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Nov7Sat

Segerstrom Shelby Event Center: Shelby Mustang & Cobra Museum

Oct 27 to 30 and Fri, Nov 6 and Sat, Nov 7 and Tue, Nov 10 and Thu, Nov 12 and Fri, Nov 13 and Sat, Nov 14 and Tue, Nov 17 and Sat, Nov 21 and Tue, Nov 24 and Wed, Nov 25 and Sat, Nov 28  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Segerstrom Shelby Event Center, Irvine

An automotive museum with more than 75 classic Shelby Mustangs and Cobras across two floors, with detailed placards, retro neon signs and vintage gas pumps. Open Tuesd...

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Nov7Sat

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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Nov7Sat

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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Nov7Sat

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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Nov8Sun

Muslim Village

Sun, Nov 8  ·  12:00 PM
Great Park Carousel, Irvine

A cultural fall festival at Great Park Carousel in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Nov8Sun

Orange County Wine Fest

Sun, Nov 8  ·  7:30 PM
The Hangar, Costa Mesa

A wine tasting festival at The Hangar in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Theguideoc.com.

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Nov11Wed

Brea Veterans Day Ceremony

Wed, Nov 11  ·  10 to 11 AM
Civic & Cultural Center, Brea

The Brea community pays tribute to veterans, active duty troops and the fallen.

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Nov11Wed

Dana Point Veterans Day Services

Wed, Nov 11  ·  10 to 11 AM
Strands Vista Park, Dana Point

Presented by VFW Post 9934, its Ladies Auxiliary and the City of Dana Point to recognize all veterans.

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Nov12Thu

National Philanthropy Day 2026

Thu, Nov 12  ·  2 PM
Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo

Celebrates the work of Orange County's nonprofit community: its programs, partnerships and people.

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Nov13Fri

Block Party - Fall Fest

Fri, Nov 13  ·  6:00 PM
Crossroads Church, La Habra, Irvine

A community festival at Crossroads Church, La Habra in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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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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