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Nov7Sat

Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center

Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027  ·  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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Nov7Sat

Irvine Holiday Faire

Nov 7
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine

The City of Irvine's holiday arts and gift fair at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex.

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Nov7Sat

OC Family Expo

Sat, Nov 7  ·  11:00 AM
Outlets at San Clemente, San Clemente

A children's business marketplace at Outlets at San Clemente in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Nov7Sat

OC Kids Expo

Sat, Nov 7  ·  11:00 AM
The Great Park Realty, Irvine

A family educational expo at The Great Park Realty in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

Repticon

Nov 7 to 8
Huntington Beach Building, Costa Mesa

A reptile and exotic pet show and sale.

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Running all season

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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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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
∞Any week

Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point

Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.

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∞Any week

San Clemente Pier

Year-round
San Clemente Pier, San Clemente

Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.

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