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Nov27Fri

Hikari: Festival of Lights

Nov 27 to Dec 27  ·  5:00 to 9:00 PM
Tanaka Farms, Irvine
about 24 mi (city area)

A walk-through light festival on the farm grounds, open Wednesday through Sunday evenings, plus Dec 21 to 23. Closed Dec 24 and 25. Last admission is 7:30 PM, and park...

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Dec5Sat

Illuminate Irvine

Dec 5
Great Park, Irvine
about 24 mi (city area)

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

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Dec5Sat

The Cup '26 Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 5 to 6
Orange County Great Park and City of Irvine fields, Irvine
about 24 mi (city area)

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...

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Dec12Sat

Tournament of Champions Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Orange County Great Park and Irvine community parks, Irvine
about 24 mi (city area)

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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Jan 20279Sat

California State Invitational Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Orange County Great Park and Irvine city fields, Irvine
about 24 mi (city area)

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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Mar 20276Sat

Orange County Spring Showcase Youth Soccer Tournament

Mar 6 to 7, 2027
Orange County Great Park and Irvine fields, Irvine
about 24 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U15 to U19 teams, hosted by SoCal Reds FC at Orange County Great Park and Irvine fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host...

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Dec12Sat

14th Annual Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
IE Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 24 mi (city area)

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...

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Dec12Sat

SWSC Christmas Super Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
San Bernardino Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 24 mi (city area)

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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Jan 20279Sat

Winter Champions Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
IE Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 24 mi (city area)

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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Nov19Thu

Sugar Plum

Nov 19 to 21
Sugar Plum Festivals Inc., Irvine
24 mi away

A holiday shopping festival at Sugar Plum Festivals Inc. in Irvine. Details and tickets through Couchsurfing.com.

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Nov14Sat

Holiday Craft Show

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

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

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Dec5Sat

Breakfast with Santa (Westminster)

Sat, Dec 5  ·  9:00 to 10:30 AM
Community Services Building, Westminster
about 26 mi (city area)

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

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Nov21Sat

The Huntington Holiday Market

Sat, Nov 21
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino
26 mi away

A holiday market at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino. Details and tickets through Vendorsmap.com.

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Nov8Sun

Orange County Wine Fest

Sun, Nov 8  ·  7:30 PM
The Hangar, Costa Mesa
27 mi away

A wine tasting festival at The Hangar in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Theguideoc.com.

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Nov8Sun

OC Wine Fest

Nov 7 to 8  ·  12:00 PM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
27 mi away

A wine tasting festival at OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Ocfair.com.

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Nov22Sun

Holiday Boutique

Sun, Nov 22  ·  11:00 AM
Woman's Club of South Pasadena, South Pasadena
27 mi away

A holiday craft market at Woman's Club of South Pasadena in South Pasadena. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov8Sun

Orange County Wine Fest

Nov 7 to 8  ·  Sat 12 to 3 PM or 5 to 8 PM, Sun 12 to 3 PM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
about 27 mi (city area)

Three hours of unlimited wine tastings from a wide range of styles and regions.

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Nov8Sun

Repticon

Nov 7 to 8
Huntington Beach Building, Costa Mesa
about 27 mi (city area)

A reptile and exotic pet show and sale.

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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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