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Today, Wednesday, Nov 11

Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center

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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Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony

11 AM
Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, Irvine

This is a free ceremony honoring veterans and their families. As a USMC veteran, I salute all those who have served, and are serving, and pray God blesses America.

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Saturday, Nov 14

Holiday Craft Show

9:00 AM
Woodbridge Village Association, Irvine

A holiday craft fair at Woodbridge Village Association in Irvine. Details and tickets through Simpletix.com.

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Sunday, Nov 15

Very Merry Marketplace

10:00 AM
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente

An artisan holiday market at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Outgoing.world.

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Tuesday, Nov 17

Knott's Merry Farm

Nov 17, 2026 to Jan 7, 2027
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Christmas celebration at Knott's with twinkling lights, themed garlands, snow-inspired decor and holiday shows.

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Wednesday, Nov 18

Chapman Winterfest & Doy's Holiday Tree Lighting

Songs 5:00 PM; program 5:30 PM
Attallah Piazza, Chapman University, Orange

Songs and activities lead up to the lighting of the holiday tree on the Chapman University campus. Free event parking is available with vehicle registration.

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Thursday, Nov 19

Sugar Plum

Nov 19 to 21
Sugar Plum Festivals Inc., Irvine

A holiday shopping festival at Sugar Plum Festivals Inc. in Irvine. Details and tickets through Couchsurfing.com.

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Friday, Nov 20

Creep It Real Festive

4 to 10 PM
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana

A post-Halloween CryptsMas Marketplace at the historic, reportedly haunted museum grounds.

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Knott's Merry Farm

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Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Holiday celebration with winter decor, thousands of lights and seasonal attractions across the park.

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Saturday, Nov 21

Plaza Navideña

5:00 to 8:00 PM
Plaza Calle Cuatro, Santa Ana

A free holiday evening in downtown Santa Ana's Calle Cuatro plaza.

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Sunday, Nov 22

Holiday Flea Market

8:00 AM
Jamestown Village, Tustin

A mercado de pulgas at Jamestown Village in Tustin. Details and tickets through Oazis.app.

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Tuesday, Nov 24

Thursday, Nov 26

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Bingo 11 AM, dinner 12 PM
St. Anne's Church, Seal Beach

The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce serves a Thanksgiving feast for those in need or without family nearby.

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Friday, Nov 27

Fire & Lights Festival at Newport Dunes

Thu to Sun, 4:00 to 9:00 PM
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach

Floating holiday lights on the bay, fire dancing Friday and Saturday evenings, s'mores fire pits, inflatable slides and Santa photos on Saturdays. Thursday through Sun...

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Hikari: Festival of Lights

5:00 to 9:00 PM
Tanaka Farms, Irvine

A walk-through light festival on the farm grounds, open Wednesday through Sunday evenings, plus Dec 21 to 23. Closed Dec 24 and 25. Last admission is 7:30 PM, and park...

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Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

Weekdays 4 to 9 PM; weekends 10 AM to 9 PM
Irvine Regional Park, Orange

Holiday train rides through the park's decorated grounds. Reservations are required, and a vehicle entrance fee applies.

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WinterFest OC

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OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa

Ice tubing, outdoor skating, snow play, 30+ carnival rides, nightly tree lightings and holiday treats.

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Saturday, Nov 28

Running all season

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Newport Beach Holiday Lights Cruises

Nov 27 to Dec 15 and Dec 21 to Jan 1  ·  Departures 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 PM
Newport Landing, Newport Beach

A 75-minute evening harbor cruise past decorated waterfront homes and boats, with departures at 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 PM. Reservations are required.

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