Howl-o-ween Pup Pop-Up Comes to The LAB Anti-Mall

Dog parents, bring your pup to celebrate the fall season at The LAB Anti-Mall's Howl-o-ween Pup Pop-Up from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Hosted by popular golden retriever Pawbrey, the event will feature more than 10 local brands offering dog gear, treats and related products and services.

The afternoon also includes a costume contest for four-legged guests, with a prize for the best-dressed dog and owner. Guests can also enjoy a live DJ, a free pumpkin patch (while supplies last), pupcuterie cups and pet portraits available for purchase. A doggy relief area with real grass will be on site. All dogs must be leashed.

The LAB Anti-Mall is located at 2930 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. Free parking is available on site and at The Waters office park across Randolph Avenue.

Wild Strawberry Cafe’s Monster Cookies for National Cookie Month

Soft, delicious and popular at every location, the Monster Cookies at Wild Strawberry Cafe have earned local recognition, are trending on TikTok and sell out daily. Flavors include chocolate chip, strawberry matcha and gluten-free peanut butter. They are available at all three Newport Beach locations and the Laguna Beach location.

National Cookie Month is a great time to treat yourself, and the cafe is offering an easy way to save. Buy one Monster Cookie and get the second 50% off.

Wild Strawberry Cafe is a family-owned business built on love, hard work and community. The team is dedicated to serving clean, high-quality food made with care, in a space filled with positive energy. That same care goes into every Monster Cookie, which makes them a treat worth sharing with family and friends. Their goal is to serve great food, create a welcoming environment and build strong connections with the community they call home.

Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday 
610 Newport Center Dr. in Newport Beach. 949.423.2066.

Open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. 
240 Newport Center Drive. 949.706.0462.

Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday. 
400 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 949.704.2162.

Open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Sunday.
1440 S. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 949.704.2122.

Pups & Pours Pairs Premium Pours With Senior Dogs

Spirits lovers and animal lovers have a reason to head to Hi-Time Wine Cellars on Saturday, Oct. 10. Their hosting Pups & Pours, a charity tasting benefiting The TM Crew, a rescue dedicated to senior dogs.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can wander the Hi-Time parking lot sampling agave spirits, rum and whiskey from a lineup of more than a dozen brands. Tickets are $30 here, and adoptable dogs will be on hand to meet.

Featured vendors: Mainland Rum, Spinnaker Rum, Et Al., SPIRIBAM, Mount Gay, Roaming Road, Raising Glasses, Bedford Park, ArteNOM, G4, 4 Copas, Foursquare, Lágrimas Tequila and Fallen Barrel House Whiskey.

Taqueria HOY will be serving tacos to keep the tasting going.

It's an easy way to spend a Saturday afternoon: sip something special, grab a bite and help make life a little sweeter for older dogs looking for a home. Tickets and more information, available here. 

Hi-Time is at 250 Ogle Street in Costa Mesa.