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Nov29Sun

Santa's Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting

Sun, Nov 29  ·  Festival from 3:00 PM; Santa about 6:00 PM
Civic Center Plaza, Mission Viejo

Festival activities start in the afternoon, then Santa arrives by fire engine around 6:00 PM and the tree is lit. A shuttle runs from 3 to 7 PM.

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Dec2Wed

USC Men's Basketball vs. Washington

Wed, Dec 2  ·  7:30 PM
Galen Center, Los Angeles

USC Men's Basketball hosts Washington at Galen Center. Game-day note: B1G Premiere. Broadcast: Big Ten Network Radio: USCTrojans.com/Listen & USC Gameday App.

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Dec3Thu

Brea Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thu, Dec 3  ·  6:30 to 9:00 PM
Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Brea

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

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Dec3Thu

CSUN Men's Basketball vs. Cal Poly

Thu, Dec 3  ·  7:00 PM
Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge

CSUN Men's Basketball hosts Cal Poly at Premier America Credit Union Arena. Broadcast: ESPN+.

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Dec4Fri

Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting

Fri, Dec 4  ·  5:00 to 8:00 PM; tree lighting 6:00 PM
Buena Park City Hall, Buena Park

Attractions and vendors open at 5:00 PM, the tree is lit at 6:00 PM, and the evening wraps at 8:00 PM.

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Dec4Fri

Laguna Beach Hospitality Night

Fri, Dec 4  ·  About 5:00 to 9:00 PM; tree lighting 6:10 PM
Peppertree Lot (Lot 2), Laguna Beach

Downtown Laguna Beach kicks off the season with Santa lighting the tree at 6:10 PM.

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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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