Updated October 21, 2026. The September dates and the early-October tentpoles (Pacific Airshow, Ohana, Sandcastle, RELISH) are off this list. What’s left is the stretch from this weekend through late October: biergarten nights in Huntington Beach, two free Saturdays inland and at the pier, then a stacked Oct 16–18 weekend. Confirm times, tickets, and parking on the organizer sites before you go. Schedules move.
Still going
Old World Oktoberfest — Huntington Beach, Old World Village, Wednesdays through Sundays until November 8. Wednesday and Thursday 6–10 p.m., Friday 6 p.m.–midnight, Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and 6 p.m.–1 a.m., Sunday noon–7 p.m. The easiest recurring plan in Surf City right now. Details on oldworldhb.com.
Surf City Nights — Main Street at PCH, Huntington Beach, Tuesday October 13 and Tuesday October 20, 5–8:30 p.m. Free street night: vendors, music, and cars. Hours differ a bit by source, so this listing uses the shorter window. Details on hbdowntown.com/scn.
Tanaka Farms Hana Field Pumpkin Patch — 427 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, Wednesdays through Sundays until November 1. Pumpkins & Pups is Saturday October 10. Info on tanakafarms.com.
Through Sunday, October 11
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast — Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa. Final shows Sunday October 11 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets and the remaining schedule are on scfta.org.
This weekend — October 10–11
A Great Day in the Stoke — Saturday October 10, south side of the Huntington Beach Pier. Fifth year. Free to watch: surf contest, yoga, lessons, and a 5K. Info on surfcityusa.com.
Irvine Global Village Festival — Saturday October 10, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Great Park. Twenty-fifth year. Free admission and free parking. The city’s page is cityofirvine.org.
Newport Beach Korean Festival — Saturday October 10, Civic Center. First year, and free according to press reports. It starts around 11 a.m.; an end time was not confirmed as of October 8, so treat the afternoon as open-ended until the organizer posts hours.
St. Mary Armenian Food Festival — Saturday and Sunday October 10–11, 148 22nd Street, Costa Mesa. Saturday noon–9 p.m., Sunday noon–6 p.m. stmaryarmenianfestival.com.
Wiener Dog Oktoberfest Stakes — Sunday October 11, Old World Village. Race 1 at 11 a.m. (gates 10 a.m.), Race 2 at 1 p.m. (gates noon). Tickets are separate from Oktoberfest admission. Same cobblestones, a shorter dog, a bigger crowd than a normal Sunday.
Mid-October
StyleWeekOC — Wednesday through Sunday, October 14–18, Fashion Island, Newport Beach. fashionisland.com/styleweekoc.
Newport Beach Film Festival — October 15–22, 27th year. The lineup and venues are on newportbeachfilmfest.com.
October 16–18 — wine, punk, and Japan Fair
Three different weekends are sharing these dates. Pick one lane, or split Friday and Saturday if someone else is driving.
California Wine Festival — Friday and Saturday October 16–17, Paséa Hotel, Huntington Beach. Friday is Rare & Reserve, 6:30–9 p.m. Saturday is Beachside, 1–4 p.m., with VIP from noon. 21 and over. After the Saturday tasting, the festival points people next door to The Lighthouse at Pacific City for an after party: Mike Staggs & The Soul 4–7 p.m., then The Flux Capacitors at 8 p.m. Details and tickets on californiawinefestival.com/huntington-beach.
Punk Rock Masters — Friday through Sunday October 16–18, Huntington Beach Pier. Visit Huntington Beach lists it as free. Daily hours were not confirmed as of October 8.
OC Japan Fair — Friday through Sunday October 16–18, OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa. Friday 4–10 p.m., Saturday noon–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Parking is $15. Same-day general admission is listed at $17.85; kids 6 and under and guests over 65 are free. Leashed dogs are welcome. oc-japanfair.com.
Coast Film & Music Festival — October 16–25, Laguna Beach. Closing-weekend concerts at the Irvine Bowl: doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m., and a concert ticket includes same-day Festival of Arts entry. coastfilmfestival.com/cfmf2026.
Beach, Brews & BBQ — Saturday October 17, noon–5 p.m., 21295 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. A Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fundraiser, 21 and over. events.cff.org/bbq.
Mega Night Market — Saturday and Sunday October 17–18, 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Great Park Live, Irvine.
This weekend: Oct. 23–25
Fall Corgi Beach Day — Saturday October 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., on the sand two blocks south of the Huntington Beach Pier (21351 PCH). Free. Halloween costumes, thousands of short legs, and the biggest crowd in HB this weekend, so come early. Parking is $20 per the organizer. socalcorgibeachday.com.
Wiener Dog Prince Ludwig Open — Sunday October 25, Old World Village, Huntington Beach. Race 1 at 11 a.m. (gates 10 a.m.), Race 2 at 1 p.m. (gates noon). The last race of the season. Separate tickets for each race; tickets on Eventbrite via oldworldhb.com.
Movie Night: Hocus Pocus — Friday October 23, check-in 6:30 p.m., movie 7–9:30 p.m., Ocean Lawn at Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach. Free; parking $15. Blankets, an ocean breeze, and the Sanderson sisters. paseahotel.com.
Paséa Fall Festival — Sunday October 25, 3–7 p.m., Ocean Lawn, 21080 PCH, Huntington Beach. Free. Pumpkin decorating, a live DJ, lawn games, and a pet costume parade. Discounted valet is $15. paseahotel.com.
SoCal’s Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K — Saturday October 24, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lot 25. Expo from 3 p.m., kids’ races 4:30 p.m., main start 5 p.m. Run in costume into the sunset. Registration on runsignup.com.
Hop, Skip & Splash 5K — Sunday October 25, 9 a.m., 21503 PCH, Huntington Beach. Benefits the Jasper Ray Foundation’s swim lessons, with a free pancake breakfast from HB firefighters. Registration on runsignup.com.
Anaheim Fall Festival, Classic Car Show & Halloween Parade — Saturday October 24, Downtown Anaheim. Festival and car show 10 a.m.–4 p.m., free; the Halloween parade steps off at 7 p.m. Car registration is sold out, but the chrome is free to look at. anaheimfallfestival.org.
Coast Film & Music Festival at the Irvine Bowl — Friday through Sunday October 23–25, doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m., Irvine Bowl, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. Friday is Rainbow Body with Ignacio Maria Gomez; Saturday is Ben Harper with Donavon Frankenreiter, G. Love and Lily Meola; Sunday is Amos Lee with the same guests. Prices: check the official site. A concert ticket also gets you into the Festival of Arts that day, so come early. coastfilmfestival.com.
9th Annual Halloween Spooktacular — Saturday October 24, 3–6 p.m., Mariners Park & VJ Community Center, 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Free. Trunk-or-treat, a haunted walkthrough, bounce houses and a costume contest at 4:45 p.m. (sign up at the city booth 3–4:30). Parking is limited, so walk or bike if you can. newportbeachca.gov.
Ektaa Diwali Fest — Saturday October 24, 1–9 p.m., Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine. Cost: check the official site. A Festival of Lights celebration from the Ektaa Center and the City of Irvine. cityofirvine.gov.
Enchanted Trails at Shipley Nature Center — Saturday October 24, 3–5 p.m., Shipley Nature Center, Huntington Central Park, Huntington Beach. suggested donation. A gentle Halloween walk for younger kids; call (714) 842-4772 to confirm before you go. the824journal.press.
SoCal Cocktail & Spirits Fest — Saturday October 24, Gillette House, Irvine. VIP entry 5 p.m., general admission 6 p.m., ends 9 p.m. 21 and over. Prices: check the official site. Plan a ride home. sipawards.com.
Coming up: Surf City Spooktacular — Saturday October 31, 4–7 p.m., Main Street, Huntington Beach. hbdowntown.com.