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Jan 20279Sat

Anaheim Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Anaheim fields, Anaheim
about 21 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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Nov28Sat

Anaheim Holiday Makers Market

Sat, Nov 28  ·  12:00 PM
Farmer's Park, Anaheim
21 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 22 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 22 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 22 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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Nov20Fri

Knott's Merry Farm

Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Select days and times
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
about 23 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 23 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 23 mi (city area)

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

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Dec12Sat

14th Annual Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
IE Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 23 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 23 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 23 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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Nov14Sat

The OC Book Fair

Sat, Nov 14  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin
about 24 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 24 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 24 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
24 mi away

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

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Nov21Sat

The Huntington Holiday Market

Sat, Nov 21
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino
25 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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