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Nov13Fri

The Great Junk Hunt

Nov 13 to 14
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, OC Promenade, The Hangar, Costa Mesa

A vintage, handmade and repurposed goods market.

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Nov14Sat

Darker Waves Music Festival 2026

Sat, Nov 14  ·  Schedule TBA
Huntington City Beach, Huntington Beach

One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.

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Nov14Sat

Holiday Craft Show

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9:00 AM
Woodbridge Village Association, Irvine

A holiday craft fair at Woodbridge Village Association in Irvine. Details and tickets through Simpletix.com.

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Nov14Sat

The OC Book Fair

Sat, Nov 14  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin

Independent booksellers and publishers, author talks, signings, kids' activities and panels.

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Nov15Sun

Live Well Expo

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Hotel Fera, Orange

A one-day wellness gathering with movement, shopping and connection.

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Nov15Sun

Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026

Sun, Nov 15  ·  5:00 - 7:00 pm
Old World German Village, Huntington Beach

Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...

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Nov15Sun

Very Merry Marketplace

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10:00 AM
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente

An artisan holiday market at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Outgoing.world.

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Nov18Wed

Chapman Winterfest & Doy's Holiday Tree Lighting

Wed, Nov 18  ·  Songs 5:00 PM; program 5:30 PM
Attallah Piazza, Chapman University, Orange

Songs and activities lead up to the lighting of the holiday tree on the Chapman University campus. Free event parking is available with vehicle registration.

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Nov19Thu

Sugar Plum

Nov 19 to 21
Sugar Plum Festivals Inc., Irvine

A holiday shopping festival at Sugar Plum Festivals Inc. in Irvine. Details and tickets through Couchsurfing.com.

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Nov20Fri

Creep It Real Festive

Nov 20 to 22  ·  4 to 10 PM
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana

A post-Halloween CryptsMas Marketplace at the historic, reportedly haunted museum grounds.

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Nov20Fri

Knott's Merry Farm

Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Select days and times
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Holiday celebration with winter decor, thousands of lights and seasonal attractions across the park.

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Nov20Fri

Nutcracker Craft Boutique

Nov 20 to 21  ·  Fri 9 AM to 6 PM, Sat 9 AM to 4 PM
Brea Community Center, Brea

More than 250 vendors with handcrafted gifts, decor, food and collectibles.

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Nov21Sat

Plaza Navideña

Sat, Nov 21  ·  5:00 to 8:00 PM
Plaza Calle Cuatro, Santa Ana

A free holiday evening in downtown Santa Ana's Calle Cuatro plaza.

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Nov21Sat

Seal Beach Christmas Tree Lighting

Sat, Nov 21  ·  4 to 7 PM
Eisenhower Park, Seal Beach

Pictures with Santa, snow sledding, Dickens carolers, cookies and cocoa, and the lighting of the tree.

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Nov22Sun

Holiday Flea Market

Sun, Nov 22  ·  8:00 AM
Jamestown Village, Tustin

A mercado de pulgas at Jamestown Village in Tustin. Details and tickets through Oazis.app.

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Nov26Thu

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Thu, Nov 26  ·  Bingo 11 AM, dinner 12 PM
St. Anne's Church, Seal Beach

The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce serves a Thanksgiving feast for those in need or without family nearby.

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Nov26Thu

Dana Point Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26  ·  7 AM
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point

The 49th annual Thanksgiving Day race at Dana Point Harbor: 5K, 10K, combo 15K and a kids' 1-mile Gobble Wobble.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach

On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.

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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach

German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.

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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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