Things to Do in Southern California This October: 2026 Events Guide
Pacific Airshow - Oct. 2-4
Features heart-pumping aerobatic demos by the world’s finest display teams, on-sand entertainment, signing sessions with your favorite performers, beach bars, music and heaps more.
9am - 4pm / Huntington Beach
www.pacificairshowusa.com
A Taste of Coronado - Oct. 7
This self-guided event will bring together hundreds of guests for an evening of socializing, delicious food, and drinks, while supporting local businesses and giving back to the community.
5pm / Rotary Park & Ferry Landing
www.coronadojuniorwomans.org
All In For Project Kids - Oct. 8
Casino games, incredible food, drinks, entertainment, and a celebration of three decades of serving and protecting the children in our community. Every ticket purchased helps support the mission of Project Kids.
6-10pm / Skyland Ale Works: 1869 Pomona Rd, Eastvale
www.facebook.com/inlandempireprojectkids
Fall Flicks “Nightmare Before Christmas” - Oct. 9
Grab a blanket, your friends, and family for a movie night under the stars at Crown Valley Park! Activities begin at 6:30pm, movie screening will begin after sunset (around 7:00pm).
6:30pm / Crown Valley Park
www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
Harvest on the Hills - Oct. 10
Community partners expo, crafts, games, face painting, Polly’s Apple Pie Eating Contest, and magic show.
4-6pm / 2555 Alicia Pkwy
www.lagunahillschamber.com
Yorba Linda Family NERF Night - Oct. 16
Bring the whole family down and join us for an all out NERF Battle! The Yorba Linda Middle School Field will be transformed into a NERF Battlezone. All participants must provide their own NERF guns and protective eyewear; darts will be provided by Parks and Rec Staff. Remember to label your belongings. Families can participate in a variety of games and challenges.
6-7:30pm / Yorba Linda Middle School
www.yorbalindaca.gov
Newport Beach Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch - Oct. 18
Join the fun at our 50th Annual Fall Faire! This family-friendly event is our largest fundraiser of the year, with all proceeds supporting our mission to provide transformative experiences that connect people with nature.
10am-3pm / Environmental Nature Center
www.encenter.org
San Marino Trunk or Treat & Dance Party - Oct. 23
Enjoy an evening of safe trunk-or-treating, a lively dance party, games, crafts, food trucks, and a costume contest.
6-9pm / Lacy Park
www.sanmarinoca.gov
Fall SoCal Corgi Beach Day - Oct. 24
Contests. 45+ Vendors. 10+ Food Trucks. Selfie Stations & Corgi Photo Ops. Rescue & Education Zone. Corgi Kissing Booth. Giveaways & Goodie Bags.
10am-3pm / Huntington Beach City
www.socalcorgibeachday.com
Brick Convention Ventura: Lego Fan Event - Oct. 24-25
The Greatest LEGO® Fan Event on Earth and brings all of the creative hands- on, minds-on fun of LEGO® building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages.
Ventura Fairgrounds
www.brickconvention.com/ventura
RSM Halloween Family Festival - Oct. 30
Games, music, inflatables, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, face painting, crazy hair, a rock-climbing wall, a mini digger, costume contest, festive photo ops, food trucks, and more.
3:30-8:30pm / Central Park
www.samlarc.org
Brea Treats on the Street - Oct. 31
A safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating event where children in costumes can collect candy from participating downtown merchants displaying an orange pumpkin sign in their windows
5-7pm / Downtown Brea
www.breadowntown.com
HB Downtown Surf City Spooktacular - Oct. 31
Join us for an evening of ghoulish delights, laughter, and spine-tingling fun for the whole family.
4-7pm / Downtown Huntington Beach
www.hbdowntown.com
Come for the Local Guides, Stay for the Real Estate
I’m Jessica Lee, an Orange County Realtor® with $100M+ in closed sales—and when I’m not helping clients buy and sell homes, I’m probably checking out a new restaurant, neighborhood, or local event somewhere in SoCal.