Retail Therapy: All things sweet and spooky
Sweet stuff: Baskin-Robbins lovers can receive a scoop of ice cream for $1.31 at all locations Friday. Information: baskinrobbins.com. If you prefer shakes, enjoy one for a special price of $2.99 at Ruby’s from 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays this fall. Information: rubys.com.
No tricks, just treats: The District at Tustin Legacy will offer the first 500 kids to arrive at Fashion Camp from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday a free trick-or-treat bag. Also, enjoy balloon art, face painting and a kid-friendly DJ while hunting for candy at stores that have a trick-or-treat sign in the window. Information: thedistricttl.com.
Food fun: Restaurants will attempt to lure families with a variety of deals this Halloween, so check with your favorites to see if they are participating. For example, Chipotle will bring back its popular Boorito promotion from 5 p.m. to close Friday with $3 burritos, bowls, salads, tacos and kids meals for customers dressed in costume. Proceeds will benefit the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation. Information: chipotle.com/boorito. At Rainforest Cafe, wear a costume to trick-or-treat; participate in free crafts, raffles and activities; and get a special discounted price on a kid’s meal with purchase of an adult entree Friday. Information: rainforestcafe.com.
Spice it up: Just in time for fall recipes, the Savory Spice Shop at SOCO, 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, will offer customers who bring in an old spice bottle a $1 discount off any new bottle of spice. Information: savoryspiceshop.com.
Skater sale: Suspicious Clothing will host a warehouse sale from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at AMBTN Supply Co., 401 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Enjoy savings of up to 75% on men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, with prices starting at $5. Free beer will be served to adults with identification. Information: suspiciousclothing.com.
Wild horses: Roberto Dutesco will sign his book “The Wild Horses of Sable Island” from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Environment Showroom at SOCO, 3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa. The limited-edition book documents his 20 years living among the island’s native equine residents. RSVP at eventsoco@environmentfurniture.com.
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