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OC Family Expo

Sat, Nov 7  ·  11:00 AM
Outlets at San Clemente, San Clemente

A children's business marketplace at Outlets at San Clemente in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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OC Kids Expo

Sat, Nov 7  ·  11:00 AM
The Great Park Realty, Irvine

A family educational expo at The Great Park Realty in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

OC Wine Fest

Nov 7 to 8  ·  12:00 PM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

A wine tasting festival at OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Ocfair.com.

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Nov7Sat

Orange County Wine Fest

Nov 7 to 8  ·  Sat 12 to 3 PM or 5 to 8 PM, Sun 12 to 3 PM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

Three hours of unlimited wine tastings from a wide range of styles and regions.

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Nov7Sat

Red, White, and Blue Salute

Sat, Nov 7  ·  8:30 AM
SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

A veterans day celebration at SeaWorld San Diego in San Diego. Details and tickets through Warriorfoundation.org.

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Nov7Sat

Repticon

Nov 7 to 8
Huntington Beach Building, Costa Mesa

A reptile and exotic pet show and sale.

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Nov7Sat

Richie Furay

Sat, Nov 7  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

A Rock music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov7Sat

Rockin for our Troops Fundraiser

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

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

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Nov7Sat

Rotary VetFest

Sat, Nov 7
Kinecta Federal Credit Union - Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach

A veterans charity festival at Kinecta Federal Credit Union - Manhattan Beach Blvd in Manhattan Beach. Details and tickets through Thembnews.com.

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Nov7Sat

SnowFest

Sat, Nov 7  ·  9:00 AM
Sports Basement Orange County, Fountain Valley

A winter sports festival at Sports Basement Orange County in Fountain Valley. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Nov7Sat

STEAM Saturdays | Fall-tastic

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
San Bernardino County Museum, Redlands

A family craft workshop at San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

Taste of San Clemente

Sat, Nov 7  ·  6 to 10 PM
Casino San Clemente, San Clemente

An evening of local food, wine tastings, microbrews and cocktails.

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Nov7Sat

Veteran's Day Classic Car Show

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

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

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Nov7Sat

Veterans Salute and Parade

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

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

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Nov7Sat

Wine & Paint Night

Sat, Nov 7
Gabrielino Park, Irvine

A painting workshop at Gabrielino Park in Irvine. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular

Select dates through Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles

A family-friendly hour-long boo-sical revue with 100+ puppets and a Dia de los Muertos sequence. (Start date shown as September.)

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Candlelight Concerts

Select dates in October  ·  Times vary
Newport Beach, Yorba Linda, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Various OC cities

Candlelit string tributes, including Halloween classics and Queen and Beatles nights.

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