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Nov28Sat

Anaheim Holiday Makers Market

Sat, Nov 28  ·  12:00 PM
Farmer's Park, Anaheim
18 mi away

A marché de créateurs at Farmer's Park in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Oazis.app.

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Nov15Sun

Live Well Expo

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Hotel Fera, Orange
about 18 mi (city area)

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

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Nov18Wed

Chapman Winterfest & Doy's Holiday Tree Lighting

Wed, Nov 18  ·  Songs 5:00 PM; program 5:30 PM
Attallah Piazza, Chapman University, Orange
about 18 mi (city area)

Songs and activities lead up to the lighting of the holiday tree on the Chapman University campus. Free event parking is available with vehicle registration.

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Nov27Fri

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

Nov 27 to Dec 23  ·  Weekdays 4 to 9 PM; weekends 10 AM to 9 PM
Irvine Regional Park, Orange
about 18 mi (city area)

Holiday train rides through the park's decorated grounds. Reservations are required, and a vehicle entrance fee applies.

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Nov14Sat

The OC Book Fair

Sat, Nov 14  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin
about 20 mi (city area)

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

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Dec4Fri

Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting

Fri, Dec 4  ·  6:00 to 8:30 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin
about 20 mi (city area)

Old Town Tustin lights its tree, with a market from 5:00 PM before the ceremony.

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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
about 20 mi (city area)

Breakfast and photos with Santa at the Tustin community center.

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Nov22Sun

Holiday Flea Market

Sun, Nov 22  ·  8:00 AM
Jamestown Village, Tustin
20 mi away

A mercado de pulgas at Jamestown Village in Tustin. Details and tickets through Oazis.app.

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Nov20Fri

Knott's Merry Farm

Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Select days and times
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
about 20 mi (city area)

Holiday celebration with winter decor, thousands of lights and seasonal attractions across the park.

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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
about 20 mi (city area)

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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Dec12Sat

Candy Caneland & Craft Faire

Sat, Dec 12  ·  10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ehlers Event Center, Buena Park
about 20 mi (city area)

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

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Nov20Fri

Creep It Real Festive

Nov 20 to 22  ·  4 to 10 PM
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
about 21 mi (city area)

A post-Halloween CryptsMas Marketplace at the historic, reportedly haunted museum grounds.

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Nov21Sat

Plaza Navideña

Sat, Nov 21  ·  5:00 to 8:00 PM
Plaza Calle Cuatro, Santa Ana
about 21 mi (city area)

A free holiday evening in downtown Santa Ana's Calle Cuatro plaza.

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Dec5Sat

Winter in the Grove

Sat, Dec 5  ·  3:00 to 7:00 PM
Village Green Park, Garden Grove
about 22 mi (city area)

Garden Grove's holiday celebration at Village Green Park.

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Nov20Fri

Enchant Christmas

Fri, Nov 20  ·  3:59 PM
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
22 mi away

A christmas light festival at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. Details and tickets through Viagogo.com.

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Nov11Wed

Stanton Veterans Day Ceremony

Wed, Nov 11  ·  9 to 10:30 AM
Stanton City Hall, Stanton
about 23 mi (city area)

Ceremony honoring those who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Nov8Sun

Muslim Village

Sun, Nov 8  ·  12:00 PM
Great Park Carousel, Irvine
24 mi away

A cultural fall festival at Great Park Carousel in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Nov8Sun

Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center

Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027  ·  Evening sessions, see website
Irvine Spectrum Center Ice Rink, Irvine
about 24 mi (city area)

Outdoor holiday ice rink at Irvine Spectrum Center, listed as opening November 1 with evening skate sessions. Check the Spectrum website for current prices, hours and...

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Nov10Tue

Segerstrom Shelby Event Center: Shelby Mustang & Cobra Museum

Oct 27 to 30 and Fri, Nov 6 and Sat, Nov 7 and Tue, Nov 10 and Thu, Nov 12 and Fri, Nov 13 and Sat, Nov 14 and Tue, Nov 17 and Sat, Nov 21 and Tue, Nov 24 and Wed, Nov 25 and Sat, Nov 28  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Segerstrom Shelby Event Center, Irvine
about 24 mi (city area)

An automotive museum with more than 75 classic Shelby Mustangs and Cobras across two floors, with detailed placards, retro neon signs and vintage gas pumps. Open Tuesd...

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Nov11Wed

Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony

Wed, Nov 11  ·  11 AM
Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, Irvine
about 24 mi (city area)

Free ceremony honoring veterans and their families.

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 21 mi (city area)

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
about 21 mi (city area)

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
about 24 mi (city area)

A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.

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