Newport Beach families have at least seven Halloween events to choose from this week, though king tide flooding along the Balboa Peninsula could force last-minute changes to some outdoor plans.
Here is what is confirmed through Saturday, Oct. 31.
Tuesday, Oct. 27: Spooky Stories at Marina Park
The Newport Beach Public Library's Balboa Branch is hosting spooky stories and Halloween crafts at Marina Park from 4 to 5 p.m., according to a library Instagram post. The program is for ages 3-8. No registration is required, and materials are provided while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday, Oct. 27: Pendry trick-or-treating and Dive-In Movie
Pendry Newport Beach, at 690 Newport Center Drive, is hosting poolside trick-or-treating from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by an outdoor screening of Coco, according to Visit Newport Beach. The listing says the event is open to resort guests, with walk-ins welcome. Costumes are encouraged. The listing also notes the event is weather-dependent. With the city under a coastal flood emergency tied to king tides that pushed water to a record 8.3 feet on Monday, Oct. 26, as KTLA reported, families should check with the resort before heading out.
Wednesday, Oct. 28: The Nightmare Before Christmas at Lido Theater
The Lido Theater at 3459 Via Lido screens Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas at 7 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. The film is rated PG.
More Lido Theater screenings this week
The Lido is also showing Hocus Pocus on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Oct. 31, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live shadow cast on Friday, Oct. 30, according to Lido Theater.
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31: Once Upon a Nightmare Before Christmas
Once Upon an Island on Balboa Island is running a live, theatrical Halloween experience on its final two dates, Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, according to Visit Newport Beach. Kids and adults walk through a holiday-themed set, meet characters and help "set Christmas right." The experience is described as playful and not scary.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Newport Shores Halloween Party
Once Upon a Christmas, at 114 Agate Ave. on Balboa Island, hosts a playful, not-scary theatrical Halloween experience on its final two dates, Oct. 30 and 31. Visitors walk through a holiday-themed set, meet characters and help “set Christmas right.” Friday’s sessions take place in the evening, while Saturday’s run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets start at $39.99, with prices increasing closer to Halloween, according to the organizer’s event page.
The event also doubles as a canned food drive benefiting Share Ourselves (SOS) in Costa Mesa. Attendees are asked to bring a Thanksgiving-themed food item.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Free pumpkin carving at Malibu Farm
Malibu Farm at Lido Marina Village offers free pumpkin carving from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. while supplies last.
A note on king tides
Newport Beach declared a local emergency Oct. 19 ahead of anticipated king tides. Flooding affected the Balboa Peninsula on Monday, Oct. 26, and a National Weather Service coastal flood warning remains in effect through 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Families attending outdoor events in low-lying coastal areas should check conditions and organizers’ updates before traveling.
