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439 events
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2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's

Sat, Nov 7  ·  11 AM
Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach

Fundraising walk for the Alzheimer's Association, the world's largest event to fight the disease.

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Beer City Half Orange County

Sat, Nov 7
Centennial Park, Santa Ana

A craft beer and running festival at Centennial Park in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Raceraves.com.

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Big Jay Oakerson

Sat, Nov 7  ·  7:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea

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

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Bob Baker Marionettes

Sat, Nov 7  ·  3:00 PM
Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo

A puppet theatre at Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Cosmic Gate

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 PM
Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa

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

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Dial Up Fest: Nelly & Sugar Ray

Sat, Nov 7  ·  3:30 AM
Great Park Sports Complex, Irvine

A nostalgic music festival at Great Park Sports Complex in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventticketscenter.com.

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El Brewjo Burgers

Sat, Nov 7  ·  1:00 PM
Stereo Brewing, Placentia

A food and beer pairing at Stereo Brewing in Placentia. Details and tickets through Hi-fidelity-beer.squarespace.com.

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Nov7Sat

Holiday Brunch & Fashion Show

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
Coyote Hills Golf Course, Fullerton

A charity fashion show at Coyote Hills Golf Course in Fullerton. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Holiday Faire

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine

A seasonal festival at Irvine Fine Arts Center in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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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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Irvine Holiday Faire 2026

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine

The 44th annual Holiday Faire from Arts in Irvine turns the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex into a festive art and gift marketplace.

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Noche de Altares

Sat, Nov 7  ·  12:00 PM
Calle Cuatro Plaza, Santa Ana

A day of the dead festival at Calle Cuatro Plaza in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Wknd.app.

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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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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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Richie Furay

Sat, Nov 7  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano

A Rock music event at The Coach House. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov7Sat

Second Annual Pfeiffer Pfeif-K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
Pfeiffer Brewing Company, Anaheim

A charity brewery fun run at Pfeiffer Brewing Company in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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SnowFest

Sat, Nov 7  ·  9:00 AM
Sports Basement Orange County, Fountain Valley

A winter sports festival at Sports Basement Orange County in Fountain Valley. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Taste of San Clemente

Sat, Nov 7  ·  6 to 10 PM
Casino San Clemente, San Clemente

An evening of local food, wine tastings, microbrews and cocktails.

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Wine & Paint Night

Sat, Nov 7
Gabrielino Park, Irvine

A painting workshop at Gabrielino Park in Irvine. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Pumpkins & Harvest Festival

Various dates and times
San Clemente

A pumpkin patch and harvest festival with family activities, local food and live entertainment. Times vary; check the festival site.

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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Through Oct 31  ·  Park hours
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim

Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.

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Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays in October, plus Oct 31
Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton

A guided downtown walk that blends local history with stops at reputedly haunted landmarks, led by the Fullerton Museum Center. Tours run Wednesdays through Fridays in...

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Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge

Sep 24 to Oct 31
Great Wolf Lodge, Garden Grove

Halloween programming at the resort, including a trick-or-treat trail, yoga, a dance party and an art class.

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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Daily through Oct 31  ·  10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Irvine Regional Park, Orange

Train rides through the park, hayrides, moon bounces and a Great Pumpkin weigh-off.

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