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Feb 202721Sun

LAFC vs San Diego FC

Sun, Feb 21, 2027  ·  4:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

LAFC opens its 2027 Sprint Season at home against new Southern California neighbor San Diego FC. Sunday Night Soccer, shown on Apple TV.

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Mar 20276Sat

LAFC vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Sat, Mar 6, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

LAFC hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS's 2027 Sprint Season.

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Mar 202717Wed

LAFC vs Sporting Kansas City

Wed, Mar 17, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

Midweek MLS match at home for LAFC. The club has bobblehead giveaways planned for this game.

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Apr 20273Sat

LAFC vs FC Dallas

Sat, Apr 3, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

LAFC hosts FC Dallas in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

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Apr 202718Sun

LAFC vs Houston Dynamo

Sun, Apr 18, 2027  ·  6:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

LAFC hosts the Houston Dynamo on a Sunday evening in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

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Apr 202721Wed

LAFC vs Real Salt Lake

Wed, Apr 21, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

Midweek MLS match at home for LAFC. The club has bobblehead giveaways planned for this game.

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May 20271Sat

LAFC vs Colorado Rapids

Sat, May 1, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

LAFC hosts the Colorado Rapids in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

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Nov29Sun

Santa's Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting

Sun, Nov 29  ·  Festival from 3:00 PM; Santa about 6:00 PM
Civic Center Plaza, Mission Viejo
about 33 mi (city area)

Festival activities start in the afternoon, then Santa arrives by fire engine around 6:00 PM and the tree is lit. A shuttle runs from 3 to 7 PM.

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Nov21Sat

Seal Beach Christmas Tree Lighting

Sat, Nov 21  ·  4 to 7 PM
Eisenhower Park, Seal Beach
about 33 mi (city area)

Pictures with Santa, snow sledding, Dickens carolers, cookies and cocoa, and the lighting of the tree.

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Nov26Thu

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Thu, Nov 26  ·  Bingo 11 AM, dinner 12 PM
St. Anne's Church, Seal Beach
about 33 mi (city area)

The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce serves a Thanksgiving feast for those in need or without family nearby.

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Nov8Sun

Old World Oktoberfest

Oct 27 to Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
Old World Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach
about 34 mi (city area)

German food, imported beers, bands from Germany, games and competitions at Old World German Village, through November 8.

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Nov8Sun

Saint Martin Day Lantern Parade 2026

Sun, Nov 8  ·  5 to 7 PM
Old World German Village, Huntington Beach
about 34 mi (city area)

A glowing evening lantern parade and music, honoring a German tradition.

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Nov14Sat

Darker Waves Music Festival 2026

Sat, Nov 14  ·  Schedule TBA
Huntington City Beach, Huntington Beach
about 34 mi (city area)

One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.

Nov15Sun

Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026

Sun, Nov 15  ·  5:00 - 7:00 pm
Old World German Village, Huntington Beach
about 34 mi (city area)

Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...

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Dec12Sat

Huntington Harbour Boat Parade

Dec 12 to 13  ·  Evening
Huntington Harbour, Huntington Beach
about 34 mi (city area)

Lighted boats cruise past the waterfront homes of Huntington Harbour. Free viewing from the bridges, Seabridge Park and Peter's Landing.

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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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