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Big Bear Oktoberfest

Nov 7 to 8 and Sat, Nov 14  ·  Weekends, from about 1:00 PM
Big Bear Convention Center, Big Bear Lake

German food, beer, music and entertainment at the 56th annual Oktoberfest in Big Bear. It runs weekends through Nov 14.

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Book Arts Day for Girls

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9 AM to 3 PM
The International Printing Museum, Carson

Girls ages 10 to 18 explore how books are made and modern book arts.

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Darker Waves Music Festival 2026

Sat, Nov 14  ·  Schedule TBA
Huntington City Beach, Huntington Beach

One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.

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Del Mar Uncorked Derby Days

Sat, Nov 14  ·  Check the track for post times
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar

A day of racing at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, listed as part of the track's Uncorked series.

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Holiday Craft Show

Sat, Nov 14  ·  9:00 AM
Woodbridge Village Association, Irvine

A holiday craft fair at Woodbridge Village Association in Irvine. Details and tickets through Simpletix.com.

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Jackalope Art Fair

Nov 14 to 15  ·  10 AM to 4 PM
Central Park, Old Pasadena, Pasadena

200+ hand-selected artisans with indie fashion, jewelry, paper goods, home decor, art and food.

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Markets for Makers Holiday Market

Nov 14 to 15  ·  11:00 AM
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro

A holiday shopping market at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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The OC Book Fair

Sat, Nov 14  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Old Town Tustin, Tustin

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

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UC Irvine Baseball vs. Fresno State

Sat, Nov 14  ·  12:00 PM
Cicerone Field at Anteater Ballpark, Irvine

UC Irvine Baseball hosts Fresno State at Cicerone Field at Anteater Ballpark. Game-day note: Free Admission.

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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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Mini Melodies at MainPlace

Every first Wednesday
MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana

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

A recurring market held at MainPlace Mall.

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