Fair market makes sweet day

GREER WYLDER

The seventh annual trick-or-treat festival happens from 10 a.m. to 2

p.m. Sunday at The Orange County Market Place. Kids in costumes can

trick-or-treat during the day. Included in the festivities are

championship pumpkin pie-eating contests, a sword swallower and

ventriloquist David Markham, the Miracle Man. Other events include

radio personality Dr. Demento hosting two shows, and there will be an

antique hearse and classic car procession through Costa Mesa

beginning at 10 a.m. “Farmer” Mike Vallado returns this year to carve

amazing 3-D masterpieces out of 400-pound pumpkins. The fifth annual

Hearse, Bug and Monster Classic Car Show will be held in conjunction

with the festival, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission to the market

place and weekend swap meet at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds is $2 for

ages 13 and over and free for children 12 and under. Halloween events

are included with admission. (949) 723-6663.

https://www.ocmarketplace.com.

IT’S A HUGE COSTUME WORLD

The selection of Halloween costumes at the Disney Store is

unbelievable, and many are on sale. The assortment includes

accessories like shoes, crowns, wands, wigs, hats and boas. Girls

favor the “princess costumes” including Belle, Cinderella and

Sleeping Beauty; boys want Toy Story characters including Buzz and

Woody, as well as Power Rangers. Prices are reasonable. Other

costumes available are Jasmine, Mulan, Tinkerbell, Snow White, Ariel,

Aladdin and Pooh. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to

8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Level One, near the

Carousel Court. (714) 751-8080. https://www.disneystore.com.

FUNDRAISING IN THE CARDS

South Coast Plaza will offer an “Angelitos Card,” a shopping card

that helps raise funds for Angelitos de Oro, a nonprofit organization

dedicated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County. Purchase an

Angelitos Card for $50 and receive a 20% discount at more than 100

participating South Coast Plaza retailers from Nov. 4 to 9. All

proceeds from the card sales benefit Big Brother Big Sisters of

Orange County. Purchase cards at South Coast Plaza concierge desks,

or by calling Angelitos de Oro at (949) 642-9883.

TREATS APLENTY AT PLAZA

Children can trick-or-treat at South Coast Plaza on Sunday from

3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Participating retailers and Carousel Court will

have treats for children dressed in costumes.

TWO-DAY SKI SWAP

This weekend finds deals on high-quality new and used ski and

snowboard equipment and apparel. Stefan Kaelin Ski and Golf will hold

the annual Ski and Snowboard Swap and Sale on Saturday and Sunday

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2700 W. Coast Highway in Newport Beach.

(949) 631-3280.

A 3-HOUR BOUTIQUE TOUR

Marie’s boutique at Newport Coast Shopping Center will host an

evening of fashion tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. Marie presents the new

fall/winter collection from James Coviello of New York, as well as

Pinko, an exclusive European line. Shoppers can enjoy a cutting-edge

fashion show, with a DJ spinning vinyl, along with refreshments, an

Argentinean Tango performance and an opportunity drawing for gifts

from other stores in the center. Marie’s is in the Newport Coast

Shopping Center at Newport Coast Drive and San Joaquin Hills Road.

(949) 644-5651.

THE GIFT OF ANTIQUE-GIVING

New arrivals at Grandma’s Cottage Heirloom Antiques could make

unique Christmas gifts. Those include a collection of antique French

Majolica, circa 1870 to 1910; an old German music box with dancers,

orchestra and carousel scene; and a Japanese tea set, circa 1920.

There’s also a pre-holiday sale in progress. Reduced prices can be

found on select items in the main salon, gallery and antique attic.

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 670 W. 17th St. in

Costa Mesa. (949) 645-9258.

DESIGNS ON HOLIDAY TONES

Summerhill Home Collection offers three new holiday decor

collections for fall. The Berkshire, The Laconia and The Wellesley

collections feature warm tones that incorporate cream-colored

pumpkins, rosemary topiaries and ochre-colored pottery filled with

leaves and berries. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 369 E. 17th St. in

Costa Mesa. (949) 646-6745.

PATRONS WILL FLIP OVER COIN

Renowned jewelry designer Roberto Coin will be at Traditional

Jewelers at Fashion Island on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Coin will

unveil pieces chosen especially for this Newport Beach event.

Refreshments will also be served. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to

Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. (949)

721-9010.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays. Send information to Greer Wylder at

[email protected]; at 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626;

or by fax at (714) 966-4679.