Nov 14 Sat
Chili Cook Off
Community chili-tasting competition and comfort food gathering. $10 adults, $5 children under 10.
On set dates
90 events
Mar 2027 13 Sat
Muddy Dash
Obstacle course and mud run with family-friendly participation.
Dec 15 Tue
Family Night at Perris Library
Casual, kid-friendly live theatrical performance for families.
Dec 3 Thu
Living 2 Live Family Night & Community Gathering
Screen-free family night with rock painting, cornhole, Plinko, coloring and local vendors. Donation-based admission.
Nov 21 Sat
SoCal Fall Championships Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by ALBION SC Riverside, Empire Surf and Rebels SC at Galway Downs. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the hos...
Nov 28 Sat
Surf College Cup Youth Soccer Tournament (U8 to U14)
Surf's Thanksgiving weekend tournament for younger club teams (U8 to U14) at Galway Downs in Temecula. Each team plays three guaranteed games, and Sunday brings semifi...
Nov 28 Sat
SWSC Thanksgiving Showcase Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U19 teams, hosted by Southwest Soccer Club at Galway Downs. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules...
Dec 5 Sat
Temecula Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by City SC Southwest at Galway Downs. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and...
Jan 2027 9 Sat
ALBION Cup San Diego Developmental Showcase Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by ALBION SC at Galway Downs. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and spectat...
Jan 2027 31 Sun
Thrilling Temecula Scavenger Hunt
Outdoor family scavenger hunt and puzzle challenge.
Nov 13 Fri
Corona Lakeside Night Market
An evening market at Dos Lagos in Corona.
Nov 17 Tue
Teensgiving Dinner
Free dinner for ages 12 to 17.
Nov 18 Wed
Riverside County Family Game Challenge
3v3 scholastic Mario Kart 8 Deluxe esports tournament for students and families.
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 5 Sat
Snow Day
Seasonal snow play event. Registration required.
Dec 12 Sat
Breakfast with Santa (Hunt Park)
Free holiday breakfast open to all ages and abilities.
Dec 12 Sat
Breakfast with Santa (Orange Terrace)
$10 per participant or $35 for a family of four. Kids 5 and under free with a paid adult. Registration required.
Feb 2027 13 Sat
MVRRC Annual Valentine's Day Race
Kids 1-mile fun run alongside competitive 5K and 10K road races.
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.
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.
Dec 5 Sat
Puttin' on the Glitz
Holiday festivities along downtown San Clemente's Avenida Del Mar.
Dec 5 Sat
Santa's Village by the Sea
A holiday evening with Santa at the San Clemente Community Center.
Running all season
4 listingsSeason 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
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...
Season Multi-week
Discovery Day at the Farm
A recurring Discovery Day program at Centennial Farm. See the OC Fair calendar for details and registration.
Season Multi-week
Newport Beach Holiday Lights Cruises
A 75-minute evening harbor cruise past decorated waterfront homes and boats, with departures at 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 PM. Reservations are required.
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞ Any week
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.
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