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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

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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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

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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Nov27Fri

Hikari: Festival of Lights

Nov 27 to Dec 27  ·  5:00 to 9:00 PM
Tanaka Farms, Irvine

A walk-through light festival on the farm grounds, open Wednesday through Sunday evenings, plus Dec 21 to 23. Closed Dec 24 and 25. Last admission is 7:30 PM, and park...

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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

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

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Nov27Fri

Sol Thanksgiving Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Nov 27 to 29
4S Ranch Community Park and San Marcos Field, San Diego

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U19 teams, hosted by Surf San Diego North at 4S Ranch Community Park and San Marcos Field. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with t...

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Nov27Fri

Surf College Cup Youth Soccer Showcase (U15 to U19)

Nov 27 to 29
Surf Sports Park (boys) and SoCal Sports Complex, Oceanside (girls), Del Mar

Showcase for older club teams (U15 to U19) with college coaches scouting. Every team plays three pool games, one on each day, and there is no championship match. Girls...

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Nov27Fri

Turkey Night Grand Prix

Nov 27 to 28  ·  Evening
Ventura Raceway, Ventura

The traditional Thanksgiving-weekend midget car race at Ventura Raceway.

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Nov27Fri

WinterFest OC

Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Select dates and times
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

Ice tubing, outdoor skating, snow play, 30+ carnival rides, nightly tree lightings and holiday treats.

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Nov28Sat

CSUN Women's Basketball vs. Idaho

Sat, Nov 28  ·  2:30 PM
Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, Riverside

CSUN Women's Basketball plays Idaho at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center.

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Nov28Sat

Thanksgiving Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Nov 28 to 29
Camarillo fields, Camarillo

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by Eagles SC at Camarillo fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and spe...

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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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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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