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TUESDAY OCTOBER 13

🐤 Quail Hill Open Space Bird Walk
Take a relaxed morning walk through grassland, scrub, wetlands and woodland while searching for everything from California Quail and hawks to meadowlarks, sparrows and roadrunners. All levels welcome.
Tue, Oct 13 | 7–10 am | Quail Hill Open Space Preserve, Irvine

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14

🎶 Latin Jazz Inside the Jeronimo Tunnel
The Louie Cruz Beltran Trio mixes Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, pop and R&B inside the acoustically wild Jeronimo Tunnel for the latest Subterranean Soundscapes concert.
Wed, Oct 14 | 7–8 pm | Jeronimo Tunnel, Mission Viejo

🍋 An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi
The bestselling chef and cookbook author comes to Irvine for an onstage conversation celebrating his new cookbook SIMPLE TOO, with food stories, cooking philosophy and plenty of Ottolenghi flavor nerdery.
Wed, Oct 14 | 8 pm | Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine

🎹 Dueling Pianos at The Coach House
Part concert, part comedy show and part giant sing-along, two pianists battle through audience requests all night.
Wed, Oct 14 | 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🐾 RSM Cares Pet Food Drive- FINAL DAY TO DONATE
Help stock the shelves for Rancho Santa Margarita’s food bank by donating small bags or cans of dog and cat food. Donations benefit local families who need a little help feeding their four-legged family members, too.
Through Wed, Oct 14 | Donations accepted at 25012 Las Marias Ln, Mission Viejo

THURSDAY OCTOBER 15

🖼️ “Squeezed Out” Opening Reception
Moulton Museum welcomes artist Barbara Hendricks for a new exhibition interpreting Orange County history through collage.
Thu, Oct 15 | 5:30–8 pm | Moulton Museum, Laguna Hills

🌹 Live Dead and Brothers
Musicians connected to the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers traditions come together for a night of live improvisation.
Thu, Oct 15 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🍷 An Idiot’s Guide to Wine
A comedian guides the room through a tasting that promises more laughs than wine jargon.
Thu, Oct 15 | 6 pm and 8:30 pm | The Charleston, Fullerton

FRIDAY OCTOBER 16

💃 Salsa Night at River Street
River Street Marketplace swaps shopping bags for dancing shoes with an evening of salsa music and dancing.
Fri, Oct 16 | From 6 pm | River Street Marketplace, San Juan Capistrano

☕ Coffee & an Acoustic Concert at Casa Romantica
Corey Angeli performs an acoustic set inside San Clemente’s historic oceanfront home, with High Tide Coffee supplying the morning caffeine.
Fri, Oct 16 | 10–11 am | Casa Romantica, San Clemente

🎬 Monsters, Inc. Under the Stars
Mike and Sulley take over Aliso Viejo Ranch for an outdoor movie night, with themed crafts, games and food trucks before the screening.
Fri, Oct 16 | Activities from 5:30 pm; movie at sunset | Aliso Viejo Ranch, Aliso Viejo

🧛 Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Bram Stoker gets the Mel Brooks treatment in this fast, funny vampire romp packed with wordplay, quick changes, and a very dramatic Count Dracula.
Oct 16–Nov 1 | Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano

🎬 Coast Film Festival
The 2026 festival dates are set, bringing outdoor adventure and documentary storytelling back to Laguna Beach this fall.
Oct 16–25 | Laguna Beach

⚡ Led Zepagain
Led Zepagain recreates the power of a classic Led Zeppelin concert, with Full Throttle opening.
Fri, Oct 16 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎺 The Jazz Room
A live band travels back to 1920s New Orleans with hot jazz, ragtime, brass, blues and spontaneous improvisation.
Fri, Oct 16 | 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm | The Charleston, Fullerton

🩸 A Nightmare on Strip Street: A Burlesque Horror Parody
Horror gets a raunchy, ridiculous makeover with burlesque, aerial acrobatics, contortionists and sword swallowers taking aim at classic scary-movie tropes.
Fri, Oct 16–Sun, Oct 18 | The Montalbán Theatre, Hollywood

🩰 Shanghai Ballet Brings the Chinese Romeo + Juliet to Irvine
After more than five years away from North American stages, Shanghai Ballet returns with The Butterfly Lovers, blending classical ballet with Chinese theatrical traditions.
Fri, Oct 16 | 8 pm | Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine

SATURDAY OCTOBER 17

💀 Día de los Muertos Night Market
Celebrate with food, local vendors, a beer garden, games and a kids play area at this family-friendly night market.
Sat, Oct 17 | 5–9 pm | North Paseo at Los Osos, Mission Viejo

🎃 Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill
Heritage Hill gets a Halloween makeover with festive decorations, a straw maze, scavenger hunt, photo ops and family-friendly activities.
Sat, Oct 17 & Sun, Oct 25 | 4:30–8:30 pm | Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest

🥾 O’Neill Regional Park Guided Hike
Explore oak woodlands, rolling hills and local wildlife on a moderate three-to-five-mile hike. Ages 12+.
Sat, Oct 17, 7:30–10:30 am. O’Neill Regional Park Nature Center, Trabuco Canyon.

🎃 Pick a Pumpkin From the Pool
San Clemente’s floating pumpkin patch adds swimming, inflatables and Halloween activities to the usual pumpkin hunt. Swimmers can pick a pumpkin to decorate while supplies last.
Sat, Oct 17 | Noon–4 pm | San Clemente Aquatics Center, San Clemente

🐕 Dog Yoga at Dogapalooza
Downward dog meets actual dogs at this 45-minute outdoor flow. All levels welcome, with Dogapalooza’s vendors, music and pup pampering afterward.
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30–11:15 am. Bump Out Park, Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point.

🎃 Lake Eerie
Lake Mission Viejo’s annual Halloween event returns to the waterfront for one October night. LMVA members and invited guests only.
Sat, Oct 17 | 5–8:30 pm | Lake Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo

🌙 Night Market at North Paseo
Mission Viejo’s North Paseo comes alive after dark with live entertainment, games, food vendors and plenty happening around the Central Core.
Sat, Oct 17 | 5–9 pm | North Paseo at Los Osos, Mission Viejo

🎬 The Best of Hans Zimmer by Candlelight
The blockbuster scores of Interstellar, Gladiator, The Lion King and more get a candlelit string-quartet makeover.
Sat, Oct 17 | 6:15 pm | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Newport Beach

🐰 Bad Bunny by Candlelight
Bad Bunny’s reggaeton catalog gets an unexpected classical twist under a sea of candles.
Sat, Oct 17 | 8:30 pm | Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Newport Beach

🦜 Beginners Birding in Laguna Niguel
Learn the basics of birding on a relaxed three-mile walk along Aliso Creek with Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks naturalists. Beginners are the focus, but all experience levels are welcome. Ages 7+.
Sat, Oct 17 | 7:30–10 am | Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Laguna Niguel

🎃 Halloween-Themed Taste of Santa Ana
Taste local restaurants with an all-you-can-eat ticket, then stick around for live music, shopping, local makers and Halloween fun for all ages.
Sat, Oct 17 | 5–9 pm | MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

🦜 Try Birding on a Morning Walk Along Aliso Creek
Learn the basics of birding on a relaxed three-mile walk along Aliso Creek with Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks naturalists. Beginners are the focus, but all experience levels are welcome. Ages 7+.
Sat, Oct 17 | 7:30–10 am | Aliso Creek, Laguna Niguel

🤠 Country Hitmaker David Nail
Grammy-nominated country singer David Nail brings “Whatever She’s Got,” “Red Light” and more to the Coach House.
Sat, Oct 17 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🧙 Witch & Warlock Ball
Dress for the occasion and party inside an 1889 Victorian mansion with dinner, a fortune teller, games, raffles, and prizes.
Sat, Oct 17 | 6–10 pm | Howe-Waffle House, Santa Ana

🚶 Walk Against Drugs
Mission Viejo’s annual community walk brings families, schools and local organizations together for a drug-free future.
Sat, Oct 17 | 8 am–noon | Starts at Mission Viejo High School, Mission Viejo

🎃 Fall Harvest Festival
Bring the kids for bounce houses, community booths, and a costume parade at this family-friendly Halloween celebration.
Sat, Oct 17 | 4 pm | Grand Park, Aliso Viejo

🎃 Pumpkin Rescue
Dive into a floating pumpkin patch, rescue your pumpkin from the pool, decorate it on dry land and stick around for slides and open diving boards.
Sat, Oct 17 | 2–4 pm | Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center, Laguna Niguel

🩸 A Nightmare on Strip Street: A Burlesque Horror Parody
Horror gets a raunchy, ridiculous makeover with burlesque, aerial acrobatics, contortionists and sword swallowers taking aim at classic scary-movie tropes.
Fri, Oct 16–Sun, Oct 18 | The Montalbán Theatre, Hollywood

🏄‍♀️ Surf Queenie of Doheny
Doheny celebrates the sisterhood of surfing at this second annual gathering, welcoming women of all ages and skill levels.
Sat, Oct 17 | 7 am–1 pm | Doheny State Beach, Dana Point

🐶 Barktoberfest & Pet Adoptions
Browse the vendor fair and meet adoptable dogs, including German Shepherds from GSROC, during Costa Mesa’s canine take on Oktoberfest.
Sat, Oct 17 | 11 am–2 pm | TeWinkle Park, Costa Mesa

SUNDAY OCTOBER 18

🍜 Mega Night Market Takes Over Great Park Live
Asian street food, live music, DJs and traditional dance fill Great Park Live for a two-day celebration of Lao, Khmer, Hmong, Iu Mien, Thai, Vietnamese and other Asian cultures.
Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18 | 11 am–10 pm both days | Great Park Live, Irvine

🌿 Take an Aromatic Plant Walk Through Crown Valley
Follow a guided walk through Crown Valley Park focusing on fragrant plants and the scents hiding in the landscape.
Sun, Oct 18 | 1–2:30 pm | Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel

🥾 Outdoor Book Club: Read, Hike & Connect
This monthly book club takes reading outside with an easy 1–2 mile hike to discuss Secrets of the Oak Woodlands, explore the plants and wildlife from the book, then wind down with guided meditation beneath an oak tree.
Sun, Oct 18 | 4–6 pm | Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Orange

🐦 Anaheim Coves Bird Walk
Explore this surprisingly bird-rich park along the Santa Ana River, home to shorebirds, waterfowl, wading birds, migrant songbirds and one of the county’s few inland tern colonies.
Sun, Oct 18 | 8 am–12 pm | Anaheim Coves, Anaheim

🎃 Haunted Halloween at the Inn
The Inn at the Mission goes spooky with trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, a makers market, live music, a costume contest and a Spookeasy Bar for the grown-ups.
Sun, Oct 18 | 4–8 pm | Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano

☕ Coffee Talks at Jeddidiah Coffee
Grab a coffee and start your weekend with artists, athletes, environmentalists and storytellers sharing interesting ideas and stories as part of the Coast Film Festival.
Oct 8, 24 & 25 | 9–10 am | Jeddidiah Coffee, Laguna Beach

MONDAY OCTOBER 19

🎃 Teen Pumpkin Painting
Teens, tweens and older kids give mini pumpkins a makeover. Bring your own or choose one provided while supplies last.
Mon, Oct 19, 3:30–5 pm. Ladera Ranch Library, Ladera Ranch.

👻 Teen Craft: Ghost Portraits
Turn recycled egg cartons into spooky ghost portraits. Materials provided while supplies last.
Mon, Oct 19, 5–6 pm. El Toro Library, Lake Forest.

🧠 Fact Up Trivia Night
Bring a team or sign up solo and get matched with fellow trivia players. Register at the service desk.
Mon, Oct 19, 5–6:30 pm. San Clemente Library, San Clemente.

🌸 Botanical Natural Dyeing Workshop
Use flowers, plants and natural materials to create wearable works of art.
Mon, Oct 19, 5:30–8 pm. Potocki Center for the Arts, Mission Viejo.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 20

🎭 The Outsiders Hits OC
Winner of the 2024 Tony for Best Musical, The Outsiders is a gritty, high-energy story of friendship, rivalry and growing up on the wrong side of town.
Tue, Oct 20–Sun, Nov 1 | Showtimes vary | Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

🌿 Fall Terrarium Workshop
Adults create a miniature fall landscape to take home. No registration required; space is limited.
Tue, Oct 20, 5–6 pm. Dana Point Library, Dana Point.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21

🍰 Pumpkin Tres Leches Cooking Demo
Learn how to give a classic Mexican cake an autumn twist at this adult cooking demonstration. No registration required.
Wed, Oct 21, 5–6:30 pm. San Juan Capistrano Library

🔔 Vibratorium Cosmic Sound Bath
Settle into a sound-and-color session with pillows, cushions and blankets provided. RSVP required.
Wed, Oct 21, 7–8 pm. MATIZ Vibratorium, 26141 Marguerite Pkwy, Suite B, Mission Viejo.

🐦 Sage Scrub Bird Walk
Stroll through Peters Canyon with an OC Parks volunteer looking for birds in the trees, scrub and around the reservoir. Bring binoculars; beginners are welcome.
Wed, Oct 21 | 7:30–9:30 am | Peters Canyon Regional Park, Orange

💀 Día de los Muertos at the Library
Make a sugar-skull piñata, learn about traditional altars and enjoy face painting and a family photo booth.
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30–4:30 pm. Ladera Ranch Library, Ladera Ranch

THURSDAY OCTOBER 22

🎃 Halloween by Candlelight at the Nixon Library
A string quartet performs haunting favorites from The Exorcist, Psycho, Halloween, Beetlejuice and more inside the candlelit Nixon Library. Save 10% with code SOUTHOC10
Thu, Oct 22 and 29 | 6:15 pm and 8:30 pm | Richard Nixon Library, Yorba Linda

💧 Floating Sound Bath
Float on a pool bed beneath the stars during a sound bath led by Elsa Stuart and Bree Koenig. Space is limited, with the location shared after booking.
Thu, Oct 22, 7–8:30 pm. Pool location shared after booking, San Clemente

👻 Dare to Walk Laguna Niguel’s Haunted Trails
Crown Valley Park turns seriously spooky after dark with elaborate haunted scenes, live actors and plenty of jump scares. Recommended for ages 10+.
Thu, Oct 22, Fri–Sat, Oct 23–24; Sun, Oct 25, 6:30–9 pm | Crown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel

📖 Turn a Book into a Pumpkin Fold book pages into a fall decoration, then add a stem and seasonal details. Supplies provided; registration required.
Thu, Oct 22, 11 am–12:30 pm. San Juan Capistrano Library, San Juan Capistrano.

🎭 Macbeth Becomes an Immersive Opera
SOLD OUT Lyric Opera of Orange County brings Verdi’s dark Shakespearean tragedy inside Casa Romantica’s Main Salon. Guests are encouraged to dress in black, with masks provided at the door.
Thu–Fri, Oct 22–23 | 6:30 pm | Casa Romantica, San Clemente

Candlelight: Bach to Beatles
Bach meets The Beatles performed by string quartet surrounded by thousands of candles. Save 10% with code SOUTHOC10
Thu, Oct 22 | The Ritz-Carlton, Dana Point

Candlelight Dana Point: Tribute to Coldplay
A candlelit string tribute to Coldplay surrounded by thousands of candles. Save 10% with code SOUTHOC10
Thu, Oct 22 | The Ritz-Carlton, Dana Point

🩸 A Nightmare on Strip Street: A Burlesque Horror Parody
Horror gets a raunchy, ridiculous makeover with burlesque, aerial acrobatics, contortionists and sword swallowers taking aim at classic scary-movie tropes.
Fri, Oct 16–Sun, Oct 18 | The Montalbán Theatre, Hollywood

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23

🏡 San Clemente Home Tour
Step inside a collection of San Clemente’s most beautiful private homes, with locations kept secret until tour day. The day also includes breakfast and lunch at the historic Casino, an artisan market and an after-party at Sonance Studio. Proceeds benefit San Clemente public schools.
Fri, Oct 23 | 9 am–4 pm + after-party | Casino San Clemente, San Clemente

🎭 The Outsiders Hits OC
Winner of the 2024 Tony for Best Musical, The Outsiders is a gritty, high-energy story of friendship, rivalry and growing up on the wrong side of town.
Through Sun, Nov 1 | Showtimes vary | Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

🕯️ Halloween Classics by Candlelight
Hear eerie movie themes and Halloween favorites performed by a string quartet surrounded by thousands of candles.
Fri–Sat, Oct 23–24 | Times vary | Neighborhood Congregational Church, Laguna Beach

🎭 Macbeth Becomes an Immersive Opera
Lyric Opera of Orange County brings Verdi’s dark Shakespearean tragedy inside Casa Romantica’s Main Salon. Guests are encouraged to dress in black, with masks provided at the door.
Oct 22–23 | 7–10 pm | Irvine Bowl, Laguna Beach

🎶 Concerts in the Canyon
Three nights of music under the stars featuring Rainbow Body on Friday, Ben Harper on Saturday and Amos Lee on Sunday, with Donavon Frankenreiter, G. Love and Lily Meola joining the weekend lineup.
Fri, Oct 23–Sun, Oct 25 | 6:30 | I Casa Romantica, San Clemente

🎭 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
A funny, fast-moving musical about awkward kids, overzealous adults, and the high-stakes drama of spelling words under pressure.
Oct 23–Nov 1 | McKinney Theatre, Mission Viejo

🎹 The Voice Behind The Rascals
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Felix Cavaliere performs songs from the blue-eyed soul group behind “Good Lovin’” and “Groovin’.”
Fri, Oct 23 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24

🎃 Motel Mini Market’s Halloween Market
A costume contest, mini pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving and painting, local vendors, music, face painting and tarot turn High Tide into a Halloween hangout.
Sat, Oct 24, 4–8 pm. High Tide Coffee, San Clemente.

🪔 Ektaa Diwali Fest
Indian music, cultural performances, food, shopping and henna fill Great Park Live. Lamp lighting at 7 pm is followed by a drone show.
Sat, Oct 24, 1–9 pm. Great Park Live, Irvine.

🕯️ Halloween Classics by Candlelight
Hear eerie movie themes and Halloween favorites performed by a string quartet surrounded by thousands of candles.
Sat, Oct 24 | Times vary | Neighborhood Congregational Church, Laguna Beach

🔮 Halloween After Dark at the Museum of Make Believe
The whimsical Laguna Beach museum gets a spooky after-hours makeover with a brand-new invisible ink treasure hunt, magician Alex O’Connor, tarot readings, sweet treats, games and photo ops.
Sat, Oct 24 | 7–10 pm | Museum of Make Believe, Laguna Beach

💀 Day of the Dead Celebration
Enjoy family crafts, a book giveaway and ballet folklórico at noon. All ages welcome.
Sat, Oct 24, 11 am–1 pm. San Juan Capistrano Library, San Juan Capistrano

💀 Día de los Muertos Festival
Celebrate with mariachi music, folklórico dancers, community ofrendas, face painting, crafts, food, artisan vendors and a new live butterfly experience.
Sat, Oct 24 | 2–7 pm | Norman P. Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo

🎸 Gregg Allman’s Music Lives On
A full ensemble celebrates Gregg Allman’s Southern rock, blues and soul catalog at the Coach House.
Sat, Oct 24 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🪴 Plant Swap & Adopt
Swap plants and find something new to bring home during this all-ages gardening event.
Sat, Oct 24 | 2 pm | Dana Point Library, Dana Point

🎃 Spooky Seas Takes Over the Ocean Institute
Explore haunted tall ships, bioluminescence laser tag and a mad scientist laboratory during the Ocean Institute’s after-dark Halloween takeover. The 2026 event is confirmed for Oct 24.
Sat, Oct 24 | 5:30–9 pm | Ocean Institute, Dana Point

🏃 Monster Dash & Creepy Crawl Fun Run
Costumes are encouraged for a spirited 5K through San Clemente followed by a one-mile fun run, pancake breakfast, live music and community booths.
Sat, Oct 24 | 7:30–11 am | Community Center/Downtown, San Clemente

🥾 Hike Into Limestone Canyon to the West Sinks
This six-mile guided hike heads into normally restricted Limestone Canyon to the dramatic sandstone formation nicknamed Orange County’s miniature Grand Canyon. Difficulty 4/5, ages 18+.
Sat, Oct 24 | 7–9:30 am | Portola Staging Area, Irvine

SUNDAY OCTOBER 25

🎃 Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill
Heritage Hill gets a Halloween makeover with festive decorations, a straw maze, scavenger hunt, photo ops and family-friendly activities.
Sat, Oct 17 & Sun, Oct 25 | 4:30–8:30 pm | Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest

🧘 Nature Meditation Walk & Tea Ceremony
Walk less than a mile on relatively flat terrain, pause for mindfulness exercises and finish with a tea ceremony. Ages 10+.
Sun, Oct 25, 9–11 am. Aliso & Wood Canyons Visitor Center, Laguna Niguel.

🤘 Aerosmith Without the Stadium
Ragdolls recreates Aerosmith’s swaggering rock catalog, with LA Winter opening the night.
Sun, Oct 25 | Doors 5 pm, show 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🌿 Family Hike to Barbara’s Lake
An easy 2.5-mile naturalist-led hike heads through the preserve to Barbara’s Lake and back. Ages 6+.
Sun, Oct 25, 3–5 pm. James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Beach.

🎙️ Sinatra + Nat King Cole by Candlelight
Old-school crooner classics fill the restored Lido Theater with a candlelit tribute to Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole.
Sun, Oct 25 | 5:30 & 7:45 pm | The Lido Theater, Newport Beach

🧘 Nature Meditation Walk + Tea Ceremony
Walk less than a mile with guided mindfulness exercises before ending with a quiet tea ceremony in Aliso & Wood Canyons. Ages 10+.
Sun, Oct 25 | Morning | Aliso & Wood Canyons Visitor Center, Laguna Niguel

🥁 Full Moon Drum Circle at Aliso Creek
Community drum circle on the beach—bring a drum (or just listen) and join in under the full moon. All levels welcome.
Oct 25 | 7–10 PM | Aliso Creek Beach (just south of Montage), Laguna Beach

🎤 Malini Awasthi at Soka
One of India’s celebrated folk voices brings the musical traditions of North India to Soka’s Concert Hall.
Sun, Oct 25 | 6:30 pm | Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo

MONDAY OCTOBER 26

💙 Indigo Shibori Dyeing
Learn the Japanese textile-dyeing technique that creates intricate patterns through folds and resist methods.
Mon, Oct 26, 5:30–8 pm. Potocki Center for the Arts, Mission Viejo.

🎐 Air Plant Jellyfish
Create a hanging jellyfish decoration using an air plant. This workshop is open to all ages, and supplies are provided.
Mon, Oct 26 | 4 pm | San Clemente Library, San Clemente

👻 Wiggly Ghost Candle Workshop
Make delightfully strange ghost-shaped taper candles.
Mon, Oct 26 | 6–8 pm | Potocki Center for the Arts, Mission Viejo

TUESDAY OCTOBER 27

🎭 The 39 Steps
Alfred Hitchcock gets a comic stage twist in this fast-paced spy thriller packed with mistaken identity, quick changes, clever staging, and nonstop laughs.
Oct 27–Nov 22 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

🎃 Pumpkin Decorating Party
Decorate pumpkins with spooky music and light refreshments. Bring your own pumpkin or use one provided while supplies last.
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30–5 pm. El Toro Library, Lake Forest.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28

🥒 Grow Your Own Luffa
Learn how luffa gourds grow and how the garden crop becomes the familiar natural scrubber during this hands-on workshop.
Wed, Oct 28 | 6 pm | Casa Romantica, San Clemente

🎸 Blues Powerhouse Samantha Fish
Grammy-nominated guitarist Samantha Fish brings her fierce mix of blues, rock and soul to San Juan Capistrano.
Wed, Oct 28 | 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

☕ Pumpkin Spice Latte Candle Workshop
This one is peak October: make a pumpkin-spice-latte-inspired candle instead of drinking another one.
Wed, Oct 28 | 6–8 pm | Potocki Center for the Arts, Mission Viejo

THURSDAY OCTOBER 29

🎤 Howie Day at The Coach House
The singer-songwriter behind the platinum-selling hit “Collide” brings his intimate live show to The Coach House.
Thu, Oct 29 | 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🏚️ Haunted Gingerbread House Decorating
Build and decorate an edible haunted house. The demolition phase is dessert. Supplies available while they last.
Thu, Oct 29, 4–5 pm. Laguna Beach Library, Laguna Beach.

🎃 Halloween by Candlelight at the Nixon Library
A string quartet performs haunting favorites from The Exorcist, Psycho, Halloween, Beetlejuice and more inside the candlelit Nixon Library.
Thu, Oct 29 | 6:15 pm and 8:30 pm | Richard Nixon Library Yorba Linda

FRIDAY OCTOBER 30

🎭 The Outsiders Hits OC
Winner of the 2024 Tony for Best Musical, The Outsiders is a gritty, high-energy story of friendship, rivalry and growing up on the wrong side of town.
Tue, Oct 20–Sun, Nov 1 | Showtimes vary | Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

🧘 Halloween Hike & Yoga
Wear a costume for a five-mile fitness hike followed by beginner-friendly yoga. The hike itself is not for beginners. Ages 18+; registration opens Oct 15 at 8 am.
Fri, Oct 30, 8–11 am. Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp, Irvine.

🛥️ Sail Into a Night of Yacht Rock
The seven-piece Yacht Groove serves up smooth ’70s and ’80s favorites, yacht soul and plenty of singalong nostalgia. Shades and captain hats encouraged.
Fri, Oct 30 | Doors 6 pm, show 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

👻 A Candlelit Night of Halloween Music
A live string quartet performs music from Stranger Things, The Addams Family, Ghostbusters, Psycho and other spooky favorites. Save 10% with code SOUTHOC10
Fri, Oct 30 | 8:30 pm | First United Methodist Church, Costa Mesa

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31

⚡ Spend Halloween Night With David Bowie
David Brighton’s Space Oddity recreates Bowie’s many eras with costumes, theatrical staging and a full live band. Brighton even performed alongside Bowie himself.
Sat, Oct 31 | 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🪶 Bird Walk in Laguna Canyon
Walk to Barbara’s Lake with Laguna Canyon Foundation naturalists while spotting native and seasonal birds along an easy two-mile route. No birding experience necessary. Ages 12+.
Sat, Oct 31 | 8–11 am | Nix Nature Center, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Laguna Beach

🎪 The Carousel “Freak Show” Halloween Party
Tango transforms into an American Horror Story-inspired circus for Halloween, with live dancers, a four-hour back-to-back DJ set and costumes taking over the two-level venue.
Sat, Oct 31 | 10 pm–2 am | Tango, Laguna Beach

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1

😂 Las Vegas Comedy Royalty
Rita Rudner brings her razor-sharp observations, elegant delivery and perfectly timed one-liners to Newport Beach. Rudner headlined the longest-running solo female comedy show in Las Vegas history, sold nearly two million tickets and was named Las Vegas Comedian of the Year nine years in a row. She has also performed at Carnegie Hall, starred in HBO and PBS specials.
Sun, Nov 1 | 7:15–8:45 pm | The Lido Theater, Newport Beach

🎂 Mission San Juan Capistrano Turns 250
The Mission marks its actual 250th birthday with a special celebration, historic bell ringing and birthday cupcakes on the grounds.
Sun, Nov 1 | 9 am–2 pm | Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

💀 Día de los Muertos at Hana Field
Celebrate with live mariachi, Folklórico dancers, food, crafts, games, wagon rides, the Cow Train and U-pick flowers.
Sun, Nov 1 | 10 am–6 pm | Hana Field by Tanaka Farms, Costa Mesa

🎬 Hans Zimmer by Candlelight at The Ritz-Carlton
Movie scores get the string-quartet treatment overlooking the coast, with music from Hans Zimmer’s blockbuster catalog.
Sun, Nov 1 | 6 pm | The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point

🌊 Laguna Art Museum’s Art + Nature Week
The museum’s annual Art + Nature celebration spreads beyond the galleries with outdoor art, free events and environmental programming throughout Laguna.
Nov 1–9 | Laguna Art Museum + locations around Laguna Beach

🎸 Hiroshima
The Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group returns to The Coach House with its blend of jazz, R&B and traditional Japanese instrumentation.
Sun, Nov 1 | Doors 5 pm, show 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🧛 Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Bram Stoker gets the Mel Brooks treatment in this fast, funny vampire romp packed with wordplay, quick changes, and a very dramatic Count Dracula.
FINAL SHOW Nov 1 | Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano

💀 Día de los Muertos
A large community altar anchors San Clemente’s Día de los Muertos celebration, with entertainment, activities, a Catrina contest, food, beer garden and vendors.
Sun, Nov 1 | 2–6 pm | Max Berg Plaza Park, San Clemente

🌼 Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Dana Point
La Plaza Park fills with live entertainment and mariachi, ofrendas, street chalk art, face painting, crafts, food and drinks.
Sun, Nov 1 | 2–7 pm | La Plaza Park, Dana Point

🍂 Casa Romantica Fall Harvest Festival
Apple cider, a search for decorated pumpkins and a fall craft fill the historic oceanfront home.
Sun, Nov 1, 10 am–2 pm. Casa Romantica, San Clemente.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 2

🤘 Armored Saint + Metal Church
Two veteran heavy-metal bands team up for a rare Monday-night double bill at The Coach House.
Mon, Nov 2 | 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3

🎸 Kerry & The Surftones on the Terrace Classic surf rock and beach-party instrumentals take over the terrace. Seating opens at 3:30 pm.
Tue, Nov 3, 4:30–6:30 pm. Norman P. Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4

🎤 American Idol Winner David Cook
Season 7 American Idol winner David Cook brings his rock catalog to The Coach House, including the music that helped launch him from TV breakout to platinum-selling artist.
Wed, Nov 4 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎄 Gnome for the Holidays Workshop
Craft two festive gnomes from scratch, assembling the bodies, beards and hats before adding your own holiday decorations.
Wed, Nov 4 | 6–8 pm | Potocki Center for the Arts, Mission Viejo

MONDAY NOVEMBER 5

🎭 The Musical Box Recreates Early Genesis
The only band officially licensed and supported by Genesis and Peter Gabriel recreates the theatrical spectacle of early Genesis down to the costumes, staging and music.
Thu, Nov 5 | 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🌼 Living Centerpieces
Make a decorative centerpiece using live plants during this all-ages workshop. All supplies are provided.
Thu, Nov 5 | 10 am | Laguna Woods Library, Laguna Woods

FRI NOVEMBER 6

🪦 Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Inside a Cemetery
Actors bring four of Poe’s darkest tales to life inside a historic cemetery chapel, with each performance paired with a themed cocktail.
Fri -Sat, Nov. 6-7 | Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary, Santa Ana

🧘 Buck Gully Fitness Hike & Yoga
Hike Buck Gully before stretching into yoga. The full outing is listed as five miles, difficulty 3/5. Ages 18+; registration opens Oct 22 at 8 am.
Fri, Nov 6, 8–11 am. Newport Coast Community Center, Newport Coast.

🎸 Sister Hazel at The Coach House
The platinum-selling band behind “All for You” brings three decades of Southern-tinged rock to San Juan Capistrano.
Fri, Nov 6 | 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎶 Elevated Measure: Concert at the Courts
Reggae, country and blues share the bill with appetizers and refreshments. Preregistration required.
Fri, Nov 6, 6–8 pm. Marguerite Tennis Pavilion, Mission Viejo.

🤠 Cowboy Canyon Nights Returns to Giracci
Another night of line dancing with Champagne Cowgirl, local vendors, wine and beer takes over the vineyard.
Fri, Nov 6 | 6–10 pm | Giracci Vineyards & Farms, Silverado

🛁 Baby with the Bathwater
No Square Theatre stages Christopher Durang’s absurd comedy about parenting, identity, and one very strange childhood.
Nov 6–22 | No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7

🎸 See Rock Pioneer Richie Furay on His Final Farewell
After a 60-year career with Buffalo Springfield, Poco and beyond, Richie Furay brings his Final Farewell show to the Coach House with Back to the Garden.
Sat, Nov 7 | 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎁 Irvine Holiday Faire
Browse handmade gifts and artisan goods at Irvine’s annual holiday market.
Sat, Nov 7, 10 am–4 pm. Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine.

🥗 Salad Starter Seeds
Plant seeds for a home salad garden and learn how to get them started. All supplies are provided.
Sat, Nov 7 | 11 am | Ladera Ranch Library, Ladera Ranch

🥫 RSM Cares Food Drive
Help stock the Rancho Santa Margarita food bank by picking up and donating needed food items during this one-day drive hosted by Assistance League of Saddleback Valley.
Sat, Nov 7 | 10 am | Pavilions, Rancho Santa Margarita

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8

🥧 Don McLean Live
The legendary singer-songwriter behind “American Pie” and “Vincent” brings his classics to The Coach House. Tickets required.
Sun, Nov 8 | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🧘 Nature Meditation Walk
A gentle guided walk uses quiet observation and mindfulness exercises to turn Laguna Canyon into a rather better meditation room than your living room.
Sun, Nov 8 | 9–11 am | Nix Nature Center, Laguna Beach

🪨 Walk Through 25 Million Years of OC History
“Stories Carved in Stone” explores Laguna Canyon’s geology on a three-mile hike through rock formations that preserve millions of years of Orange County history.
Sun, Nov 8 | 1–4 pm | Willow Staging Area, Laguna Beach

📚 A Court of Books & Blooms
A book lover’s market with 60+ book and plant-themed vendors, author readings, live music, Kindle decorating and more. Free to attend.
Sunday, November 8 | 10 am–4 pm | Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano

🍂 Fall Artisans Market at Aliso Viejo Ranch
Get a jump on holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind finds from local artists, makers and small businesses, plus live music, food and plenty of fall atmosphere.
Sun, Nov 8 | 11 am–3 pm | Aliso Viejo Ranch, Aliso Viejo

MONDAY NOVEMBER 9

🫖 Herbal Tea Gardens
Learn about growing herbs that can be used to make tea. This workshop is open to all ages, and supplies are provided.
Mon, Nov 9 | 5 pm | Aliso Viejo Library, Aliso Viejo

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10

🎪 Water for Elephants Comes to Segerstrom
The bestselling circus-set novel becomes a touring Broadway musical combining theater, movement and acrobatics in one of Segerstrom’s bigger fall productions.
Tue, Nov 10–Sun, Nov 22 | Showtimes vary | Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11

🍳 An Evening with Ina Garten
The Barefoot Contessa comes to Segerstrom for an onstage conversation tied to her new cookbook Simply Ina, with stories about cooking, entertaining and the career that turned her into a household name.
Wed, Nov 11 | Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa

🎹 Dueling Pianos Returns
Audience requests drive the setlist as two piano players turn The Coach House into one big Wednesday-night sing-along.
Wed, Nov 11 | 7:30 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🥾 Explore Barbara’s Lake With a Naturalist
Discover Laguna Canyon's trails and natural history on a guided morning hike to Barbara's Lake. Registration required.
Wed, Nov 11 | 8:30–10:30 am | Nix Nature Center, Laguna Beach

🔔 Feng Shui & Sound Bath
Learn simple Feng Shui practices, then settle into a sound bath with Youniversal Energy.
Wed, Nov 11, 6–7 pm. The Light Therapy Lounge, Laguna Hills.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13

📻 The Calling at The Coach House
The band behind the early-2000s mega-hit “Wherever You Will Go” comes to The Coach House for a Friday-night throwback.
Fri, Nov 13 | 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎻 Queen + The Beatles at Pelican Hill
Candlelight brings its Queen and Beatles program to the Resort at Pelican Hill for a particularly fancy version of the string-quartet experience. Fever
Fri, Nov 13 || The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14

🐦 Bird Walk at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Spot native and seasonal birds on a slow, easy two-mile hike through one of Southern California’s most diverse plant communities. No experience necessary.
Sat, Nov 14 | 8–11 am | James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Beach

📚 OC Book Fair: Volume 3
Book lovers take over Old Town Tustin with independent bookstores, authors and plenty of opportunities to discover your next great read.
Sat, Nov 14 | 10 am–5 pm | Old Town Tustin, Tustin

🤘 Dokken Brings ’80s Metal Back to The Coach House
The multi-platinum hard-rock band behind “In My Dreams,” “Dream Warriors” and “Alone Again” lands in San Juan for a Saturday-night show.
Sat, Nov 14 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🥾 Hike Both Sides of The Sinks
See both the East and West Sinks on a 9.5-mile trek through protected Limestone Canyon, with 1,000 feet of climbing and access you can’t get on your own.
Sat, Nov 14 | 7–11 am | Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, Irvine

🏄 Paddleboard Yoga in Dana Point Harbor
Spend 30 minutes paddling, then practice yoga on your board. Beginners welcome in both paddling and yoga. Falling in counts as a bonus swim.
Sat, Nov 14, 8–9:30 am. West Wind Sailing, Dana Point.

🎸 ’80s Metal Favorites Dokken Hit The Coach House
The hard-rock band behind “Dream Warriors,” “In My Dreams” and “Alone Again” brings its melodic metal to the stage, with OC’s hIPNOSTIC opening.
Sat, Nov 14 | D8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15

📺 One Tree Hill Fans, This Concert Was Made for You
Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele reunite to celebrate the music of One Tree Hill, where both appeared as musicians on the hit series.
Sun, Nov 15 | 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎁 Very Merry Marketplace
Local artisans bring handmade gifts to Casa Romantica for a holiday shopping day with ocean views.
Sun, Nov 15, 10 am–2 pm. Casa Romantica, San Clemente.

🎤 Michael Jackson by Candlelight
“Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Smooth Criminal” and more get the candlelit string-quartet treatment inside the Lido.
Sun, Nov 15 | The Lido Theater, Newport Beach

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16

🥬 Plant a Salad Garden
Learn how to start a garden filled with ingredients you can use in salads. All supplies are provided.
Sat, Nov 21 | 11 am | Laguna Beach Library, Laguna Beach

📚 Save the Date: OC Book Fair Returns
Orange County’s indie-built book fair is back for Volume 3—a celebration of reading, literacy, local bookstores, and community for serious book lovers and casual browsers alike.
Sat, Nov 14 | Tustin

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18

🌳 Oak Woodland Bird Walk
Stroll through Santiago Oaks with an OC Parks volunteer while searching the trees and scrub for local birds. Bring binoculars and comfortable walking shoes.
Wed, Nov 18 | 7:30–9:30 am | Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Orange

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19

🎸 Elvin Bishop at The Coach House
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame blues guitarist behind “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” brings more than five decades of blues-rock history to the room.
Thu, Nov 19 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎹 Yuko Mabuchi
The pianist blends jazz, classical, R&B and blues with Caribbean and Latin influences inside the historic home.
Thu, Nov 19, 7–8 pm. Casa Romantica, San Clemente.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20

👻 Creep It Real Festive: The Ghosts of Christmas
Halloween refuses to leave quietly. Creep It Real gives Christmas a spooky makeover with live entertainment, themed photo ops, 120+ creepy holiday vendors, food, cocktails, roaming characters and plenty of haunted-holiday surprises.
Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 | 4–10 pm | Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana

📓 Make a Gratitude Journal + Walk to Barbara's Lake
Make your own nature-inspired gratitude journal at Nix, then take it into the wilderness on a guided walk to Barbara’s Lake. Ages 12+.
Fri, Nov 20 | 9:30–11:30 am | Nix Nature Center, Laguna Beach

🌈 Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon Live
Which One’s Pink? recreates The Dark Side of the Moon and more from the Pink Floyd catalog on night one of a two-night run.
Fri, Nov 20 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎭 Puffs: Harry Potter From the Other Kids' Point of View
The cult comedy retells seven years at a certain wizard school from the perspective of the students who were decidedly not destined to save the world.
Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Dec 6 | Saddleback College Studio Theatre, Mission Viejo

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21

🚢 Titanic: The Musical
UC Irvine presents a concert version of the Tony-winning musical, with sweeping songs and passenger stories from aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic.
Nov 21–22 | Claire Trevor School of the Arts, Irvine

🧱 Pink Floyd’s The Wall Live
Night two shifts to music from The Wall and more, giving serious Floyd fans a reason to make an entire weekend of it.
Sat, Nov 21 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🔔 Yin Yoga & Sound Bath Ceremony
Two hours of supported yin poses, breathwork and a sound bath.
Sat, Nov 21, 6–8 pm. iHeartYoga Studio, Dana Point.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22

🥾 Go Into Crystal Cove's Backcountry
Head four miles into Moro Canyon with a naturalist to explore coastal sage scrub, riparian habitat, fire ecology, restoration and some of the park’s rare species.
Sun, Nov 22 | 8–11:30 am | Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Coast

🤠 Chris Stapleton + Miranda Lambert Tribute Night
The Staples tackle Chris Stapleton while Sin 4A Sin handles Miranda Lambert in a country double-header.
Sun, Nov 22 | Doors 5 pm, show 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🧘 Nature Meditation Walk & Tea Ceremony
A gentle walk of less than a mile combines mindfulness stops with a closing tea ceremony. Ages 10+.
Sun, Nov 22, 9–11 am. Aliso & Wood Canyons Visitor Center, Laguna Niguel.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24

🥁 Full Moon Drum Circle at Aliso Creek
Community drum circle on the beach—bring a drum (or just listen) and join in under the full moon. All levels welcome.
Nov 24 | 7–10 PM | Aliso Creek Beach (just south of Montage), Laguna Beach

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27

🎸 Frampton Comes Alive: 50th Anniversary Tribute
Classic Rock Collective celebrates 50 years of Peter Frampton's landmark live album with a concert dedicated to its iconic guitar-driven sound.
Fri, Nov 27 | 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🎄 A Christmas Story
Ralphie’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun comes to the stage, complete with the leg lamp, school bully, decoder pin, and the warning heard ’round the holidays.
Nov 27–Dec 13 | Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28

💃 A Night of B-52s Hits
Hot Lava brings the B-52s' new-wave party music to life, from “Love Shack” to “Rock Lobster.”
Sat, Nov 28 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29

🎤 Choir! Choir! Choir! Un-Silent Night
A fully interactive holiday sing-along where the audience becomes the choir, belting out seasonal classics and pop favorites. Ugly sweaters encouraged, vocal training not required.
Sun, Nov 29 | 5 PM | Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine

🎅 Santa’s Arrival & Lighting Celebration Family activities and entertainment lead up to Santa arriving by fire engine and switching on the holiday lights.
Sun, Nov 29, activities 3–5:30 pm; Santa at 6 pm. City Hall, Mission Viejo.

🌿 Family Hike to Barbara’s Lake An easy 2.5-mile afternoon hike explores the preserve and Barbara’s Lake. Ages 6+.
Sun, Nov 29, 3–5 pm. James Dilley Preserve, Laguna Beach.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2

🎙️ British Soul Sensation The James Hunter Six
The acclaimed British soul and R&B band brings its vintage sound and Off the Fence tour to San Juan Capistrano.
Wed, Dec 2 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🕯️ Holiday Beeswax Candle Workshop
Make colorful beeswax candles for holiday tables, mantels or everyday use. No experience or registration required; supplies limited.
Wed, Dec 2, 10:15–11:30 am. San Clemente Library, San Clemente.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 2

🎨 Watercolor in the Canyon With Sawdust Artists
Explore watercolor landscapes using colored pencils in a beginner-friendly art class with Sawdust Festival staff, surrounded by Laguna Canyon's natural scenery. Registration required.
Thu, Dec 3 | 9–10 am | Berns Canyon Preserve, Laguna Beach

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4

🧞 Aladdin & Yasmin’s Winter Wish
Laguna Playhouse gives Aladdin a festive panto twist with pop songs, comedy, dancing, and plenty of holiday sparkle.
Dec 4–27 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

🎺 Save Ferris Brings the Ska Back
Orange County’s ska favorites return with Monique Powell’s powerhouse vocals and the infectious energy that made their “Come On Eileen” cover a ’90s staple.
Fri, Dec 4 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5

✨ Light the Lake Holiday Celebration
Lake Mission Viejo hosts its seasonal waterfront celebration with a boat parade, music and santa. Open to LMVA members and their invited guests only.
Sat, Dec 5 | 5–8:30 pm | Lake Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo

🎶 Spend the Holidays With Ambrosia’s Biggest Hits
The five-time Grammy-nominated band brings its signature ’70s sound to the Coach House for a holiday show packed with classics including “Biggest Part of Me” and “How Much I Feel.”
Sat, Dec 5 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

🩰 The Nutcracker
Festival Ballet Theatre brings the holiday classic to life with Tchaikovsky’s score, colorful sets, dazzling costumes, and a cast of dancers led by Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Dec 5–24 | Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine

SUNDAY DECEMBER 6

🎄 38th Annual Christmas Tree Luncheon
Kick off the holidays with beautifully decorated Christmas trees, lunch, and silent and live auctions, all benefiting Assistance League of Saddleback Valley’s local community programs.
Sun, Dec 6 | Registration 10:30 am | The Ritz-Carlton, Dana Point

🕎 Community Chanukah Wonderland
Live music, a petting zoo, crafts, face painting and cookie decorating join menorah lighting, latkes and hands-on holiday workshops.
Sun, Dec 6, 3–5 pm. Norman P. Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo.

🎸 Texas Voodoo: Hendrix & Stevie Ray Vaughan A guitar-heavy tribute brings the music of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan to The Coach House.
Sun, Dec 6, doors 5 pm; show 7 pm. The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 8

🍷 Holiday Wine Bottle Floral Workshop
Create two floral arrangements on wine bottles for holiday gifts. Bring two unopened bottles; ages 21+.
Tue, Dec 8, 6–7:30 pm. Casa Romantica, San Clemente.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 13

🎄 A Christmas Story
Ralphie’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun comes to the stage, complete with the leg lamp, school bully, decoder pin, and the warning heard ’round the holidays.
FINAL PERFORMANCE Dec 13 | Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano

🎄 Christmas Classics by Candlelight
Holiday favorites from “Carol of the Bells” and “O Holy Night” to “Last Christmas” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You” get the string-quartet treatment.
Sat, Dec 19 | 6 pm and 8:15 pm | First United Methodist Church, Costa Mesa

SUNDAY DECEMBER 20

✨ Christmas Carols by Candlelight
A string quartet performs traditional Christmas carols surrounded by candlelight inside one of Orange County’s most striking venues.
Wed Dec 20 | Times vary | Richard NixonLibrary

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23

✨ Christmas Carols by Candlelight
A string quartet performs traditional Christmas carols surrounded by candlelight inside one of Orange County’s most striking venues.
Sun Dec 23 | Times vary | Richard NixonLibrary

🥁 Full Moon Drum Circle at Aliso Creek
Community drum circle on the beach—bring a drum (or just listen) and join in under the full moon. All levels welcome.
Dec 23 | 7–10 PM | Aliso Creek Beach (just south of Montage), Laguna Beach

THURSDAY DECEMBER 24

🩰 The Nutcracker
Festival Ballet Theatre brings the holiday classic to life with Tchaikovsky’s score, colorful sets, dazzling costumes, and a cast of dancers led by Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
FINAL NIGHT DEC 24 | Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine

SUNDAY DECEMBER 27

🧞 Aladdin & Yasmin’s Winter Wish
Laguna Playhouse gives Aladdin a festive panto twist with pop songs, comedy, dancing, and plenty of holiday sparkle.
FINAL NIGHT Dec 27 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

SATURDAY JANUARY 2

🤠 Get the Morgan Wallen Experience Without the Stadium Crowd
Kick off 2027 with a full night of Morgan Wallen favorites performed live at the intimate Coach House.
Sat, Jan 2 | Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

THURSDAY JANUARY 7

🎸 Beth Hart Live
Grammy-nominated blues-rock powerhouse Beth Hart brings her raw vocals and electric stage presence to The Coach House. Tickets required.
Jan 7 2027 | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23

🎹 Hear Five For Fightings “Superman” and “100 Years”
Five For Fighting’s John Ondrasik brings his platinum-selling hits to the Coach House with the added sweep of a live string quartet.
Wed, Jan 27 | 7 pm | The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

SATURDAY JANUARY 30 2027

🐢 Adventures of Tortoise & Hare
Lightwire Theater brings the classic fable to life with glowing puppetry, music, and dazzling visuals for all ages.
Sat, Jan 30 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19

🧵 Quilters: The Musical
No Square Theatre tells the story of frontier women through music, memories, and the stitched-together lives behind a family quilt.
Feb 19–Mar 7 | No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach

WEDNESDAY APRIL 7

🎭 RENT
Laguna Playhouse stages the iconic musical about artists, love, friendship, and survival in 1990s New York, with live onstage filming projected in real time.
Apr 7–May 2 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

SATURDAY MAY 2

🎭 RENT
Laguna Playhouse stages the iconic musical about artists, love, friendship, and survival in 1990s New York, with live onstage filming projected in real time.
FINAL DAY May 2 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

FRIDAY MAY 7

🎭 Merrily We Roll Along
No Square Theatre takes on Stephen Sondheim’s bittersweet musical about friendship, ambition, and the price of chasing success backward through time.
May 7–23 | No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach

WEDNESDAY JUNE 9

🎭 Bonnie & Clyde
Laguna Playhouse brings the notorious outlaw lovers to the stage in a high-voltage musical about fame, ambition, and forbidden romance during the Great Depression.
June 9–July 4 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

SUNDAY JULY 4

🎭 Bonnie & Clyde
Laguna Playhouse brings the notorious outlaw lovers to the stage in a high-voltage musical about fame, ambition, and forbidden romance during the Great Depression.
FINAL DAY July 4 | Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach

FRIDAY JULY 23

🎸 Grease
No Square Theatre brings the rock ’n’ roll high school classic to the stage with pink ladies, greasers, summer romance, and plenty of 1950s swagger.
July 23–Aug 8 | No Square Theatre, Laguna Beach