Nov8Sun
Muslim Village
A cultural fall festival at Great Park Carousel in Irvine. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.
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Nov8Sun
Orange County Wine Fest
A wine tasting festival at The Hangar in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Theguideoc.com.
Nov8Sun
Potter Parodies: a Harry Potter Burlesque Brunch
A theatrical burlesque show at Club 616 in Santa Ana. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.
Nov8Sun
Reggae Sunday (Early Show): Einstein Brown
A Reggae music event at Ivan'z House at Mozambique. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.
Nov8Sun
Run Malibu Half Marathon, 5K & Kids' Run
Race weekend blending performance and lifestyle, with a half marathon, 5K and kids' run.
Nov8Sun
Saint Martin Day Lantern Parade 2026
A glowing evening lantern parade and music, honoring a German tradition.
Nov8Sun
San Diego Food and Wine Festival - Grand Fiesta
A culinary festival at Embarcadero Marina Park North in San Diego. Details and tickets through Stubhub.com.
Nov8Sun
St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.
Nov8Sun
Visit With A Veteran
The Torrance Historical Society invites families to honor veterans.
Nov9Mon
Haven Happy Hour
A farm-to-table dining at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Nov9Mon
The Stories of the Season • Christmas Boutique Opening
A christmas holiday market at Roger's Gardens in Corona Del Mar. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Nov11Wed
Brea Veterans Day Ceremony
The Brea community pays tribute to veterans, active duty troops and the fallen.
Nov11Wed
Dana Point Veterans Day Services
Presented by VFW Post 9934, its Ladies Auxiliary and the City of Dana Point to recognize all veterans.
Nov11Wed
Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony
Free ceremony honoring veterans and their families.
Nov11Wed
Redondo Beach Veterans Day Tribute
Commentary, music and recognition for all who have worn the uniform.
Nov11Wed
San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade
A parade honoring those who serve and have served, with a carnival at Ritchie Valens Recreation Center.
Nov11Wed
Santa Clarita Veterans Day Ceremony
Honors local veterans, active military members and their families.
Nov11Wed
Stanton Veterans Day Ceremony
Ceremony honoring those who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Nov11Wed
Veterans Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park
A City of Irvine ceremony honoring veterans at Bill Barber Park.
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.
Nov12Thu
Free Grocery Food Box (Great Park, November)
A City of Irvine free grocery food box distribution at the Great Park, Parking Lot 2.
Nov12Thu
La Quinta Art Celebration
A contemporary art festival at La Quinta Art Celebration in La Quinta. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Nov12Thu
National Philanthropy Day 2026
Celebrates the work of Orange County's nonprofit community: its programs, partnerships and people.
Nov13Fri
Block Party - Fall Fest
A community festival at Crossroads Church, La Habra in Irvine. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
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"Hallowe’en Greetings and Tricks, Treats, and Traditions" at Muzeo
A museum exhibit on how Halloween began and how Anaheim has celebrated it for a century, timed with the Anaheim Fall Festival's 100th anniversary.
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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.
SeasonMulti-week
American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
SeasonMulti-week
Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular
A family-friendly hour-long boo-sical revue with 100+ puppets and a Dia de los Muertos sequence. (Start date shown as September.)
SeasonMulti-week
Delusion: Den of the Mosquito
Jon Braver's darkly narrative interactive play.
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.
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