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Nov13Fri

Japanese Food Expo in LA 2026

Nov 13 to 14  ·  Fri 5 to 8 PM; Sat 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 2:30 to 5 PM or 6 to 8:30 PM
Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles

Japanese dishes, drinks and workshops with representatives from Japan's prefectures.

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Nov13Fri

The Great Junk Hunt

Nov 13 to 14
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, OC Promenade, The Hangar, Costa Mesa

A vintage, handmade and repurposed goods market.

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Nov14Sat

Big Bear Oktoberfest

Nov 7 to 8 and Sat, Nov 14  ·  Weekends, from about 1:00 PM
Big Bear Convention Center, Big Bear Lake

German food, beer, music and entertainment at the 56th annual Oktoberfest in Big Bear. It runs weekends through Nov 14.

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Nov14Sat

Book Arts Day for Girls

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9 AM to 3 PM
The International Printing Museum, Carson

Girls ages 10 to 18 explore how books are made and modern book arts.

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Nov14Sat

Darker Waves Music Festival 2026

Sat, Nov 14  ·  Schedule TBA
Huntington City Beach, Huntington Beach

One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.

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Nov14Sat

Del Mar Uncorked Derby Days

Sat, Nov 14  ·  Check the track for post times
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar

A day of racing at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, listed as part of the track's Uncorked series.

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Nov14Sat

Holiday Craft Show

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9:00 AM
Woodbridge Village Association, Irvine

A holiday craft fair at Woodbridge Village Association in Irvine. Details and tickets through Simpletix.com.

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Nov14Sat

Jackalope Art Fair

Nov 14 to 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Central Park, Old Pasadena, Pasadena

200+ hand-selected artisans with indie fashion, jewelry, paper goods, home decor, art and food.

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Nov14Sat

Markets for Makers Holiday Market

Nov 14 to 15  ·  11:00 AM
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro

A holiday shopping market at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov14Sat

The OC Book Fair

Sat, Nov 14  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin

Independent booksellers and publishers, author talks, signings, kids' activities and panels.

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Nov15Sun

Applefest

Sun, Nov 15  ·  12:00 PM
Benny Boy Brewing, Los Angeles

A fall festival at Benny Boy Brewing in Los Angeles. Details and tickets through Events.musicofourdesire.com.

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Nov15Sun

CicLAvia Pasadena

Sun, Nov 15  ·  9 AM to 3 PM
Open streets in Pasadena, Pasadena

Free all-day open streets event: nearly 3 miles of Pasadena closed to cars for walking, biking and skating.

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Nov15Sun

Live Well Expo

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Hotel Fera, Orange

A one-day wellness gathering with movement, shopping and connection.

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Nov15Sun

Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026

Sun, Nov 15  ·  5:00 - 7:00 pm
Old World German Village, Huntington Beach

Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...

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Nov15Sun

Very Merry Marketplace

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10:00 AM
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente

An artisan holiday market at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Outgoing.world.

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Nov16Mon

The World Animation Summit

Nov 16 to 18  ·  Various
The Garland, Los Angeles

Top names behind the year's animated features discuss awards-season work and the animation business.

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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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