Roger's Gardens has opened its much-anticipated Halloween Boutique, and this year's theme, Moonlight Masquerade, transports guests to Venice after dark. The free, immersive experience is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and welcomes the public. Guests begin the journey beneath the Bridge of Sighs, then follow candlelight into the Palazzo of Whispers, where each room unveils a new chapter of the masquerade. Gilded masks, veiled figures, winding serpents and fluttering monarchs fill elaborate installations that turn Halloween shopping into theater.

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The Newport Beach Film Festival celebrates its 27th year this October, screening more than 100 feature films and 250 shorts from 21 countries, once again making it the largest international cinema event on the coast. Running Oct. 15-22, 2026, the festival has tickets on sale now, with the full lineup available at newportbeachfilmfest.com.

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A new tropical-inspired cat lounge is settling into The CAMP in Costa Mesa, and it wants you to come hang out. Purrs in Paradise celebrates its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, with a day built around relaxing, meeting cats and supporting local animal rescue. Every cat in the lounge is available for adoption through the lounge's rescue partner, Friends of Normie Rescue.

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This holiday season, Dream Glow Festival returns to Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine, bringing even more dazzling lantern displays and authentic Chinese cultural experiences to Southern California. Running nightly from November 5 through December 30, the festival invites visitors to immerse themselves in a spectacular celebration where ancient traditions meet breathtaking artistry.

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