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Feb 202722Mon

Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry Tour at Toyota Arena

Mon, Feb 22, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
Toyota Arena, Ontario
about 2.4 mi (city area)

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...

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Nov12Thu

2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Nov 12 to 15  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 6.7 mi (city area)

The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.

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Nov27Fri

DBWV Thanksgiving Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Nov 27 to 29
Walnut Ranch Park, IE Soccer Complex and South Fontana Park, Fontana
about 12 mi (city area)

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....

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Nov20Fri

Holiday Stroll + Kids Fair

Fri, Nov 20  ·  6:00 PM
Top Billing Entertainment, Glendora
13 mi away

A holiday market at Top Billing Entertainment in Glendora. Details and tickets through Topbillingent.org.

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Nov13Fri

Corona Lakeside Night Market

Fri, Nov 13  ·  Evening
The Shops at Dos Lagos, Corona
about 16 mi (city area)

An evening market at Dos Lagos in Corona.

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Dec5Sat

Holiday on Main Street

Sat, Dec 5  ·  4:00 to 9:00 PM
Main Street, Yorba Linda
about 17 mi (city area)

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

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Dec8Tue

A Revolutionary Christmas

Tue, Dec 8  ·  5:00 to 9:00 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Yorba Linda
about 17 mi (city area)

An evening holiday event at the Nixon Library. Ticketed.

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Nov21Sat

Mission Inn Festival of Lights

Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Evenings
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Riverside
about 18 mi (city area)

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

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Dec3Thu

Brea Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thu, Dec 3  ·  6:30 to 9:00 PM
Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Brea
about 19 mi (city area)

Brea's annual community tree lighting at the Civic & Cultural Center.

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Dec12Sat

14th Annual Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
IE Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 21 mi (city area)

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...

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Dec12Sat

SWSC Christmas Super Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
San Bernardino Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 21 mi (city area)

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...

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Jan 20279Sat

Winter Champions Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
IE Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 21 mi (city area)

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...

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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 21 mi (city area)

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

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Dec12Sat

CM/NB Rangers Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Fullerton fields, Fullerton
about 22 mi (city area)

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...

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Dec13Sun

Muckenthaler Holiday Festival

Sun, Dec 13  ·  12:00 to 4:00 PM
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton
about 22 mi (city area)

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

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Dec6Sun

Ring in the Holidays & Nutcracker Holiday Tree Lighting

Sun, Dec 6  ·  Tuba Christmas 1:00 PM; tree lighting 6:00 PM
Center Street Promenade and Anaheim City Hall, Anaheim
about 24 mi (city area)

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.

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Dec12Sat

Orange County Winter Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Anaheim, Villa Park and Orange fields, Anaheim
about 24 mi (city area)

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...

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Jan 20279Sat

Anaheim Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Anaheim fields, Anaheim
about 24 mi (city area)

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...

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Nov7Sat

STEAM Saturdays | Fall-tastic

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
San Bernardino County Museum, Redlands
24 mi away

A family craft workshop at San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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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 24 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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Nov27Fri

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

Nov 27 to Dec 23  ·  Weekdays 4 to 9 PM; weekends 10 AM to 9 PM
Irvine Regional Park, Orange
about 24 mi (city area)

Holiday train rides through the park's decorated grounds. Reservations are required, and a vehicle entrance fee applies.

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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
about 26 mi (city area)

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

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 27 mi (city area)

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

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Discovery Day at the Farm

Select dates, Oct 2026 through May 2027
Centennial Farm, Costa Mesa
about 34 mi (city area)

A recurring Discovery Day program at Centennial Farm. See the OC Fair calendar for details and registration.

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular

Select dates through Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles
about 34 mi (city area)

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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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 36 mi (city area)

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

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Newport Beach Holiday Lights Cruises

Nov 27 to Dec 15 and Dec 21 to Jan 1  ·  Departures 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 PM
Newport Landing, Newport Beach
about 37 mi (city area)

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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Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 44 mi (city area)

Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.

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∞Any week

San Clemente Pier

Year-round
San Clemente Pier, San Clemente
about 46 mi (city area)

Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.

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