interpreting, and advocating for the region’s open spaces and built environments. Saturday at 6 p.m. 307 cliff Dr., Laguna Beach. More Informaiton
A Musical Celebration of Harry Belafonte with René Marie
Oct. 25. Grammy-nominated vocalist and songwriter René Marie pays homage to the iconic Jamaica-born and Calypsonian actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte. Rene Marie will perform Belefonte’s best-known songs including “Jump in the Line,” “Day O!,” “Man Smart (Woman Smarter),” and others, in her amazing show, “Jump in the Line!” Tickets are from $34 to $127 and can be purchased at thebarclay.org. Showtime is set this Saturday for 8 p.m. 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. More Information
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