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John Hastings

Sun, Nov 8  ·  6:00 PM
Corona Improv, Corona
about 20 mi (city area)

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

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Music in the Mountains

Nov 6 to 8
Camp de Benneville Pines, Angelus Oaks
24 mi away

A mountain music festival at Camp de Benneville Pines in Angelus Oaks. Details and tickets through Songmakers.org.

Nov8Sun

Big Bear Oktoberfest

Nov 7 to 8 and Sat, Nov 14  ·  Weekends, from about 1:00 PM
Big Bear Convention Center, Big Bear Lake
about 28 mi (city area)

German food, beer, music and entertainment at the 56th annual Oktoberfest in Big Bear. It runs weekends through Nov 14.

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Nov8Sun

Cali Cup

Nov 6 to 8  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 31 mi (city area)

California's premier tabletop wargaming event.

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Nov8Sun

Muslim Village

Sun, Nov 8  ·  12:00 PM
Great Park Carousel, Irvine
35 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 38 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

Palm Springs Pride

Nov 6 to 8
Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs
about 40 mi (city area)

Palm Springs celebrates its LGBTQ+ community with a weekend of festivities.

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Nov8Sun

Orange County Wine Fest

Sun, Nov 8  ·  7:30 PM
The Hangar, Costa Mesa
43 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
43 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 44 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 44 mi (city area)

A reptile and exotic pet show and sale.

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Old World Oktoberfest

Oct 27 to Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
Old World Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach
about 48 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 48 mi (city area)

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

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20 Years Later: The Great Picture

Jun 11 to Dec 11
Irvine City Hall, Irvine
about 38 mi (city area)

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

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 39 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 39 mi (city area)

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach
about 42 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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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach
about 48 mi (city area)

German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.

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