Veterans Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park
A City of Irvine ceremony honoring veterans at Bill Barber Park.
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66 events
Wednesday, Nov 11
Saturday, Nov 7
Repticon
A reptile and exotic pet show and sale.
Sunday, Nov 8
Saint Martin Day Lantern Parade 2026
A glowing evening lantern parade and music, honoring a German tradition.
St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.
Saturday, Nov 7
Love Irvine: Citywide Serve Day
A day of volunteer projects at locations around Irvine.
Noche de Altares
A day of the dead festival at Calle Cuatro Plaza in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Wknd.app.
OC Kids Expo
A family educational expo at The Great Park Realty in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Wednesday, Nov 4
Family Fun Night with Child Creativity Lab
A family steam workshop at Anaheim Public Library - Sunkist Branch in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Anaheim.libcal.com.
Tuesday, Nov 3
STEAM Explorers
An afterschool kids program at Katie Wheeler Library in Irvine. Details and tickets through Newuniversity.org.
Monday, Nov 2
Blood Drive
A community blood donation at Cypress College in Cypress. Details and tickets through Cypresscollege.edu.
Dia de los Muertos in San Clemente
The City of San Clemente honors and remembers loved ones with a traditional Dia de los Muertos celebration.
Toddler Town
An event at Pretend City Children's Museum in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventective.com.
Sunday, Nov 1
Dia de los Muertos in the City
Dia de los Muertos at Pretend City with music, sugar skull decorating and a live Folklorico performance.
Dia De Muertos - Family Festival
A cultural family festival at Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Dinosaur Dash
A 2K fun run, timed 5K and 10K, bike rides and a family expo that raise funds for Tustin public schools.
HMOC Free Community Dia de los Muertos 2026
Free Dia de los Muertos celebration with a community altar (ofrenda), live entertainment, food, vendors and arts and crafts.
Mexican Day of the Dead
A cultural family festival at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Inlandempire.kidsoutandabout.com.
Saturday, Oct 31
MARKO at Oktoberfest
A bavarian cultural festival at Old World Biergarten Festival Hall & Concert Venue in Huntington Beach. Details and tickets through Events.oldworldhb.com.
Friday, Oct 30
Day of the Dead: A Night of Community & Culture
A día de los muertos celebration at Anaheim Downtown Community Center in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.
Wednesday, Oct 28
Beyond Business Women’s Experience Expo
A women’s business and experience expo.
Tuesday, Oct 27
Spooktacular STEAM Showcase & Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
A community cultural festival at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Saturday, Oct 24
6th Annual All Abilities Celebration
A day of shows, workshops and information tables designed to be accessible to everyone, with an ASL interpreter. Parking is paid.
Anaheim Classic Car Show
American-made classics and hometown charm at a beloved downtown Anaheim tradition.
Día de Muertos Festival at MainPlace
A Day of the Dead celebration at the mall.
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Orange County Fair
Concerts, animals, rides, food and shopping. The 2026 theme is "Your Adventure Awaits!" Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
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