Looking for some fun? This weekend, the Halloween season gets in full swing, with festivals and trick-or-treating a-plenty. There’s also an air show, an Asian festival and a charity hockey tournament. Here are our picks for this weekend:
ALL WEEKEND
AIR SHOW IN HUNTINGTON BEACH: The inaugural Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow is this weekend with stunts of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Breitling Jet Team, as well as the Red Bull Sky Divers. This family-friendly, free event is Saturday and Sunday with a practice day on Friday. Friday practices begin at noon. The event benefits the Aerospace Education Foundation of Huntington Beach. Free to the public, but ticketed upgraded packages are available. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. Information: hbairshow.com. (Read more about the show here.)
ASIAN PACIFIC FESTIVAL: The Asian Pacific Festival is 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Newport Dunes Water Resort & Marina, 1131 Back Bay Drive. Festivalgoers will experience a virtual tour of many Asian countries — China, Japan, Korea, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia, to name a few — through native music, cultural exhibits, a scholarship pageant featuring traditional costumes and attire, and authentic Asian foods. There will also be a children’s area and beer and wine tasting for adults. Tickets are $5. Information: apfestival.org/.
“BILLY & RAY”: Laguna Playhouse’s staging of Mike Bencivenga’s 2014 comedy about director Billy Wilder and writer Raymond Chandler gives us a diverting view of the continuous clashes of two men who couldn’t be more unalike – yet their complementary talents, as the play depicts, were vital to the creation of the 1944 thriller “Double Indemnity’s” innovative final script. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. Through Oct. 30. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1 p.m. Sundays. $35-$75. Information: 949-497-2787, lagunaplayhouse.com. (Read a review of the play here.)
CHARITY TOURNAMENT: The 10th annual Give Blood Play Hockey Charity Tournament will be Thursday-Sunday at The Rinks, 3150 Barranca Parkway in Irvine, to benefit Children’s Hospital of Orange County. There will be opportunities for attendees to donate blood and hair and participate in a silent auction or a raffle. There will also be food trucks all weekend and a Halloween costume competition on Saturday. Information: http://givebloodplayhockey.org/.
“THE PRODUCERS”: The Academy of Performing Art unleashes Mel Brooks’ madcap musical comedy “The Producers” Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Huntington Beach High, 1905 Main St. Evening and matinees available. Tickets are $16-$22. Information: 714-536-2514, hbapa.org.
SATURDAY
LILY TOMLIN AT SEGERSTROM: Comedian Lily Tomlin remains so popular a live draw that she can book her one-woman show into theaters such as Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa, where she performs Saturday, practically any time she likes. She will be riffing on current and cultural events through the voices of 10 or 12 of the characters she’s created over the years, such as Ernestine, the nosy, snort-laughing telephone operator, and Edith Ann, a precocious 51/2-year-old girl. At the finish, she’ll take questions from the audience. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $49-$119. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: Lilytomlin.com or scfta.org. (Read more about Lily Tomlin and her show here.)
SAN CLEMENTE OKTOBERFEST: Enjoy local craft beer and eats from Pizza Port, Left Coast, Artifex, Laguna Beach Beer Company and Lost Winds Brewing Company, as well as from food trucks. Hear live music. You can play and watch games such as Keg Bowling, Beer Stein Holding, Brat Toss, Beer Pong Competition and a Wiener Dog Fashion Show. Saturday noon to 9 p.m. Vista Hermosa Sports Park, 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa. Tickets $20/$30. Information: https://scoktoberfest.yapsody.com
TRUNK OR TREAT CAR SHOW: The Dainty Dames Trunk or Treat Car Show on Saturday is for all classic car owners and will benefit the National Down Syndrome Society. It will feature the car show, live music, trick or treating, Day of the Dead pin ups, a costume contest and a 50/50 raffle. All cars and vendors must preregister. Original Mike’s, 100 S. Main St., Santa Ana. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free to the public. Car space is free with a large bag of candy or $5 donation. Register online: facebook.com/events/.
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: The Los Alamitos Race Course is hosting its annual Halloween Carnival on Saturday at 4961 Katella Ave. 6 p.m. There will be a costume parade in age groups, with cash prizes of up to $200. Carnival games, pony rides, candy, jockey autographs and a photo booth are part of the fun. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress and the Race Track Chaplaincy. Tickets are $3 and children 17 and under are free. Information: 714-820-2690 or losalamitos.com/News.aspx?id=3498.
TRUNK OR TREATING: The Buena Park Elks’ Trunk or Treat Safety Carnival is noon-3 p.m. Saturday at the Elks Lodge, 7212 Melrose St. The event is free to attend, with children ages 4 to 12 receiving a free lunch. Enjoy crafts and contests. Trick-or-treating will be in the parking lot. Information: Carrie Piche, 714-522-5741.
HARVEST FESTIVAL: This year’s Harvest Festival takes place 2-5 p.m. Saturday at Founder’s Park, 28275 Avendale Blvd. in Ladera Ranch. The event features a chili cook-off and craft fair. Presale tickets are available for $5 at laderalife.com. A ticket booth opens at 1:45 p.m. Saturday.
LA HABRA POLICE OPEN HOUSE: Tour the La Habra Police station and the jail, see K-9 demonstrations, enjoy food and have fun at the department’s open house on Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 150 N. Euclid St., La Habra.
SUNDAY
WINGS, WHEELS AND ROTORS EXPO: One of the biggest annual free events in the county is here – the Wings, Wheels and Rotors Exposition from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Joint Forces Training Base, 11200 Lexington Drive. Check out military aircraft, classic cars, food booths and entertainment. Information: 562-598-6659 or wwrexpo.org/.
HARVEST FESTIVAL: The Yorba Linda United Methodist Church will hold its annual Harvest Festival and Craft Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the church, 19002 Yorba Linda Blvd. Admission is free. Information: 714-777-1551 or ylumc.org.
TASTY EVENT: The Taste of Lake Forest takes place from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Foothill Ranch Towne Centre. For $10, residents can sample food from more than 20 Lake Forest eateries. There will be a Kids Zone for an additional $2, as well as prize giveaways. Information: shopanddinelakeforest.com.
