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Dec11Fri

Snoopy House

Dec 11 to 18  ·  5:30 to 8:30 PM
Costa Mesa City Hall, Costa Mesa

A Peanuts-themed holiday display at Costa Mesa City Hall, open each evening.

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Dec12Sat

Anuhea at Garden Amp

Sat, Dec 12  ·  5:00 PM
Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove

A Pop music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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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

Couch Dog

Sat, Dec 12  ·  7:00 PM
Constellation Room, Santa Ana

A Rock music event at Constellation Room. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec12Sat

English Beat

Sat, Dec 12  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

An Alternative music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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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

Kelsey Cook

Sat, Dec 12  ·  7:00 PM
Improv Comedy Club-Irvine, Irvine

A Miscellaneous arts and theatre event at Improv Comedy Club-Irvine. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec12Sat

Marlon Wayans

Sat, Dec 12  ·  7:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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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

Private Event

Sat, Dec 12  ·  7:00 PM
Ivan'z House at Mozambique, Laguna Beach

A live event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Dec12Sat

Said The Sky

Sat, Dec 12  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

A Dance/Electronic music event at Time Nightclub. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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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

Chaos & Crawlers

Sun, Dec 13  ·  6:00 PM
Irvine Improv, Irvine

A live event at Irvine Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach

On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.

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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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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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