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Dec11Fri

Snoopy House

Dec 11 to 18  ·  5:30 to 8:30 PM
Costa Mesa City Hall, Costa Mesa

A Peanuts-themed holiday display at Costa Mesa City Hall, open each evening.

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Dec12Sat

14th Annual Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
IE Soccer Complex, San Bernardino

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

Breakfast with Santa (Tustin)

Sat, Dec 12  ·  9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Community Center at The Market Place, Tustin

Breakfast and photos with Santa at the Tustin community center.

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Dec12Sat

Candy Caneland & Craft Faire

Sat, Dec 12  ·  10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ehlers Event Center, Buena Park

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

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Dec12Sat

Champions Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Jack Hammett Sports Complex and nearby city fields, Costa Mesa

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Strikers FC at Jack Hammett Sports Complex and nearby city fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the...

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Dec12Sat

CM/NB Rangers Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Fullerton fields, Fullerton

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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Dec12Sat

Huntington Harbour Boat Parade

Dec 12 to 13  ·  Evening
Huntington Harbour, Huntington Beach

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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Dec12Sat

Orange County Winter Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Anaheim, Villa Park and Orange fields, Anaheim

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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Dec12Sat

Santa Paws

Dec 12 to 13  ·  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point

Pet photos with Santa at the harbor, with a $15 donation to the Pet Project Foundation.

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Dec12Sat

SWSC Christmas Super Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
San Bernardino Soccer Complex, San Bernardino

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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Dec12Sat

Tournament of Champions Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Orange County Great Park and Irvine community parks, Irvine

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by SoCal Reds FC at Orange County Great Park and Irvine community parks. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with t...

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Dec13Sun

Muckenthaler Holiday Festival

Sun, Dec 13  ·  12:00 to 4:00 PM
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton

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

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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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