Nov8Sun
Apple Picking at Riley's Farm
U-pick apples in Oak Glen, available through November.
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41 events
Nov8Sun
John Hastings
A Comedy arts and theatre event at Corona Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Nov13Fri
Corona Lakeside Night Market
An evening market at Dos Lagos in Corona.
Nov8Sun
Music in the Mountains
A mountain music festival at Camp de Benneville Pines in Angelus Oaks. Details and tickets through Songmakers.org.
Nov8Sun
Big Bear Oktoberfest
German food, beer, music and entertainment at the 56th annual Oktoberfest in Big Bear. It runs weekends through Nov 14.
Nov8Sun
Cali Cup
California's premier tabletop wargaming event.
Nov12Thu
2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.
Nov8Sun
Temecula Valley De Portola Wine Trail Harvest Festival
A harvest-season day at the wineries of the De Portola Wine Trail in Temecula Valley.
Nov8Sun
Muslim Village
A cultural fall festival at Great Park Carousel in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.
Nov14Sat
The OC Book Fair
Independent booksellers and publishers, author talks, signings, kids' activities and panels.
Nov14Sat
Holiday Craft Show
A holiday craft fair at Woodbridge Village Association in Irvine. Details and tickets through Simpletix.com.
Nov12Thu
National Philanthropy Day 2026
Celebrates the work of Orange County's nonprofit community: its programs, partnerships and people.
Nov8Sun
Dr. Brady Smith featuring Potty Mouth Chix
A live event at Brea Improv. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Nov11Wed
Brea Veterans Day Ceremony
The Brea community pays tribute to veterans, active duty troops and the fallen.
Nov8Sun
Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center
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...
Nov10Tue
Segerstrom Shelby Event Center: Shelby Mustang & Cobra Museum
An automotive museum with more than 75 classic Shelby Mustangs and Cobras across two floors, with detailed placards, retro neon signs and vintage gas pumps. Open Tuesd...
Nov11Wed
Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony
Free ceremony honoring veterans and their families.
Nov11Wed
Veterans Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park
A City of Irvine ceremony honoring veterans at Bill Barber Park.
Nov12Thu
Free Grocery Food Box (Great Park, November)
A City of Irvine free grocery food box distribution at the Great Park, Parking Lot 2.
Nov14Sat
Juan Manuel Gomez: Opening Reception, In the Deep and All Together!
Opening reception for the Irvine Fine Arts Center exhibition by Juan Manuel Gomez, En Lo Profundo / In the Deep and All Together!
Nov8Sun
Potter Parodies: a Harry Potter Burlesque Brunch
A theatrical burlesque show at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.
Nov14Sat
Powwow Celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2026
Free, family and pet friendly powwow with dance and song, fry bread, Indian tacos, crafts and vendors.
Nov8Sun
Palm Springs Pride
Palm Springs celebrates its LGBTQ+ community with a weekend of festivities.
Nov13Fri
Block Party - Fall Fest
A community festival at Crossroads Church, La Habra in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Running all season
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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.
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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.
SeasonMulti-week
First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞Any week
San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.
∞Any week
Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.
∞Any week
Balboa Fun Zone
A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.
∞Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.
∞Any week
Surf City Nights
Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.
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