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Surrounded by unseen forces, a mysterious traveling carnival has pulled into town. Tent doors flap amidst the dry, swirling autumn wind.  The night crackles with an odd vibration, as if a veil of peculiarity has settled over these hallowed grounds. A maelstrom of sights, sounds, smells, and people…this is Halloween at Roger’s Gardens…this is Carnival!

As you wander through the beautiful gardens, prepare yourself as you are pulled from the shadows into the vortex of the Big Top. This isn’t your garden-variety nursery anymore.  

Roger’s Gardens has a heart-thumping, dark side too, and has prepared four tents just for you. 

Magician Tent: Lurking in the shadows, a world of magic beckons in a color palette of red, white and black. Cast a spell with top hats, rabbits, magic wands, and other props that await your sleight of hand.

Fortune Teller Tent: Dare to glimpse into your future? In this colorful, gypsy-inspired den you can connect with the spirits, get lost in the gaze of a crystal ball, and explore vintage merchandise and Day of the Dead accessories. Better steel yourself because you won’t be alone!

Medicine Man Tent: Pick your poison; it’s all here. Conjure up a frightfully festive mood with their creepy cabinet of curiosities.  Loaded with slithering snakes, nibbling rats and hair-raising spiders, the creepy crawlers will frighten off the most intrepid visitors. Even unearthed skeletons will scramble to find a new resting place.

Sideshow Tent: Navigating the twists and turns of the Big Top may lead you (spirits willing) to the side show, to which no carnival is ever complete.  Find the finishing touches to leave a frightful and lasting impression with your guests.  Be awed by beautifully adorned masks, gourmet candy, and one-of-a-kind collectibles created by its talented artisans.

Skilled in casting an alluring spell, Rogers Garden’s is just the place to help conjure inspiration for the dark, haunted chamber you call home.

Enter if you dare…

Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

2301 San Joaquin Hills Road in Corona del Mar. 949.640.5800 

Habana Celebrates its 20 year anniversary

Habana, the award-winning Cuban and Latin-inspired restaurant at the Lab in Costa Mesa is celebrating its 20^th anniversary with Cuban flair on Monday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. All day festivities will include live music, authentic Cuban barbeque, and more.

Habana will serve ropa vieja sandwiches on Hawaiian sweet rolls and will be cooking up a whole roasted pig and pans of sizzling paella outside.

A live band will perform on the patio with a flamenco dancer, and the bar will be shaking up Habana favorites: the Cuba Libre, the Mojito, and their house Sangria. 

Claudia de la Cruz Flamenco Ensemble performs from noon to 3 p.m.

Freddy Zuma performs from 4 to 7 p.m.

The Perfect Gentleman DJ set performs from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Habana at The Lab at 2930 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. 714.556.0176.