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The District at Tustin Legacy’s Family Fun Halloween Bazaar

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2022

Dress up your little ones (kids & pets too!) and come to The District’s Free 'spooky' Halloween Bazaar, in partnership with Modern Makers Mart, on Saturday, October 29th from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Enjoy Kid, Family & Pet Costume Contests, free Kids' Crafts & Family Activities, Live Music, 35+ Artisan Vendors, including a Slime Station, and fun Photo Ops at our Pumpkin Patch (sponsored by Lowes) & visiting Hearse! Plus, for the adventurous at heart, challenge yourself with Axe Throwing!Gift card prizes awarded to the top 3 winners of our costume contests*:6 p.m. Kid & Family/Group Costume Contest7 p.m. Pet Costume Contest*No…

Celebrate Halloween at VEA Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

October 19, 2022

The newly debuted VEA Newport Beach will be celebrating its first Halloween with a weekend of festive activities and experiences throughout the weekend. On Friday 10/28 and Saturday 10/29, VEA will feature a pumpkin patch from 3:30-6 p.m., open to guests, locals, and visitors alike to pick out a pumpkin to take home for the Halloween weekend. In addition, there will be complimentary cookie decorating accompanied by fresh housemade apple cider and apple donuts, along with an a-la-carte menu at the poolside Edge Bar featuring specialty Halloween cocktails and appetizers. To cap off the evening, VEA will offer a Haunted Dive-In movie night poolside to follow…

Art in the Park Features 120 Artists

By Greer Wylder

October 19, 2022

The Newport Beach Arts Foundation will hold Art in the Park on Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Newport Beach Civic Center featuring more than 120 Southern California artists. Artists will display and sell their work in all media including painting, ceramics, photography, textiles, jewelry, glass, wood, and more.Art in the Park, now in its 17th year, is the main source of funding for the Newport Beach Arts Foundation and contributes to the Foundation’s fundraising efforts for the Newport Beach Arts Commission, helping to provide support for school tours, acquisition of significant works of art for…

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Laguna Art Museum Makes a Splash with Tenth Annual Art & Nature Festivals

By Greer Wylder

October 19, 2022

On Thursday, November 3, Laguna Art Museum will kick off its tenth annual Art & Nature Festival, with engaging programming for all ages, as well as four new exhibitions that honor the rich history of California art. This high-profile event is the museum’s largest public program of the year, bringing together thousands of participants to foster an appreciation of nature, to raise environmental awareness and discover cross-sections between nature and the arts. The 2022 Art & Nature Festival will present the featured exhibitions The Sea Around Us by artist Rebeca Méndez and Pyramidion by artist Kelly Berg, a keynote lecture by Dr. Sylvia…

Fall in Love with Casa Romantica’s World-Class Programming and Events This Season

By Greer Wylder

October 17, 2022

Looking for family activities, concerts from award-winning musicians, educational programs, and community events with picturesque views and a slice of history? All that and more are available year-round at Orange County’s major cultural institution and arts destination, Casa Romantica. A hidden jewel of San Clemente, the nonprofit center has developed a reputation of wide-ranging cultural events for all ages that bring international talent to south Orange County. Throughout October and November, Casa Romantica will offer an array of diverse events and experiences.Fall in love with the recently-debuted Endless Summer art exhibition, test your fears at the family-friendly haunt walk, enjoy three…