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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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Dec16Wed

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Dec 16 to 20  ·  About 6:30 PM nightly
Marina Park, Newport Beach

Hundreds of decorated yachts, sailboats and electric boats parade through Newport Harbor past bayfront homes in the Ring of Lights competition. Opening night, Dec 16,...

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Dec16Wed

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Cruise

Dec 16 to 20  ·  Three departures nightly, 5:30 PM to 9:50 PM
Newport Landing, Newport Beach

Watch the lighted boats glide through Newport Harbor from the water on a guided evening cruise. Three departures run each parade night, and reservations are required.

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Dec18Fri

Capistrano Lights

Dec 18 to 30  ·  Grounds 10 AM to 7 PM; tree lighting 5:05 PM
Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

Holiday lights at Mission San Juan Capistrano with Santa and a tree lighting. Specific dates and the full schedule have not been announced yet, so check the mission.

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Dec19Sat

Modern Makers Mart Holiday Edition

Sat, Dec 19  ·  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Island, near the Richard Henry Dana statue, Dana Point

Handmade gifts from local makers by the harbor, with Santa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Jan 20279Sat

Anaheim Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Anaheim fields, Anaheim

Youth soccer tournament for U6 to U15 teams, hosted by Anaheim FC at Anaheim fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and spec...

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Jan 20279Sat

Awareness Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
South Orange County fields, Countywide

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Capo FC at South Orange County fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules...

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Jan 20279Sat

California State Invitational Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Orange County Great Park and Irvine city fields, Irvine

Youth soccer tournament for U8 to U14 teams, hosted by Irvine Soccer Academy at Orange County Great Park and Irvine city fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check wi...

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Jan 20279Sat

Carlsbad Premier Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Carlsbad fields, Carlsbad

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by City SC Carlsbad at Carlsbad fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules a...

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Jan 20279Sat

Sol Winter Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
San Diego fields, San Diego

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Surf San Diego North at San Diego fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedu...

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Jan 20279Sat

Winter Champions Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
IE Soccer Complex, San Bernardino

Youth soccer tournament for U9 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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Jan 20279Sat

Zeta Cup Santa Barbara Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, Carpinteria

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by Zeta Academy at Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for...

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Jan 202716Sat

MLK Invitational Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 16 to 17, 2027
Ryan Park, 4S Ranch, San Diego

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by San Diego Rush at Ryan Park, 4S Ranch. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules...

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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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