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Nov 12 Thu

2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Nov 12 to 15  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 3.5 mi (city area)

The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.

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Feb 2027 22 Mon

Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry Tour at Toyota Arena

Mon, Feb 22, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
Toyota Arena, Ontario
about 4.5 mi (city area)

Live basketball show with trick shots, dunks and fan interaction, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Free pre-game party when doors open and a 5th Quarter autograph session with...

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Nov 20 Fri

Holiday Stroll + Kids Fair

Fri, Nov 20  ·  6:00 PM
Top Billing Entertainment, Glendora
8.9 mi away

A holiday market at Top Billing Entertainment in Glendora. Details and tickets through Topbillingent.org.

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Dec 5 Sat

Holiday on Main Street

Sat, Dec 5  ·  4:00 to 9:00 PM
Main Street, Yorba Linda
about 15 mi (city area)

A free holiday evening on Yorba Linda's Main Street.

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Dec 8 Tue

A Revolutionary Christmas

Tue, Dec 8  ·  5:00 to 9:00 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Yorba Linda
about 15 mi (city area)

An evening holiday event at the Nixon Library. Ticketed.

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Dec 3 Thu

Brea Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thu, Dec 3  ·  6:30 to 9:00 PM
Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Brea
about 16 mi (city area)

Brea's annual community tree lighting at the Civic & Cultural Center.

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Nov 27 Fri

DBWV Thanksgiving Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Nov 27 to 29
Walnut Ranch Park, IE Soccer Complex and South Fontana Park, Fontana
about 16 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U18 teams, hosted by FC Man United 805 at Walnut Ranch Park, IE Soccer Complex and South Fontana Park. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer....

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Dec 5 Sat

La Habra Tamale Festival

Sat, Dec 5  ·  10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Euclid Street, between La Habra Blvd. and Bridenbecker Ave., La Habra
about 17 mi (city area)

A free street festival of tamales, food and family fun along Euclid Street in La Habra.

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Nov 13 Fri

Corona Lakeside Night Market

Fri, Nov 13  ·  Evening
The Shops at Dos Lagos, Corona
about 18 mi (city area)

An evening market at Dos Lagos in Corona.

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Dec 12 Sat

CM/NB Rangers Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Fullerton fields, Fullerton
about 20 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U8 to U15 teams, hosted by Rangers FC at Fullerton fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and sp...

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Dec 13 Sun

Muckenthaler Holiday Festival

Sun, Dec 13  ·  12:00 to 4:00 PM
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton
about 20 mi (city area)

Free holiday festival at the Muckenthaler cultural center, with free parking.

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Nov 17 Tue

Teensgiving Dinner

Tue, Nov 17  ·  5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Bordwell Park, Riverside
about 21 mi (city area)

Free dinner for ages 12 to 17.

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Nov 20 Fri

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Fri, Nov 20  ·  6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Lincoln Park, Riverside
about 21 mi (city area)

Free community Thanksgiving dinner for all ages.

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Nov 21 Sat

Mission Inn Festival of Lights

Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  Evenings
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Riverside
about 21 mi (city area)

The Mission Inn's holiday display lights up downtown Riverside, running into early January.

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Dec 5 Sat

Snow Day

Sat, Dec 5  ·  9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Bordwell Park, Riverside
about 21 mi (city area)

Seasonal snow play event. Registration required.

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Dec 12 Sat

Breakfast with Santa (Orange Terrace)

Sat, Dec 12  ·  8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Orange Terrace Community Center, Riverside
about 21 mi (city area)

$10 per participant or $35 for a family of four. Kids 5 and under free with a paid adult. Registration required.

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Dec 6 Sun

Ring in the Holidays & Nutcracker Holiday Tree Lighting

Sun, Dec 6  ·  Tuba Christmas 1:00 PM; tree lighting 6:00 PM
Center Street Promenade and Anaheim City Hall, Anaheim
about 21 mi (city area)

Tuba Christmas at 1:00 PM, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, and the tree lighting at 6:00 PM.

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Dec 12 Sat

Orange County Winter Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Anaheim, Villa Park and Orange fields, Anaheim
about 21 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U8 to U14 teams, hosted by Rangers FC at Anaheim, Villa Park and Orange fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for...

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Jan 2027 9 Sat

Anaheim Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Anaheim fields, Anaheim
about 21 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U6 to U15 teams, hosted by Anaheim FC at Anaheim fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and spec...

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Nov 17 Tue

Knott's Merry Farm

Nov 17, 2026 to Jan 7, 2027
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
about 23 mi (city area)

Christmas celebration at Knott's with twinkling lights, themed garlands, snow-inspired decor and holiday shows.

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