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Nov19Thu

Sugar Plum

Nov 19 to 21
Sugar Plum Festivals Inc., Irvine
28 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
28 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 29 mi (city area)

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

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Nov15Sun

Applefest

Sun, Nov 15  ·  12:00 PM
Benny Boy Brewing, Los Angeles
30 mi away

A fall festival at Benny Boy Brewing in Los Angeles. Details and tickets through Events.musicofourdesire.com.

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Nov8Sun

Orange County Wine Fest

Sun, Nov 8  ·  7:30 PM
The Hangar, Costa Mesa
31 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
31 mi away

A wine tasting festival at OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Ocfair.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 31 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 31 mi (city area)

A reptile and exotic pet show and sale.

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Nov12Thu

Farmers Market at the OC Fair & Event Center

Thursdays through Dec 31
OC Fair & Event Center, Lot D, Costa Mesa
about 31 mi (city area)

A weekly Thursday farmers market in Lot D of the OC Fair & Event Center. No market is listed for Thanksgiving week.

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Nov13Fri

The Great Junk Hunt

Nov 13 to 14
Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, OC Promenade, The Hangar, Costa Mesa
about 31 mi (city area)

A vintage, handmade and repurposed goods market.

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Nov27Fri

WinterFest OC

Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Select dates and times
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
about 31 mi (city area)

Ice tubing, outdoor skating, snow play, 30+ carnival rides, nightly tree lightings and holiday treats.

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Nov28Sat

A Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory

Nov 28 to Dec 27  ·  Check the theater for show times
South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa
about 31 mi (city area)

The Dickens holiday classic returns to the stage in Costa Mesa for its seasonal run.

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Dec5Sat

Make It, Take It: DIY Winter Wreaths

Sat, Dec 5
Centennial Farm, Millennium Barn, Costa Mesa
about 31 mi (city area)

Make a winter wreath at Centennial Farm. Ribbon and décor selection is limited, so feel free to bring your own.

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Dec11Fri

Snoopy House

Dec 11 to 18  ·  5:30 to 8:30 PM
Costa Mesa City Hall, Costa Mesa
about 31 mi (city area)

A Peanuts-themed holiday display at Costa Mesa City Hall, open each evening.

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Dec12Sat

Champions Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Jack Hammett Sports Complex and nearby city fields, Costa Mesa
about 31 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Strikers FC at Jack Hammett Sports Complex and nearby city fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the...

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Nov8Sun

Delusion: Den of the Mosquito

Oct 27 to Nov 8  ·  Various times
Becket Mansion, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

Immersive interactive theater from writer/director Jon Braver at Becket Mansion.

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Nov8Sun

Los Angeles Pregnancy & Baby Expo

Nov 7 to 8  ·  11 AM to 4 PM
The Magic Box, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

Fifth annual expo for registry-building, education, shopping and baby shower games.

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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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