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Dec12Sat

Breakfast with Santa (Tustin)

Sat, Dec 12  ·  9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Community Center at The Market Place, Tustin

Breakfast and photos with Santa at the Tustin community center.

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Dec12Sat

Candy Caneland & Craft Faire

Sat, Dec 12  ·  10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ehlers Event Center, Buena Park

A free holiday craft fair and Candy Caneland at the Ehlers Event Center.

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Dec12Sat

Champions Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Jack Hammett Sports Complex and nearby city fields, Costa Mesa

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Strikers FC at Jack Hammett Sports Complex and nearby city fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the...

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Dec12Sat

CM/NB Rangers Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Fullerton fields, Fullerton

Youth soccer tournament for U8 to U15 teams, hosted by Rangers FC at Fullerton fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and sp...

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Dec12Sat

Huntington Harbour Boat Parade

Dec 12 to 13  ·  Evening
Huntington Harbour, Huntington Beach

Lighted boats cruise past the waterfront homes of Huntington Harbour. Free viewing from the bridges, Seabridge Park and Peter's Landing.

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Dec12Sat

Orange County Winter Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Anaheim, Villa Park and Orange fields, Anaheim

Youth soccer tournament for U8 to U14 teams, hosted by Rangers FC at Anaheim, Villa Park and Orange fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for...

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Dec12Sat

Santa Paws

Dec 12 to 13  ·  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point

Pet photos with Santa at the harbor, with a $15 donation to the Pet Project Foundation.

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Dec12Sat

Tournament of Champions Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Orange County Great Park and Irvine community parks, Irvine

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by SoCal Reds FC at Orange County Great Park and Irvine community parks. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with t...

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Dec13Sun

Muckenthaler Holiday Festival

Sun, Dec 13  ·  12:00 to 4:00 PM
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton

Free holiday festival at the Muckenthaler cultural center, with free parking.

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Dec16Wed

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Dec 16 to 20  ·  About 6:30 PM nightly
Marina Park, Newport Beach

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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Dec16Wed

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Cruise

Dec 16 to 20  ·  Three departures nightly, 5:30 PM to 9:50 PM
Newport Landing, Newport Beach

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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Dec18Fri

Capistrano Lights

Dec 18 to 30  ·  Grounds 10 AM to 7 PM; tree lighting 5:05 PM
Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

Holiday lights at Mission San Juan Capistrano with Santa and a tree lighting. Specific dates and the full schedule have not been announced yet, so check the mission.

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Dec19Sat

Modern Makers Mart Holiday Edition

Sat, Dec 19  ·  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Island, near the Richard Henry Dana statue, Dana Point

Handmade gifts from local makers by the harbor, with Santa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Jan 20279Sat

Anaheim Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Anaheim fields, Anaheim

Youth soccer tournament for U6 to U15 teams, hosted by Anaheim FC at Anaheim fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and spec...

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Jan 20279Sat

California State Invitational Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Orange County Great Park and Irvine city fields, Irvine

Youth soccer tournament for U8 to U14 teams, hosted by Irvine Soccer Academy at Orange County Great Park and Irvine city fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check wi...

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Mar 20276Sat

Orange County Spring Showcase Youth Soccer Tournament

Mar 6 to 7, 2027
Orange County Great Park and Irvine fields, Irvine

Youth soccer tournament for U15 to U19 teams, hosted by SoCal Reds FC at Orange County Great Park and Irvine fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host...

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.

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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach

German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.

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Discovery Day at the Farm

Select dates, Oct 2026 through May 2027
Centennial Farm, Costa Mesa

A recurring Discovery Day program at Centennial Farm. See the OC Fair calendar for details and registration.

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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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