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Nov 28 Sat

City of Perris Night Market & Culture Walk

Sat, Nov 28  ·  5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Perris Downtown Metrolink Station, Perris
under 1 mi (city area)

Evening street activation with local business showcases, art installations, live performances and food trucks.

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Dec 15 Tue

Family Night at Perris Library

Tue, Dec 15  ·  6:00 PM
City of Perris Public Library, Perris
under 1 mi (city area)

Casual, kid-friendly live theatrical performance for families.

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Nov 14 Sat

Chili Cook Off

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Elsinore Woman's Club, Lake Elsinore
about 9.7 mi (city area)

Community chili-tasting competition and comfort food gathering. $10 adults, $5 children under 10.

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Nov 14 Sat

Hemet Film Fest

Nov 14 to 15  ·  Sat 10:00 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Historic Hemet Theatre, Hemet
about 15 mi (city area)

Independent film festival with Inland Empire films, student showcases and filmmaker Q&As. $20 all-access passes.

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Nov 20 Fri

Ramona Market

Fri, Nov 20  ·  4:00 PM onward
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, Hemet
about 15 mi (city area)

Free evening outdoor market with local makers, food trucks, craft drinks and live music.

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Nov 13 Fri

Cal Baptist Men's Basketball vs. University of Arkansas

Fri, Nov 13  ·  7:30 PM
Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, Riverside
about 15 mi (city area)

Cal Baptist Men's Basketball hosts University of Arkansas at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center. Game-day note: Pine Bluff.

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Nov 14 Sat

Cal Baptist Men's Water Polo vs. LMU

Sat, Nov 14  ·  1:00 PM
Lancer Aquatics Center, Riverside
about 15 mi (city area)

Cal Baptist Men's Water Polo hosts LMU at Lancer Aquatics Center. Game-day note: Senior Day.

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Nov 17 Tue

Teensgiving Dinner

Tue, Nov 17  ·  5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Bordwell Park, Riverside
about 15 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 15 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 15 mi (city area)

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

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Nov 27 Fri

CSUN Women's Basketball vs. St. Thomas (Minn.)

Fri, Nov 27  ·  2:30 PM
Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, Riverside
about 15 mi (city area)

CSUN Women's Basketball plays St. Thomas (Minn.) at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center.

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Nov 28 Sat

CSUN Women's Basketball vs. Idaho

Sat, Nov 28  ·  2:30 PM
Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, Riverside
about 15 mi (city area)

CSUN Women's Basketball plays Idaho at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center.

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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
about 35 mi (city area)

A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach
about 36 mi (city area)

On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.

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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
∞ Any week

San Clemente Pier

Year-round
San Clemente Pier, San Clemente
about 33 mi (city area)

Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.

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∞ Any week

Downtown Tustin Saturday Market

Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
El Camino Real and 3rd Street, Tustin
about 34 mi (city area)

Weekly certified farmers market with seasonal produce from regional growers.

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∞ Any week

Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 35 mi (city area)

Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.

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∞ Any week

Great Park Farmers Market

Sundays, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, Irvine
about 35 mi (city area)

Weekly farmers market with produce, food trucks, live music and rotating car shows.

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∞ Any week

Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 42 mi (city area)

A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.

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∞ Any week

Fashion Island

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 42 mi (city area)

Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.

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∞ Any week

Surf City Nights

Every Tuesday, 5 to 8 PM
Huntington Beach
about 45 mi (city area)

Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.

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