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Things to Do with Kids in Lake Forest

Within 25 miles, with dates, ages, prices and distance.

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Costume Week8.5 mi

Costume Week

Today · All day

Pretend City Children's Museum · Irvine · 8.5 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

1 event, 29 1 event,

Decor Creations – Cork Crafts3.1 mi

Decor Creations – Cork Crafts

Today · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Mission Viejo Library Events · Mission Viejo · 3.1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

In-Person Create pumpkin and candy corn cork decorations to celebrate fall! Age 18 and up. Registration is required. Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Friends Storytime Room Audience: Adult Categories: Crafts & DIY Registration Type: In-Person Registration Register!

Costume Week8.5 mi

Costume Week

Today · 10 AM – 4 PM

Pretend City Children's Museum · Irvine · 8.5 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

<p>Come dressed in your favorite costume and celebrate Costume Week at Pretend City! Whether you\'re a superhero, princess, dinosaur, firefighter, or something uniquely you, it\'s the perfect time to show off your costume while enjoying a […]</p>\n

Member’s Mini’s Monster Mash8.5 mi

Member’s Mini’s Monster Mash

Tomorrow · 9 AM – 10 AM

Pretend City Children's Museum · Irvine · 8.5 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

9:00 am - 10:00 am Member’s Mini’s Monster Mash

Halloween’s Eve8.5 mi

Halloween’s Eve

Tomorrow · 10 AM – 2 PM

Pretend City Children's Museum · Irvine · 8.5 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Halloween’s Eve

Member’s Mini’s Monster Mash8.5 mi

Member’s Mini’s Monster Mash

Tomorrow · 9 AM – 10 AM

Pretend City Children's Museum · Irvine · 8.5 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

<p>Kick off Halloween before we open to the general public with an exclusive Members Morning Meet creepy crawler friends from OC Department of Education Create pumpkin art Enjoy ghostly face […]</p>\n

Halloween’s Eve8.5 mi

Halloween’s Eve

Tomorrow · 10 AM – 2 PM

Pretend City Children's Museum · Irvine · 8.5 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

<p>Calling all little monsters! Celebrate Halloween at Pretend City with a day of dancing, trick-or-treating, laughter, and imaginative play. From collecting treats around the city to enjoying a fun-filled puppet […]</p>\n

Costume Week8.5 mi

Costume Week

Tomorrow · 9 AM – 10 AM

Pretend City Children's Museum · Irvine · 8.5 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

Oct 30 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Trick or Treat at Sea Country8.2 mi

Trick or Treat at Sea Country

Tomorrow · 10 AM

Laguna Niguel Official Events · Laguna Niguel · 8.2 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Trick or Treat at Sea Country October 30, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Sea Country Senior & Community Center Trick or Treat at Sea Country 2026-10-30T10:00:00 Sea Country Senior & Community Center 24602 Aliso Creek Road Laguna Niguel CA 92677 More Details

Paw Readathon3.4 mi

Paw Readathon

Saturday · 11 AM – 12 PM

Mission Viejo Library Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

In-Person Kids are invited to strengthen their read-aloud skills by reading to a certified therapy dog named Fiona. Bring a book from home or grab one from the library shelves. Age 6 and older. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Show more dates Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Friends Storytime Room Audience: Kids Categories: Reading & Literacy <div clas

Oct 31, 9:00 am 1:00 pm3.4 mi

Oct 31, 9:00 am 1:00 pm

Saturday · 9 AM

Mission Viejo Family Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Oct 31, 9:00 am 1:00 pm Farmers Market and Crafts Location: North Paseo at LOS OSOS Category: Family , Kids , Special Events

Meet the Instrument with the Philharmonic Society (Halloween Edition)8.5 mi

Meet the Instrument with the Philharmonic Society (Halloween Edition)

Saturday · 11 AM – 11 AM

Pretend City Children's Museum · Irvine · 8.5 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

&lt;p&gt;Get ready for a spook-tacular Saturday! Enjoy Halloween music with the Philharmonic Society, decorate a mini pumpkin, and try a mad science experiment. Costumes are welcome! Times: 11am: Meet the [&hellip;]&lt;/p&gt;\n

Halloween’s Eve8.5 mi

Halloween’s Eve

Saturday · 11 AM

Pretend City Children's Museum · Irvine · 8.5 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Oct 31 11:00 am

Computer Basics 1013.4 mi

Computer Basics 101

Sunday · 10 AM – 11 AM

Mission Viejo Library Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

In-Person Hands-on program for adults and seniors to boost tech confidence! Learn email setup, USB navigation, and other computer essentials every other Sunday. Personal devices are encouraged, but library... More Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026 Show more dates Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Friends Storytime Room Audience: Adult Categories: Computers & Technology Registration Type: In-Person Registration <a href="https://cityofmissionviejo.libcal.com/event/17613198?register"

Impact Event13 mi

Impact Event

Sunday · 9 AM – 12 PM

Discovery Cube Orange County · Santa Ana · 13 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Impact Event Compost your pumpkin! Happening Sunday, November 1 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Register today! Learn more

Family Storytime & Play3.4 mi

Family Storytime & Play

Monday · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Mission Viejo Library Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesOutdoors

In-Person Join us for Storytime with stories, songs, movement, and fun for all ages, followed by playtime with a variety of toys! Program may be held outside in the Kershaw Garden, weather permitting. Date: Monday, November 2, 2026 Show more dates Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Friends Storytime Room Audience: All Ages Categories: Storytime <div class="media-bo

Pokémon Social3.4 mi

Pokémon Social

Monday · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Mission Viejo Library Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

In-Person Bring your favorite Pokémon cards to show off, battle, or trade! Don’t have your own cards? We can loan you some. Curious about how to play the card game? Staff can teach you the ropes so you can... More Date: Monday, November 2, 2026 Show more dates Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Friends Storytime Room Audience: Kids Categories: Games / Gaming <img loading="lazy" class="media-object img-thumbnail s-lc-c-evt-fi" src="https://d68g328n4ug0e.cloudfront.net/data

Nov 2, 10:00 am 12:00 pm3.4 mi

Nov 2, 10:00 am 12:00 pm

Monday · 10 AM

Mission Viejo Family Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

Nov 2, 10:00 am 12:00 pm Candle Crafting Workshop: Relaxing Aroma Duo Location: Potocki Center for the Arts Category: Classes , Health , Special Events , Arts & Culture

North Pole Calling< 1 mi

North Pole Calling

Monday · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · runs through Dec 4

Lake Forest Official Events · Lake Forest · < 1 mi

FREEAges 3–8Seasonal

Santa is calling Lake Forest children ages 3–8! Apply Nov. 2–Dec. 4, 2026, by emailing one form per child to CWysocki@lakeforestca.gov . Calls: Dec. 16, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Residents only. Space is limited! Read More (949) 461-3408 CWysocki@lakeforestca.gov <i class

Nov 3, 4:30 pm 6:30 pm3.4 mi

Nov 3, 4:30 pm 6:30 pm

Tuesday · 4:30 PM

Mission Viejo Family Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesMovies & Shows

Nov 3, 4:30 pm 6:30 pm Tuesday on the Terrace Concert - Kerry & The Surftones Location: Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center Category: Family , Seasonal , Special Events

Nov 3, 1:00 pm 4:00 pm3.4 mi

Nov 3, 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

Tuesday · 1 PM

Mission Viejo Family Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

Nov 3, 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Zentangle Workshop: Tangled Autumn Leaves Location: Potocki Center for the Arts Category: Classes , Health , Seasonal , Special Events , Arts & Culture

Nov 6, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm3.4 mi

Nov 6, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Fri, Nov 6 · 6 PM

Mission Viejo Family Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesMovies & Shows

Nov 6, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Concert at the Courts Presents: Elevated Measure Location: Marguerite Tennis Pavilion Category: Family , Kids , Seasonal , Special Events

Nov 6, 6:00 pm 7:00 pm3.4 mi

Nov 6, 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Fri, Nov 6 · 6 PM

Mission Viejo Family Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Nov 6, 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 250th Community Quilt Unveiling Celebration Location: Mission Viejo Library Category: Library Programs , Special Events

Nov 7, 9:00 am 1:00 pm3.4 mi

Nov 7, 9:00 am 1:00 pm

Sat, Nov 7 · 9 AM

Mission Viejo Family Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Nov 7, 9:00 am 1:00 pm Farmers Market and Crafts Location: North Paseo at LOS OSOS Category: Family , Kids , Special Events

Nov 7, 7:00 pm 9:00 pm3.4 mi

Nov 7, 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Sat, Nov 7 · 7 PM

Mission Viejo Official Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Nov 7, 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Lord of the Strings: Jim "Kimo" West Location: City Hall, Council Chamber Category: Special Events , Arts & Culture

Enchanted Halloween13 mi

Enchanted Halloween

Sun, Nov 8 · All day

Discovery Cube Orange County · Santa Ana · 13 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Now open - November 8 in LA! Locations & info Orange County Los Angeles FAQ Contact Us Blog Ways to visit Buy Tickets Memberships Promotions Fun for the kids Camp Discovery LA Cubebotics Club OC Field Trips Birthday Parties Sleepovers Science Activities Dining Lunch Lab

Nov 9, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm3.4 mi

Nov 9, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Mon, Nov 9 · 6 PM

Mission Viejo Family Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll ages

Nov 9, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Zentangle: Basics and Beyond Location: Potocki Center for the Arts Category: Classes , Health , Special Events , Arts & Culture

Nov 14, 12:00 pm 4:00 pm3.4 mi

Nov 14, 12:00 pm 4:00 pm

Sat, Nov 14 · 12 PM

Mission Viejo Family Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Nov 14, 12:00 pm 4:00 pm Fall Arts Festival Location: Potocki Center for the Arts Category: Special Events , Arts & Culture

Women in Science Symposium13 mi

Women in Science Symposium

Sun, Nov 15 · 4 PM – 7 PM

Discovery Cube Orange County · Santa Ana · 13 mi

FREEAll ages

Women in Science Symposium Happening Sunday. November 15 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets available now! Learn more

Nov 19, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm3.4 mi

Nov 19, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Thu, Nov 19 · 6 PM

Mission Viejo Family Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Nov 19, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Creative Calm: Art & Wellness Workshop Location: Potocki Center for the Arts Category: Classes , Health , Special Events , Arts & Culture

Nov 19, 5:00 pm 7:45 pm3.4 mi

Nov 19, 5:00 pm 7:45 pm

Thu, Nov 19 · 5 PM

Mission Viejo Family Events · Mission Viejo · 3.4 mi

FREEAll ages

Nov 19, 5:00 pm 7:45 pm Thursday Night Football on The Deck Location: Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center Category: Family , Kids , Seasonal , Special Events

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