Nov 17 Tue
Teensgiving Dinner
Free dinner for ages 12 to 17.
On set dates
21 events
Nov 20 Fri
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Free community Thanksgiving dinner for all ages.
Nov 21 Sat
Mission Inn Festival of Lights
The Mission Inn's holiday display lights up downtown Riverside, running into early January.
Dec 8 Tue
Festival of Lights Walking Tours
Docent-led historical walking tour of Riverside during the Festival of Lights.
Dec 12 Sat
Breakfast with Santa (Hunt Park)
Free holiday breakfast open to all ages and abilities.
Nov 20 Fri
Ramona Market
Free evening outdoor market with local makers, food trucks, craft drinks and live music.
Dec 3 Thu
All Is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting
A free evening of holiday fun and a tree lighting at the Town Center.
Dec 11 Fri
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights
Decorated boats parade through the harbor over three nights. Free viewing from shore.
Dec 10 Thu
Free Grocery Food Box (Great Park, December)
A City of Irvine free grocery food box distribution at the Great Park, Parking Lot 2.
Nov 18 Wed
Chapman Winterfest & Doy's Holiday Tree Lighting
Songs and activities lead up to the lighting of the holiday tree on the Chapman University campus. Free event parking is available with vehicle registration.
Dec 6 Sun
Orange Christmas Market & Tree Lighting
A free holiday market and tree lighting in Old Towne Orange.
Nov 14 Sat
Powwow Celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2026
Free, family and pet friendly powwow with dance and song, fry bread, Indian tacos, crafts and vendors.
Nov 21 Sat
Plaza NavideΓ±a
A free holiday evening in downtown Santa Ana's Calle Cuatro plaza.
Dec 5 Sat
Holiday on Main Street
A free holiday evening on Yorba Linda's Main Street.
Nov 27 Fri
Fire & Lights Festival at Newport Dunes
Floating holiday lights on the bay, fire dancing Friday and Saturday evenings, s'mores fire pits, inflatable slides and Santa photos on Saturdays. Thursday through Sun...
Dec 16 Wed
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Hundreds of decorated yachts, sailboats and electric boats parade through Newport Harbor past bayfront homes in the Ring of Lights competition. Opening night, Dec 16,...
Dec 13 Sun
Muckenthaler Holiday Festival
Free holiday festival at the Muckenthaler cultural center, with free parking.
Nov 15 Sun
Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026
Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...
Dec 12 Sat
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
Lighted boats cruise past the waterfront homes of Huntington Harbour. Free viewing from the bridges, Seabridge Park and Peter's Landing.
Dec 5 Sat
La Habra Tamale Festival
A free street festival of tamales, food and family fun along Euclid Street in La Habra.
Dec 12 Sat
Candy Caneland & Craft Faire
A free holiday craft fair and Candy Caneland at the Ehlers Event Center.
Running all season
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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
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...
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