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Festivals, fall harvests, film, food and live music from Los Angeles to San Diego, with Orange County at the heart. Search everything, including events that have already happened!

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Nov 20 Fri

Nutcracker Craft Boutique

Nov 20 to 21  ·  Fri 9 AM to 6 PM, Sat 9 AM to 4 PM
Brea Community Center, Brea
about 37 mi (city area)

More than 250 vendors with handcrafted gifts, decor, food and collectibles.

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Dec 3 Thu

Brea Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thu, Dec 3  ·  6:30 to 9:00 PM
Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Brea
about 37 mi (city area)

Brea's annual community tree lighting at the Civic & Cultural Center.

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Nov 14 Sat

Darker Waves Music Festival 2026

Sat, Nov 14  ·  Schedule TBA
Huntington City Beach, Huntington Beach
about 39 mi (city area)

One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.

Nov 15 Sun

Huntington Beach Lantern Fest & Parade

Sun, Nov 15  ·  Check the venue for times
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 39 mi (city area)

A lantern festival and parade at Old World Village.

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Nov 15 Sun

Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026

Sun, Nov 15  ·  5:00 - 7:00 pm
Old World German Village, Huntington Beach
about 39 mi (city area)

Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...

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Dec 12 Sat

Huntington Harbour Boat Parade

Dec 12 to 13  ·  Evening
Huntington Harbour, Huntington Beach
about 39 mi (city area)

Lighted boats cruise past the waterfront homes of Huntington Harbour. Free viewing from the bridges, Seabridge Park and Peter's Landing.

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Dec 5 Sat

Breakfast with Santa (Westminster)

Sat, Dec 5  ·  9:00 to 10:30 AM
Community Services Building, Westminster
about 39 mi (city area)

Pancake breakfast and photos with Santa. Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins.

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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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