As much as this warm weather would lead us to believe otherwise, autumn is in full swing! Even though we can’t enjoy sweater weather quite yet, SOCO Collection and The OC Mix in Costa Mesa are helping us get into the seasonal spirit this October with a line-up of festive events and special promotions that the whole family can
enjoy. Whether you’re trick-or-treating with your little ones at Granola Babies, relaxing with a glass of wine and live music at LCA Wine, or getting your hands dirty
at a Surfas Culinary District cooking class, Orange County’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and design offers something for everyone. Read on for all the latest happenings, and we will see you soon at SOCO!
Cooking Classes at Surfas Culinary District
If you can’t take the heat, get into a cooking class at SOCO’s Surfas Culinary District! Surfas is SOCO’s one-stop shop for kitchen gear and specialty ingredients, and this month, Surfas is offering a line-up of fun and hands-on cooking classes perfect for the season. Highlights include Fall Baking Favorites, Cozy Entertaining, and
Southern Comfort Food. During the entire month of October, customers who use the code “SOCO” at checkout will receive 10 percent off their cooking class purchases.
Kids Eat Free at Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop
Bring your little devil in their Halloween costume for a healthy meal at Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop from Oct. 26 – Nov. 1, and their meal is on the house! Offer is limited to dine-in guests with one free meal per child (12 years or under).
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats at SusieCakes
Craving something sweet? Stop by SusieCakes to enjoy fall-themed treats perfect for Halloween parties or just a spooky snack! SusieCake’s seasonal menu offerings are made entirely from scratch and include Halloween sugar cookies, pumpkin cheesecake, caramel apple layer cake, and pumpkin maple cupcakes.
Lord of the Strings October Concert at LCA Wine
You’re invited to enjoy this year’s final installment of SOCO’s Lord of the Strings concert seriest on Sunday, October 25 from 3 - 6 p.m. at LCA Wine, featuring the Gonzalo Bergara Quartet. Heavily influenced by the sounds of Paris and Argentina, composer and lead guitarist, Gonzalo Bergara will be accompanied by Jeffrey Radaich on rhythm guitar, Leah Zeger on violin, and Brian Netzley on upright bass to bring you sounds of traditional jazz that are incredibly rich and deeply moving. During the concert, guests will have the option to purchase wine and food pairings curated by LCA Wine and one of SOCO's culinary partners. Purchase your tickets ahead of time for $30 by visiting lordofthestringsconcerts.
Trick-or-Treating at Granola Babies
On October 31, pay a visit to Granola Babies baby boutique for some in-store Trick-or-Treating (with Organic candy of course!) Don’t forget to bring your little one in costume to receive a special discount on your next purchase of eco-friendly baby products!
#SOCOSelfie Photo Booth
Step up your selfies with our seasonal Halloween photo booth design by SOCO’s very own Peinture Studios! Visit The OC Mix to snap a pic at our Halloween vignette, and share on Instagram using the hashtag #SOCOSelfie for the chance to win a prize and be featured on The SOCO Collection and OC Mix pages. The sillier or spookier, the better!
SOCO Collection and The OC Mix is located at 3303 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa. For more information, visit southcoastcollection.
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