The newest Halloween attraction to hit Orange County is the Ghost Ship that will leave Newport Harbor Friday and Saturday from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. The haunted cruise is filled with 75 minutes of mayhem from the same company that brings the Haunted Hayride in Los Angeles.
The ship offers three scary levels that guests will have to navigate including a Treatment Facility with examples of barbaric treatments used to cure ailing men such as hydrotherapy, shock treatment and sleep deprivation.
The second level is a rest area with drinks and snacks for sale. And the final level offers an interactive execution experience. Three different voyages to choose from: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.; 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. and 10 to 11:15 p.m. Cost is $59 per person, cash only.
2901 W. Coast Hwy. in Newport Beach. 310.993.8289.
Test Your Taste!
At Fixtures Living in Costa Mesa this Saturday starting at 10 a.m you’re invited to a culinary test to find out which tastes better, cold or hot foods? Executive Chef Bridget Bueche and her team will be demonstrating what tasty bites can be made using Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.
The breakfast feud tasting schedule is at 10 and 11 a.m.; lunch feuds are at noon, 1 and 2 p.m.; and dinner feuds are at 3, 4 and 5 p.m.
Fixtures Living is at South Coast Collection at 3303 Hyland Ave., in Costa Mesa. 949.429.0800.
Ante Up!
TACA’s 5th annual Ante Up for Autism is rolling out the red carpet for a “Gala and Casino Night” to benefit families touched by autism on Saturday, Nov. 5 starting at 5 p.m. at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa. The celebrity and pro athlete filled evening includes casino action, a live and silent auction, poker tournament, cocktails, and tips from poker stars. The cost per person is $250. Tickets are available at taconow.org. For more information, call 949.640.4401.
St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa is at 1 Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point.
Meet Laguna's Sister!
Laguna Beach’s sister city is Menton, France, a beautiful seaside village situated between the French and the Italian rivieras. And you may be taking an incredible five day/four night trip there if you win the vacation thanks to Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau and Laguna Beach Sister Cities Assn.
The trip includes a stay at Hotel Riva, and $2,500 toward transportation. SoCal residents can register to win through Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6:59 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Visitors Center at 381 Forest Ave. in Laguna Beach. The winner will be drawn that evening at 7 p.m., during First Thursday’s Art Walk.
