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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 20 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 20 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 20 mi (city area)

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

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Dec 5 Sat

Snow Day

Sat, Dec 5  ·  9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Bordwell Park, Riverside
about 20 mi (city area)

Seasonal snow play event. Registration required.

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Dec 8 Tue

Festival of Lights Walking Tours

Tue, Dec 8  ·  4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Mission Inn Foundation & Museum, Riverside
about 20 mi (city area)

Docent-led historical walking tour of Riverside during the Festival of Lights.

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Dec 12 Sat

Breakfast with Santa (Hunt Park)

Sat, Dec 12  ·  9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Hunt Park, Riverside
about 20 mi (city area)

Free holiday breakfast open to all ages and abilities.

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Dec 12 Sat

Breakfast with Santa (Orange Terrace)

Sat, Dec 12  ·  8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Orange Terrace Community Center, Riverside
about 20 mi (city area)

$10 per participant or $35 for a family of four. Kids 5 and under free with a paid adult. Registration required.

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Dec 19 Sat

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

Sat, Dec 19  ·  4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Heroes Brewhouse & Restaurant, Riverside
about 20 mi (city area)

21+ self-guided holiday pub crawl with trivia, photo challenges and an ugly sweater contest. Advance ticket required.

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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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