Orange County Fall Events 2026
Times Real Estate September 2, 2026
Times Real Estate September 2, 2026
Fall in Orange County may look a little different than it does in other parts of the country. The beach days don't disappear, but the calendar starts filling with fall festivals, outdoor concerts, food and wine events, Halloween celebrations, art festivals, community gatherings, and plenty of reasons to get outside.
From Newport Beach and Corona del Mar to Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, and communities throughout Orange County, here are some of the events we're looking forward to this fall.
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September 13 | Newport Beach
Enjoy an evening of live music outdoors as Newport Beach's Concert on the Green series continues with Flashback Heart Attack.
Bring blankets, beach chairs, and a picnic and enjoy an early fall evening in Newport Beach.
September 18 | Newport Beach
Newport Beach's outdoor movie series continues with a showing of Hoppers. It's an easy family-friendly way to spend a September evening outdoors.
September 20 | Newport Beach
Head to Marina Park for an afternoon waterfront concert featuring Knyght Ryder.
With Newport Harbor as the backdrop, this is one of those local events that captures what makes living in Newport Beach special.
September 26–27 | Newport Beach
Surf culture is an important part of Newport Beach, and the city's 2026 amateur Surf Championships return September 26 and 27.
Whether you're competing or watching from the beach, it's a great way to experience the local surf community.
September 27 | Corona del Mar State Beach
One of Newport Beach's longstanding community traditions returns to Big Corona.
The annual Sandcastle Contest brings together everyone from first-time builders to experienced teams creating elaborate sand sculptures along the beach.
It's also one of our favorite family-friendly events of the fall.
September 26–27 | San Juan Capistrano
Spend the weekend enjoying Greek food and pastries, traditional music and dancing, shopping, cultural exhibits, and family activities at the San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival.
October 2–4, 2026 | Huntington Beach
One of Orange County's biggest annual events returns to the coast this fall. The Pacific Airshow celebrates its 10th anniversary in Huntington Beach with three days of aerial performances and beachfront entertainment.
The event takes place along Huntington City Beach, where spectators can watch world-class aviation performers over the Pacific while enjoying on-the-ground entertainment, Aviation Alley, STEM activities, a Kids Zone, food vendors, and more.
📅 October 2–4, 2026
📍 Huntington City Beach
✈️ Flying is expected approximately 10:30 AM–4:30 PM daily.
Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach event information
October 3–11 | Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach's history as an artists' colony takes center stage during the annual Plein Air Painting Invitational.
Accomplished plein-air painters gather throughout Laguna Beach to capture its coastline, canyons, architecture, and landscapes while visitors can attend public paint-outs, artist events, and exhibitions.
For art lovers, this is one of Orange County's signature fall events.
October 11 | Newport Beach
Newport Beach continues its fall concert series at Marina Park with Diego's Garage.
It's another opportunity to enjoy live music beside Newport Harbor before the days begin getting shorter.
October 15–22 | Newport Beach and surrounding venues
The Newport Beach Film Festival returns in October with feature films, short films, premieres, special events, and industry programming.
The festival has become one of the area's major cultural events and brings filmmakers, actors, industry professionals, residents, and visitors together for a week celebrating film and storytelling.
October 24 | Mariners Park, Newport Beach
Newport Beach's annual Halloween Spooktacular returns to Mariners Park from 3–6 p.m.
This free community event includes music, trunk-or-treating, carnival games, bounce houses, costume contests, food trucks, a haunted walkthrough, and pumpkin decorating while supplies last.
It's an especially convenient fall tradition for families living in Newport Heights, Cliff Haven, Dover Shores, and the surrounding Newport Beach neighborhoods.
September–November | Huntington Beach
Orange County's longstanding Oktoberfest celebration continues throughout the fall at Old World Village in Huntington Beach.
Expect German food, live entertainment, traditional festivities, competitions, and special events throughout the season.
November 1 | Tustin
The annual Dinosaur Dash returns as a fundraiser supporting Tustin public schools.
Events include a 2K fun run, timed 5K and 10K races, bike rides, and a family expo, making it a fun option for runners, cyclists, and families.
November 8 | Huntington Beach
Old World Village hosts its annual St. Martin's Lantern Fest and Parade, a free family event featuring a traditional lantern procession through the German courtyard.
By mid-November, Orange County begins transitioning from fall into the holiday season.
Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and surrounding communities typically begin rolling out holiday markets, tree-lighting celebrations, seasonal performances, and other events leading into Thanksgiving and December.
We'll be sharing our separate Orange County Holiday Events Guide as those dates are confirmed.
For us, some of the best fall activities happen close to home.
September and October are particularly enjoyable months in Newport Beach. The weather remains warm, summer crowds begin to ease, and residents can enjoy the beaches, harbor, restaurants, parks, and community events at a slightly slower pace.
Neighborhoods including Newport Heights, Cliff Haven, Dover Shores, Balboa Island, Lido Isle, Corona del Mar, Newport Shores, and the Newport Peninsula each offer their own way to experience the season.
If you're exploring the area because you're considering making Newport Beach home, take some time to experience these neighborhoods beyond the properties themselves. Walk the streets, visit the local restaurants, spend an afternoon around the harbor, and attend a community event.
Understanding the lifestyle is just as important as understanding the real estate.
One of our favorite things about living and working in Orange County is that there is always something happening.
Fall brings together many of the things that make this area special: beautiful weather, coastal communities, art, food, outdoor recreation, and local traditions.
We hope this guide gives you a few ideas for enjoying Orange County this September, October, and November.
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Newport Beach, California
Event dates, times, locations, and programming may change. We recommend confirming event details directly with the organizer before attending.
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