Nov8Sun
Chicago Tribute Experience, Laurel Canyon Dreamin, Alvarez Band at Garden Amp
A Rock music event at Garden Amphitheatre. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Seasonal guides: Thanksgiving Week & Weekend Events · Holiday Lights, Christmas & Winter Events
This weekend
14 events
Nov8Sun
Dr. Brady Smith featuring Potty Mouth Chix
A live event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Nov8Sun
Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center
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...
Nov8Sun
Muslim Village
A cultural fall festival at Great Park Carousel in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.
Nov8Sun
OC Wine Fest
A wine tasting festival at OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Ocfair.com.
Nov8Sun
Old World Oktoberfest
German food, imported beers, bands from Germany, games and competitions at Old World German Village, through November 8.
Nov8Sun
Orange County Wine Fest
A wine tasting festival at The Hangar in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Theguideoc.com.
Nov8Sun
Orange County Wine Fest
Three hours of unlimited wine tastings from a wide range of styles and regions.
Nov8Sun
Potter Parodies: a Harry Potter Burlesque Brunch
A theatrical burlesque show at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.
Nov8Sun
Reggae Sunday (Early Show): Einstein Brown
A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Nov8Sun
Repticon
A reptile and exotic pet show and sale.
Nov8Sun
Saint Martin Day Lantern Parade 2026
A glowing evening lantern parade and music, honoring a German tradition.
Nov8Sun
St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.
Nov8Sun
Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival
A holiday-season arts and crafts festival.
Running all season
6 listingsSeasonMulti-week
20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
SeasonMulti-week
American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
SeasonMulti-week
First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
SeasonMulti-week
Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
SeasonMulti-week
Oktoberfest at Old World Village
German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.
SeasonMulti-week
Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞Any week
Balboa Fun Zone
A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.
∞Any week
Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.
∞Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.
∞Any week
San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.
∞Any week
Surf City Nights
Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.
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