Nov 26 Thu
Dana Point Turkey Trot
The 49th annual Thanksgiving Day race at Dana Point Harbor: 5K, 10K, combo 15K and a kids' 1-mile Gobble Wobble.
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Nov 26 Thu
Dana Point Turkey Trot (USATF Road Running GP)
Thanksgiving morning run and a USATF Southern California Road Running Grand Prix race. USATF members get a discount.
Dec 5 Sat
Boat Rides with Santa
Short harbor rides aboard the Dana Pride with Santa. Reservations required.
Dec 5 Sat
Dana Point Tree Lighting
Dana Point lights its holiday tree at La Plaza Park.
Dec 11 Fri
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights
Decorated boats parade through the harbor over three nights. Free viewing from shore.
Dec 12 Sat
Santa Paws
Pet photos with Santa at the harbor, with a $15 donation to the Pet Project Foundation.
Dec 19 Sat
Modern Makers Mart Holiday Edition
Handmade gifts from local makers by the harbor, with Santa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Nov 14 Sat
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...
Nov 14 Sat
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!
Nov 14 Sat
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...
Nov 14 Sat
UC Irvine Baseball vs. Fresno State
UC Irvine Baseball hosts Fresno State at Cicerone Field at Anteater Ballpark. Game-day note: Free Admission.
Nov 14 Sat
UC Irvine Women's Volleyball vs. Cal State Bakersfield
UC Irvine Women's Volleyball hosts Cal State Bakersfield at Bren Events Center. Game-day note: Senior Night. Broadcast: ESPN+.
Nov 18 Wed
UC Irvine Women's Basketball vs. Idaho State
UC Irvine Women's Basketball hosts Idaho State at Bren Events Center. Broadcast: ESPN+.
Nov 24 Tue
Hikari: Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms
Wagon ride through the Land of a Thousand Lanterns with light displays and photo spots. Closed Dec 24, 25 and 31.
Nov 26 Thu
12th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K
Thanksgiving morning 5K at Village of Hope.
Nov 27 Fri
Great Park Thanksgiving Open (USTA Level 7)
Single-day USTA junior tournament.
Nov 27 Fri
Hikari: Festival of Lights
A walk-through light festival on the farm grounds, open Wednesday through Sunday evenings, plus Dec 21 to 23. Closed Dec 24 and 25. Last admission is 7:30 PM, and park...
Nov 27 Fri
UC Irvine Women's Basketball vs. Jacksonville State
UC Irvine Women's Basketball hosts Jacksonville State at Bren Events Center.
Nov 27 Fri
UC Irvine Women's Basketball vs. Wyoming vs. Utah State
UC Irvine Women's Basketball hosts Wyoming vs. Utah State at Bren Events Center.
Nov 28 Sat
UC Irvine Women's Basketball vs. Jacksonville State vs. Wyoming
UC Irvine Women's Basketball hosts Jacksonville State vs. Wyoming at Bren Events Center.
Nov 28 Sat
UC Irvine Women's Basketball vs. Utah State
UC Irvine Women's Basketball hosts Utah State at Bren Events Center.
Dec 3 Thu
UC Irvine Men's Basketball vs. UC Riverside
UC Irvine Men's Basketball hosts UC Riverside at Bren Events Center. Broadcast: ESPN+ Radio: KLAA AM830 | KUCI 88.9 FM.
Dec 5 Sat
Illuminate Irvine
A City of Irvine holiday lighting celebration at the Great Park.
Dec 5 Sat
The Cup '26 Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U5 to U14 boys and U7 to U14 girls teams, hosted by Pateadores SC at Orange County Great Park and City of Irvine fields. Sanctioned by US C...
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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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