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Festivals, fall harvests, film, food and live music from Los Angeles to San Diego, with Orange County at the heart. Search everything, including events that have already happened!

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Nov 15 Sun

Live Well Expo

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Hotel Fera, Orange
about 23 mi (city area)

A one-day wellness gathering with movement, shopping and connection.

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Nov 15 Sun

CicLAvia-Pasadena

Sun, Nov 15  ·  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Old Town Pasadena, Pasadena, CA 91101
about 25 mi (city area)

The 2.7-mile CicLAvia route includes Colorado Boulevard (Pasadena Avenue to Allen Avenue) and Raymond Avenue (Pacific Alley to Dayton St), forming a seamless corridor...

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Nov 21 Sat

Best Friends Super Adoption

Nov 21 to 22  ·  11 AM to 4 PM
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena
about 25 mi (city area)

Hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats from LA-area rescues and shelters, plus food trucks.

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Nov 22 Sun

DooDah Parade

Sun, Nov 22  ·  11 AM
Old Pasadena, Pasadena
about 25 mi (city area)

Pasadena's wacky, offbeat parade.

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Nov 20 Fri

LA Auto Show

Nov 20 to 29  ·  Various
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles
about 30 mi (city area)

First look at 2027 vehicles, concept cars, mods and classics, with immersive exhibits.

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Nov 15 Sun

Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026

Sun, Nov 15  ·  5:00 - 7:00 pm
Old World German Village, Huntington Beach
about 34 mi (city area)

Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...

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Nov 21 Sat

Autumn Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Nov 21 to 22  ·  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
about 35 mi (city area)

The 25th annual festival celebrating the cultures of China, Japan, Korea and the Philippines, with craft demonstrations, music, dance and storytelling. Included with a...

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Nov 12 Thu

National Philanthropy Day 2026

Thu, Nov 12  ·  2 PM
Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo
about 36 mi (city area)

Celebrates the work of Orange County's nonprofit community: its programs, partnerships and people.

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Nov 14 Sat

Big Bear Oktoberfest

Nov 7 to 8 and Sat, Nov 14  ·  Weekends, from about 1:00 PM
Big Bear Convention Center, Big Bear Lake
about 47 mi (city area)

German food, beer, music and entertainment at the 56th annual Oktoberfest in Big Bear. It runs weekends through Nov 14.

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Dec 3 Thu

Living 2 Live Family Night & Community Gathering

Thu, Dec 3  ·  5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Living 2 Live Coaching Center, Murrieta
about 47 mi (city area)

Screen-free family night with rock painting, cornhole, Plinko, coloring and local vendors. Donation-based admission.

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Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 35 mi (city area)

A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.

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