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Nov 13 Fri

Newport Beach Tennis Social

Fri, Nov 13  ·  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach, Newport Beach
about 37 mi (city area)

Courtside social with open play and mocktails, all skill levels welcome.

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Nov 27 Fri

Fire & Lights Festival at Newport Dunes

Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Thu to Sun, 4:00 to 9:00 PM
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach
about 37 mi (city area)

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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Dec 5 Sat

Crystal Cove 30th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar

Sat, Dec 5  ·  Bazaar 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; tree lighting 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Beach
about 37 mi (city area)

A holiday bazaar all day, Santa visits from 3:30 PM and the tree lighting program runs 3:00 to 5:30 PM at the historic cottages.

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Dec 16 Wed

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Dec 16 to 20  ·  About 6:30 PM nightly
Marina Park, Newport Beach
about 37 mi (city area)

Hundreds of decorated yachts, sailboats and electric boats parade through Newport Harbor past bayfront homes in the Ring of Lights competition. Opening night, Dec 16,...

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Dec 16 Wed

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Cruise

Dec 16 to 20  ·  Three departures nightly, 5:30 PM to 9:50 PM
Newport Landing, Newport Beach
about 37 mi (city area)

Watch the lighted boats glide through Newport Harbor from the water on a guided evening cruise. Three departures run each parade night, and reservations are required.

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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
about 37 mi (city area)

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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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
∞ 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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