Come to a pancake breakfast in costume

Curious George, Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird, Strawberry Shortcake and Batman are just a few of the costumed characters kids will have a chance to meet from 8 to 11 a.m. Oct. 28 at the Pumpkin and Pancakes Halloween event in the Crate and Barrel/Macy’s wing at South Coast Plaza.

Guests are encouraged to come for breakfast dressed in costume and enjoy gourmet pancakes prepared by Plum’s Cafe and Catering.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County, a nonprofit organization serving as mentors and advocates for severely abused, abandoned and neglected children.

Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $25 each for groups of 10 or more if purchased by Oct. 26; $35 at the door. Children 2 and under get in free.

To purchase tickets, go to www.southcoastplaza.com/pumpkins or call (714) 435-2171.

— Sue Thoensen