Halloween Trail in Laguna Niguel
“Haunted Trails” returns to Laguna Niguel for another night of spooky family fun at Crown Valley Park! This Halloween-themed attraction has a series of decorations and attractions for families with children ages 10 and up. For Halloween lovers and festive thrill seekers within families, this event is sure to be memorable for all.Crown Valley Park: 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Friday to Sunday, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets $10. Tickets are available for purchase in person at the Crown Valley Community Center. For more information.
Long Beach Yankees-Themed Musical Theatre
“Batter up!” Baseball is back, and so is the latest production from Musical Theatre West, Long Beach’s premier theatre company, which is excited to announce the return of the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical, “Damn Yankees,” to its stage. Fans of music, baseball, and humor will all find something they enjoy at this show, with tickets selling out fast. As such, $15 student rush tickets are available at the box office one hour prior to show time.Carpenter Performing Arts Center at Cal State Long Beach: 6200 E Atherton Street, Long Beach. Saturday to Sunday, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m, Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets $20 to $96. For tickets.
Laguna Hills Vegan Fest
Want to sample healthy treats while supporting local businesses with family and friends? Come check out The Laguna Hills Vegan Fest! This tasty food fest brings together some of the best plant-based talent around, with tons of fresh options to choose from including snacks, hot sizzling plates, scrumptious desserts, and more.Orange County’s Vegan & Plant Based festival is hosted by The Plant District, a nonprofit dedicated to helping plant-based businesses meet their goals and become successful, thriving companies.
Laguna Hills Mall 24155 Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills. Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free. For more information.
Forever Footprints’ Annual ‘Walk to Remember’ in Tustin
Give back to the community while bringing together family and friends for a notable cause in Tustin. Forever Footprints’ Walk to Remember is an annual event taking place during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month that allows parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, and community members to remember and honor babies who have passed during pregnancy or infancy. As noted by event organizers, participants are invited to gather to “walk the steps that [their] babies will never take.”The goal, organizers say, is to not only remember each and every baby, but also to celebrate the impact they had in their family’s lives and the world. The event also includes a Memorial Ceremony in which each baby’s name is read aloud and a “Celebration of Angels” Expo featuring vendors who can offer support and resources to families.
The District Tustin Legacy: 2437 Park Avenue, Tustin. Saturday, 7:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration $30. To register.
‘Taste of Santa Ana’ at MainPlace Mall
Santa Ana and Central Orange County’s favorite all-you-can-eat-and-drink fest is back at MainPlace Mall! Sample unlimited bites and sips from more than 40 local restaurants, craft breweries, wineries and distilleries. This family-friendly event will also feature live music from Flashpants, America’s “number one” ‘80s party dance band. With a photo booth, kid’s zone, lawn games and a charity raffle, there’s no end to the fun.Proceeds from the event’s raffle will benefit the Power of One Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to fighting hunger and poverty among individuals and vulnerable communities in Orange County and beyond. The event is also hosted by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce.
MainPlace Mall, 2800 N Main Street, Santa Ana. Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Tickets $60 to $90. For tickets.
Family Art and Fundraising Day at the Paul Mitchell The School in Costa Mesa
Enjoy an afternoon of “FUNraising” at Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa on its first-ever Halloween Family Art Day! Students and staff members will be hosting an afternoon filled with fun art activities for families of all ages to participate in. All proceeds raised during this event will directly benefit Paul Mitchell The School’s supported charities.Guests are invited to get into the Halloween spirit by tapping into their creative side and decorating pumpkins, personalizing trick-or-treat tote bags, block printing, and more!
Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa, 3309 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa. Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $25, with free admission for children under 4 years. For tickets.
Wildlife Talk with Dr. Laurie Marker in Santa Ana
Hear from world-renowned conservation scientist and founder of Cheetah Conservation Fund about the worldwide effort to save the cheetah while supporting human communities that live in the same range! For over 45 years, Dr. Laurie Marker, one of the world’s leading experts on cheetahs, has pioneered research, established conservation models, and created cooperative alliances that never before existed. The organization has grown into a world-class cheetah research, education, and conservation institution that is now the longest-running and most successful cheetah conservation program in the world. Come learn how saving the cheetah and working with local people is saving a species!Bowers Museum, 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Tickets $5 to $15. For tickets.
