Dec16Wed
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Cruise
Watch the lighted boats glide through Newport Harbor from the water on a guided evening cruise. Three departures run each parade night, and reservations are required.
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Nov7Sat
Family Wildlife Day
A nature education event at Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve in Murrieta. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.
Nov20Fri
Enchant Christmas
A christmas light festival at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. Details and tickets through Viagogo.com.
Nov7Sat
2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Fundraising walk for the Alzheimer's Association, the world's largest event to fight the disease.
Nov7Sat
Old World Oktoberfest
German food, imported beers, bands from Germany, games and competitions at Old World German Village, through November 8.
Nov8Sun
Saint Martin Day Lantern Parade 2026
A glowing evening lantern parade and music, honoring a German tradition.
Nov8Sun
St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.
Nov14Sat
Darker Waves Music Festival 2026
One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.
Nov15Sun
Huntington Beach Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern festival and parade at Old World Village.
Nov15Sun
Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026
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...
Dec12Sat
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
Lighted boats cruise past the waterfront homes of Huntington Harbour. Free viewing from the bridges, Seabridge Park and Peter's Landing.
Nov11Wed
Dana Point Veterans Day Services
Presented by VFW Post 9934, its Ladies Auxiliary and the City of Dana Point to recognize all veterans.
Nov26Thu
Dana Point Turkey Trot
The 49th annual Thanksgiving Day race at Dana Point Harbor: 5K, 10K, combo 15K and a kids' 1-mile Gobble Wobble.
Dec5Sat
Boat Rides with Santa
Short harbor rides aboard the Dana Pride with Santa. Reservations required.
Dec5Sat
Dana Point Tree Lighting
Dana Point lights its holiday tree at La Plaza Park.
Dec11Fri
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights
Decorated boats parade through the harbor over three nights. Free viewing from shore.
Dec12Sat
Santa Paws
Pet photos with Santa at the harbor, with a $15 donation to the Pet Project Foundation.
Dec19Sat
Modern Makers Mart Holiday Edition
Handmade gifts from local makers by the harbor, with Santa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Nov7Sat
OC Family Expo
A children's business marketplace at Outlets at San Clemente in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.
Nov21Sat
Seal Beach Christmas Tree Lighting
Pictures with Santa, snow sledding, Dickens carolers, cookies and cocoa, and the lighting of the tree.
Nov26Thu
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce serves a Thanksgiving feast for those in need or without family nearby.
Nov7Sat
Taste of San Clemente
An evening of local food, wine tastings, microbrews and cocktails.
Dec5Sat
Puttin' on the Glitz
Holiday festivities along downtown San Clemente's Avenida Del Mar.
Dec5Sat
Santa's Village by the Sea
A holiday evening with Santa at the San Clemente Community Center.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
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Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
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Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
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20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
SeasonMulti-week
Juan Manuel Gomez: In the Deep and All Together! (exhibition)
An exhibition by Juan Manuel Gomez, En Lo Profundo / In the Deep and All Together!, on view at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.
SeasonMulti-week
Holidayz at the Park and Pop-up Exhibit
Seasonal holiday programming and a pop-up exhibit at the Orange County Great Park.
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