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28 events
Nov8Sun

Cali Cup

Nov 6 to 8  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 3.9 mi (city area)

California's premier tabletop wargaming event.

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Nov8Sun

John Hastings

Sun, Nov 8  ·  6:00 PM
Corona Improv, Corona
about 16 mi (city area)

A Comedy arts and theatre event at Corona Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Nov8Sun

2026 Hackaday Supercon

Sun, Nov 8  ·  10 AM to 7:30 PM
ArtCenter College of Design South Campus, Pasadena
about 26 mi (city area)

Workshops, talks and badge hacking for makers and engineers.

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Nov8Sun

Muslim Village

Sun, Nov 8  ·  12:00 PM
Great Park Carousel, Irvine
28 mi away

A cultural fall festival at Great Park Carousel in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Nov8Sun

Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center

Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027  ·  Evening sessions, see website
Irvine Spectrum Center Ice Rink, Irvine
about 28 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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Nov8Sun

Orange County Wine Fest

Sun, Nov 8  ·  7:30 PM
The Hangar, Costa Mesa
31 mi away

A wine tasting festival at The Hangar in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Theguideoc.com.

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Nov8Sun

OC Wine Fest

Nov 7 to 8  ·  12:00 PM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
31 mi away

A wine tasting festival at OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Ocfair.com.

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Nov8Sun

Orange County Wine Fest

Nov 7 to 8  ·  Sat 12 to 3 PM or 5 to 8 PM, Sun 12 to 3 PM
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
about 31 mi (city area)

Three hours of unlimited wine tastings from a wide range of styles and regions.

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Nov8Sun

Repticon

Nov 7 to 8
Huntington Beach Building, Costa Mesa
about 31 mi (city area)

A reptile and exotic pet show and sale.

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Nov8Sun

Delusion: Den of the Mosquito

Oct 27 to Nov 8  ·  Various times
Becket Mansion, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

Immersive interactive theater from writer/director Jon Braver at Becket Mansion.

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Nov8Sun

Los Angeles Pregnancy & Baby Expo

Nov 7 to 8  ·  11 AM to 4 PM
The Magic Box, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

Fifth annual expo for registry-building, education, shopping and baby shower games.

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Nov8Sun

Old World Oktoberfest

Oct 27 to Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
Old World Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach
about 34 mi (city area)

German food, imported beers, bands from Germany, games and competitions at Old World German Village, through November 8.

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Nov8Sun

Saint Martin Day Lantern Parade 2026

Sun, Nov 8  ·  5 to 7 PM
Old World German Village, Huntington Beach
about 34 mi (city area)

A glowing evening lantern parade and music, honoring a German tradition.

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Nov8Sun

Merry Macabremas

Nov 7 to 8  ·  1:00 PM
The Mystic Museum, Burbank
38 mi away

An alternative holiday market at The Mystic Museum in Burbank. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Nov8Sun

Visit With A Veteran

Sun, Nov 8  ·  2 to 4 PM
Torrance Historical Society & Museum, Torrance
about 41 mi (city area)

The Torrance Historical Society invites families to honor veterans.

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 25 mi (city area)

A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.

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Primrose Market

Ongoing
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 25 mi (city area)

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
about 28 mi (city area)

A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular

Select dates through Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

A family-friendly hour-long boo-sical revue with 100+ puppets and a Dia de los Muertos sequence. (Start date shown as September.)

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Delusion: Den of the Mosquito

Select dates through Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
Becket Mansion, Los Angeles
about 32 mi (city area)

Jon Braver's darkly narrative interactive play.

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