The Weekender
Things to do in San Clemente this Weekend
Casa Creepy
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m.
Walk through Casa Romantica’s haunted house and gardens, but beware of leering werewolves, vampires and ghosts around every corner.
A limited number of walk-up tickets will be available.
The parking lot will be closed for safety, so plan to carpool and use available public parking, or use a ride-sharing service.
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente
949.498.2139
casaromantica.org/casacreepy
Friday, October 28
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 10
7 p.m.
Every team has playoff or league title implications on the line in their regular-season finales. San Juan Hills hosts Aliso Niguel, and Capistrano Valley Chrsitian hosts Arrowhead Christian at Aliso Niguel HS. San Clemente is at Tesoro, Dana Hills plays Northwood at Irvine HS and JSerra takes on Orange Lutheran at Orange Coast College. Playoff brackets are released on Sunday.
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CULINARY COOKOUT—DIWALI FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point
6-9 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is bringing back its celebrated Culinary Cookout on the Coast, an outdoor dining series. Chef de Cuisine Sanjay Rawat, a New Delhi native, celebrates India’s Festival of Lights with a colorful spread of traditional regional Indian cuisine with a modern twist, vibrant lights and other special touches. The event costs $170 per person and includes two beverage tickets, tax and gratuity.
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TASTE OF SAN CLEMENTE
Casino San Clemente, 140 W. Avenida Pico, San Clemente
6-10 p.m.
Join the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce for an elegant evening at the historic Casino San Clemente, where guests will experience delicious food and tastings from the Chamber’s favorite area vineyards and microbrews. For more than 30 years, the Chamber has captured the culinary hearts of locals at the Taste of San Clemente. This cocktail-style celebration will include music and dancing, live entertainment and a silent auction with dozens of baskets and gifts. Each guest will also receive a commemorative wine glass or beer mug.
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HALLOWEEN OPEN MIC NIGHT
San Clemente Baha’i Center, 3316 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Community Outreach Alliance Entertainment invites burgeoning musicians to express their talents in a safe space and practice performing live. Music lovers who don’t sing or play an instrument are invited to watch as well. Costumes are encouraged. Open to ages 11-21. Email coaentertainmentoutreach@gmail.com to sign up.
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LIVE MUSIC AND COSTUME CONTEST AT STILLWATER
StillWater Spirits & Sounds, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point
9 p.m.-midnight.
Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Blues, soul, and rock and roll band Family Style will perform. The evening will also feature a Heroes and Villains Costume Contest and Halloween party with a $100 grand prize for best costume, awarded at 11 p.m. 949.661.6003.
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HALLOWEEN PARTY AT EL ADOBE
31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
9 p.m.-midnight.
El Adobe de Capistrano is hosting a Friday night party to celebrate spooky season. There will be a costume contest. The cover charge is $10.
949.493.1163
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‘FRANKENSTEIN, AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL’ WORLD PREMIERE
Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente
7:30-9:30 p.m.
The Cabrillo Playhouse premieres its latest musical that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Act 1 is from Victor’s point of view. He begins by telling of his childhood. Born into a wealthy Genevan family, Victor has a strong desire to understand the world. In Act 2, the Creature, intelligent and articulate, relates his first days of life, living alone in the wilderness. Speaking to Frankenstein, the monster says, "I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel.” The playhouse’s latest show will run on weekends through Nov. 13. Tickets are $28.
949.492.0465
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LIVE MUSIC AT PADDY’S
26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano
8-11 p.m.
The Creepers will perform. Enjoy the music and have a pint at this downtown pub.
949.661.3400
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LIVE MUSIC AT SAN JUAN HILLS GOLF CLUB
San Juan Hills Golf Club, 555 North El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Vinyl Vault will perform. Stop in to listen and dance, perhaps after playing a round of golf.
949.565.4855
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FARMERS MARKET IN SAN JUAN
Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enjoy the farmers market in town every Friday. Check out the produce, breads, cheeses, artisan craft vendors, and more.
949.364.1270
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Saturday, October 29
MONSTER DASH & CREEPY CRAWL
San Clemente Community Center, 100 Calle Seville, San Clemente
7:30 a.m.
Join the City of San Clemente for its inaugural Monster Dash 5K and Creepy Crawl Fun Run—it's bound to be a San Clemente smash! With tricks and treats for all ages, all runners, joggers, walkers, zombies, skeletons, and crawlers are invited to come dressed in their best Halloween costumes. The race includes chip timing, race shirt, computerized finish line results, and awards for race winners and best costumes (costumes must be family-appropriate). Strollers welcome. The cost to participate is $25 for the 5K Monster Dash and $13 for the half-mile Creepy Crawl. Register at san-clemente.org.
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CANDY CRAWL
The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W. Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente
1-3 p.m.
Come trick-or-treat at the Outlets, where there will be live music, balloon animals, fun games of Twister, and photo opportunities with the Gigantic Jack-o’-Lantern.
949.535.2323
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SPOOKY SEAS AT THE OCEAN INSTITUTE
24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
5-9 p.m.
Join the Ocean Institute for an evening of family-friendly activities including bioluminescence laser tag, a costume contest, live music and DJs, trick-or-treating, an artifact graveyard, a mad scientist lab, aquarium access and photo booth. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 per person for adults, $15 for children 3-14, and free for children 2 and under.
949.496.2274
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‘SPOOKTACULAR’ HALLOWEEN NIGHTS AT SJC HENNESSEY’S
31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
9 p.m.-midnight.
Celebrate the Halloween weekend with drinks, a DJ and costume contest. The nighttime event continues on Sunday and Monday.
949.441.4777
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DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR AT THE MISSION
26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Venture out to Mission San Juan Capistrano to remember your loved ones by placing their name on the altar or ofrenda. The altar will be on display through Oct. 30.
949.234.1300
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DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS AT BLAS AGUILAR MUSEUM
31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Blas Aguilar Museum, which houses information about and artifacts from San Juan Capistrano’s early people and days, is hosting this annual Day of the Dead event. There will be altars, crafts, demonstrations and other activities.
949.493.1239
FARMERS MARKET IN DANA POINT
La Plaza Park, 3411 La Plaza, Dana Point
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market, and craft vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, handmade soaps and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. It is strongly recommended that customers bring their own reusable bags.
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SOUTH OC CARS AND COFFEE
The Outlets at San Clemente, 101 West Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente
9-11 a.m.
South OC Cars and Coffee, dubbed the world’s biggest weekly car meet, attracts a mix of 500-1,000 hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4x4s and motorcycles. Those attending are encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Face masks are not mandatory but are recommended. No cars in before 8:30 a.m. Cars should enter and leave slowly and quietly—no revving, speeding or burnouts.
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Sunday, October 30
KAYAKING WITCHES
Pure Watersports, 34512 Puerto Place, Dana Point
10:15 a.m.
Celebrating Halloween, paddleboarders and kayakers dressed in witch and warlock costumes will paddle through the Dana Point Harbor. The paddleboarders and kayakers will kick off at Pure Watersports, paddle through the harbor and return to Baby Beach.
REDO VINTAGE & MAKERS MARKET
Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
REDO Vintage & Maker’s Market returns to Dana Point. Three blocks of Del Prado Avenue will transform into a pedestrian-friendly vintage and artisan market where shoppers can stroll and explore curated vintage collections and authentic assortments of makers and artisans. Live music on three separate stages, beer gardens, classic cars and a few selected food trucks will make it the perfect afternoon destination. Parking and admission are both free.
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT SWALLOW’S
31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
2-6 p.m.
Put on your cowboy hat and boots and get ready to enjoy all the Western-style fun at one of San Juan Capistrano’s best-known dive bars and country music spots. Rye Band will perform.
949.493.3188
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CONCERT AT THE COACH HOUSE
33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
7 p.m.
Live music is featured at this popular South Orange County venue. Former members of new wave band Oingo Boingo will perform a special Halloween show. Audience members are welcome to wear costumes. Tickets are $38. Doors open at 5 p.m.
949.496.8930
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FARMERS MARKET IN SAN CLEMENTE
100 North Calle Seville, San Clemente
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shop for a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and artisanal goods from organic growers at the Community Center/San Clemente Public Library parking lot.
949.361.8200
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Weekend Spotlight
Ghosts & Legends Tour
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 28-29, Times Vary
The annual Ghosts & Legends Tour sponsored by the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society is a fun way to explore the Los Rios Historic District during the Halloween season. Come learn about local history through eerie stories and reenactments.
Attendees must reserve a time slot beforehand.
San Juan Capistrano Historical Society
31831 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano
949.493.4056
sjcghosttour.com
