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Nov 28 Sat

City of Perris Night Market & Culture Walk

Sat, Nov 28  ·  5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Perris Downtown Metrolink Station, Perris
under 1 mi (city area)

Evening street activation with local business showcases, art installations, live performances and food trucks.

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Dec 15 Tue

Family Night at Perris Library

Tue, Dec 15  ·  6:00 PM
City of Perris Public Library, Perris
under 1 mi (city area)

Casual, kid-friendly live theatrical performance for families.

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Oct 31 Sat

Halloween at the Museum

Sat, Oct 31  ·  2:00 PM
March Field Air Museum, Riverside
7.4 mi away

A children's halloween festival at March Field Air Museum in Riverside. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Nov 14 Sat

Chili Cook Off

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Elsinore Woman's Club, Lake Elsinore
about 9.7 mi (city area)

Community chili-tasting competition and comfort food gathering. $10 adults, $5 children under 10.

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Mar 2027 13 Sat

Muddy Dash

Sat, Mar 13, 2027
Diamond Stadium of Lake Elsinore, Lake Elsinore
about 9.7 mi (city area)

Obstacle course and mud run with family-friendly participation.

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Oct 17 Sat

Asian Glow Fest: Water Lanterns & Kite Festival

Oct 17 to 18  ·  2 to 10 PM
Elm Grove Beach, Lake Elsinore
about 9.7 mi (city area)

A lakeside festival of kites by day and floating lanterns at night. Admission is free; lanterns and Asian food are sold on site.

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Oct 30 Fri

Trunk or Treat

Fri, Oct 30  ·  6:30 PM
The Learning Experience - Riverside, Riverside
11 mi away

A halloween community gathering at The Learning Experience - Riverside in Riverside. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Oct 27 Tue

The Jam Night

Tue, Oct 27  ·  7:00 PM
The Concert Lounge, Riverside
11 mi away

An open jam session at The Concert Lounge in Riverside. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Oct 30 Fri

Nightmare Before Nutcracker Fall Fest

Fri, Oct 30  ·  6:00 PM
Riverside Ballet Arts, Riverside
11 mi away

A family dance festival at Riverside Ballet Arts in Riverside. Details and tickets through Riversideballetarts.com.

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Nov 14 Sat

Hemet Film Fest

Nov 14 to 15  ·  Sat 10:00 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Historic Hemet Theatre, Hemet
about 15 mi (city area)

Independent film festival with Inland Empire films, student showcases and filmmaker Q&As. $20 all-access passes.

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Nov 20 Fri

Ramona Market

Fri, Nov 20  ·  4:00 PM onward
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, Hemet
about 15 mi (city area)

Free evening outdoor market with local makers, food trucks, craft drinks and live music.

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Oct 29 Thu

Annual Harvest Festival

Thu, Oct 29  ·  5:00 PM
Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto Campus, San Jacinto
15 mi away

A community autumn festival at Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto Campus in San Jacinto. Details and tickets through Events.msjc.edu.

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Nov 13 Fri

Cal Baptist Men's Basketball vs. University of Arkansas

Fri, Nov 13  ·  7:30 PM
Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, Riverside
about 15 mi (city area)

Cal Baptist Men's Basketball hosts University of Arkansas at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center. Game-day note: Pine Bluff.

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Nov 14 Sat

Cal Baptist Men's Water Polo vs. LMU

Sat, Nov 14  ·  1:00 PM
Lancer Aquatics Center, Riverside
about 15 mi (city area)

Cal Baptist Men's Water Polo hosts LMU at Lancer Aquatics Center. Game-day note: Senior Day.

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Nov 17 Tue

Teensgiving Dinner

Tue, Nov 17  ·  5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Bordwell Park, Riverside
about 15 mi (city area)

Free dinner for ages 12 to 17.

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Nov 18 Wed

Riverside County Family Game Challenge

Wed, Nov 18  ·  4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Riverside County Office of Education, Riverside
about 15 mi (city area)

3v3 scholastic Mario Kart 8 Deluxe esports tournament for students and families.

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Pumpkin City

Oct 1 to 31  ·  11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills
about 30 mi (city area)

Pumpkin patch with pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival games and kiddie rides.

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Haunted San Juan Capistrano Tours

Select dates through Oct 30
Streets of old San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
about 32 mi (city area)

A guided ghost walk through old San Juan Capistrano, with stops under century-old pepper trees, stories from the Los Rios district and a walk toward the historic Mission.

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Pumpkins & Harvest Festival

Various dates and times
San Clemente
about 33 mi (city area)

A pumpkin patch and harvest festival with family activities, local food and live entertainment. Times vary; check the festival site.

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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
about 35 mi (city area)

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

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San Clemente Pier

Year-round
San Clemente Pier, San Clemente
about 33 mi (city area)

Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.

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∞ Any week

Downtown Tustin Saturday Market

Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
El Camino Real and 3rd Street, Tustin
about 34 mi (city area)

Weekly certified farmers market with seasonal produce from regional growers.

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∞ Any week

Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 35 mi (city area)

Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.

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∞ Any week

Great Park Farmers Market

Sundays, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, Irvine
about 35 mi (city area)

Weekly farmers market with produce, food trucks, live music and rotating car shows.

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∞ Any week

Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 42 mi (city area)

A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.

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∞ Any week

Fashion Island

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 42 mi (city area)

Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.

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∞ Any week

Surf City Nights

Every Tuesday, 5 to 8 PM
Huntington Beach
about 45 mi (city area)

Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.

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