As Summer Falls into September, sweaters slip from storage, and leaves sweep the streets, it can be a little challenging to find fun activities for the whole family. Well worry not! We at Seven Gables have prepared an exciting list of popular Fall events around OC to help you kick off the season! Let’s take a look at what’s going on for the next few months in OC.
Anaheim Craft and Vintage Fair
September 17 9:00am – 4:00pm
For those looking to shop till they drop, or those who want to take advantage of the free parking and no entrance fee, the Anaheim Craft and Vintage Fair is the spot! Complete with food sales (including a sampling of Eastern European favorites) and vendors selling their hand-made or curated collection of goods – this event is sure to offer some much needed retail therapy.
995 N. West Street, Anaheim
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/Anaheimcraftfair/
Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park
September 02 – October 31
Why not bring the kids to a Disney Halloween Party this October?! The park will have its usual highlights as well as spookily dressed characters, Jack Skellington’s Haunted Mansion, a Pumpkin Festival on Main street, and so much more! The night is sure to be filled with Eerily Awesome Fun.
For more information, visit https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/halloween-time-at-the-disneyland-resort/
Irvine Regional Park or Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patches
September 17 – October 31
Have you ever picked your own pumpkin right out of the pumpkin patch? Tanaka Farms is one of the only farms in Orange County with a REAL pumpkin patch! They offer lots of activities, from wagon rides to arts and crafts! However, happening at the same time is Irvine Park Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch! The event is sure to be fun for the entire family. Come out and enjoy the many activities for kids of all ages. The Pumpkin Patch is located just behind the train station.
For more information on Irvine Regional Park’s patch, visit https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/pumpkin-patch/
or visit https://www.tanakafarms.com/pumpkin-patch-2020 for Tanika Farms’ Patch.
Old World Oktoberfest
September 18 – November 06 (Every Wed thru Sun)
Old World Huntington Beach has hosted Orange County’s Biggest Party since 1978! This year’s Oktoberfest promises to be the best celebration yet. Enjoy authentic German Food (voted “Best Bratwurst” in California by Hells Kitchen), imported German Beers, German Bands, an army of Beautiful Shot Girls, and other festivities, competitions, games & more. So come and experience the best Oktoberfest celebration in the World at Old World Huntington Beach.
7561 Center Ave #49, Huntington Beach
For more information, visit https://www.oldworldhb.com/oktoberfest-orange-county/
Newport Beach Film Festival
October 13 – 20
Celebrated as one of the leading lifestyle film festivals in the United States, the annual Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) attracts 58,000 film and food fans to over 100 feature films, 30 short film programs, and a dozen public parties featuring more than 60 culinary partners with their finest tastings.
at Various theaters in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa & Santa Ana
For more information, visit https://newportbeachfilmfest.com/
Whale Watching
November – February
Select from several whale watching cruise times daily. These whale watching & dolphin cruises view giant blue whales, finback whales, gray whales, humpback whales, minke whales, several species of dolphin, and much more! There are even luxury whale watching cruises available starting at $46!
Davey’s Locker Whale Watching – 400 Main Street, Newport Beach
Newport Landing – 309 Palm, Newport Beach
For more information, visit https://daveyslocker.com/whale-watching/
