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Nov20Fri

Creep It Real Festive

Nov 20 to 22  ·  4 to 10 PM
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
about 22 mi (city area)

A post-Halloween CryptsMas Marketplace at the historic, reportedly haunted museum grounds.

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Nov21Sat

Plaza Navideña

Sat, Nov 21  ·  5:00 to 8:00 PM
Plaza Calle Cuatro, Santa Ana
about 22 mi (city area)

A free holiday evening in downtown Santa Ana's Calle Cuatro plaza.

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Nov19Thu

Sugar Plum

Nov 19 to 21
Sugar Plum Festivals Inc., Irvine
23 mi away

A holiday shopping festival at Sugar Plum Festivals Inc. in Irvine. Details and tickets through Couchsurfing.com.

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Nov13Fri

Block Party - Fall Fest

Fri, Nov 13  ·  6:00 PM
Crossroads Church, La Habra, Irvine
23 mi away

A community festival at Crossroads Church, La Habra in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Dec5Sat

La Habra Tamale Festival

Sat, Dec 5  ·  10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Euclid Street, between La Habra Blvd. and Bridenbecker Ave., La Habra
about 23 mi (city area)

A free street festival of tamales, food and family fun along Euclid Street in La Habra.

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Nov14Sat

Holiday Craft Show

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9:00 AM
Woodbridge Village Association, Irvine
23 mi away

A holiday craft fair at Woodbridge Village Association in Irvine. Details and tickets through Simpletix.com.

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Nov20Fri

Holiday Stroll + Kids Fair

Fri, Nov 20  ·  6:00 PM
Top Billing Entertainment, Glendora
23 mi away

A holiday market at Top Billing Entertainment in Glendora. Details and tickets through Topbillingent.org.

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Nov7Sat

OC Kids Expo

Sat, Nov 7  ·  11:00 AM
The Great Park Realty, Irvine
23 mi away

A family educational expo at The Great Park Realty in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center

Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027  ·  Evening sessions, see website
Irvine Spectrum Center Ice Rink, Irvine
about 23 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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Nov7Sat

Irvine Holiday Faire

Nov 7
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine
about 23 mi (city area)

The City of Irvine's holiday arts and gift fair at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex.

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Nov7Sat

Irvine Holiday Faire 2026

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine
about 23 mi (city area)

The 44th annual Holiday Faire from Arts in Irvine turns the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex into a festive art and gift marketplace.

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Nov7Sat

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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 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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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 22 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 22 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 23 mi (city area)

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

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