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Nov8Sun

2026 Hackaday Supercon

Sun, Nov 8  ·  10 AM to 7:30 PM
ArtCenter College of Design South Campus, Pasadena
about 26 mi (city area)

Workshops, talks and badge hacking for makers and engineers.

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Nov14Sat

Jackalope Art Fair

Nov 14 to 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Central Park, Old Pasadena, Pasadena
about 26 mi (city area)

200+ hand-selected artisans with indie fashion, jewelry, paper goods, home decor, art and food.

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Nov15Sun

CicLAvia Pasadena

Sun, Nov 15  ·  9 AM to 3 PM
Open streets in Pasadena, Pasadena
about 26 mi (city area)

Free all-day open streets event: nearly 3 miles of Pasadena closed to cars for walking, biking and skating.

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Nov21Sat

Best Friends Super Adoption

Nov 21 to 22  ·  11 AM to 4 PM
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena
about 26 mi (city area)

Hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats from LA-area rescues and shelters, plus food trucks.

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Nov22Sun

DooDah Parade

Sun, Nov 22  ·  11 AM
Old Pasadena, Pasadena
about 26 mi (city area)

Pasadena's wacky, offbeat parade.

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Nov26Thu

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26  ·  8:30 AM
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena
about 26 mi (city area)

Family-favorite 5K recreational loop around the Rose Bowl on Thanksgiving morning.

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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

Muslim Village

Sun, Nov 8  ·  12:00 PM
Great Park Carousel, Irvine
28 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 28 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 28 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 28 mi (city area)

Free ceremony honoring veterans and their families.

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Nov27Fri

Hikari: Festival of Lights

Nov 27 to Dec 27  ·  5:00 to 9:00 PM
Tanaka Farms, Irvine
about 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 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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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 25 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 25 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 28 mi (city area)

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

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