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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 23 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 23 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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Nov7Sat

Climb for Heroes: Thunder Mountain

Sat, Nov 7  ·  8:00 AM
Mt Baldy Resort, Mt Baldy
24 mi away

A charity veteran hike at Mt Baldy Resort in Mt Baldy. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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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 24 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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Dec5Sat

Winter in the Grove

Sat, Dec 5  ·  3:00 to 7:00 PM
Village Green Park, Garden Grove
about 25 mi (city area)

Garden Grove's holiday celebration at Village Green Park.

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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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