Nov13Fri
Corona Lakeside Night Market
An evening market at Dos Lagos in Corona.
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Nov21Sat
Mission Inn Festival of Lights
The Mission Inn's holiday display lights up downtown Riverside, running into early January.
Feb 202722Mon
Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry Tour at Toyota Arena
Live basketball show with trick shots, dunks and fan interaction, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Free pre-game party when doors open and a 5th Quarter autograph session with...
Nov27Fri
DBWV Thanksgiving Cup Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U18 teams, hosted by FC Man United 805 at Walnut Ranch Park, IE Soccer Complex and South Fontana Park. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer....
Nov12Thu
2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.
Dec5Sat
Holiday on Main Street
A free holiday evening on Yorba Linda's Main Street.
Dec8Tue
A Revolutionary Christmas
An evening holiday event at the Nixon Library. Ticketed.
Dec12Sat
14th Annual Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Platinum IE at IE Soccer Complex. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and...
Dec12Sat
SWSC Christmas Super Cup Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Southwest Soccer Club at San Bernardino Soccer Complex. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club f...
Jan 20279Sat
Winter Champions Cup Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U9 to U15 teams, hosted by Platinum IE at IE Soccer Complex. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and...
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.
Nov27Fri
Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train
Holiday train rides through the park's decorated grounds. Reservations are required, and a vehicle entrance fee applies.
Dec6Sun
Orange Christmas Market & Tree Lighting
A free holiday market and tree lighting in Old Towne Orange.
Dec3Thu
Brea Tree Lighting Ceremony
Brea's annual community tree lighting at the Civic & Cultural Center.
Dec11Fri
Movies Under the Stars: A Christmas Carol
An outdoor movie night at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center.
Dec4Fri
Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting
Old Town Tustin lights its tree, with a market from 5:00 PM before the ceremony.
Dec12Sat
Breakfast with Santa (Tustin)
Breakfast and photos with Santa at the Tustin community center.
Dec6Sun
Ring in the Holidays & Nutcracker Holiday Tree Lighting
Tuba Christmas at 1:00 PM, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, and the tree lighting at 6:00 PM.
Dec12Sat
Orange County Winter Classic Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U8 to U14 teams, hosted by Rangers FC at Anaheim, Villa Park and Orange fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for...
Jan 20279Sat
Anaheim Cup Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U6 to U15 teams, hosted by Anaheim FC at Anaheim fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and spec...
Dec12Sat
CM/NB Rangers Cup Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U8 to U15 teams, hosted by Rangers FC at Fullerton fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and sp...
Dec13Sun
Muckenthaler Holiday Festival
Free holiday festival at the Muckenthaler cultural center, with free parking.
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.
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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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Holidayz at the Park and Pop-up Exhibit
Seasonal holiday programming and a pop-up exhibit at the Orange County Great Park.
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Discovery Day at the Farm
A recurring Discovery Day program at Centennial Farm. See the OC Fair calendar for details and registration.
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Newport Beach Holiday Lights Cruises
A 75-minute evening harbor cruise past decorated waterfront homes and boats, with departures at 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 PM. Reservations are required.
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Oktoberfest at Old World Village
German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.
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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular
A family-friendly hour-long boo-sical revue with 100+ puppets and a Dia de los Muertos sequence. (Start date shown as September.)
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Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.
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San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.
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