Fall has arrived in Orange County a bit early and the last few weeks we have had beautiful weather... Next week summer begins again... well what we call an Indian summer :)
The events Calendar for October is jammed packed with events to enjoy in area no matter if it is 70 degrees outside or 100 degrees.
Irvine Park Railroad - Pumpkin Patch Through Oct. 31
Train rides, hay rides, a haunted house,
a hay maze, pony rides, a moon bounce, panning for gold, face painting, picture
stands, the Orange County Zoo, and a lot more.
Irvine Park Railroad www.irvineparkrailroad.com
Knott’s Scary Farm Sept. 21-Oct. 31
Knott’s Berry Farm is transformed into
your worst nightmare with themed mazes, live shows, and scare zones.
8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park www.knotts.com
Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours Sept. 27-Oct. 27
Take this tour and find out what
businesses have pots and pans flying around after hours and enjoy some of
Fullerton’s history.
See website for schedule. / Fullerton
Museum
714-738-6545 / www.cityoffullerton.com
Breitling Huntington Beach Air Show Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Drawing thousands of visitors each year,
the Air Show features the US Navy Blue Angels, The Royal Canadian Air Force
Snowbirds and the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team.
12-4pm / Beach Blvd. and PCH www.hbairshow.com
Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Enjoy dinners by celebrity chefs and
local masters, taste bites from 40 different top restaurants with their
executive chefs and sip from over 250 varieties of wines, spirits and craft
brews.
See website for schedule. / Newport
Beach Civic Center
www.newportwineandfood.com
Orange County Children’s Book Festival Oct. 1
Authors, illustrators, booksellers,
animals, storytellers, costumed characters, train rides, crafts, food and
entertainment and more.
9:30am-4:30pm / Orange Coast College,
Costa Mesa
714-838-4528 / www.kidsbookfestival.com
Dana Point ArtFest Oct. 1
Buy art from over 80 regional fine
artists, live jazz and blues music, food and libations provided for purchase by
local restaurants, celebrate arts and humanities month.
10am-5pm / Lantern District www.dpartfest.com
San Clemente Sea Fest Oct. 1
Chowder Cook-off, Fisherman’s Lobster,
Business Exposition, Arts & Craft Show, Surf Contest, Children & Teen
Contests, Children’s Complementary Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and a U.S.
Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo Operation.
9:30am-3pm / San Clemente Pier www.scchamber.com
Sandcastle Contest Oct. 1
Thousands of sightseers will descend on
“Big Corona Beach” to view amazing sand sculptures.
10am-3:30pm / Corona del Mar State
Beach
949-729-4400 / www.newportbeach.com
Tustin Tiller Days Oct. 6-8
The event provides an opportunity for
Tustin to celebrate Orange County’s agricultural heritage. Features Parade (on
Saturday at 10am), carnival, rides, food and entertainment.
Fri 4-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-8pm
/ 17522 Beneta Way
714-573-3326 / www.tustintillerdays.org
Motel 6 Feet Under Oct. 6-Nov. 4
This haunted maze is sure to frighten
even the most seasoned of Halloween veterans, with state-of-the-art props and
animatronics.
Business Expo Center, Anaheim www.mables6feetunder.org
Dana Point Oktoberfest Oct. 7
German bands, great authentic German food
and large selection of German and Craft brews on tap.
12-7pm / Sea Terrace Park www.danapointoktoberfest.com
Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting
Invitational Oct. 7-15
Plein air landscape painters will compete
for prestigious prizes and participate for the week of events including public
paint outs and artist meet and greets. Collectors Gala at Tivoli Too on the
14th.
949-376-3635 / www.LagunaPleinAir.org
Fall Open House and College Fair Oct. 10
Students can meet face-to-face with
representatives from over 90 colleges and universities at Fairmont Prep’s
annual College Fair.
6-7:30pm / Fairmont Preparatory
Academy, Anaheim
714-234-2771 /
www.fairmontprepacademy.com
Placentia Heritage Festival and Parade Oct. 10
A pancake breakfast at 6:30am followed by
the parade and band review at 9:30am. The festival begins at 9:30am and will
feature the annual car show, a crafts fair, food booths, kids games and more.
Tri-City Park: 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd.
714-524-8535 /
www.placentia.org/heritagefestival
Haunt at Heritage Hill Oct. 13-14
Haunted House, Mazes, Goblins, Music,
Stage Performances, Classic Horror Movie Screening. Wear your costume!
6-10pm / Heritage Hill Historical Park,
Lake Forest
949-923-2230 / www.ocparks.com
Vibes4Vets Oct. 14
A benefit concert for California’s
homeless veterans and other services for veterans.
5-10pm / Festival Amphitheatre, Garden
Grove
714-761-5811 / https://vibes4vets.funraise.org
Dana Point Fine Arts Festival Show Oct. 14-15
Celebrating Arts & Humanities Month
in Dana Point!
9:30am-5pm / Dana Point Harbor www.danapointfinearts.org
Spooktacular Fun Days Oct. 14-15
Pumpkin patch, treats, games, crafts,
gourmet food trucks and much more. Come in costume!
9am-3pm / Orange County Great Park,
Irvine
949-724-6000 / www.cityofirvine.org
Silverado Country Fair and Folk
Festival Oct. 14-15
Old West rustic culture, great live
music, Wild West reenactments, arts and crafts, 1800’s activities, tasty food,
beer & wine saloon, plus some ‘ole timey’ contests.
Silverado Community Center &
Fairgrounds
714-649-2411 /
www.silveradocountryfair.org
Boot Hill Oct. 14-15, 20-22 & 27-29
The unearthly spirits from the old west
town of Bridgewood will materialize for NINE nights. Free to all, donations are
accepted with proceeds going to Children’s Hospital of Orange County.
7-10pm / 16 Goldenrod, Irvine www.legendofboothill.com
Gourmet Guys Raise “Bread” for Kids Oct. 15
Wake up your palette with 100 bites of
tasty dishes from appetizers to entrees to decadent desserts! Enjoy beer and
wine plus a Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar.
12-3pm / La Habra Community Center www.lhcm.org
Surf City 10 Miler/10K/5K Oct. 15
The spectacular 10K is long enough to
challenge your endurance yet is the perfect distance for achieving a PR. The
Flat Fast course is perfect for a leisurely 5K jog.
21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington
Beach
888-422-0786 / www.surfcity10.com
Choc-Littlest Angel Guild’s Great
Kitchens & Garden Oct. 20
At this self-guided tour, our guests will
view 6 stunning homes located in Peralta Hills (Anaheim) and Yorba Linda.
10am-4pm / Homes in Anaheim & Yorba
Linda
www.littlestangelguild.org
Silverado Days Oct. 20-22
Games, crafts, contests, rides, food and
fun for the whole family. Car Show, Arm Wrestling Championship, Horseshoes,
Pie-Eating, Dog Show, Chili Cook-off and more.
William Peak Park, Buena Park www.silveradodays.com
Doheny State Beach Halloween Haunt Oct. 21
Good ole fashioned spookiness, arts and
crafts, a fun zone, and an array of educational booths.
6:30-8:30pm / Doheny State Beach:
picnic sites A and B
949-496-6171 / www.dohenystatebeach.org
Healthy Smiles Gala Oct. 21
Dinner, Live and Silent Auction,
Entertain and more! Cocktail Attire. $150 per ticket.
6-10pm / Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
714-510-3846 / www.healthysmilesoc.org
Historical Cemetery Tour Oct. 21
This guided historical walking tour
features costumed actors who share stories from Orange County’s past.
Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana
714-547-9645 / www.santaanahistory.com
Wings, Wheels and Rotors Expo Oct. 22
Civilian and military helicopters and
aircraft, plus a custom car show and more than 300 varieties plus a vendor
fair.
9am-4pm / Los Alamitos Army
Airfield www.wwrexpo.org
Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival Oct. 26
Fun activities include games, trick or
treating, a costume parade, and entertainment for participants of all ages.
4-7pm / Old Towne Orange Plaza Area
714-744-7293 / www.cityoforange.org
Halloween Spooktacular/Moonlight Movie Oct. 27
Carnival Games, Halloween Cookie
Decorating and Crafts, a costume parade and more. “Hotel Transylvania 2”
3-9pm / Dana Point Community
Center www.danapoint.org
Casa Creepy: Haunted House Oct. 27, 28 & 31
Encounter ghosts, mummies, and creepy
surprises around every corner during spooky tours of our historic 1927 home.
7-9pm / Casa Romantica Cultural Center,
San Clemente
949-498-2139 / www.casaromantica.org
Anaheim Fall Festival/Halloween Parade Oct. 28
Game and food booths, entertainment,
crafts, haunted house, pumpkin patch, costume contest and trick-or-treating.
Center Street Promenade, Downtown
Anaheim
714-999-3456 /
www.anaheimhalloweenparade.org
Los Alamitos Trunk or Treat Oct. 28
Trunk-or-treating, treasure hunting,
games, costume contests and more! Be sure to dress in your Halloween best!
5-7:30pm / Little Cottonwood Park
562-430-1073 /
www.cityoflosalamitos.org
Stanton Halloween Fun Oct. 28
This special event is open to ghosts and
goblins of all ages and will feature games, DJ entertainment, costume contests,
non-profit food booths and a howling good time for everyone. 12-4pm / Stanton
Park www.ci.stanton.ca.us
Happy Hallowiener Oct. 29
Dog races, carnival games, face painting,
a bouncy house, DoDo the chicken, and join everyone on the dance floor for
everyone's favorite song, the Chicken Dance.
2-4pm / Old World Village, Huntington
Beach
714-895-8020 / www.oldworld.ws
Villa Park Halloween Fest Oct. 30
Visit local merchants for treats
throughout the Towne Centre. There will also be hayrides, a coloring contest,
food, commemorative photos and pumpkin carving.
Villa Park Towne Centre www.vpcsfoundation.org
Brea Kidz Block Party Oct. 31
Presented by The Cause Community Church
featuring face painting, pony rides, games, bounce house, petting zoo,rock
climbing wall, raffles, prizes, entertainment and free candy.
5-9pm / Brea Downtown www.kidzblockparty.com
La Palma Halloween Carnival Oct. 31
Join the gang and the Mystery Machine for
La Palma’s safe, family oriented alternative to traditional trick or treating.
6-8:30pm / Central Park www.cityoflapalma.org
Main Street Halloween Fest Oct. 31
The spooky festivities include a photo
booth, petting zoo, rides, costume contests and more.
4-8 / Downtown Huntington Beach www.hbdowntown.com
Tustin Halloween Howl Oct. 31
Costume contests, family entertainment,
carnival games, prizes and candy.
3-5pm / Columbus Tustin Activity Center www.tustinca.org
Mini Monsters Bash Oct. 31
Games, crafts, and a mini-maze! Little
ones and their adults are encouraged to dress in costume!
10am-12pm / La Habra Children’s Museum www.lhcm.org
Cypress Halloween Carnival Oct. 31
Family Games, Entertainment and Trick or
Treat! Food will be sold for an additional cost at the event.
6pm / Cypress Community Center
714-229-6780 / www.cypressca.org
We hope to see you out in the community. Remember as you are out enjoy these events we are here to help with all your real estate needs. The Fall real estate market in Orange County is certainly hot and the market needs your home for the strong buyer demand we are seeing this year. Don't hesitate to
give our team a call to review the market in your area.