{"id":504277,"date":"2026-10-22T14:16:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/504277\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T14:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:16:25","slug":"things-to-do-in-orange-county-this-week-oct-22-25-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/504277\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Orange County This Week, Oct. 22-25"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the Newport Beach Film Festival and Anaheim Fall Festival to Halloween celebrations and live theater, here\u2019s what\u2019s happening in Orange County this week.<\/p>\n

THROUGH OCT. 22
Newport Beach Film Festival
Fans of cinema have a chance to see nearly 100 feature films and more than 30 short works in exclusive screenings across Newport Beach. For 27 years, the Newport Beach Film Festival has hosted filmmakers and actors to discuss their projects and receive special accolades. The featured films span a variety of genres, including documentaries, international spotlights, environmental, action sports, animation, feature narratives, and more. Attend screenings, award ceremonies, keynote speeches, and celebrations throughout the weeklong festival. Newport Beach, 949-253-2880, newportbeachfilmfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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OCT. 22 AND 23
Lyric Opera of Orange County presents \u201cMacbeth\u201d
Something wicked this way comes in this immersive performance of Shakespeare\u2019s mysterious drama \u201cMacbeth.\u201d Combining lively Italian opera with traditional English narration, the Lyric Opera of Orange County offers a fresh and accessible take on the classic tale. Each element of the performance is designed to be immersive, with curious witches lurking through the reception and luring the audience into the story about to unfold. The venue itself becomes the stage as guests are provided with masks and encouraged to wear dark colors to become part of the spooky masquerade experience. Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949-498-2139, casaromantica.org<\/a><\/p>\n

OCT. 22 THROUGH 24
Shelley Conducts \u201cThe Sorcerer\u2019s Apprentice\u201d and Strauss
Conductor Alexander Shelley is bringing the silver screen to the symphony in this performance of Strauss, Dukas, and James Newton Howard. The Pacific Symphony will perform three incredible works with violinist James Ehnes. Experience the magic of Disney\u2019s iconic film \u201cFantasia\u201d with a performance of Dukas\u2019 memorable score \u201cThe Sorcerer\u2019s Apprentice.\u201d The symphony will then perform composer James Newton Howard\u2019s cinematic \u201cViolin Concerto No. 2.\u201d The final piece is Strauss\u2019 \u201cAlso Sprach Zarathustra\u201d featured in the beloved sci-fi film \u201c2001: A Space Odyssey.\u201d Ren\u00e9e and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-755-5788, pacificsymphony.org<\/a><\/p>\n

OCT. 24
Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade
Enjoy a full day of autumn festivities at the yearly Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade. The day kicks off at 10 a.m. with the bustling festival at Center Greens, featuring food, dog and kid costume contests, scavenger hunts, live music, crafts, and plenty of sweet treats. The Classic Car Show will also take place all day, with a beer garden and an awards ceremony. Following the festival, the Halloween parade will kick off at 7 p.m. and wind through the streets of Downtown Anaheim with Dia de Los Muertos and Halloween-themed displays. Center Greens, 305 E. Broadway, Anaheim, anaheimfallfestival.org<\/a><\/p>\n

OCT. 24
SoCal Cocktail & Spirits Fest
Cocktail connoisseurs can sample more than 40 spirits brands when the SoCal Cocktail & Spirits Fest pours at Gillette House in Irvine on Saturday, Oct. 24, and VIP ticketholders can indulge in a caviar station and other special amenities with access to the Orange Coast Magazine VIP Lounge. Presented by the SIP Awards, an international spirits competition distinguished by its consumer-judging model, the event affords guests an opportunity to taste award-winning selections, discover new favorites, nosh on tasty bites, and chat with distillers, founders, and brand ambassadors about what goes into creating their products. Select bottles from participating brands will be available for purchase. The evening (a 21-and-older event) will also feature live entertainment, a 360-degree photo booth, interactive brand experiences, and a silent auction. A portion of proceeds will benefit MeoowzResQ, a Southern California nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates, and finds loving homes for cats and kittens in need. Representatives will be there with adoptable cats, giving guests an opportunity to meet some furry friends and learn more about the organization\u2019s work. Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite. sipawards.com<\/a>; eventbrite.com\/e\/socal-cocktail-spirits-fest-2026-tickets-1997508174722<\/a><\/p>\n

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OPENS OCT. 27
\u201cThe 39 Steps\u201d
Step into the world of Alfred Hitchcock with this suspenseful comedy-thriller on the stage. An ordinary man finds himself caught in the midst of an international spy plot that is far more dangerous than he could have imagined. Mistaken identity and clever deception keep him on his toes as he tries to navigate the increasingly ridiculous plot. The stage adaptation of Hitchcock\u2019s 1935 British spy film is a laugh-out-loud spectacle. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787, lagunaplayhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n

THROUGH NOV. 8
\u201cBlind Runner\u201d
A man is pushed by his wife, a political prisoner in Iran, to help a blind woman as she trains to run a marathon in Paris. When she successfully completes the race and places third, the pair embarks on an even more daring challenge. They set out to run the treacherous 38-kilometer Channel Tunnel from France to the United Kingdom in time to avoid the first train of the morning. The emotional multimedia story is performed entirely in Persian with English supertitles. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org<\/a><\/p>\n

OCT. 25 AND 26
Boo at the Zoo
As the moon comes up and the nocturnal animals emerge, the Santa Ana Zoo opens for an exciting night of Halloween festivities. Throughout the zoo, 10 different toy and treat stations will be set up for kids to trick-or-treat, along with a fun holiday-themed scavenger hunt. Visitors can ride on the \u201cBoofari\u201d Express Train, the Conservation Carousel, or the Fifty Monkey Ferris Wheel all night long. Stroll through the zoo exhibits to catch a glimpse of some of the animals and the adorable Halloween decorations. Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, 714-647-6575, santaanazoo.org<\/a><\/p>\n

THROUGH NOV. 1
\u201cThe Outsiders\u201d
It\u2019s 1967 in Tulsa, Okla., and a war has broken out between the local Greaser gang and their affluent rivals, the Socs. The groundbreaking novel-turned-iconic-film takes on a new life as an exhilarating live musical. Watch as Ponyboy Curtis and his gang of Outsiders navigate acceptance, friendship, belonging, and heartbreaking loss. The winner of four Tony Awards in 2024, \u201cThe Outsiders\u201d has quickly become a fan favorite with its dynamic score and inventive stage design. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org<\/a><\/p>\n

THROUGH OCT. 30
Hyatt Summer Concert Series
The Hyatt Summer Concert Series stretches into the fall with a handful of shows this month in the picturesque outdoor Back Bay Amphitheatre. Grammy-nominated singer Brian McKnight will kick off the month on Oct. 2 along with jazz musician Tatiana Tate. On Oct. 15, \u201cWicked Game\u201d singer Chris Isaak will perform his rockabilly hits. Grammy-nominated saxophonist Boney James will perform on Oct. 23. Pioneering musician Todd Rundgren will close out the month with a performance on Oct. 30. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, series.hyattconcerts.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From the Newport Beach Film Festival and Anaheim Fall Festival to Halloween celebrations and live theater, here\u2019s what\u2019s…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":504278,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[163,165,164],"class_list":["post-504277","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-anaheim","tag-anaheim","tag-anaheim-headlines","tag-anaheim-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/504277","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=504277"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/504277\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/504278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=504277"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=504277"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=504277"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}