Nov12Thu
La Quinta Art Celebration
A contemporary art festival at La Quinta Art Celebration in La Quinta. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
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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.
Nov13Fri
Corona Lakeside Night Market
An evening market at Dos Lagos in Corona.
Nov13Fri
Football - UCLA vs. Illinois
See the organizer's page for details.
Nov13Fri
Japanese Food Expo in LA 2026
Japanese dishes, drinks and workshops with representatives from Japan's prefectures.
Nov13Fri
The Great Junk Hunt
A vintage, handmade and repurposed goods market.
Nov14Sat
Book Arts Day for Girls
Girls ages 10 to 18 explore how books are made and modern book arts.
Nov14Sat
Darker Waves Music Festival 2026
One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.
Nov14Sat
Del Mar Uncorked Derby Days
A day of racing at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, listed as part of the track's Uncorked series.
Nov14Sat
Holiday Craft Show
A holiday craft fair at Woodbridge Village Association in Irvine. Details and tickets through Simpletix.com.
Nov14Sat
Jackalope Art Fair
200+ hand-selected artisans with indie fashion, jewelry, paper goods, home decor, art and food.
Nov14Sat
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!
Nov14Sat
Markets for Makers Holiday Market
A holiday shopping market at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Nov14Sat
Powwow Celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2026
Free, family and pet friendly powwow with dance and song, fry bread, Indian tacos, crafts and vendors.
Nov14Sat
The OC Book Fair
Independent booksellers and publishers, author talks, signings, kids' activities and panels.
Nov14Sat
Veterans Day Freedom Run
5K, 10K and half marathon honoring veterans.
Nov14Sat
Wicking Hydroponics for Soil-Free Gardening
A Centennial Farm class on wicking hydroponics for soil-free gardening.
Nov15Sun
Applefest
A fall festival at Benny Boy Brewing in Los Angeles. Details and tickets through Events.musicofourdesire.com.
Nov15Sun
CicLAvia Pasadena
Free all-day open streets event: nearly 3 miles of Pasadena closed to cars for walking, biking and skating.
Nov15Sun
Huntington Beach Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern festival and parade at Old World Village.
Nov15Sun
Live Well Expo
A one-day wellness gathering with movement, shopping and connection.
Nov15Sun
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...
Nov15Sun
Very Merry Marketplace
An artisan holiday market at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente. Details and tickets through Outgoing.world.
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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.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
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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.)
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Delusion: Den of the Mosquito
Jon Braver's darkly narrative interactive play.
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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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Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
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