Nov 13 Fri
Cal Baptist Men's Basketball vs. University of Arkansas
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 13 Fri
Cal Baptist Women's Basketball vs. University of the Pacific
Cal Baptist Women's Basketball hosts University of the Pacific at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center.
Nov 14 Sat
Cal Baptist Men's Water Polo vs. LMU
Cal Baptist Men's Water Polo hosts LMU at Lancer Aquatics Center. Game-day note: Senior Day.
Nov 17 Tue
Cal Baptist Men's Basketball vs. Seattle University
Cal Baptist Men's Basketball hosts Seattle University at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center.
Nov 17 Tue
Teensgiving Dinner
Free dinner for ages 12 to 17.
Nov 18 Wed
CIF-SS x SOSC Unified Flag Football Tournament
Unified flag football tournament hosted by Special Olympics Southern California.
Nov 18 Wed
Riverside County Family Game Challenge
3v3 scholastic Mario Kart 8 Deluxe esports tournament for students and families.
Nov 13 Fri
Corona Lakeside Night Market
An evening market at Dos Lagos in Corona.
Nov 14 Sat
Cal State Fullerton Women's Tennis: Pomona Pitzer Invitational
Cal State Fullerton Women's Tennis plays the Pomona Pitzer Invitational at Claremont.
Nov 17 Tue
Family Story Time at California Botanic Garden
Outdoor nature-and-literature story time inside the botanic garden.
Nov 12 Thu
2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.
Nov 14 Sat
Chili Cook Off
Community chili-tasting competition and comfort food gathering. $10 adults, $5 children under 10.
Nov 12 Thu
Apple Picking at Riley's Farm
U-pick apples in Oak Glen, available through November.
Nov 15 Sun
Live Well Expo
A one-day wellness gathering with movement, shopping and connection.
Nov 18 Wed
Chapman Winterfest & Doy's Holiday Tree Lighting
Songs and activities lead up to the lighting of the holiday tree on the Chapman University campus. Free event parking is available with vehicle registration.
Nov 14 Sat
The OC Book Fair
Independent booksellers and publishers, author talks, signings, kids' activities and panels.
Nov 12 Thu
Cal State Fullerton Men's Basketball vs. Lincoln University
Cal State Fullerton Men's Basketball hosts Lincoln University at Titan Gym.
Nov 13 Fri
Cal State Fullerton Men's Water Polo vs. Concordia University Irvine
Cal State Fullerton Men's Water Polo hosts Concordia University Irvine at Titan Aquatics Center.
Nov 13 Fri
Cal State Fullerton Women's Volleyball vs. California Baptist
Cal State Fullerton Women's Volleyball hosts California Baptist at Titan Gym.
Nov 14 Sat
Cal State Fullerton Women's Volleyball vs. UC Riverside
Cal State Fullerton Women's Volleyball hosts UC Riverside at Titan Gym.
Nov 15 Sun
Cal State Fullerton Women's Basketball vs. Pacific
Cal State Fullerton Women's Basketball hosts Pacific at Titan Gym.
Nov 13 Fri
Block Party - Fall Fest
A community festival at Crossroads Church, La Habra in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Nov 13 Fri
High-D Boys
Interactive, request-driven live show.
Nov 13 Fri
Buzzcocks with Modern English
Live at The Observatory in Santa Ana. Time shown is from the venue schedule.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
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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...
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Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
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20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
Season Multi-week
Juan Manuel Gomez: In the Deep and All Together! (exhibition)
An exhibition by Juan Manuel Gomez, En Lo Profundo / In the Deep and All Together!, on view at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.
Season Multi-week
Courageous Companions: Animals in American Wars
A Heroes Hall exhibition about animals who served in American wars. (End date assumed to be Sept 1, 2027; confirm on the OC Fair site.)
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞ Any week
Downtown Tustin Saturday Market
Weekly certified farmers market with seasonal produce from regional growers.
∞ Any week
Great Park Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market with produce, food trucks, live music and rotating car shows.
∞ Any week
Balboa Fun Zone
A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.
∞ Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.
∞ Any week
Surf City Nights
Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.
∞ Any week
Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.
∞ Any week
San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.
∞ Any week
Los Angeles Zoo Daily Animal Talks
Daily talks: Flamingo Mingle 10:30 AM, Gorilla Talk 11:00 AM, Chimp Chat 12:30 PM.
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