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Cali Cup

Nov 6 to 8  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 6.7 mi (city area)

California's premier tabletop wargaming event.

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Nov7Sat

Climb for Heroes: Thunder Mountain

Sat, Nov 7  ·  8:00 AM
Mt Baldy Resort, Mt Baldy
12 mi away

A charity veteran hike at Mt Baldy Resort in Mt Baldy. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

El Brewjo Burgers

Sat, Nov 7  ·  1:00 PM
Stereo Brewing, Placentia
19 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

Big Jay Oakerson

Sat, Nov 7  ·  7:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea
about 19 mi (city area)

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

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Nov7Sat

Veterans Salute and Parade

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

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

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Nov7Sat

Holiday Brunch & Fashion Show

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
Coyote Hills Golf Course, Fullerton
20 mi away

A charity fashion show at Coyote Hills Golf Course in Fullerton. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

Veteran's Day Classic Car Show

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

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

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Nov7Sat

Malicious Monster Truck

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

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

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Nov7Sat

Second Annual Pfeiffer Pfeif-K Fun Run

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

A charity brewery fun run at Pfeiffer Brewing Company in Anaheim. 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
24 mi away

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

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Nov7Sat

Veterans Day Celebration & Car Show

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10 AM to 2 PM
Veterans Sports Park, Tustin
about 26 mi (city area)

Flag ceremony, live music, food trucks, a beer garden and a car show honoring veterans.

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Nov7Sat

Noche de Altares

Sat, Nov 7  ·  12:00 PM
Calle Cuatro Plaza, Santa Ana
27 mi away

A day of the dead festival at Calle Cuatro Plaza in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Wknd.app.

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Nov7Sat

Holiday Faire

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine
28 mi away

A seasonal festival at Irvine Fine Arts Center in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

Rockin for our Troops Fundraiser

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

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

Nov7Sat

Dial Up Fest: Nelly & Sugar Ray

Sat, Nov 7  ·  3:30 AM
Great Park Sports Complex, Irvine
30 mi away

A nostalgic music festival at Great Park Sports Complex in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventticketscenter.com.

Nov7Sat

Beer City Half Orange County

Sat, Nov 7
Centennial Park, Santa Ana
30 mi away

A craft beer and running festival at Centennial Park in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Raceraves.com.

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Nov7Sat

Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center

Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027  ·  Evening sessions, see website
Irvine Spectrum Center Ice Rink, Irvine
about 30 mi (city area)

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...

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Nov7Sat

Irvine Holiday Faire

Nov 7
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine
about 30 mi (city area)

The City of Irvine's holiday arts and gift fair at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex.

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Nov7Sat

Irvine Holiday Faire 2026

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine
about 30 mi (city area)

The 44th annual Holiday Faire from Arts in Irvine turns the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex into a festive art and gift marketplace.

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Nov7Sat

Segerstrom Shelby Event Center: Shelby Mustang & Cobra Museum

Oct 27 to 30 and Fri, Nov 6 and Sat, Nov 7 and Tue, Nov 10 and Thu, Nov 12 and Fri, Nov 13 and Sat, Nov 14 and Tue, Nov 17 and Sat, Nov 21 and Tue, Nov 24 and Wed, Nov 25 and Sat, Nov 28  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Segerstrom Shelby Event Center, Irvine
about 30 mi (city area)

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...

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Nov7Sat

Halloween Spooktacular

Sat, Nov 7  ·  1:30 PM
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles
32 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

SnowFest

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

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

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 27 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 27 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 30 mi (city area)

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

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles
about 34 mi (city area)

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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Delusion: Den of the Mosquito

Select dates through Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
Becket Mansion, Los Angeles
about 34 mi (city area)

Jon Braver's darkly narrative interactive play.

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