As summer fades, October brings a fresh lineup of events across Orange County—from vibrant cultural parades to lively street fairs and artful performances. Whether you’re chasing free family fun, soaking in stage shows, or indulging in food, culture, and community spirit, OC has it all this month.
Oktoberfest
📍 Old World Village, Huntington Beach
📅 September 7 – November 9, 2025
This epic fusion of Oktoberfest and live music brings 21+ ticketed concerts and Sunday free shows with food, drinks, and high-energy fun.
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German Unity Day Celebrations – Huntington Beach
📍 Old World Village Festival Hall, Huntington Beach
📅 Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 6–10 PM
Celebrate a historic moment in German heritage with free admission, live music, food, and a community gathering to honor unity and culture.
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Pacific Airshow – Huntington Beach
📍 Huntington Beach
📅 October 3–5, 2025
Breathtaking aerial stunts and sky shows return to amaze—watch planes, performers, and pilots soar in a show that will get your heart racing.
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Tustin Tiller Days
📍 Columbus Tustin Middle School & Recreation Center, Tustin
📅 October 3–5, 2025
A decades-old tradition celebrating OC’s agricultural roots with carnival rides, a parade, entertainment, food booths, and family games.
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Cypress Community Festival – Cypress
📍 Oak Knoll Park, Cypress
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10 AM – 8 PM
This one-day extravaganza draws thousands for a 5K/10K run, delicious pancake breakfast, car show, chili cook-off, children’s rides, arts & crafts, and multiple entertainment stages. Admission is free.
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Irvine
📍 Mike Ward Community Park, Irvine
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025
Join a community walk to raise awareness and funding for Alzheimer’s. A meaningful opportunity for families and supporters to come together.
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Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational
📍 Festival of Arts Grounds, Laguna Beach
📅 October 4–12, 2025
Watch artists capture the beauty of Laguna in real time with plein air painting events, public paint-outs, and meet-and-greet opportunities with participating painters.
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October 16–24 – Newport Beach Film Festival
📍 Various Theater Locations, Newport Beach
One of Southern California’s premier film festivals showcasing independent features, shorts, and documentaries.
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October 18–20 – Silverado Days
📍 William Peak Park, Buena Park
Enjoy a weekend full of carnival rides, food booths, contests, and live entertainment.
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October 19 – Doheny Woodie Car Show
📍 Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
See more than 100 classic woodie cars lined up along the sand at this beachside tradition.
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October 24–27 – Carnival Colossal & Exposition
📍 Vista Hermosa Sports Park, San Clemente
A weekend of rides, games, food, and family fun in a lively carnival atmosphere.
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