Events
Treats on the Street
Oct. 31. Costumed families can explore Downtown Brea as Treats on the Street returns for an evening of trick-or-treating at participating businesses. The free Halloween celebration brings candy stops to the downtown shopping and dining district, giving families an opportunity to visit local shops and work dinner into their evening plans. Bring a treat bag and arrive dressed for the occasion. Saturday, 5–7 p.m. Free. Downtown Brea, Birch Street and Brea Boulevard, Brea. More Information
OktoBOOfest
Oct. 29. Downtown Fullerton’s Night Market gets a Halloween makeover with trick-or-treating, children’s costume parades, live music, food vendors, crafts and raffles. Families can browse the market, join seasonal activities and visit the Kids’ Corner, while JukeBoxx Band performs from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The Fullerton Museum Center’s beer garden opens at 4 p.m., offering another stop alongside the evening’s festivities. Thursday; market activities listed from 4:30–8:30 p.m. Free admission; food and purchases extra. 125 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton. More Information
Knott’s Scary Farm Final Days
Through Oct. 31. Knott’s Scary Farm closes its season with 10 haunted mazes, five scare zones, live entertainment and more than 1,000 creatures roaming the transformed theme park. New mazes Inked and Unearthed introduce murderous cartoon characters and an excavation haunted by an ancient force, while select rides and seasonal food and drinks round out the evening. Visitors can also purchase an interactive lantern for the Color Collect experience. Thursday, 7 p.m.–1 a.m.; Friday–Saturday, 7 p.m.–2 a.m. Online tickets advertised from $75; prices vary by date, and taxes may apply. Separate admission required. Not recommended for children younger than 13. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. More Information
Knott’s Spooky Farm Final Days
Through Oct. 31. Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang lead the daytime Halloween festivities at Knott’s Spooky Farm. Families can trick-or-treat through Ghost Town, join games and storytelling during Spooktivities, and show off their costumes at Snoopy’s Spooktacular Costume Party. Creepy Critters of Calico introduces visitors to spiders and other animals, while Bob Baker Marionette Theater and Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies provide live entertainment. Cookie decorating and pumpkin patch activities carry additional fees. Daytime event; consult the park calendar and app for operating hours and individual showtimes. Included with regular park admission. More Information
Food + Drink
The Last Boo-Rah
Oct. 31. Frisby Cellars and Brewing closes out Halloween with a waterfront celebration featuring a live DJ, a costume contest, wine, beer and bites. The evening also marks the farewell to its wharf location ahead of the next phase of Dana Point Harbor’s redevelopment, giving regulars another reason to gather for a final toast. Costumes are encouraged, whether guests plan to enter the contest or settle in for music and drinks overlooking the harbor. Saturday, 5–9 p.m. Food and drinks priced separately. Frisby Cellars and Brewing, Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point. More Information
Fall /Winter Menu Lands at Highball
Now Available. Costa Mesa’s Highball introduces a fall and winter drinks menu developed by its in-house team. Drawing on the traditions of Japanese cocktail bars, the seasonal selection combines precise preparation with contemporary techniques and ingredients. Guests can explore the menu or share their preferences with the bartenders for a recommendation. The intimate bar accommodates parties of up to four and accepts walk-ins only, making it best suited to a small-group outing or drinks for two. Daily, 5–11 p.m.; kitchen service, 6–9 p.m. Drinks priced individually. 3033 Bristol St., Suite 117, Costa Mesa. More Information
Pier Summit Ski Lodge Returns
Now Open. Neon ski gear, a life-size yeti and retro décor bring an ’80s mountain-lodge atmosphere to Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort. Pier Summit Ski Lodge returns with themed cocktails, sweet and savory fondue, and servers dressed in vintage-inspired ski outfits. Menus presented through viewfinders add another nostalgic detail to the seasonal pop-up, which offers an après-ski-style evening steps from the beach. Tuesday–Saturday, 5–10 p.m. Ages 21 and older; walk-ins only. Food and drinks priced individually. 500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. More Information
Arts + Culture
The Tony-winning diva arrives!
Coming Soon: Nov. 5-7. From starring as Nettie in the now iconic The Color Purple to her Tony Award®-winning performance in Paradise Square, Joaquina Kalukango is a force of nature who amazes every time she takes the stage with her fearless honesty and powerhouse vocals. Don’t miss this incredible artist in her exclusive West Coast engagement, Nov 5 – 7, only at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787.
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DÃa de los Muertos at Bowers Museum
Nov. 1. Music, dance and hands-on art bring families together at Bowers Museum’s free DÃa de los Muertos festival. Visitors are invited to bring a photograph of a departed loved one or pet for the community ofrenda, then explore activities including paper flowers, calavera masks and decorated wood milagros. Performers include Mariachi Anacatlan, Marimba Tropical Los Angeles, Relámpago del Cielo Folklórico and Xipe Totec Danza Azteca. Complimentary pan dulce and hot chocolate accompany the celebration, with select decorating activities available for an additional fee. Sunday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free festival admission; RSVP available online. Key Courtyard and John M. Lee Court, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. More Information
Laguna Live! at the Museum: Brushstrokes
Nov. 1. Laguna Beach Chamber Singers presents Brushstrokes, a choral program inspired by Kim Manfredi’s abstract paintings and the natural environment. Presented during Laguna Beach’s Art + Nature celebration, the performance explores how music can suggest light, ocean rhythms and movement, much as Manfredi’s paintings evoke emotion through color and texture. The program brings visual art and live voices into conversation inside Laguna Art Museum, offering an afternoon focused on the connections between art, nature and community. Sunday, 3–4 p.m. $14 for nonmembers; free for Laguna Art Museum and Laguna Live! members. Advance tickets recommended. 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach.More Information
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