Nov 14 Sat
Chili Cook Off
Community chili-tasting competition and comfort food gathering. $10 adults, $5 children under 10.
Seasonal guides: Thanksgiving Week & Weekend Events · Holiday Lights, Christmas & Winter Events
This weekend
27 events
Nov 14 Sat
Hemet Film Fest
Independent film festival with Inland Empire films, student showcases and filmmaker Q&As. $20 all-access passes.
Nov 14 Sat
Cal Baptist Men's Water Polo vs. LMU
Cal Baptist Men's Water Polo hosts LMU at Lancer Aquatics Center. Game-day note: Senior Day.
Nov 14 Sat
Apple Picking at Riley's Farm
U-pick apples in Oak Glen, available through November.
Nov 14 Sat
Holiday Craft Show
A holiday craft fair at Woodbridge Village Association in Irvine. Details and tickets through Simpletix.com.
Nov 15 Sun
Very Merry Marketplace
An artisan holiday market at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Outgoing.world.
Nov 14 Sat
The OC Book Fair
Independent booksellers and publishers, author talks, signings, kids' activities and panels.
Nov 14 Sat
Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center
Outdoor holiday ice rink at Irvine Spectrum Center, listed as opening November 1 with evening skate sessions. Check the Spectrum website for current prices, hours and...
Nov 14 Sat
Juan Manuel Gomez: Opening Reception, In the Deep and All Together!
Opening reception for the Irvine Fine Arts Center exhibition by Juan Manuel Gomez, En Lo Profundo / In the Deep and All Together!
Nov 14 Sat
Segerstrom Shelby Event Center: Shelby Mustang & Cobra Museum
An automotive museum with more than 75 classic Shelby Mustangs and Cobras across two floors, with detailed placards, retro neon signs and vintage gas pumps. Open Tuesd...
Nov 14 Sat
UC Irvine Baseball vs. Fresno State
UC Irvine Baseball hosts Fresno State at Cicerone Field at Anteater Ballpark. Game-day note: Free Admission.
Nov 14 Sat
UC Irvine Women's Volleyball vs. Cal State Bakersfield
UC Irvine Women's Volleyball hosts Cal State Bakersfield at Bren Events Center. Game-day note: Senior Night. Broadcast: ESPN+.
Nov 14 Sat
2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.
Nov 14 Sat
Cal State Fullerton Women's Tennis: Pomona Pitzer Invitational
Cal State Fullerton Women's Tennis plays the Pomona Pitzer Invitational at Claremont.
Nov 15 Sun
Live Well Expo
A one-day wellness gathering with movement, shopping and connection.
Nov 14 Sat
Big Bear Oktoberfest
German food, beer, music and entertainment at the 56th annual Oktoberfest in Big Bear. It runs weekends through Nov 14.
Nov 14 Sat
Powwow Celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2026
Free, family and pet friendly powwow with dance and song, fry bread, Indian tacos, crafts and vendors.
Nov 14 Sat
Santa Ana Zoo Jungle Quest
Family-friendly outdoor wildlife scavenger hunt and exploration adventure.
Nov 14 Sat
Cal State Fullerton Women's Volleyball vs. UC Riverside
Cal State Fullerton Women's Volleyball hosts UC Riverside at Titan Gym.
Nov 15 Sun
Cal State Fullerton Women's Basketball vs. Pacific
Cal State Fullerton Women's Basketball hosts Pacific at Titan Gym.
Nov 14 Sat
The Great Junk Hunt
A vintage, handmade and repurposed goods market.
Nov 14 Sat
Wicking Hydroponics for Soil-Free Gardening
A Centennial Farm class on wicking hydroponics for soil-free gardening.
Nov 15 Sun
OCC Wind Ensemble: Lands Near & Far
The OCC Wind Ensemble plays music from America, Germany, Celtic lands, Scotland and Ukraine. Tickets $10, sold online. Free parking.
Nov 14 Sat
Darker Waves Music Festival 2026
One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.
Running all season
7 listingsSeason Multi-week
20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
Season Multi-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.
Season Multi-week
First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
Season Multi-week
American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
Season Multi-week
Mini Melodies, a free monthly music program for young children and their families at MainPlace Mall
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month. Mini Melodies is a free monthly music hour for toddlers and young children hel...
Season Multi-week
Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞ Any week
San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.
∞ Any week
Downtown Tustin Saturday Market
Weekly certified farmers market with seasonal produce from regional growers.
∞ Any week
Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.
∞ Any week
Great Park Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market with produce, food trucks, live music and rotating car shows.
∞ Any week
Balboa Fun Zone
A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.
∞ Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.
∞ Any week
Surf City Nights
Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.
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