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Dec5Sat

Holiday on Main Street

Sat, Dec 5  ·  4:00 to 9:00 PM
Main Street, Yorba Linda
about 15 mi (city area)

A free holiday evening on Yorba Linda's Main Street.

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Dec5Sat

La Habra Tamale Festival

Sat, Dec 5  ·  10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Euclid Street, between La Habra Blvd. and Bridenbecker Ave., La Habra
about 17 mi (city area)

A free street festival of tamales, food and family fun along Euclid Street in La Habra.

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Dec13Sun

Muckenthaler Holiday Festival

Sun, Dec 13  ·  12:00 to 4:00 PM
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton
about 20 mi (city area)

Free holiday festival at the Muckenthaler cultural center, with free parking.

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Nov21Sat

Mission Inn Festival of Lights

Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Evenings
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Riverside
about 21 mi (city area)

The Mission Inn's holiday display lights up downtown Riverside, running into early January.

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Dec12Sat

Candy Caneland & Craft Faire

Sat, Dec 12  ·  10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ehlers Event Center, Buena Park
about 23 mi (city area)

A free holiday craft fair and Candy Caneland at the Ehlers Event Center.

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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
about 23 mi (city area)

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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Nov15Sun

CicLAvia-Pasadena

Sun, Nov 15  ·  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Old Town Pasadena, Pasadena, CA 91101
about 25 mi (city area)

The 2.7-mile CicLAvia route includes Colorado Boulevard (Pasadena Avenue to Allen Avenue) and Raymond Avenue (Pacific Alley to Dayton St), forming a seamless corridor...

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Nov21Sat

Plaza Navideña

Sat, Nov 21  ·  5:00 to 8:00 PM
Plaza Calle Cuatro, Santa Ana
about 26 mi (city area)

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

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Nov11Wed

Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony

Wed, Nov 11  ·  11 AM
Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, Irvine
about 29 mi (city area)

This is a free ceremony honoring veterans and their families. As a USMC veteran, I salute all those who have served, and are serving, and pray God blesses America.

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Nov15Sun

Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026

Sun, Nov 15  ·  5:00 - 7:00 pm
Old World German Village, Huntington Beach
about 34 mi (city area)

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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Dec12Sat

Huntington Harbour Boat Parade

Dec 12 to 13  ·  Evening
Huntington Harbour, Huntington Beach
about 34 mi (city area)

Lighted boats cruise past the waterfront homes of Huntington Harbour. Free viewing from the bridges, Seabridge Park and Peter's Landing.

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Nov27Fri

Fire & Lights Festival at Newport Dunes

Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Thu to Sun, 4:00 to 9:00 PM
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach
about 35 mi (city area)

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...

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Dec16Wed

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Dec 16 to 20  ·  About 6:30 PM nightly
Marina Park, Newport Beach
about 35 mi (city area)

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,...

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Dec11Fri

Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights

Dec 11 to 13  ·  Evening
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 44 mi (city area)

Decorated boats parade through the harbor over three nights. Free viewing from shore.

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 26 mi (city area)

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

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach
about 39 mi (city area)

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

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