Here are the best fetes to attend this fall in Orange County.
Harvesters Fashion Show & Luncheon photo by John Eckmier
1. Art Sense Gala 2022, 10/1
Orange County Museum of Art celebrates its gala on the occasion of the opening of its new 53,000- square-foot home, designed by Morphosis under the direction of Pritzker-winning architect Thom Mayne. The inaugural ArtSense in 2021 raised $1 million—three times more than any previous OCMA Gala. Orange County Museum of Art, Costa Mesa, ocma.art
2. Childhelp’s Fall Gala: The Love Boat, 10/1
Childhelp’s fall gala will welcome guests aboard “The Love Boat” as funds are raised for abused, neglected and at-risk children. The gala will feature an entertaining cocktail hour, dinner, casino tables, and fantastic live and silent auctions. Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, childhelp.org
3. Pacific Wine & Food Classic, 10/1
This exclusive culinary event features top local chefs, premium cocktails, more than 100 wines and live musical entertainment. New this year is a 30-foot charcuterie and crudité tasting table, a taco garden and dreamy picnic set-ups. pacificwineandfood.com
4. Night of Miracles Gala, 10/8
The Miracles for Kids annual Night of Miracles Gala is one of the most anticipated fundraisers of the year, bringing together more than 500 of Southern California’s most influential business leaders and philanthropists, all dedicated to raising funds for critically ill kids and their families in need through sponsorships, live and silent auctions, opportunity tickets and more. Held this year at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, the evening’s proceeds will go directly toward mission-based programs and services. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, miraclesforkids.org/events/night-of-miracles-2022
5. Tilly’s Life Center’s 8th Annual I Am Giving Gala, 10/8
Join Tilly’s Life Center at the beautiful Giracci Vineyards in Silverado for a soiree under the stars. Enjoy an evening full of live entertainment; topnotch food, wine and spirits; an exciting live auction; and dancing. Giracci Vineyards, Silverado, tillyslifecenter.org
6. Harvesters Fashion Show & Luncheon, 10/11
Since 1992, Harvesters have driven awareness and raised more than $12 million for Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, helping to feed hundreds of thousands of children, families and seniors. Hosted by Harvesters, this exquisite fashion show will feature highlights from the fall/winter 2022 collections of iconic fashion houses, followed by a beautiful luncheon. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, feedoc.org/harvesters
7. Newport Beach Film Festival, 10/13-20
Newport Beach Film Festival returns Oct. 13 to 20. Photo Courtesy of Newport Beach Film Festival
The Newport Beach Film Festival is back for its 23rd year with more than 100 films that span the genres from 50 different countries. Despite being focused on the silver screen, this eight-day event kicks off with an anticipated outdoor gala that appeals to those with an appetite not limited to great films, as mouthwatering dining options from top O.C. restaurants will also step into the spotlight. newportbeachfilmfest.com
8. Alzheimer’s OC Annual Gala, 10/15
Alzheimer’s OC’s annual soiree promises a dazzling evening of good food and good cheer as generous sponsors and guests help to raise millions to fund critically needed, life-changing programs and services for the 84,000 Orange County residents affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Highlights include gourmet food, amazing libations and live entertainment, plus silent and live auctions featuring a treasure trove of irresistible items. Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach, alzoc.org/gala
9. Share Our Selves: Soiree on the Shore, 10/21
Photo by Luciano Leon
Come hungry! Share Our Selves takes its fundraising efforts to Huntington Beach with a fete featuring fare from restaurants like Descanso and Newport Rib Company, plus silent and live auctions. Mingle under the twinkling lights on Paséa Hotel & Spa’s oceanfront lawn, where guests can expect top-notch cocktails, a wine pull and live music to round out the evening. Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach, shareourselves.org
10. Oceana’s SeaChange Summer Party, 10/22
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the SeaChange Summer Party, hosted by advocate, producer and actor Ted Danson. Held at a private estate in Laguna Beach, the gala will honor Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman for his dedication to saving our world’s oceans. Expect a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and world-class auction, all set against the backdrop of the Pacific. seachangesummerparty.org
11. Orange County Heart and Stroke Ball, 10/22
The O.C. chapter of the American Heart Association will bring local citizens together to celebrate the lifesaving advancements made in heart and stroke research by the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association, and to raise funds to stop America’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers—heart disease and stroke. The upscale fete will include silent and live auctions, an engaging program and an Open Your Heart fundraising initiative. Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach, heartballoc.heart.org
12. Napa in Newport Wine Auction Benefiting CureDuchenne, 10/29
Uncork a night of fun at the eighth annual Napa in Newport Wine Auction at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, where attendees will have the opportunity to sample wine from more than 45 of Napa’s best vineyards. Proceeds benefit CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit that seeks to save the lives of the 300,000 individuals living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, thenapawineseries.com/napa-in-newport
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