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Feb 202722Mon

Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry Tour at Toyota Arena

Mon, Feb 22, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
Toyota Arena, Ontario
about 4.1 mi (city area)

Live basketball show with trick shots, dunks and fan interaction, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Free pre-game party when doors open and a 5th Quarter autograph session with...

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Nov8Sun

Cali Cup

Nov 6 to 8  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 4.7 mi (city area)

California's premier tabletop wargaming event.

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Nov12Thu

2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Nov 12 to 15  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 4.7 mi (city area)

The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.

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Nov21Sat

SoCal Fiber Fair

Nov 21 to 22  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Fairplex Pomona, Pomona
about 4.7 mi (city area)

A weekend for knitters, crocheters, weavers, embroiderers and yarn lovers.

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Dec5Sat

Holiday on Main Street

Sat, Dec 5  ·  4:00 to 9:00 PM
Main Street, Yorba Linda
about 11 mi (city area)

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

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Dec8Tue

A Revolutionary Christmas

Tue, Dec 8  ·  5:00 to 9:00 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Yorba Linda
about 11 mi (city area)

An evening holiday event at the Nixon Library. Ticketed.

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Nov8Sun

John Hastings

Sun, Nov 8  ·  6:00 PM
Corona Improv, Corona
about 12 mi (city area)

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Corona Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov13Fri

Corona Lakeside Night Market

Fri, Nov 13  ·  Evening
The Shops at Dos Lagos, Corona
about 12 mi (city area)

An evening market at Dos Lagos in Corona.

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Nov27Fri

Christmas with The Alley Cats

Fri, Nov 27  ·  7:00 PM
Curtis Theatre, Brea
13 mi away

A holiday music and comedy show at Curtis Theatre in Brea. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov20Fri

Holiday Stroll + Kids Fair

Fri, Nov 20  ·  6:00 PM
Top Billing Entertainment, Glendora
13 mi away

A holiday market at Top Billing Entertainment in Glendora. Details and tickets through Topbillingent.org.

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Nov11Wed

Brea Veterans Day Ceremony

Wed, Nov 11  ·  10 to 11 AM
Civic & Cultural Center, Brea
about 14 mi (city area)

The Brea community pays tribute to veterans, active duty troops and the fallen.

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Nov20Fri

Nutcracker Craft Boutique

Nov 20 to 21  ·  Fri 9 AM to 6 PM, Sat 9 AM to 4 PM
Brea Community Center, Brea
about 14 mi (city area)

More than 250 vendors with handcrafted gifts, decor, food and collectibles.

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Dec3Thu

Brea Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thu, Dec 3  ·  6:30 to 9:00 PM
Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Brea
about 14 mi (city area)

Brea's annual community tree lighting at the Civic & Cultural Center.

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Nov27Fri

DBWV Thanksgiving Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Nov 27 to 29
Walnut Ranch Park, IE Soccer Complex and South Fontana Park, Fontana
about 16 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U18 teams, hosted by FC Man United 805 at Walnut Ranch Park, IE Soccer Complex and South Fontana Park. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer....

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Nov13Fri

Block Party - Fall Fest

Fri, Nov 13  ·  6:00 PM
Crossroads Church, La Habra, Irvine
16 mi away

A community festival at Crossroads Church, La Habra in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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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
about 16 mi (city area)

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

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Dec12Sat

CM/NB Rangers Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Fullerton fields, Fullerton
about 17 mi (city area)

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...

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Dec13Sun

Muckenthaler Holiday Festival

Sun, Dec 13  ·  12:00 to 4:00 PM
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton
about 17 mi (city area)

Free holiday festival at the Muckenthaler cultural center, with free parking.

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Nov21Sat

Mission Inn Festival of Lights

Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Evenings
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Riverside
about 17 mi (city area)

The Mission Inn's holiday display lights up downtown Riverside, running into early January.

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Dec6Sun

Ring in the Holidays & Nutcracker Holiday Tree Lighting

Sun, Dec 6  ·  Tuba Christmas 1:00 PM; tree lighting 6:00 PM
Center Street Promenade and Anaheim City Hall, Anaheim
about 18 mi (city area)

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.

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Dec12Sat

Orange County Winter Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Anaheim, Villa Park and Orange fields, Anaheim
about 18 mi (city area)

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...

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Jan 20279Sat

Anaheim Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Anaheim fields, Anaheim
about 18 mi (city area)

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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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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