Dec 5 Sat
La Habra Tamale Festival
A free street festival of tamales, food and family fun along Euclid Street in La Habra.
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Nov 20 Fri
Holiday Stroll + Kids Fair
A holiday market at Top Billing Entertainment in Glendora. Details and tickets through Topbillingent.org.
Nov 17 Tue
Knott's Merry Farm
Christmas celebration at Knott's with twinkling lights, themed garlands, snow-inspired decor and holiday shows.
Nov 20 Fri
Knott's Merry Farm
Holiday celebration with winter decor, thousands of lights and seasonal attractions across the park.
Dec 4 Fri
Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Attractions and vendors open at 5:00 PM, the tree is lit at 6:00 PM, and the evening wraps at 8:00 PM.
Dec 12 Sat
Candy Caneland & Craft Faire
A free holiday craft fair and Candy Caneland at the Ehlers Event Center.
Dec 5 Sat
Breakfast with Santa (Westminster)
Pancake breakfast and photos with Santa. Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins.
Dec 7 Mon
Westminster Tree Lighting Ceremony
The city's annual tree lighting at the Civic Center.
Nov 14 Sat
Darker Waves Music Festival 2026
One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.
Nov 15 Sun
Huntington Beach Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern festival and parade at Old World Village.
Nov 15 Sun
Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026
Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...
Dec 12 Sat
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
Lighted boats cruise past the waterfront homes of Huntington Harbour. Free viewing from the bridges, Seabridge Park and Peter's Landing.
Nov 14 Sat
Wild at Heart: ZooCamp for Adults
21+ hands-on wildlife camp experience.
Nov 21 Sat
UC Irvine Men's Basketball vs. San Diego
UC Irvine Men's Basketball plays San Diego at | Acrisure Arena.
Nov 22 Sun
UC Irvine Men's Basketball vs. LMU
UC Irvine Men's Basketball plays LMU at | Acrisure Arena.
Nov 22 Sun
UC San Diego Men's Basketball vs. Seattle U
UC San Diego Men's Basketball plays Seattle U at Palm Desert.
Nov 25 Wed
USC Men's Basketball vs. South Carolina
USC Men's Basketball plays South Carolina at Acrisure Arena. Broadcast: CBS Radio: USCTrojans.com/Listen & USC Gameday App.
Nov 26 Thu
USC Men's Basketball vs. Utah State
USC Men's Basketball plays Utah State at Acrisure Arena. Broadcast: CBS Radio: ESPN LA 710.
Nov 28 Sat
WildLights at The Living Desert
The Coachella Valley's holiday light tradition with millions of lights and festive activities. Opens Nov 28; closing date not listed.
Dec 19 Sat
SDSU Men's Basketball vs. Brigham Young
SDSU Men's Basketball plays Brigham Young at Acrisure Arena.
Feb 2027 13 Sat
CSUN Women's Golf: Alice and John Wallace Women's Golf Classic
CSUN Women's Golf plays the Alice and John Wallace Women's Golf Classic at Monterey Country Club.
Feb 2027 13 Sat
UC Irvine Women's Golf: Alice & John Wallace Classic
UC Irvine Women's Golf plays the Alice & John Wallace Classic at Palm Desert.
Feb 2027 13 Sat
USC Women's Golf: Alice and John Wallace Women's Golf Classic
USC Women's Golf plays the Alice and John Wallace Women's Golf Classic at Monterey C.C..
Feb 2027 14 Sun
CSUN Women's Golf: Alice and John Wallace Women's Golf Classic
CSUN Women's Golf plays the Alice and John Wallace Women's Golf Classic at Monterey Country Club.
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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.
Season Multi-week
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.
Season Multi-week
Holidayz at the Park and Pop-up Exhibit
Seasonal holiday programming and a pop-up exhibit at the Orange County Great Park.
Season Multi-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.
Season Multi-week
American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
Season Multi-week
Mini Melodies, a free monthly music program for young children and their families at MainPlace Mall
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month. Mini Melodies is a free monthly music hour for toddlers and young children hel...
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