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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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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 10 mi (city area)

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

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Feb 2027 21 Sun

Dickens Festival

Sun, Feb 21, 2027
White Park, Riverside
about 20 mi (city area)

Annual outdoor Victorian-era celebration with literary performances, period costumes and historical reenactments.

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Dec 5 Sat

Holiday Craft Fair

Dec 5 to 6  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Community Center, Tustin
about 29 mi (city area)

Handmade gifts, food trucks and live music over two days.

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Nov 13 Fri

Apple Picking at Riley's Farm

Nov 4 to 30
Riley's Los Rios Rancho, Yucaipa
about 30 mi (city area)

U-pick apples in Oak Glen, available through November.

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Nov 15 Sun

Live Well Expo

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Hotel Fera, Orange
about 31 mi (city area)

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

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Nov 15 Sun

Huntington Beach Lantern Fest & Parade

Sun, Nov 15  ·  Check the venue for times
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 39 mi (city area)

A lantern festival and parade at Old World Village.

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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 39 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 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 46 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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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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