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Nov 22 Sun

Holiday Flea Market

Sun, Nov 22  ·  8:00 AM
Jamestown Village, Tustin
29 mi away

A mercado de pulgas at Jamestown Village in Tustin. Details and tickets through Oazis.app.

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Nov 14 Sat

The OC Book Fair

Sat, Nov 14  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin
about 29 mi (city area)

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

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Dec 4 Fri

Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting

Fri, Dec 4  ·  6:00 to 8:30 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin
about 29 mi (city area)

Old Town Tustin lights its tree, with a market from 5:00 PM before the ceremony.

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Dec 5 Sat

Holiday Craft Fair

Dec 5 to 6  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Community Center, Tustin
about 29 mi (city area)

Handmade gifts, food trucks and live music over two days.

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Dec 12 Sat

Breakfast with Santa (Tustin)

Sat, Dec 12  ·  9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Community Center at The Market Place, Tustin
about 29 mi (city area)

Breakfast and photos with Santa at the Tustin community center.

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Nov 27 Fri

DBWV Thanksgiving Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Nov 27 to 29
Walnut Ranch Park, IE Soccer Complex and South Fontana Park, Fontana
about 30 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U18 teams, hosted by FC Man United 805 at Walnut Ranch Park, IE Soccer Complex and South Fontana Park. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer....

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Nov 13 Fri

Apple Picking at Riley's Farm

Nov 4 to 30
Riley's Los Rios Rancho, Yucaipa
about 30 mi (city area)

U-pick apples in Oak Glen, available through November.

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Dec 12 Sat

14th Annual Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
IE Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 30 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Platinum IE at IE Soccer Complex. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and...

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Dec 12 Sat

SWSC Christmas Super Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
San Bernardino Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 30 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Southwest Soccer Club at San Bernardino Soccer Complex. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club f...

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Jan 2027 9 Sat

Winter Champions Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
IE Soccer Complex, San Bernardino
about 30 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U9 to U15 teams, hosted by Platinum IE at IE Soccer Complex. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and...

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Nov 15 Sun

Live Well Expo

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Hotel Fera, Orange
about 31 mi (city area)

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

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Nov 18 Wed

Chapman Winterfest & Doy's Holiday Tree Lighting

Wed, Nov 18  ·  Songs 5:00 PM; program 5:30 PM
Attallah Piazza, Chapman University, Orange
about 31 mi (city area)

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.

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Nov 27 Fri

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

Nov 27 to Dec 23  ·  Weekdays 4 to 9 PM; weekends 10 AM to 9 PM
Irvine Regional Park, Orange
about 31 mi (city area)

Holiday train rides through the park's decorated grounds. Reservations are required, and a vehicle entrance fee applies.

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Nov 13 Fri

Buzzcocks with Modern English

Fri, Nov 13  ·  6:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana
about 32 mi (city area)

Live at The Observatory in Santa Ana. Time shown is from the venue schedule.

Nov 14 Sat

Santa Ana Zoo Jungle Quest

Sat, Nov 14  ·  10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana
about 32 mi (city area)

Family-friendly outdoor wildlife scavenger hunt and exploration adventure.

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Nov 18 Wed

Paige Fish

Wed, Nov 18  ·  7:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana
about 32 mi (city area)

All-ages evening performance.

Nov 20 Fri

Creep It Real Festive

Nov 20 to 22  ·  4 to 10 PM
Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
about 32 mi (city area)

A post-Halloween CryptsMas Marketplace at the historic, reportedly haunted museum grounds.

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Nov 21 Sat

Plaza NavideΓ±a

Sat, Nov 21  ·  5:00 to 8:00 PM
Plaza Calle Cuatro, Santa Ana
about 32 mi (city area)

A free holiday evening in downtown Santa Ana's Calle Cuatro plaza.

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Nov 24 Tue

Tha Dogg Pound

Tue, Nov 24  ·  7:00 PM
The Observatory, Santa Ana
about 32 mi (city area)

West Coast hip-hop duo Kurupt and Daz Dillinger.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach
about 28 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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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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