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In this issue:
✅ List of Orange County Events
✅ Orange County’s Biggest Halloween Event List Is Right Here — 30+ Things to Do This Week
✅ Election Day Is Coming — Here’s Where Orange County Voters Go to Cast Their Ballot
✅ Got a Box of Old Bills Gathering Dust? DuGood’s Free Shred Week Has You Covered
Orange County Local Events
Tuesday, October 27
City Council Meeting (Orange): 5:30 PM. Link →
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29
Friday, October 30
Drive-Thru Trick or Treat: 5:00–7:00 PM at the Orange Public Library, Police Department and Fire Department. Link →
The Rocky Horror Show Live at the Hattman: 7:37 PM at the Jeff Hattman Center. Link →
W.H. Stark House Guided Tours: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Link →
Cigars After Dark: 6:00 PM at War Wagon Cigars. Link →
Caleb and April: 6:30 PM at Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp, Orange. Link →
80s Horror Movie Night: Poltergeist: After dark, about 6:45–7:00 PM at Free State Cellars. Link →
Here Come the Mummies: 8:30 PM at Golden Nugget, Lake Charles. 21+. Link →
Saturday, October 31
Orange County’s Biggest Halloween Event List Is Right Here — 30+ Things to Do This Week
Looking for something spooky, fun, or festive to do before Halloween? The Orange County Local Scoop has you covered with the largest collection of Orange County Halloween events anywhere — more than 30 events all in one place. From trunk-or-treats and haunted attractions to family carnivals and community parties, there’s something for every age and every scare level. Don’t miss a single event this Halloween season — the full calendar is just one click away.
Election Day Is Coming — Here’s Where Orange County Voters Go to Cast Their Ballot
With the 2026 midterm elections just around the corner, Orange County voters need to know where to show up. Whether you’re voting for the first time or just need a refresher on your polling location, 12 News Now has a full rundown of Orange County voting locations and what’s on the ballot this cycle. Find your polling place, check the races on your ballot, and make your plan to vote.
Got a Box of Old Bills Gathering Dust? DuGood’s Free Shred Week Has You Covered
DuGood Credit Union is hosting a Free Community Shred Week through October 30, giving Orange County residents a safe, easy way to dispose of sensitive documents and protect their personal information — no membership required. The Orange location is up on Thursday, October 29: a shred truck will be at 6895 I-10 East from 11 AM to 2 PM. Other nearby dates include Nederland on Oct. 28 and Beaumont on Oct. 30. Bring your old bank statements, tax records, and anything else you wouldn’t want in the wrong hands.
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