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Things to do in Orange County, CA

Orange County runs from the beach towns of Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente inland to Anaheim, Irvine and Fullerton. With Disneyland Resort, Knott's Berry Farm, the Orange County Fair, UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton and Chapman University all in the county, the calendar mixes theme-park seasons, harbor holiday boat parades, farmers markets, concerts and college and high school games.

Right now: 516 upcoming events · 52 this weekend · 48 farmers markets · 322 college and high school games.

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Nov7Sat

2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's

Sat, Nov 7  ·  11 AM
Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach

Fundraising walk for the Alzheimer's Association, the world's largest event to fight the disease.

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Nov7Sat

Baseball vs UCLA (UCI)

Sat, Nov 7  ·  1 PM
UC Irvine, Cicerone Field at Anteater Ballpark, Irvine

UC Irvine Anteaters Baseball vs UCLA. Baseball home event at Cicerone Field at Anteater Ballpark in Irvine.

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Nov7Sat

Beer City Half Orange County

Sat, Nov 7
Centennial Park, Santa Ana

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

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Nov7Sat

Big Jay Oakerson

Sat, Nov 7  ·  7:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Nov7Sat

Bob Baker Marionettes

Sat, Nov 7  ·  3:00 PM
Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo

A puppet theatre at Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

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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Nov8Sun

Muslim Village

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

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

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Kids and family events in Orange County

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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

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

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

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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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Repticon

Nov 7 to 8
Huntington Beach Building, Costa Mesa

A reptile and exotic pet show and sale.

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College and high school sports in Orange County

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Farmers markets in Orange County

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Cities in Orange County

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Irvine326 upcoming · 6 marketsOrange61 upcoming · 3 marketsFullerton40 upcoming · 2 marketsCosta Mesa19 upcoming · 2 marketsHuntington Beach9 upcoming · 1 marketSanta Ana9 upcoming · 1 marketDana Point7 upcoming · 2 marketsBrea7 upcoming · 1 marketNewport Beach5 upcoming · 4 marketsTustin5 upcoming · 3 marketsAnaheim5 upcoming · 2 marketsLaguna Beach5 upcoming · 1 marketSan Clemente5 upcoming · 1 marketBuena Park3 upcoming · 2 marketsAliso Viejo3 upcoming · 1 marketGarden Grove3 upcoming · 1 marketSan Juan Capistrano3 upcoming · 1 marketSeal Beach2 upcoming · 2 marketsYorba Linda2 upcoming · 1 marketWestminster2 upcomingMission Viejo1 upcoming · 1 marketPlacentia1 upcoming · 1 marketLaguna Niguel0 upcoming · 1 marketCypress0 upcoming

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Museums, galleries and zoos in Orange County

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Where to eat in Orange County

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