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Nov14Sat

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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Nov14Sat

Cal Baptist Men's Water Polo vs. LMU

Sat, Nov 14  ·  1:00 PM
Lancer Aquatics Center, Riverside
about 21 mi (city area)

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

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Nov15Sun

Live Well Expo

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Hotel Fera, Orange
about 23 mi (city area)

A one-day wellness gathering with movement, shopping and connection.

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Nov14Sat

Jackalope Art Fair

Nov 14 to 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Central Park, Old Pasadena, Pasadena
about 25 mi (city area)

200+ hand-selected artisans with indie fashion, jewelry, paper goods, home decor, art and food.

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Nov15Sun

CicLAvia-Pasadena

Sun, Nov 15  ·  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Old Town Pasadena, Pasadena, CA 91101
about 25 mi (city area)

The 2.7-mile CicLAvia route includes Colorado Boulevard (Pasadena Avenue to Allen Avenue) and Raymond Avenue (Pacific Alley to Dayton St), forming a seamless corridor...

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Nov14Sat

The OC Book Fair

Sat, Nov 14  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin
about 25 mi (city area)

Independent booksellers and publishers, author talks, signings, kids' activities and panels.

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Nov15Sun

Applefest

Sun, Nov 15  ·  12:00 PM
Benny Boy Brewing, Los Angeles
29 mi away

A fall festival at Benny Boy Brewing in Los Angeles. Details and tickets through Events.musicofourdesire.com.

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Nov14Sat

Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center

Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027  ·  Evening sessions, see website
Irvine Spectrum Center Ice Rink, Irvine
about 29 mi (city area)

Outdoor holiday ice rink at Irvine Spectrum Center, listed as opening November 1 with evening skate sessions. Check the Spectrum website for current prices, hours and...

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Nov14Sat

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
about 29 mi (city area)

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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Nov14Sat

UC Irvine Baseball vs. Fresno State

Sat, Nov 14  ·  12:00 PM
Cicerone Field at Anteater Ballpark, Irvine
about 29 mi (city area)

UC Irvine Baseball hosts Fresno State at Cicerone Field at Anteater Ballpark. Game-day note: Free Admission.

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Nov14Sat

Holiday Craft Show

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9:00 AM
Woodbridge Village Association, Irvine
30 mi away

A holiday craft fair at Woodbridge Village Association in Irvine. Details and tickets through Simpletix.com.

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Nov14Sat

Japanese Food Expo in LA 2026

Nov 13 to 14  ·  Fri 5 to 8 PM; Sat 11 AM to 1:30 PM, 2:30 to 5 PM or 6 to 8:30 PM
Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles
about 30 mi (city area)

Japanese dishes, drinks and workshops with representatives from Japan's prefectures.

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Nov14Sat

LMU Women's Volleyball vs. San Diego

Sat, Nov 14  ·  1:00 PM
Gersten Pavilion, Los Angeles
about 30 mi (city area)

LMU Women's Volleyball hosts San Diego at Gersten Pavilion. Game-day note: St. Sebastian School Day.

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Nov14Sat

USC Men's Water Polo at UCLA

Sat, Nov 14  ·  1:00 PM
Spieker Aquatics Center, Los Angeles
about 30 mi (city area)

USC Men's Water Polo game against UCLA at Spieker Aquatics Center. Broadcast: Overnght.

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Nov14Sat

USC Women's Volleyball vs. Washington

Sat, Nov 14  ·  7:00 PM
Galen Center, Los Angeles
about 30 mi (city area)

USC Women's Volleyball hosts Washington at Galen Center. Game-day note: Senior Day. Broadcast: Big Ten Network.

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Nov14Sat

Veterans Day Freedom Run

Sat, Nov 14  ·  7:30 AM
Palisades Park, Los Angeles
about 30 mi (city area)

5K, 10K and half marathon honoring veterans.

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Nov15Sun

LMU Men's Basketball vs. Chicago State

Sun, Nov 15  ·  1:00 PM
Gersten Pavilion, Los Angeles
about 30 mi (city area)

LMU Men's Basketball hosts Chicago State at Gersten Pavilion. Game-day note: Roster Card Giveaway.

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 26 mi (city area)

A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.

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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 26 mi (city area)

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
about 29 mi (city area)

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

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∞Any week

Surf City Nights

Every Tuesday, 5 to 8 PM
Huntington Beach
about 34 mi (city area)

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

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∞Any week

Balboa Fun Zone

Year-round
Newport Beach
about 35 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 35 mi (city area)

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

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∞Any week

Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 44 mi (city area)

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

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∞Any week

San Clemente Pier

Year-round
San Clemente Pier, San Clemente
about 47 mi (city area)

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

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