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Nov 27 Fri

SoCal Bites and Beats

Fri, Nov 27  ·  4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Adams Motorsports Park, Rubidoux, Jurupa Valley
under 1 mi (city area)

Food trucks, live music, custom cars and local vendors. Admission $5.

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Oct 30 Fri

Kamp Kaos

Fri, Oct 30  ·  7:00 PM
Kamp Kaos, Riverside
1.2 mi away

A haunted maze festival at Kamp Kaos in Riverside. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Oct 29 Thu

Halloween Carnival

Thu, Oct 29  ·  5:00 PM
Nichols Park: Joyce Jackson Community Center, Riverside
4.6 mi away

A family halloween festival at Nichols Park: Joyce Jackson Community Center in Riverside. Details and tickets through Funwithkidsinla.com.

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Oct 24 Sat

Eastvale Sunset Cinema Drive-In: Double Feature

Sat, Oct 24  ·  Gates 6 PM, movie at sunset
Eastvale Sunset Cinema, Eastvale
about 5.1 mi (city area)

A two-movie drive-in night: Toy Story 5 and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Eastvale residents get one free ticket per car; others pay $10.

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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 6.0 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 6.0 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 6.0 mi (city area)

Free dinner for ages 12 to 17.

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Nov 18 Wed

Riverside County Family Game Challenge

Wed, Nov 18  ·  4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Riverside County Office of Education, Riverside
about 6.0 mi (city area)

3v3 scholastic Mario Kart 8 Deluxe esports tournament for students and families.

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Nov 20 Fri

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Fri, Nov 20  ·  6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Lincoln Park, Riverside
about 6.0 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 6.0 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 6.0 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 6.0 mi (city area)

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

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Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch

Daily through Oct 31  ·  10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Irvine Regional Park, Orange
about 26 mi (city area)

Train rides through the park, hayrides, moon bounces and a Great Pumpkin weigh-off.

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Orange County Haunted Ghost Walks

Select dates through Oct 30
Old Towne Orange, Orange
about 26 mi (city area)

A guided evening walk through Old Towne Orange, stopping at antique shops, restaurants and a former funeral parlor said to be haunted.

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Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays in October, plus Oct 31
Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton
about 27 mi (city area)

A guided downtown walk that blends local history with stops at reputedly haunted landmarks, led by the Fullerton Museum Center. Tours run Wednesdays through Fridays in...

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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Through Oct 31  ·  Park hours
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim
about 27 mi (city area)

Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.

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Oogie Boogie Bash

Select nights through Oct 31  ·  6:00 to 11:00 PM
Disney California Adventure, Anaheim
about 27 mi (city area)

Separately ticketed Halloween party with a parade, Villains Grove and treat trails. Often sells out early.

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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 26 mi (city area)

Weekly certified farmers market with seasonal produce from regional growers.

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∞ Any week

Great Park Farmers Market

Sundays, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, Irvine
about 29 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 37 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 37 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 38 mi (city area)

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

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∞ Any week

Dana Point Harbor

Year-round
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 39 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 40 mi (city area)

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

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∞ Any week

Los Angeles Zoo Daily Animal Talks

Daily: 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles
about 44 mi (city area)

Daily talks: Flamingo Mingle 10:30 AM, Gorilla Talk 11:00 AM, Chimp Chat 12:30 PM.

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