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May 2027 5 Wed

Loudness

Wed, May 5, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

With Red Devil Vortex. Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $36.59; cash at the door $28.00.

May 2027 7 Fri

Al Stewart

Fri, May 7, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $74.95; cash at the door $65.00.

May 2027 15 Sat

Ronstadt Revival

Sat, May 15, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $33.50; cash at the door $25.00.

Jul 2027 10 Sat

Mood Lifters

Sat, Jul 10, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $28.35; cash at the door $20.00.

Aug 2027 12 Thu

The Iron Maidens

Thu, Aug 12, 2027  ·  8:00 PM
The Coach House Concert Hall, San Juan Capistrano
about 23 mi (city area)

Doors 6:00 PM. Online tickets $33.50; cash at the door $25.00.

Dec 5 Sat

Puttin' on the Glitz

Sat, Dec 5  ·  4:00 to 9:00 PM
Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
about 23 mi (city area)

Holiday festivities along downtown San Clemente's Avenida Del Mar.

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Dec 5 Sat

Santa's Village by the Sea

Sat, Dec 5  ·  4:30 to 9:00 PM
San Clemente Community Center, San Clemente
about 23 mi (city area)

A holiday evening with Santa at the San Clemente Community Center.

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Nov 15 Sun

Very Merry Marketplace

Sun, Nov 15  ·  10:00 AM
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente
24 mi away

An artisan holiday market at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Outgoing.world.

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Nov 27 Fri

SoCal Bites and Beats

Fri, Nov 27  ·  4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Adams Motorsports Park, Rubidoux, Jurupa Valley
about 25 mi (city area)

Food trucks, live music, custom cars and local vendors. Admission $5.

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Nov 26 Thu

Dana Point Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26  ·  7 AM
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 25 mi (city area)

The 49th annual Thanksgiving Day race at Dana Point Harbor: 5K, 10K, combo 15K and a kids' 1-mile Gobble Wobble.

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Dec 5 Sat

Boat Rides with Santa

Dec 5 to 6  ·  10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dana Wharf, Dana Point
about 25 mi (city area)

Short harbor rides aboard the Dana Pride with Santa. Reservations required.

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Dec 5 Sat

Dana Point Tree Lighting

Sat, Dec 5  ·  Check the city for the time
La Plaza Park, Dana Point
about 25 mi (city area)

Dana Point lights its holiday tree at La Plaza Park.

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Dec 11 Fri

Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights

Dec 11 to 13  ·  Evening
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 25 mi (city area)

Decorated boats parade through the harbor over three nights. Free viewing from shore.

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Dec 12 Sat

Santa Paws

Dec 12 to 13  ·  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point
about 25 mi (city area)

Pet photos with Santa at the harbor, with a $15 donation to the Pet Project Foundation.

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Dec 19 Sat

Modern Makers Mart Holiday Edition

Sat, Dec 19  ·  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Island, near the Richard Henry Dana statue, Dana Point
about 25 mi (city area)

Handmade gifts from local makers by the harbor, with Santa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Nov 14 Sat

Holiday Craft Show

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9:00 AM
Woodbridge Village Association, Irvine
27 mi away

A holiday craft fair at Woodbridge Village Association in Irvine. Details and tickets through Simpletix.com.

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Nov 19 Thu

Sugar Plum

Nov 19 to 21
Sugar Plum Festivals Inc., Irvine
27 mi away

A holiday shopping festival at Sugar Plum Festivals Inc. in Irvine. Details and tickets through Couchsurfing.com.

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Nov 20 Fri

Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy

Nov 20 to Dec 20  ·  Schedule TBA
Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach
about 28 mi (city area)

Twinkling lights, artist-made gifts, live craft demonstrations and seasonal music.

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Dec 4 Fri

Laguna Beach Hospitality Night

Fri, Dec 4  ·  About 5:00 to 9:00 PM; tree lighting 6:10 PM
Peppertree Lot (Lot 2), Laguna Beach
about 28 mi (city area)

Downtown Laguna Beach kicks off the season with Santa lighting the tree at 6:10 PM.

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Nov 13 Fri

HELLO AGAIN Exhibition

Fri, Nov 13
UC Irvine Langson Library / Langson Museum, Irvine
about 29 mi (city area)

First of two exhibitions introducing newly integrated collections. Ongoing; closing date not listed.

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Nov 13 Fri

Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center

Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027  ·  Evening sessions, see website
Irvine Spectrum Center Ice Rink, Irvine
about 29 mi (city area)

Outdoor holiday ice rink at Irvine Spectrum Center, listed as opening November 1 with evening skate sessions. Check the Spectrum website for current prices, hours and...

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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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