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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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Nov8Sun

Muslim Village

Sun, Nov 8  ·  12:00 PM
Great Park Carousel, Irvine

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

Sun, Nov 8  ·  7:30 PM
The Hangar, Costa Mesa

A wine tasting festival at The Hangar in Costa Mesa. Details and tickets through Theguideoc.com.

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Nov8Sun

Visit With A Veteran

Sun, Nov 8  ·  2 to 4 PM
Torrance Historical Society & Museum, Torrance

The Torrance Historical Society invites families to honor veterans.

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Nov9Mon

Haven Happy Hour

Mon, Nov 9  ·  4:00 PM
Fox Point Farms, Encinitas

A farm-to-table dining at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov11Wed

Brea Veterans Day Ceremony

Wed, Nov 11  ·  10 to 11 AM
Civic & Cultural Center, Brea

The Brea community pays tribute to veterans, active duty troops and the fallen.

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Nov11Wed

Dana Point Veterans Day Services

Wed, Nov 11  ·  10 to 11 AM
Strands Vista Park, Dana Point

Presented by VFW Post 9934, its Ladies Auxiliary and the City of Dana Point to recognize all veterans.

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Nov12Thu

2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Nov 12 to 15  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona

The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.

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Bob Baker Marionette Theater Hallowe'en Spooktacular

Select dates through Nov 8  ·  Select dates and times
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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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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