Nov 29 Sun
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Live string quartet playing pop-rock anthems by candlelight.
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Dec 5 Sat
Holiday on Main Street
A free holiday evening on Yorba Linda's Main Street.
Dec 8 Tue
A Revolutionary Christmas
An evening holiday event at the Nixon Library. Ticketed.
Feb 2027 22 Mon
Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry Tour at Toyota Arena
Live basketball show with trick shots, dunks and fan interaction, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Free pre-game party when doors open and a 5th Quarter autograph session with...
Nov 13 Fri
The Great Junk Hunt
A vintage, handmade and repurposed goods market.
Nov 14 Sat
Wicking Hydroponics for Soil-Free Gardening
A Centennial Farm class on wicking hydroponics for soil-free gardening.
Nov 15 Sun
OCC Wind Ensemble: Lands Near & Far
The OCC Wind Ensemble plays music from America, Germany, Celtic lands, Scotland and Ukraine. Tickets $10, sold online. Free parking.
Nov 17 Tue
OCC Symphony: Italy Imagined
The OCC Symphony presents "Italy Imagined": Berlioz, Rossini and Tchaikovsky. Tickets $15, online only. Free parking with ticket purchase.
Nov 19 Thu
Farmers Market at the OC Fair & Event Center
A weekly Thursday farmers market in Lot D of the OC Fair & Event Center. No market is listed for Thanksgiving week.
Nov 19 Thu
Pacific Symphony: Nobu Plays Rachmaninoff's Mighty Third
Pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii joins Pacific Symphony for Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3.
Nov 21 Sat
Make It, Take It: Techniques in Food Preservation with UC Master Food Preservers
A hands-on food preservation workshop with UC Master Food Preservers.
Nov 27 Fri
WinterFest OC
Ice tubing, outdoor skating, snow play, 30+ carnival rides, nightly tree lightings and holiday treats.
Nov 28 Sat
A Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory
The Dickens holiday classic returns to the stage in Costa Mesa for its seasonal run.
Dec 5 Sat
Make It, Take It: DIY Winter Wreaths
Make a winter wreath at Centennial Farm. Ribbon and dΓ©cor selection is limited, so feel free to bring your own.
Dec 10 Thu
American Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker with Pacific Symphony
Alexei Ratmansky's production with ABT dancers and live music by Pacific Symphony. Runs through Dec 24.
Dec 11 Fri
Snoopy House
A Peanuts-themed holiday display at Costa Mesa City Hall, open each evening.
Dec 12 Sat
Champions Cup Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Strikers FC at Jack Hammett Sports Complex and nearby city fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the...
Nov 13 Fri
Newport Beach Tennis Social
Courtside social with open play and mocktails, all skill levels welcome.
Nov 27 Fri
Fire & Lights Festival at Newport Dunes
Floating holiday lights on the bay, fire dancing Friday and Saturday evenings, s'mores fire pits, inflatable slides and Santa photos on Saturdays. Thursday through Sun...
Dec 3 Thu
Merry & Bright Nights at Sherman Library & Gardens
The gardens glow with thousands of holiday lights on select evenings: Dec 3 to 6, 10 to 13 and 17 to 22.
Dec 5 Sat
Crystal Cove 30th Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar
A holiday bazaar all day, Santa visits from 3:30 PM and the tree lighting program runs 3:00 to 5:30 PM at the historic cottages.
Dec 16 Wed
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Hundreds of decorated yachts, sailboats and electric boats parade through Newport Harbor past bayfront homes in the Ring of Lights competition. Opening night, Dec 16,...
Dec 16 Wed
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Cruise
Watch the lighted boats glide through Newport Harbor from the water on a guided evening cruise. Three departures run each parade night, and reservations are required.
Nov 28 Sat
Anaheim Holiday Makers Market
A marchΓ© de crΓ©ateurs at Farmer's Park in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Oazis.app.
Running all season
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First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
Season Multi-week
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
Holidayz at the Park and Pop-up Exhibit
Seasonal holiday programming and a pop-up exhibit at the Orange County Great Park.
Season Multi-week
American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
Season Multi-week
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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