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Nov7Sat

Big Jay Oakerson

Sat, Nov 7  ·  7:00 PM
Brea Improv, Brea
about 20 mi (city area)

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

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Nov11Wed

Brea Veterans Day Ceremony

Wed, Nov 11  ·  10 to 11 AM
Civic & Cultural Center, Brea
about 20 mi (city area)

The Brea community pays tribute to veterans, active duty troops and the fallen.

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Nov20Fri

Nutcracker Craft Boutique

Nov 20 to 21  ·  Fri 9 AM to 6 PM, Sat 9 AM to 4 PM
Brea Community Center, Brea
about 20 mi (city area)

More than 250 vendors with handcrafted gifts, decor, food and collectibles.

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Dec3Thu

Brea Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thu, Dec 3  ·  6:30 to 9:00 PM
Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Brea
about 20 mi (city area)

Brea's annual community tree lighting at the Civic & Cultural Center.

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Nov7Sat

Veterans Day Celebration & Car Show

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10 AM to 2 PM
Veterans Sports Park, Tustin
about 20 mi (city area)

Flag ceremony, live music, food trucks, a beer garden and a car show honoring veterans.

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Nov14Sat

The OC Book Fair

Sat, Nov 14  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin
about 20 mi (city area)

Independent booksellers and publishers, author talks, signings, kids' activities and panels.

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Dec4Fri

Tustin Christmas Tree Lighting

Fri, Dec 4  ·  6:00 to 8:30 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin
about 20 mi (city area)

Old Town Tustin lights its tree, with a market from 5:00 PM before the ceremony.

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Dec12Sat

Breakfast with Santa (Tustin)

Sat, Dec 12  ·  9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Community Center at The Market Place, Tustin
about 20 mi (city area)

Breakfast and photos with Santa at the Tustin community center.

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Nov22Sun

Holiday Flea Market

Sun, Nov 22  ·  8:00 AM
Jamestown Village, Tustin
21 mi away

A mercado de pulgas at Jamestown Village in Tustin. Details and tickets through Oazis.app.

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Nov7Sat

Holiday Brunch & Fashion Show

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
Coyote Hills Golf Course, Fullerton
21 mi away

A charity fashion show at Coyote Hills Golf Course in Fullerton. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

Holiday Faire

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
Irvine Fine Arts Center, Irvine
21 mi away

A seasonal festival at Irvine Fine Arts Center in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

Dial Up Fest: Nelly & Sugar Ray

Sat, Nov 7  ·  3:30 AM
Great Park Sports Complex, Irvine
21 mi away

A nostalgic music festival at Great Park Sports Complex in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventticketscenter.com.

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Nov8Sun

Muslim Village

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

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

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Nov7Sat

STEAM Saturdays | Fall-tastic

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
San Bernardino County Museum, Redlands
21 mi away

A family craft workshop at San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov28Sat

Anaheim Holiday Makers Market

Sat, Nov 28  ·  12:00 PM
Farmer's Park, Anaheim
22 mi away

A marché de créateurs at Farmer's Park in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Oazis.app.

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Dec6Sun

Ring in the Holidays & Nutcracker Holiday Tree Lighting

Sun, Dec 6  ·  Tuba Christmas 1:00 PM; tree lighting 6:00 PM
Center Street Promenade and Anaheim City Hall, Anaheim
about 22 mi (city area)

Tuba Christmas at 1:00 PM, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, and the tree lighting at 6:00 PM.

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Dec12Sat

Orange County Winter Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Anaheim, Villa Park and Orange fields, Anaheim
about 22 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U8 to U14 teams, hosted by Rangers FC at Anaheim, Villa Park and Orange fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for...

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Jan 20279Sat

Anaheim Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Anaheim fields, Anaheim
about 22 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U6 to U15 teams, hosted by Anaheim FC at Anaheim fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and spec...

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Dec12Sat

CM/NB Rangers Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Dec 12 to 13
Fullerton fields, Fullerton
about 22 mi (city area)

Youth soccer tournament for U8 to U15 teams, hosted by Rangers FC at Fullerton fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and sp...

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Dec13Sun

Muckenthaler Holiday Festival

Sun, Dec 13  ·  12:00 to 4:00 PM
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Fullerton
about 22 mi (city area)

Free holiday festival at the Muckenthaler cultural center, with free parking.

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Nov7Sat

Noche de Altares

Sat, Nov 7  ·  12:00 PM
Calle Cuatro Plaza, Santa Ana
22 mi away

A day of the dead festival at Calle Cuatro Plaza in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Wknd.app.

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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
about 22 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 22 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 23 mi (city area)

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

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