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Nov7Sat

Rotary VetFest

Sat, Nov 7
Kinecta Federal Credit Union - Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach

A veterans charity festival at Kinecta Federal Credit Union - Manhattan Beach Blvd in Manhattan Beach. Details and tickets through Thembnews.com.

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Nov7Sat

SnowFest

Sat, Nov 7  ·  9:00 AM
Sports Basement Orange County, Fountain Valley

A winter sports festival at Sports Basement Orange County in Fountain Valley. 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

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

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Nov7Sat

Taste of San Clemente

Sat, Nov 7  ·  6 to 10 PM
Casino San Clemente, San Clemente

An evening of local food, wine tastings, microbrews and cocktails.

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Nov7Sat

Veteran's Day Classic Car Show

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
Crossings At Corona, Corona

A classic car exhibition at Crossings At Corona in Corona. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

Veterans Salute and Parade

Sat, Nov 7  ·  9:00 AM
La Plaza Park, San Bernardino

A veterans day parade at La Plaza Park in San Bernardino. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov7Sat

Victory At Sea Day

Sat, Nov 7  ·  12:00 PM
Ballast Point Brewing, San Diego

A craft beer festival at Ballast Point Brewing in San Diego. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Nov7Sat

Wine & Paint Night

Sat, Nov 7
Gabrielino Park, Irvine

A painting workshop at Gabrielino Park in Irvine. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Nov8Sun

2026 Hackaday Supercon

Sun, Nov 8  ·  10 AM to 7:30 PM
ArtCenter College of Design South Campus, Pasadena

Workshops, talks and badge hacking for makers and engineers.

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Nov8Sun

Celebrate Sigd

Sun, Nov 8  ·  4:00 PM
Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles

A cultural festival at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Nov8Sun

Exploring Your Universe

Sun, Nov 8  ·  12 to 5 PM
UCLA, Los Angeles

UCLA's largest science fair: free, volunteer-led hands-on activities with real scientists for all ages.

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Nov8Sun

John Hastings

Sun, Nov 8  ·  6:00 PM
Corona Improv, Corona

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

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles

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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First Thursdays Art Walk

First Thursday of every month
Laguna Beach

On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.

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