Huntington Beach Oktoberfest Through Nov. 3
Wednesday-Sunday. Enjoy authentic German Food, imported
German Beers, German Bands, an army of Beautiful Shot Girls,
and other festivities, competitions, games & more.
Old World Huntington Beach
714-895-8020 / www.oldworldhb.com
San Clemente Dia De Los Muertos Nov. 1
Enjoy live performances, including folklorico dancing, traditional
Mexican music, and storytelling. Local food vendors will also offer
delicious Mexican cuisine and sweet treats like pan de muerto.
1-5pm / Max Berg Plaza Park
949-361-8264 / www.san-clemente.org
Yorba Linda Dia De Los Muertos Nov. 1
Enjoy live music, crafts, food trucks and a Community Ofrenda!
4-7pm / Public Library and Cultural Arts Center
714-961-7100 / www.yorbalindaca.gov
Santa Ana Día de los Muertos Nov. 1
Art making, Face painting, Snacks, Games, And honoring the lives
of those who have passed with altars and offerings.
5-7:30pm / Roosevelt Walker Community Center
714-647-5400 / www.santa-ana.org
Dana Point Dia de los Muertos Nov. 2
This traditional holiday will be celebrated with ofrendas, live
bands, dancing, art, great food and delicious beverages.
3:30-8pm / La Plaza Park www.danapoint.org
Aliso Viejo Health & Safety Fair Nov. 2
Health screenings, resources, expired medicine disposal, free
giveaways, and touch a truck.
9-11am / AV Ranch www.avcity.org
Ladera Pride Community Celebration Nov. 2
A community celebration that will provide a safe space for
members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and friends to gather.
3-6pm / Town Green
949-388-8300 / www.laderalife.com
Dinosaur Dash Nov. 3
A community run, walk, and bike event benefiting the Tustin Public
Schools Foundation. There’s something for everyone--a 2k fun run,
chip-timed 5k and 10k runs, and Bike Tours for all riding levels.
The Marketplace, Tustin www.tpsf.net/dinodash
2024 ISA World Para Surfing Championship Nov. 3-9
The World Para Surfing Championship gathers adaptive surfers
from around the world to compete in various assist and non-assist
surf divisions. A Parade of Nations and Opening Ceremony will
take place in Downtown Huntington Beach 1:30pm on Sunday.
Huntington City Beach www.isasurf.org
Golf Tournament & Taste 2024 Nov. 4
Fun golf games, apparel from Ocean Desert Golf, tastes and drinks at
each hole, raffle prizes, a silent auction, our Sunset Mixer, and more!
Money raised by this event affords us the opportunity to develop
new programming geared toward professional and educational
development, business growth and advocacy.
9am-4pm / The Huntington Club www.hbchamber.com
California Wine Festival Nov. 8-9
California’s best wineries pouring hundreds of vintage red and white
wines, complemented by dozens of the region’s top chefs and
specialty food purveyors serving gourmet appetizers.
Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach
www.californiawinefestival.com
Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival Nov. 8-9
Thousands of handmade crafts from more than 175 artisans,
personalized gifts and ornaments, holiday clothing, jewelry, holiday
decorations, shabby chic, country farmhouse, rustic and vintage
furniture and palate-pleasing delights.
OC Fair & Event Center www.sugarplumfestivals.com
Whiskers & Wags Nov. 9
Pet adoption event.
12-3pm / W. Center St. Promenade, Anaheim
714-956-3586 / www.downtownanaheim.com
Irvine Holiday Faire Nov. 9
Live festive holiday music and an artisan atmosphere, offering
patrons the opportunity to shop from unique and local businesses.
10am-4pm / Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex
949-724-6880 / www.cityofirvine.org
Coast Film & Musical Festival Nov. 9-17
Showcase of adventure and documentary films and stories from the
mountains to the sea, curated to entertain, inform, and inspire.
Laguna Beach www.coastfilmfestival.com
Saint Martin Day Lantern Parade and Fest Nov. 10
You can purchase an original German lantern with battery-operated
lantern stick (limited supply, first come, first served).
5:30-7pm / Old World Village, Huntington Beach
949-285-1310 / www.oldworldhb.com
La Habra Veterans Day Program Nov. 11
10:30am / Community Center
562-383-4200 / www.lahabraca.gov
Huntington Beach Veteran’s Day Ceremony Nov. 11
Join the Huntington Beach Mayor and American Legion Huntington
Beach Post 133.
11am / Huntington Beach Pier
714-536-5511 / www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11
The City of Irvine is proud to recognize and pay tribute to Irvine’s
military heroes for their sacrifice and service.
11am-12:30pm / Irvine Civic Center
949-724-6000 / www.cityofirvine.org
Tustin Veterans Day Celebration & Car Show Nov. 11
Food trucks, classic and contemporary cars, live music, beer
garden, and vendors.
10am-2pm / Veterans Sports Park
714-573-3326 / www.tustinca.org
Dana Point Veteran’s Day Service Nov. 11
Presented by the Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934,
Ladies Auxiliary, and the City of Dana Point.
10-11am / Strands Vista Park
949-248-1419 / www.vfwpost9934.org
Ladera Ranch Veterans Day Event Nov. 11
Family event to honor our local veterans and families publicly
and thank them for their service. Organized by Lion’s Heart
Group 2025.
10am-1pm / Town Green
949-388-8300 / www.laderalife.com
Brea Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11
Join the community as we pay tribute to all military heroes,
including veterans, active duty and those that made the ultimate
sacrifice for our country.
10-11am / Civic & Cultural Center
714-990-7600 / www.breaspecialevents.com
Nutcracker Craft Boutique Nov. 15-16
Shop from 280 vendors that display one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted
holiday gifts, decorations, food, and collectibles. Shoppers can
also pick up a quick snack or beverage in Food Alley.
Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm / Brea Community Center
714-990-7600 / www.ci.brea.ca.us
Surfing Santa Competition Nov. 16
A fun surf competition where men, women and children dress
like Santa or other holiday inspired characters and surf Salt Creek
to benefit Surfers Healing.
Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point www.surfingsantacontest.org
NAMI Walk Nov. 16
Join the Stanton Stigma Smashers in doing a 5K to celebrate
Mental Health For All!
7am / Angel Stadium
714-890-4211 / www.stantonca.gov
Native American Heritage Festival Nov. 16
Guests can look forward to vendors, performances, a Kid’s Zone
with hands-on activities, free arts & crafts, and face painting.
11am-4pm / Thornton Park, Santa Ana
714-647-5400 / www.santa-ana.org
Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay Craft Fair Nov. 16
Artisans, crafters, and local businesses with items to purchase.
10am-3pm / Dana Point Community Center
www.sicapistranobay.org
Festive Holiday Networking Celebration Nov. 19
Business/Social Networking. Complimentary gourmet
appetizers. No-Host Bar (wine only $8). Live Music. Charming
Holiday Atmosphere. Chamber Members Free / Guests $25
5:30-7:30pm / The Bungalow Restaurant, Corona del Mar
949-673-4050 / www.cdmchamber.com
VEA Newport Beach Tree Lighting Nov. 21
A snow globe, live performances, and Santa photo ops!
5:30-7:30pm / 900 Newport Center Drive
949-640-4000 / www.visitnewportbeach.com
Jack & Jill Guild Home Tour & Boutique Nov. 21-22
Benefits CHOC Children’s Hospital. Thursday: Boutique
Preview Night. Friday: Home Tour. Participants will tour three
beautiful homes in Lemon Heights and Orange Park Acres.
Stroll through the backyards and discover pop-up Boutiques
with unique ware and artisanal treasures.
10am-5pm / Lemon Heights/Orange Park Acres
www.jackandjillguild.org
Winter Fest OC Nov. 22-Jan 5
Over a million lights, magical snowfall, thrilling rides, festive
entertainment, delightful treats and eats, and ice skating.
OC Fair & Event Center - Lot A
www.winterfestoc.com
Seal Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 23
Santa, music, sledding, and cocoa.
4-8pm / Eisenhower Park
562-799-01749 / www.sealbeachchamber.org
Mission Viejo Gift & Goodies Holiday Boutique Nov. 23
Explore this sprawling indoor boutique that showcases the
talents of 86 hand-selected artisans. Don’t miss out on the
MVAC hosted Breakfast or Lunch booth from 8-2pm.
8am-5pm / Norman Murray Community & Senior Center
949-830-7066 / www.mvactivities.com
Elf Yourself 5K Fun Run Nov. 23
Kids Zone with Santa, crafts, and games. Vendor Village with
food/drink, podium awards, swag, and pet costume contest.
9am / Lake Forest Sports Park
949-583-9639 / www.lakeforestcachamber.com
Doggie Dive Nov. 23
Show off your doggie’s style and enter them in the Costume
Contest beginning at 9am, enjoy a dip in our pools with tennis
balls, and eat a tasty treat at the doggie Pie Eating Contest
beginning at 11:30am on the front lawn. Events are Dogs Only!
9am-12pm / Ole Hanson Beach Club, San Clemente
949-361-8200 / www.san-clemente.org
Magic on Main Street Nov. 26
6pm / Downtown Huntington Beach
www.hbdowntown.com
Dana Point Turkey Trot Nov. 28
Burn off your pre-Thanksgiving meal calories with a run/walk
of a 5K, 10K, 15K Combo, or Kids 1-Mile Gobble Wobble in
the beautiful Dana Point Harbor! Registration includes a 2024
Commemorative T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, Race Bib with Timed
Results, and Virtual Goody Bag.
6am / Dana Point Harbor www.turkeytrot.com
Orange County Rescue Mission Turkey Trot Nov. 28
Each registration includes the 2024 T-shirt, 2024 participant
medal, and more! While you race, you help change the lives of
the homeless people we serve in Orange County.
8am / 1 Hope Drive, Tustin
714-247-4300 / www.rescuemission.org/turkey-trot
Plymouth Rock N’ Run 5k Nov. 28
The 5k, 10k and a new 10 mile course is around the perimeter
of the Yorba Regional Park, and the Santa Ana River trail. There
will be a finish-line festival with silent auction, costume contest,
food, fun and more!
7am / Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim www.runsignup.com
Seal Beach Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 28
The Seal Beach COC will be providing a Thanksgiving feast
for those of you that are in need or who cannot be with friends
or family today. RSVP by Nov. 21. Bring canned goods for
donation. 11am Bingo. 12pm Dinner.
11am / St. Anne’s Church: 340 10th St.
562-799-0179 / www.sealbeachchamber.org
Lighting of the Bay Nov. 29-Jan. 6
Families travel from all over to witness the pristine, waveless
bay illuminated at dusk each night with more than 50 electric
Christmas trees and holiday decorations.
3-8pm / Newport Dunes Waterfront
949-729-3863 / www.newportdunes.com
