Dec5Sat
Puttin' on the Glitz
Holiday festivities along downtown San Clemente's Avenida Del Mar.
On set dates
195 events
Dec5Sat
Santa's Village by the Sea
A holiday evening with Santa at the San Clemente Community Center.
Dec5Sat
Temecula Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by City SC Southwest at Galway Downs. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and...
Dec5Sat
The Cup '26 Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U5 to U14 boys and U7 to U14 girls teams, hosted by Pateadores SC at Orange County Great Park and City of Irvine fields. Sanctioned by US C...
Dec5Sat
West Coast Winter Cup Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by West Coast FC at South Orange County fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game sch...
Dec5Sat
Winter in the Grove
Garden Grove's holiday celebration at Village Green Park.
Dec6Sun
Ladera Ranch Festival of Lights Menorah Lighting
A community menorah lighting at the Covenant Hills clubhouse.
Dec6Sun
Orange Christmas Market & Tree Lighting
A free holiday market and tree lighting in Old Towne Orange.
Dec6Sun
Ring in the Holidays & Nutcracker Holiday Tree Lighting
Tuba Christmas at 1:00 PM, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, and the tree lighting at 6:00 PM.
Dec7Mon
Westminster Tree Lighting Ceremony
The city's annual tree lighting at the Civic Center.
Dec8Tue
A Revolutionary Christmas
An evening holiday event at the Nixon Library. Ticketed.
Dec10Thu
Free Grocery Food Box (Great Park, December)
A City of Irvine free grocery food box distribution at the Great Park, Parking Lot 2.
Dec11Fri
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights
Decorated boats parade through the harbor over three nights. Free viewing from shore.
Dec11Fri
Movies Under the Stars: A Christmas Carol
An outdoor movie night at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center.
Dec11Fri
Snoopy House
A Peanuts-themed holiday display at Costa Mesa City Hall, open each evening.
Dec12Sat
14th Annual Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament
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...
Dec12Sat
Breakfast with Santa (Tustin)
Breakfast and photos with Santa at the Tustin community center.
Dec12Sat
Candy Caneland & Craft Faire
A free holiday craft fair and Candy Caneland at the Ehlers Event Center.
Dec12Sat
Champions Cup Youth Soccer Tournament
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...
Dec12Sat
CM/NB Rangers Cup Youth Soccer Tournament
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...
Dec12Sat
Gymnastics - UCLA vs. Meet the Bruins
See the organizer's page for details.
Dec12Sat
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
Lighted boats cruise past the waterfront homes of Huntington Harbour. Free viewing from the bridges, Seabridge Park and Peter's Landing.
Dec12Sat
Orange County Winter Classic Youth Soccer Tournament
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...
Dec12Sat
Santa Paws
Pet photos with Santa at the harbor, with a $15 donation to the Pet Project Foundation.
Running all season
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20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
SeasonMulti-week
American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
SeasonMulti-week
First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
SeasonMulti-week
Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
SeasonMulti-week
Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
SeasonMulti-week
Courageous Companions: Animals in American Wars
A Heroes Hall exhibition about animals who served in American wars. (End date assumed to be Sept 1, 2027; confirm on the OC Fair site.)
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