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Anaheim’s Fall Festival and Halloween Parade Tradition Continues

By Greer Wylder

October 26, 2022

The Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade began on October 30th, 1924. The inaugural event featured a costume contest, a mutt parade, street dancing, and an evening parade led by Grand Marshals and baseball legends Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson. The parade grew to such a spectacle that the Los Angeles Times once heralded it as the “biggest Halloween parade in the nation,” with reports of 150,000 spectators on the sidelines, and was televised on KTLA in the late 1960s. And, now Anaheim’s Fall Festival and Halloween Parade return to in-person festivities for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, October…

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…

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…

Beach, Brews & BBQ!

By Greer Wylder

October 12, 2022

The seventh Annual Beach, Brews, and BBQ returns to the beautiful Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 1-6 p.m.!The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Orange County Chapter’s Beach, Brews, and BBQ is by far the tastiest charity event of the season, featuring unlimited samples of handcrafted beers, the best BBQ in town, live entertainment, and auctions to win amazing items. Eat, drink, dance the day away with live entertainment from The Droppers, and bid on unique silent and live auction items. Come on out and find out why this event has earned its reputation as the craft beer event of…

Outdoor Concert Series Rock 2ND & PCH

By Greer Wylder

September 28, 2022

2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s premier outdoor shopping center presents the Rock 2ND & PCH concert series Thursdays, October 6th, 13th, and 27th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The three-part series features headlining acts from top Southern California tribute bands playing iconic hits from artists including Bruno Mars, Fleetwood Mac and Journey. Concerts are complimentary to the community and will be performed on stage along Seaport Way.The entire concert series lineup includes: October 6th: Twisted Gypsy Twisted Gypsy celebrates and reinvents the timeless music of the legendary Fleetwood Mac. With their stellar harmonies, high-energy and fun stage banter, the tribute band transports audiences…