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71 events
Nov7Sat

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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Nov8Sun

John Hastings

Sun, Nov 8  ·  6:00 PM
Corona Improv, Corona
about 16 mi (city area)

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

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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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Nov8Sun

2026 Hackaday Supercon

Sun, Nov 8  ·  10 AM to 7:30 PM
ArtCenter College of Design South Campus, Pasadena
about 29 mi (city area)

Workshops, talks and badge hacking for makers and engineers.

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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.

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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.

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Nov8Sun

Muslim Village

Sun, Nov 8  ·  12:00 PM
Great Park Carousel, Irvine
30 mi away

A cultural fall festival at Great Park Carousel in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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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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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

Select dates through Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
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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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
∞Any week

Surf City Nights

Every Tuesday, 5 to 8 PM
Huntington Beach
about 36 mi (city area)

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

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∞Any week

Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 37 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 37 mi (city area)

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

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∞Any week

Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 44 mi (city area)

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

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∞Any week

San Clemente Pier

Year-round
San Clemente Pier, San Clemente
about 46 mi (city area)

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

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