Dec5Sat
Holiday on Main Street
A free holiday evening on Yorba Linda's Main Street.
On set dates
23 events
Dec5Sat
La Habra Tamale Festival
A free street festival of tamales, food and family fun along Euclid Street in La Habra.
Dec13Sun
Muckenthaler Holiday Festival
Free holiday festival at the Muckenthaler cultural center, with free parking.
Nov21Sat
Mission Inn Festival of Lights
The Mission Inn's holiday display lights up downtown Riverside, running into early January.
Nov18Wed
Chapman Winterfest & Doy's Holiday Tree Lighting
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.
Dec6Sun
Orange Christmas Market & Tree Lighting
A free holiday market and tree lighting in Old Towne Orange.
Dec12Sat
Candy Caneland & Craft Faire
A free holiday craft fair and Candy Caneland at the Ehlers Event Center.
Nov14Sat
Powwow Celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2026
Free, family and pet friendly powwow with dance and song, fry bread, Indian tacos, crafts and vendors.
Nov21Sat
Plaza Navideña
A free holiday evening in downtown Santa Ana's Calle Cuatro plaza.
Nov8Sun
Muslim Village
A cultural fall festival at Great Park Carousel in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.
Nov11Wed
Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony
Free ceremony honoring veterans and their families.
Nov11Wed
Veterans Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park
A City of Irvine ceremony honoring veterans at Bill Barber Park.
Nov12Thu
Free Grocery Food Box (Great Park, November)
A City of Irvine free grocery food box distribution at the Great Park, Parking Lot 2.
Dec10Thu
Free Grocery Food Box (Great Park, December)
A City of Irvine free grocery food box distribution at the Great Park, Parking Lot 2.
Nov15Sun
CicLAvia Pasadena
Free all-day open streets event: nearly 3 miles of Pasadena closed to cars for walking, biking and skating.
Nov8Sun
St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.
Nov15Sun
Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026
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...
Dec12Sat
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
Lighted boats cruise past the waterfront homes of Huntington Harbour. Free viewing from the bridges, Seabridge Park and Peter's Landing.
Dec3Thu
All Is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting
A free evening of holiday fun and a tree lighting at the Town Center.
Nov27Fri
Fire & Lights Festival at Newport Dunes
Floating holiday lights on the bay, fire dancing Friday and Saturday evenings, s'mores fire pits, inflatable slides and Santa photos on Saturdays. Thursday through Sun...
Dec16Wed
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Hundreds of decorated yachts, sailboats and electric boats parade through Newport Harbor past bayfront homes in the Ring of Lights competition. Opening night, Dec 16,...
Nov8Sun
Exploring Your Universe: All activities are free and materials are provided!
UCLA hosts a free science festival for curious people of every age. On Sunday, November 8, the Court of Sciences fills with 86 interactive science booths, a planetariu...
Dec11Fri
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights
Decorated boats parade through the harbor over three nights. Free viewing from shore.
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Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
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First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
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