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Nov8Sun

John Hastings

Sun, Nov 8  ·  6:00 PM
Corona Improv, Corona
about 4.0 mi (city area)

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Corona Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov13Fri

Corona Lakeside Night Market

Fri, Nov 13  ·  Evening
The Shops at Dos Lagos, Corona
about 4.0 mi (city area)

An evening market at Dos Lagos in Corona.

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Nov7Sat

Veteran's Day Classic Car Show

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
Crossings At Corona, Corona
7.6 mi away

A classic car exhibition at Crossings At Corona in Corona. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov21Sat

Mission Inn Festival of Lights

Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Evenings
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Riverside
about 8.9 mi (city area)

The Mission Inn's holiday display lights up downtown Riverside, running into early January.

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Feb 202722Mon

Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry Tour at Toyota Arena

Mon, Feb 22, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
Toyota Arena, Ontario
about 11 mi (city area)

Live basketball show with trick shots, dunks and fan interaction, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Free pre-game party when doors open and a 5th Quarter autograph session with...

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Nov27Fri

DBWV Thanksgiving Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Nov 27 to 29
Walnut Ranch Park, IE Soccer Complex and South Fontana Park, Fontana
about 13 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U18 teams, hosted by FC Man United 805 at Walnut Ranch Park, IE Soccer Complex and South Fontana Park. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer....

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Nov7Sat

Cali Cup

Nov 6 to 8  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 14 mi (city area)

California's premier tabletop wargaming event.

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Nov12Thu

2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Nov 12 to 15  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 14 mi (city area)

The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.

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Nov21Sat

SoCal Fiber Fair

Nov 21 to 22  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Fairplex Pomona, Pomona
about 14 mi (city area)

A weekend for knitters, crocheters, weavers, embroiderers and yarn lovers.

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Dec5Sat

Holiday on Main Street

Sat, Dec 5  ·  4:00 to 9:00 PM
Main Street, Yorba Linda
about 15 mi (city area)

A free holiday evening on Yorba Linda's Main Street.

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Dec8Tue

A Revolutionary Christmas

Tue, Dec 8  ·  5:00 to 9:00 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Yorba Linda
about 15 mi (city area)

An evening holiday event at the Nixon Library. Ticketed.

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Nov7Sat

El Brewjo Burgers

Sat, Nov 7  ·  1:00 PM
Stereo Brewing, Placentia
16 mi away

A food and beer pairing at Stereo Brewing in Placentia. Details and tickets through Hi-fidelity-beer.squarespace.com.

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Nov7Sat

Rockin for our Troops Fundraiser

Sat, Nov 7  ·  12:00 PM
Cook's Corner, Trabuco Canyon
18 mi away

A charity fundraiser concert at Cook's Corner in Trabuco Canyon. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

Nov7Sat

Malicious Monster Truck

Nov 6 to 7  ·  5:30 PM
Orange Show Speedway, San Bernardino
18 mi away

A monster truck show at Orange Show Speedway in San Bernardino. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Nov7Sat

Veterans Salute and Parade

Sat, Nov 7  ·  9:00 AM
La Plaza Park, San Bernardino
18 mi away

A veterans day parade at La Plaza Park in San Bernardino. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

Second Annual Pfeiffer Pfeif-K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
Pfeiffer Brewing Company, Anaheim
18 mi away

A charity brewery fun run at Pfeiffer Brewing Company in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Dec12Sat

14th Annual Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
IE Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 19 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Platinum IE at IE Soccer Complex. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and...

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Dec12Sat

SWSC Christmas Super Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
San Bernardino Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 19 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Southwest Soccer Club at San Bernardino Soccer Complex. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club f...

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Jan 20279Sat

Winter Champions Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
IE Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 19 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U9 to U15 teams, hosted by Platinum IE at IE Soccer Complex. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and...

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Nov27Fri

Christmas with The Alley Cats

Fri, Nov 27  ·  7:00 PM
Curtis Theatre, Brea
20 mi away

A holiday music and comedy show at Curtis Theatre in Brea. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov15Sun

Live Well Expo

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Hotel Fera, Orange
about 20 mi (city area)

A one-day wellness gathering with movement, shopping and connection.

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Nov18Wed

Chapman Winterfest & Doy's Holiday Tree Lighting

Wed, Nov 18  ·  Songs 5:00 PM; program 5:30 PM
Attallah Piazza, Chapman University, Orange
about 20 mi (city area)

Songs and activities lead up to the lighting of the holiday tree on the Chapman University campus. Free event parking is available with vehicle registration.

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Nov27Fri

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

Nov 27 to Dec 23  ·  Weekdays 4 to 9 PM; weekends 10 AM to 9 PM
Irvine Regional Park, Orange
about 20 mi (city area)

Holiday train rides through the park's decorated grounds. Reservations are required, and a vehicle entrance fee applies.

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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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