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Nov21Sat

The Huntington Holiday Market

Sat, Nov 21
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino
35 mi away

A holiday market at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino. Details and tickets through Vendorsmap.com.

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Nov15Sun

Very Merry Marketplace

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10:00 AM
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente
35 mi away

An artisan holiday market at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Outgoing.world.

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Nov22Sun

Holiday Boutique

Sun, Nov 22  ·  11:00 AM
Woman's Club of South Pasadena, South Pasadena
37 mi away

A holiday craft market at Woman's Club of South Pasadena in South Pasadena. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov8Sun

2026 Hackaday Supercon

Sun, Nov 8  ·  10 AM to 7:30 PM
ArtCenter College of Design South Campus, Pasadena
about 37 mi (city area)

Workshops, talks and badge hacking for makers and engineers.

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Nov14Sat

Jackalope Art Fair

Nov 14 to 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Central Park, Old Pasadena, Pasadena
about 37 mi (city area)

200+ hand-selected artisans with indie fashion, jewelry, paper goods, home decor, art and food.

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Nov15Sun

CicLAvia Pasadena

Sun, Nov 15  ·  9 AM to 3 PM
Open streets in Pasadena, Pasadena
about 37 mi (city area)

Free all-day open streets event: nearly 3 miles of Pasadena closed to cars for walking, biking and skating.

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Nov21Sat

Best Friends Super Adoption

Nov 21 to 22  ·  11 AM to 4 PM
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena
about 37 mi (city area)

Hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats from LA-area rescues and shelters, plus food trucks.

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Nov22Sun

DooDah Parade

Sun, Nov 22  ·  11 AM
Old Pasadena, Pasadena
about 37 mi (city area)

Pasadena's wacky, offbeat parade.

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Nov26Thu

Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26  ·  8:30 AM
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena
about 37 mi (city area)

Family-favorite 5K recreational loop around the Rose Bowl on Thanksgiving morning.

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Nov21Sat

SoCal Fall Championships Youth Soccer Tournament

Nov 21 to 22
Galway Downs, Temecula
about 38 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by ALBION SC Riverside, Empire Surf and Rebels SC at Galway Downs. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the hos...

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Nov28Sat

Surf College Cup Youth Soccer Tournament (U8 to U14)

Nov 28 to 29
Galway Downs, Temecula
about 38 mi (city area)

Surf's Thanksgiving weekend tournament for younger club teams (U8 to U14) at Galway Downs in Temecula. Each team plays three guaranteed games, and Sunday brings semifi...

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Nov28Sat

SWSC Thanksgiving Showcase Youth Soccer Tournament

Nov 28 to 29
Galway Downs, Temecula
about 38 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U19 teams, hosted by Southwest Soccer Club at Galway Downs. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules...

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Dec5Sat

Temecula Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 5 to 6
Galway Downs, Temecula
about 38 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by City SC Southwest at Galway Downs. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and...

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Nov7Sat

ESCAPE - Tribute to JOURNEY

Sat, Nov 7  ·  8:00 PM
Gaslamp Long Beach, Long Beach
about 39 mi (city area)

A Rock music event at Gaslamp Long Beach. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

Nov21Sat

Autumn Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Nov 21 to 22  ·  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
about 39 mi (city area)

The 25th annual festival celebrating the cultures of China, Japan, Korea and the Philippines, with craft demonstrations, music, dance and storytelling. Included with a...

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Nov15Sun

Applefest

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

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

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Nov7Sat

Halloween Spooktacular

Sat, Nov 7  ·  1:30 PM
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles
40 mi away

A marionette puppet show at Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles. Details and tickets through Viagogo.com.

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Nov7Sat

Black Men's Wellness Day

Sat, Nov 7  ·  8 AM to 1 PM
Earvin Magic Johnson Recreation Area, Los Angeles
about 41 mi (city area)

A health and wellness celebration for Black men.

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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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