Nov27Fri
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...
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Dec3Thu
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.
Dec5Sat
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.
Dec16Wed
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,...
Dec16Wed
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.
Nov12Thu
National Philanthropy Day 2026
Celebrates the work of Orange County's nonprofit community: its programs, partnerships and people.
Dec3Thu
All Is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting
A free evening of holiday fun and a tree lighting at the Town Center.
Nov21Sat
Autumn Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific
The 25th annual festival celebrating the cultures of China, Japan, Korea and the Philippines, with craft demonstrations, music, dance and storytelling. Included with a...
Nov21Sat
Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair
Holiday street fair with vendors and live entertainment, followed by a wine walk on San Fernando Blvd.
Nov8Sun
Apple Picking at Riley's Farm
U-pick apples in Oak Glen, available through November.
Nov8Sun
Reggae Sunday (Early Show): Einstein Brown
A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Nov20Fri
Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy
Twinkling lights, artist-made gifts, live craft demonstrations and seasonal music.
Dec4Fri
Laguna Beach Hospitality Night
Downtown Laguna Beach kicks off the season with Santa lighting the tree at 6:10 PM.
Nov8Sun
Merry Macabremas
An alternative holiday market at The Mystic Museum in Burbank. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.
Nov27Fri
San Juan Capistrano Christmas Tree Season Opening Day
Opening day of the Christmas tree season at Farmakis Farms.
Dec18Fri
Capistrano Lights
Holiday lights at Mission San Juan Capistrano with Santa and a tree lighting. Specific dates and the full schedule have not been announced yet, so check the mission.
Nov8Sun
Visit With A Veteran
The Torrance Historical Society invites families to honor veterans.
Nov14Sat
Markets for Makers Holiday Market
A holiday shopping market at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Nov11Wed
Dana Point Veterans Day Services
Presented by VFW Post 9934, its Ladies Auxiliary and the City of Dana Point to recognize all veterans.
Nov26Thu
Dana Point Turkey Trot
The 49th annual Thanksgiving Day race at Dana Point Harbor: 5K, 10K, combo 15K and a kids' 1-mile Gobble Wobble.
Dec5Sat
Boat Rides with Santa
Short harbor rides aboard the Dana Pride with Santa. Reservations required.
Dec5Sat
Dana Point Tree Lighting
Dana Point lights its holiday tree at La Plaza Park.
Dec11Fri
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights
Decorated boats parade through the harbor over three nights. Free viewing from shore.
Dec12Sat
Santa Paws
Pet photos with Santa at the harbor, with a $15 donation to the Pet Project Foundation.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
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Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
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Primrose Market
A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.
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20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
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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.
SeasonMulti-week
Holidayz at the Park and Pop-up Exhibit
Seasonal holiday programming and a pop-up exhibit at the Orange County Great Park.
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