Nov22Sun
Enchanted: Forest of Light
The 10th season of Descanso's glowing night walk, with returning favorites like Flower Power and the Ancient Forest, a new laser show with a snowfall finale, and Giant...
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Nov22Sun
Encinitas Holiday Street Fair
A holiday street fair in downtown Encinitas along Highway 101.
Nov22Sun
Hispanic Heritage Art Show Fundraiser
A charity art festival at Mujeres Brew House in San Diego. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Nov22Sun
Holiday Boutique
A holiday craft market at Woman's Club of South Pasadena in South Pasadena. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Nov22Sun
Holiday Flea Market
A mercado de pulgas at Jamestown Village in Tustin. Details and tickets through Oazis.app.
Nov22Sun
LA Classic Turkey Trot
3rd annual Thanksgiving-week race with a 5K run/walk, 5 miler and 15K through Griffith Park.
Nov26Thu
12th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K
Thanksgiving morning 5K at Village of Hope.
Nov26Thu
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce serves a Thanksgiving feast for those in need or without family nearby.
Nov26Thu
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.
Nov26Thu
LA Turkey Trail
Trail race on Thanksgiving morning in the mountains.
Nov26Thu
Rose Bowl Turkey Trot
Family-favorite 5K recreational loop around the Rose Bowl on Thanksgiving morning.
Nov26Thu
Turkey Trot LA
14th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot through downtown Los Angeles.
Nov27Fri
Christmas with The Alley Cats
A holiday music and comedy show at Curtis Theatre in Brea. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Nov27Fri
Fire & Lights Festival at Newport Dunes
Floating holiday lights on the bay, fire dancing Friday and Saturday evenings, s'mores fire pits, inflatable slides and Santa photos on Saturdays. Thursday through Sun...
Nov27Fri
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...
Nov27Fri
Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train
Holiday train rides through the park's decorated grounds. Reservations are required, and a vehicle entrance fee applies.
Nov27Fri
San Juan Capistrano Christmas Tree Season Opening Day
Opening day of the Christmas tree season at Farmakis Farms.
Nov27Fri
Turkey Night Grand Prix
The traditional Thanksgiving-weekend midget car race at Ventura Raceway.
Nov27Fri
WinterFest OC
Ice tubing, outdoor skating, snow play, 30+ carnival rides, nightly tree lightings and holiday treats.
Nov28Sat
A Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory
The Dickens holiday classic returns to the stage in Costa Mesa for its seasonal run.
Nov28Sat
Anaheim Holiday Makers Market
A marché de créateurs at Farmer's Park in Anaheim. Details and tickets through Oazis.app.
Nov28Sat
Football - UCLA vs. USC
See the organizer's page for details.
Nov29Sun
Santa's Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting
Festival activities start in the afternoon, then Santa arrives by fire engine around 6:00 PM and the tree is lit. A shuttle runs from 3 to 7 PM.
Dec3Thu
All Is Bright Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting
A free evening of holiday fun and a tree lighting at the Town Center.
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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.
SeasonMulti-week
American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
SeasonMulti-week
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.)
SeasonMulti-week
Delusion: Den of the Mosquito
Jon Braver's darkly narrative interactive play.
SeasonMulti-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.
SeasonMulti-week
Mini Melodies at MainPlace
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month.
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