Nov 29 Sun
Santa's Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting
Festival activities start in the afternoon, then Santa arrives by fire engine around 6:00 PM and the tree is lit. A shuttle runs from 3 to 7 PM.
Seasonal guides: Thanksgiving Week & Weekend Events · Holiday Lights, Christmas & Winter Events
On set dates
238 events
Nov 13 Fri
The Calling with Cordell Winter
Multi-platinum alternative rock band with Cordell Winter.
Nov 20 Fri
Which One's Pink? feat. Dark Side of the Moon, and more
With Slim Freaky. Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $35.56; cash at the door $27.00.
Nov 20 Fri
Which One's Pink? Plays Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd tribute band performing Dark Side of the Moon. Doors 6:00 PM. Tickets from $35.56.
Nov 21 Sat
Which One's Pink? feat. music from The Wall, and more
With Hello Mr Soul. Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $35.56; cash at the door $27.00.
Nov 21 Sat
Which One's Pink? Plays The Wall
Pink Floyd tribute band performing The Wall.
Nov 27 Fri
San Juan Capistrano Christmas Tree Season Opening Day
Opening day of the Christmas tree season at Farmakis Farms.
Dec 18 Fri
Capistrano Lights
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.
Jan 2027 20 Wed
The Musical Box
Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $59.50; cash at the door $50.
Feb 2027 6 Sat
Taj Farrant
Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $38.90 - $59.50; cash at the door $30.00.
Mar 2027 13 Sat
Super Diamond
With Wayward Sons. Doors 7:00 PM. Online tickets $38.90; cash at the door $30.00.
Mar 2027 14 Sun
Bow Wow Wow & Gene Loves Jezebel
With Hyena Motorcade. Doors 5:00 PM. Online tickets $33.50; cash at the door $25.00.
Mar 2027 20 Sat
The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams
Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $74.95; cash at the door $65.00.
Mar 2027 21 Sun
40 Fingers
Doors 5:00 PM. Online tickets $48.17; cash at the door $39.
Mar 2027 26 Fri
Desperado
Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $38.90; cash at the door $30.00.
Mar 2027 27 Sat
Desperado
Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $38.90; cash at the door $30.00.
Apr 2027 3 Sat
The Ten (JSerra Track & Field)
High school session by day, elite pro session in the evening.
May 2027 5 Wed
Loudness
With Red Devil Vortex. Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $36.59; cash at the door $28.00.
May 2027 7 Fri
Al Stewart
Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $74.95; cash at the door $65.00.
May 2027 12 Wed
The Wailers - Exodus 2027 World Tour: Album of the Century
Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $47.14; cash at the door $38.
May 2027 15 Sat
Ronstadt Revival
Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $33.50; cash at the door $25.00.
May 2027 23 Sun
Never A Dull Moment- Rod Stewart Tribute
Doors 5:00 PM. Online tickets $28.35; cash at the door $20.00.
Jul 2027 10 Sat
Mood Lifters
Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $28.35; cash at the door $20.00.
Aug 2027 12 Thu
The Iron Maidens
Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $33.50; cash at the door $25.00.
Running all season
10 listingsSeason Multi-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.
Season Multi-week
20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
Season Multi-week
Juan Manuel Gomez: In the Deep and All Together! (exhibition)
An exhibition by Juan Manuel Gomez, En Lo Profundo / In the Deep and All Together!, on view at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.
Season Multi-week
Holidayz at the Park and Pop-up Exhibit
Seasonal holiday programming and a pop-up exhibit at the Orange County Great Park.
Season Multi-week
American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
Season Multi-week
Mini Melodies, a free monthly music program for young children and their families at MainPlace Mall
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month. Mini Melodies is a free monthly music hour for toddlers and young children hel...
Year-round favorites
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San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.
∞ Any week
Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.
∞ Any week
Great Park Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market with produce, food trucks, live music and rotating car shows.
∞ Any week
Downtown Tustin Saturday Market
Weekly certified farmers market with seasonal produce from regional growers.
∞ Any week
Balboa Fun Zone
A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.
∞ Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.
∞ Any week
Surf City Nights
Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.
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