October 2013 Huntington Beach Events Calendar
October 5, 2013 Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour. First Saturday of the Month free tours with Amigos de Bolsa Chica. Time: 9- 10:30 a.m. Amigos Free Public Tour on the 1st Saturday of the month, the Free Bird Walk on the Last Saturday of the month, and Private Scheduled tours, the FLOW program (Follow and Learn about the Ocean and the Wetlands), the Citizen Scientist program and our docent class held in the winter, all spread the word about a precious resource on the California coast. Call: (714) 840-1575, amigosdebolsachica.org
October 6, 2013 Wiener Dog Races - at Old World Village German Restaurant. Time: 3-4 p.m. Cost: $2 admission. If you have a Dachshund you'd like enter in a race, you'll need to Call Inge at (714) 898-5111- fees charged for registration. Location: Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.
October 11-20, 2013 George Orwell’s
1984, play - at Golden West College. Prophecy of a totalitarian
future comes to life in this new
stage adaptation by Michael Gene
Sullivan. Directed by Tom Amen.
October 13, 2013 Wiener Dog Races - at Old World Village German Restaurant. Time: 3-4 p.m. Cost: $2 admission. If you have a Dachshund you'd like enter in a race, you'll need to Call Inge at (714) 898-5111- fees charged for registration. Location: Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.
October 20, 2013 Wiener Dog Races - at Old World Village German Restaurant. Time: 3-4 p.m. Cost: $2 admission. If you have a Dachshund you'd like enter in a race, you'll need to Call Inge at (714) 898-5111- fees charged for registration. Location: Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.
October 26, 2013 Midlife Crisis - at Taco Surf. MLC, band or Midlife Crisis performs the hits of the 60s & 70s in close harmony. Home to the Surfside Margarita, Taco Surf invites local surfers and all others to check out Happy Hour specials, evening entertainment most weekends, and the Pacific Ocean half a block away. Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m. No cover. Location: 16281 Pacific Coast Highway, Surfside, Ca. Call: (562) 592-2290
COVER TO COVER CLUB READING PROGRAM Central Library and all
branches FREE October through mid November, 2013. See: hbpl.org or call (714) 375-5107 in late
September for more information about how and when children ages
4 through 12 can join this program and earn a free hamburger or
cheeseburger at In N Out.
HALLOWEEN MAGIC SHOW WITH JOHNNY ACE PALMER
Library Theater $4 per person – on sale October 1
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm
This fun-filled show will delight children of all ages! Wear your
Halloween costumes in a parade around the library afterwards. Call
(714) 375-5107.
Wednesdays October 2 - 30, 2013 The Aging Network & Community Resources Starts: For five weeks Time: 9-11:30 a.m. Fee: Free For Volunteers and Potential Volunteers Contact: Diane Swarts, Volunteer Services Coordinator, 714-374-1544 for additional information or to enroll.
October 12, 2013- December 14, 2013 Reverberation: Group exhibition of Southern California sculptors includes Sean Duffy, Mason Cooley, Evan Holloway, Kristen Morgin, Thomas Muller, Ruben Ochoa, and Christian Tedeschi. Opening Reception: October 12, 7-9 p.m. Gallery hours Tuesday-Thursday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 12-5 p.m. Contact HBAC 714.374.1650, huntingtonbeachartcenter.org
Saturday, October 26, 2013 Halloween Pumpkin Carving & Costume Contest. Enjoy a fun night with the happy haunts of the spooky City Gym & Pool! From 6-8 p.m. Halloween pumpkin carving and costume contest. Dress up in your scariest costume and get ready to make a jack-o-lantern come to life! Make your way through the fun and festive Halloween maze or participate in games such as Wrap the Mummy (with toilet paper!) and Zombie Relays. Create lasting memories at the Halloween craft booth and then help yourself to pumpkin cookies and witch’s apples! Register in-person at the City Gym & Pool beginning August 13.
October 27, 2013 Surf City10 - 10 Miler and 10K on Pacific Coast Highway 10 Mile · 10K · 5K · Kids Run. All courses start on Pacific Coast Highway in front of the Hyatt Regency Resort and finish near the Hilton Waterfront Resort on Pacific Coast Highway at Huntington Street. Register at www.surfcity10.com. Sponsor a runner or form your own team to help PSS: surfcity10.kintera.org.
October 31, 2013 Halloween on Main Street, free event 5 - 9 p.m.
October 27, 2013 Beach Derby. City Beach Derby is 10K, 10 mile run, plus 5K beach obstacle competition. Details to come. beachderby.com
October 27, 2013 Wiener Dog Races - at Old World Village German Restaurant. Time: 3-4 p.m. Cost: $2 admission. If you have a Dachshund you'd like enter in a race, you'll need to Call Inge at (714) 898-5111- fees charged for registration. Location: Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.
October 31, 2012 Trick or Treat on Main Street, Downtown HB. Halloween Fest on Main Street Time: 4 -8 p.m. Cost: Free. Kids can Trick or Treat with local merchants in downtown HB and enjoy free activities such as Pony Rides and Petting Zoo. Bouncy houses, Giant Slide, Drekko the Dragon, 40 foot Obstacle Course, Police and Fire Departments with their vehicles include an antique fire truck. Face Painting, Costume Contests, HBoo Walk of Chills and Thrills on Walnut & Main Street, plus a whole lot more to see. Simply Halloween store on 5th and Walnut gives 10% off costumes if you mention the costume contest.
STRAND ON 5TH STREET(and Walnut). Registration available on location during events.
4 p.m. Costume Contest Registration for kids & pets at the Haunted Strand on 5th Street 5 p.m. Kids Costume Contest at the Haunted Strand on 5th. Ages: Infant-6 years; 7-12 years Categories Scariest, Funniest, Cutest, Most Creative, Best Duo or Group 6:30 p.m. Business Spooky Decor Award at Haunted Strand 6:30 p.m. Canine Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest. Categories include Scariest, Funniest, Cutest, Most Creative, Best Duo or Group Costume Contest Entry.This calendar does not guarantee accuracy of information as events are subject to change.
