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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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