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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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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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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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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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Dec5Sat

Boat Rides with Santa

Dec 5 to 6  ·  10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dana Wharf, Dana Point

Short harbor rides aboard the Dana Pride with Santa. Reservations required.

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Dec5Sat

Breakfast with Santa (Westminster)

Sat, Dec 5  ·  9:00 to 10:30 AM
Community Services Building, Westminster

Pancake breakfast and photos with Santa. Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins.

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Dec5Sat

Crystal Cove 30th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar

Sat, Dec 5  ·  Bazaar 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; tree lighting 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Beach

A holiday bazaar all day, Santa visits from 3:30 PM and the tree lighting program runs 3:00 to 5:30 PM at the historic cottages.

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Dec5Sat

Dana Point Tree Lighting

Sat, Dec 5  ·  Check the city for the time
La Plaza Park, Dana Point

Dana Point lights its holiday tree at La Plaza Park.

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Dec5Sat

Holiday on Main Street

Sat, Dec 5  ·  4:00 to 9:00 PM
Main Street, Yorba Linda

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

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Dec5Sat

Illuminate Irvine

Dec 5
Great Park, Irvine

A City of Irvine holiday lighting celebration at the Great Park.

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Dec5Sat

King's Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 5 to 6
Sweetwater Lane Sports Park and Frances Ryan Park, Countywide

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by Elite FC at Sweetwater Lane Sports Park and Frances Ryan Park. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host...

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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

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

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Dec5Sat

Legends FC Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 5 to 6
Central Park and College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita

Youth soccer tournament for U5 to U15 teams, hosted by Legends FC at Central Park and College of the Canyons. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club fo...

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Dec5Sat

Make It, Take It: DIY Winter Wreaths

Sat, Dec 5
Centennial Farm, Millennium Barn, Costa Mesa

Make a winter wreath at Centennial Farm. Ribbon and décor selection is limited, so feel free to bring your own.

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Dec5Sat

Oxnard Tamale Festival

Sat, Dec 5
Downtown Oxnard, Oxnard

Oxnard's annual tamale festival, with tamale vendors, food and entertainment.

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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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