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 Huntington Beach Civil War Days - Huntington Beach
September 2-3, 2023
opens 10 am
The Huntington Beach Historical Society is proud to host the 28th annual Civil War Days Living History Event in Huntington Beach Central Park during the 160th anniversary of America's Civil War. Living history events like Civil War Days allow people to experience vivid recreations of life in our past in ways that would not otherwise be possible, and learn about some of the most important moments in our collective history.
This event is facilitated by hundreds of dedicated volunteers portraying people from all walks of life, and as always, our events are free to the public. Come out to see this grand display this Labor Day Weekend!
LOCATION:
HB Central Park
On Gothard
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 27th Annual Original Lobster Festival - Fountain Valley
September 8-10, 2023
Friday 5-11PM | Sat. 12-11PM | Sun. 12-8PM
Fresh Live Maine Lobsters flown in daily prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the World’s Largest Steamers. You can find all things lobster from lobster rolls to lobster mac and lobster fries, lobster bisque, and even lobster on a stick! incredible live music – FlashPants (the highest rated 80s Dance Band), REMJ-Michael Jackson Tribute Show, Bruno and The Hooligans, and the #1 Journey Tribute Band - DSB to name a few.
Fresh Live Maine Lobster •
Live Music • Dance Floor • Beach Bars DJ & Dance Instructions • Dance Floor • Food Court with Tasty Lobster eats • Exclusive VIP Lounge • Free Souvenir E-Photo • Carnival Rides & Games • Karaoke Lounge w/Live Band • Local Artisans • Kids Area • Cool Critter Show & Close-Up Encounter (Sat./Sun.) • AND much more to explore.
LOCATION:
Fountain Valley Sports Park
16400 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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 Annual Crab Feast and Auction Under the Stars - Fullerton
September 9, 2023
Mark your calendars now for an evening of dinner, music, dancing, and silent & live auctions throughout the evening.
Money raised from the annual Crab Feast and Auction Under the Stars is used to support YMCA programming for under-served children and families in the community. One such example is our fully subsidized afterschool care program at the Richman Neighborhood Center in Fullerton.
LOCATION:
Fullerton Family YMCA
2000 Youth Way
Fullerton, CA 92835 |
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 South OC Cars and Coffee and Cruisin'
For A Cure Car Show - Costa Mesa
September 9, 2023
9 am - noon
Many hypercars, supercars, exotics, vintage, classic, muscle and sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, pickups, 4×4’s and motor cycles are expected to be on display. Cruisin' For A Cure will be offering prostate cancer screening.
LOCATION:
OCFair & Events Center
Costa Mesa, CA |
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 Anaheim Craft and Vintage Fair - Anaheim
Saturday, September 16, 2023
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Visit the Anaheim Craft and Vintage Fair to shop for one of a kind handmade items from local crafters.
• Local crafters, vintage sellers and artists
• No multi-level marketing vendors
• ood sale including homemade Eastern European favorites and bake sale
• Convenient parking
• Handicapped accessible
• No entrance fee
• Stop on by and have a great time!
Please share with your clubs, groups, parish and stop on by to support this great craft/art/food event.
LOCATION:
Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church
995 N. West St.
Anaheim, CA 92801 |
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 Dozynki
Harvest Festival - Yorba Linda
September 16-17, 2023
Celebrating
Polish culture with food, music dancing and exhibits. Dozynki is a celebration of thanksgiving after a bountiful harvest that dates back to 16th century Poland. It remains a long-standing tradition in Polish communities throughout the world, including the United States and Canada.
The Dozynki will feature Polish folk dancers in traditional costumes plus delicious polish food such as freshly prepared stuffed cabbage, traditional pierogi, authentic Polska Kielbasa and Polish beer.
LOCATION:
Pope John Paul II Polish Center
3999 Rose Dr
Yorba Linda, CA
INFORMATION:
714-996-8161 |
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 Creep It Real OC EXPO - Santa Ana
September 16-17, 2023
12-6 pm
Creep It Real OC EXPO is dedicated to bringing together Orange County's Halloween community along with local Haunt leaders to share with you all things Halloween!
LOCATION:
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 West Harvard Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
INFORMATION:
Admission: Ages 13 and up are $7 each. Click above for tickets. |
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 Oktoberfest - Huntington Beach
September 17 through November 5, 2023
Wednesday through Sunday
Enjoy authentic German Food, imported German Beers, German Bands, an army of Beautiful Shot Girls, and other festivities, competitions, games & more.
LOCATION:
Old World Festival Hall
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach
INFORMATION:
714-696-TAP1 (8271) |
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 Fall Festival - Westminster
September 22-24, 2023
9am - 3pm
Join us in the Civic Center for a wonderful Fall Festival in honor of this milestone.
The event will feature live entertainment, delicious food, vendors, activities for the entire family and much more!
LOCATION:
Westminster Civic Center
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA
INFORMATION:
714-895-2860 |
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 San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival - San Juan Capistrano
September 23-24, 2023
Be Greek for the day! Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries, live Greek music and dancing, shopping at the Greek bazaar, kid friendly activities and exhibits featuring Byzantine icons and traditional Greek costumes.
$3 admission.
LOCATION:
San Juan Capistrano Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
(949) 542-3445 |
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 J.F.
Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Annual BBQ and
Family Faire - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, September 23, 2023
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Limited tickets available and advance reservations required. The event is fun for the entire family: Rider/Client Demonstrations, Barn Tours, Carnival Games, Petting Zoo, a delicious BBQ dinner, Rider Parade of Stars, and music to enjoy and dance to by Swingshift (long-time BBQ band). Tickets must be purchased ahead of time and will not be available at the door, so be sure to purchase your tickets soon and we hope to see you there!
All
proceeds benefit the programs of the J.F. Shea
Therapeutic Riding Center dedicated to improving
the lives of persons with disabilities through
horsemanship.
LOCATION:
The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center
26284 Oso Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
949-240-8441 |
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 Pacific Airshow - Huntington Beach
September 29 – October 1, 2023
Fasten your seatbelts, Pacific Airshow® Huntington Beach is returning with a monster line up Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2023. Purchasing a great value ticket will give you the best seats in the house without fighting through the crowds on the outside.
Fully licensed and bustling with color, Summer vibes and entertainment, Pacific Airshow promises a visual feast of exhilarating non-stop aerial action with the backdrop of one of California’s most beautiful beaches.
One day just won’t be enough for this years line up! Performances by the USAF Thunderbirds, Canadian Snowbirds, F22 Demo Team, Jump teams, Red Bull Air Race World Champion Matt Hall, F-35’s and more, this heart-pumping lineup will be so spectacular, you won’t want to miss a second! And it’s all here on your doorstep!
LOCATION:
Huntington Beach
INFORMATION / TICKETS:
Don’t be left outside the fence, grab your tickets today from www.pacificairshow.com |
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 Annual
Sandcastle Contest - Corona Del Mar
Sunday, October 1, 2023
10 am to 4:30 pm
Hosted
by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber
of Commerce, thousands of sightseers will descend
on "Big Corona Beach" to view amazing sand sculptures
created by participants ranging from the novice
to the expert.
Whether
you're a participant or a spectator, it's a perfect
way to spend the day with family and friends.
LOCATION:
Corona del Mar State Beach
(Marguerite & Ocean Blvd., Corona del Mar)
INFORMATION:
949-729-4400 |
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 Orange
County Children's Book Festival - Costa Mesa
Sunday, October 1, 2023
The
Orange County Children’s Book Festival is designed
specifically for children of all ages. This family-fun
festival attracts more than 30,000 visitors who
will be entertained and delighted by authors,
illustrators, booksellers, animals, storytellers,
costumed characters, train rides, crafts, food
and entertainment and much, much more.
Admission
and parking are free.
LOCATION:
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
(714) 838-4528 |
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 German Unity Day Celebrations - Huntington
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
6pm
This historical day marks over 300 years of German immigration to the USA and marked the end of the Cold War in 1989, which paved the way for reunifying the Federal Republic and the Democratic Republic of Germany.
Doors open at 6pm. Admission is FREE. Under 21 you must be accompanied by your parents.
LOCATION:
Old World Village Festival Hall
7561 Center Avenue #49
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 Cypress
Community Festival - Cypress
October 6-7, 2023
One
of the largest one-day festival in Orange County
that attracts over 20,000 people annually. This
event includes an early morning 5K / 10K run,
a pancake breakfast, car show, chili cook-off,
family games, food booths, the Chamber of Commerce
business expo, children's rides, arts and crafts
booths and four stages with continuous entertainment.
The admission is FREE!
LOCATION:
Cypress Community Center
Oak Knoll Park
5700 Orange Avenue
INFORMATION:
(714) 827-2430 |
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 Tiller
Days- Tustin
October 6-8, 2023
Tustin
Tiller Days has been a regular event in Tustin
since 1957. The event provides an opportinity
for Tustin to celebrate Orange County's agricultural
heritage. Features Parade (on Saturday at 10 am),
carnival, rides, food and entertainment.
No admission fee
LOCATION:
Columbus Tustin Middle School and Recreation Center
17952 Beneta Way Tustin, CA 92780
Tustin, CA 92780
INFORMATION:
714-573-3326 |
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 Campaign One at a Time presents: Mardi Gras Gala - Anaheim
October 7, 2023
6-10 pm
Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks, and auction items as we raise funds to make dreams come true for children battling cancer and other life threatening illnesses.
Campaign One at a Time is a local California nonprofit whose mission is to give children battling a life threatening illness a chance to have dreams come true and make memories outside of the hospital.
LOCATION
The Ranch Anaheim
1025 E Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA
INFORMATION / TICKETS:
Purchase tickets here
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 Newport
Beach Film Festival - Newport Beach
October 12-19, 2023
Set
in beautiful Newport Beach, a few blocks away
from spectacular coastline and less than an hour
from Hollywood, the Festival annually host several
premieres and galas for a singular festival experience. This year's festival will be screening over 100 feature films and 30 short film programs to Orange County.
LOCATION:
Various theaters in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa & Santa Ana
CONTACT:
949-253-2880 |
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 Doheny
Wood - Dana Point
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Show is free to woodie owners and spectators.
The state beach does have a park entry fee. Over 150 Classic Woodies and Beachcruisers. Food, friends, fun, raffles and awards.
LOCATION:
Doheny
State Beach [south end of park]
Dana Point, CA
INFORMATION:
714 968-9798 |
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 Irvine
Global Village Festival - Irvine
Saturday, October 14, 2023
10 am–6 pm
Annual festival representing cultures from around the world; international cuisine; kids' crafts and activities; cultural and religious exhibits; and an international marketplace. Immerse yourself in cultural displays, indulge in
international cuisine, explore the International Marketplace and keep the little ones in motion with many activities.
Festival admission and
parking are free.
LOCATION:
Orange County Great Park
6000 Great Park Blvd.
Irvine, CA
INFORMATION:
949-724-6606 |
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 Farmakis Farms Craft Market - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Family-owned Christmas tree farm and certified farmers' market located in San Juan Capistrano now offering a monthly craft market!
Crafts, arts, handmade goods and one of a kind items! FREE to attend. Will be held the 2nd Saturday of every month.
LOCATION:
29932 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
(949) 364-1270 |
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Heritage Festival and Parade - Placentia
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Since
1965, this celebration of the city's heritage
includes a parade and fair booths. The event begins at 7:00 am with a pancake breakfast. The festivities at Tri-City Park will start at 10:00 am and include family games, inflatables, food booths, crafters, home-based businesses, a business expo, and a variety of nonprofit displays. The event will also feature the 34th Annual Heritage Festival Car Show.
LOCATION:
Tri-City Park
2301 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia
INFORMATION:
(714) 524-8535 |
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 Annual Silverado Country Fair and Folk Festival - Silverado
October 14-15, 2023
The Annual Silverado Country Fair and Folk Festival is one of the best family events of the season which explores the wonders of the area’s Old West rustic culture, great live Bluegrass, Country and Folk music, Wild West reenactments, handmade arts and crafts, 1800's activities & lock 'em up makeshift jail, tasty food, beer & wine saloon, plus some silly ‘ole timey’ contests, all nestled under the Oak trees below Orange County’s famous Saddleback Mountain.
LOCATION:
Silverado Community Center & Fairgrounds
27641 Silverado Canyon Rd
Silverado, Ca
INFORMATION:
714-649-2411 |
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 St
NorbertFest - Orange
Friday, October 20, 2023
The
annual St. Norbertfest (formerly Oktoberfest)
continues to grow and helps to build the parish,
school, and the Orange community. There will be
great food fun games such as Sumo Mania, bingo,
raffles, exciting ridesand awesome entertainment
for everyone—it’s a perfect time for fellowship!
LOCATION:
St.
Norbert Catholic Church
300 E. Taft Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
INFORMATION:
(714)
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 11th Annual SPIRE Awards - Anaheim
October 20, 2023
The SPIRE Awards is a black-tie gala honoring outstanding Orange County commercial real estate men, women and project teams, who have significantly impacted the commercial real estate industry. Award categories include women in commercial real estate; new construction/development; building renovations; tenant improvements; most valuable service partner; leasing; sales; philanthropy; and emerging leaders. Award judges include a diverse range of Orange County's prominent commercial real estate leaders.
Early registration ends September 20th
LOCATION:
City National Grove of Anaheim
2200 E Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA, 92806 |
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 Silverado
Days - Buena Park
October 20-22, 2023
Held
each October, this community festival feature more than 15 food booths, 90 arts & crafts booths and 30 carnival rides and games to share with your family and friends. Contests include, a Amateur Horseshoe Contest, a Pie-Eating Contest, a Hog Calling, a Baby Contest, a Dog Show, American Corn Hole tournament, a Chili Cook-off and much, much more!!
Free parking and no entrance fee. You can come, enjoy the music and festivities, and not spend a dime!
LOCATION:
William Peak Park
7225 El Dorado Drive |
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 St Mary's Fall Festival - Fullerton
October 20-22, 2023
St Marys is having their annual festival to raise funds for the parish community necessities.
Great food and entertainment, opportunity drawings and family fun!
LOCATION:
St. Marys Church
400 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832 |
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 Walk to End Alzheimer's - San Clemente
October 21, 2023
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because like flowers, our participants don't stop when something's in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
Walk to End Alzheimer's is happening — and you can join us at your local event or Walk From Home in your neighborhood. No matter where you participate, know that your health and safety are our top priorities. All local events will implement safety protocols including physical distancing, contactless registration, hand sanitizing stations and more. Per CDC guidelines around crowded outdoor settings, we ask that all Walk attendees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or wear a mask when in an overcrowded area. Masks will be available on-site.
LOCATION:
Mike Ward Community Park
20 Lake Road
Irvine, CA |
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Oktoberfest - Huntington Beach
September 17 through November 5, 2023
Wednesday through Sunday
Join us for a new casual drinking and dining experience in our spacious outdoor patio & Biergarten. Come enjoy the sounds of OKTOBERFEST with German Music, Food, and of course Imported Beer. OKTOBERFEST is different this year due to the pandemic, please note masks will be required upon entry and at all times when not seated at your designated area.
LOCATION:
Old World Festival Hall
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach
INFORMATION:
714-696-TAP1 (8271) |
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 Woofstock - Dana Point
2023 date TBA
A free community event and celebration of our dogs! Many dog organization and vendors with amazing dog toys and treats will be there. Dog and owners parade, free face painting and children's activities.
There will also be Halloween costume contests for the dogs (and owners) plus a beer and wine garden. It’s a very fun afternoon for fido and you.
LOCATION:
Grass Area at Doheny Main Beach
Dana Point, California |
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 Acorn Day - Trabuco Canyon
2023 date TBA
A free, family-friendly day of excitement and learning offers activities for every age including free crafts for kids, a live butterfly enclosure, active games, face painting, live music and introductory ukulele lessons, nature and animal exhibits, very special storytelling sessions with painting on water, acorn and oak tree planting and much more for the entire family!
LOCATION:
O’Neill Regional Park
30892 Trabuco Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon, CA
INFORMATION:
(949) 923-2260 |
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Clemente Sea Fest - San Clemente
2023 date TBA
Sponsored
by the San Clemente Chamber, this event features
a Chowder Cook-off, Fisherman's Lobster, Surfing
Contest, Business Exposition, Arts & Craft Show
and a U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo Operation
which all takes place at the historic San Clemente
Pier area.
Free
shuttle parking is available at the San Clemente
High School.
LOCATION:
San Clemente Pier
611 Avenida Victoria
San Clemente
INFORMATION:
949-492-1131 |
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 Annual
Historical Cemetery Tour - Santa Ana
2023 date TBA
Presented
by the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society.
This guided historical walking tour features costumed
actors portraying colorful men and women who share
stories from Orange County’s past. Docents will
guide visitors through scenes that played important
roles in the history of the county, culminating
in a presentation in Fairhaven’s beautiful 1916
mausoleum. Comfortable shoes are recommended for
the hour-and-a-half long walking tour.
LOCATION:
Fairhaven Memorial Park
1702 Fairhaven Ave.
Santa Ana
INFORMATION:
714-547-9645 - Reservations are recommended. |
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 Littlest Angel Guild’s Pursenally Yours- Yorba Linda
2023 date TBA
The Littlest Angel Guild would like to invite you to their annual Pursenally Yours Event on Saturday, October 2 at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda. Enjoy a delightful day bidding on stunning one-of-a-kind designer purses and wondrous auction items to raise funds for the kids and families of CHOC Children’s.
Activities will also include an afternoon of live and silent auction to support CHOC!
LOCATION:
Richard Nixon Library
Yorba Linda
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INFORMATION:
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Clemente Micro-Brew Fest - San Clemente
2023 date TBA
12-5 PM
The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce will host the 10th Annual San Clemente Microbrew Fest, presented by Left Coast Brewing Co. This year, wine will also be introduced. VIP guests early entrance at 12p and general public from 1p-5p. Admission will include approximately eight (8) 4oz Microbrew samples, four (4) wine samples, food trucks and local band entertainment!
Guests must be 21. Attendance is limited.
LOCATION:
Held at Left Coast Brewing Co.
1245 Puerta Del Sol in San Clemente |
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 Dinosaur
Dash - Tustin
November 5, 2023
Run
for Education! A fund-raiser for the Tustin Public
Schools Foundation, this year you can run and
ride for education! The Dinosaur Dash features
4 events: 5k and 10k timed races for all ages,
a 2k non-timed “Fun Run” and the non-timed 50k
bike tour. After the race, there will be entertainment,
a Food Court and Expo with games, activities and
more. There's fun for the whole family.
LOCATION:
The Marketplace
Tustin
INFORMATION / HOTLINE:
714-832-3060 |
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 Veteran's Day Events
November 11, 2023
List of ceremonies throughout Orange County honoring those who served our country.
Events listed by city
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Farmakis Farms Craft Market - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Family-owned Christmas tree farm and certified farmers' market located in San Juan Capistrano now offering a monthly craft market!
Crafts, arts, handmade goods and one of a kind items! FREE to attend. Will be held the 2nd Saturday of every month.
LOCATION:
29932 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
(949) 364-1270 |
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 St. Martin’s Lantern Fest & Parade - Huntington
Beach
November 12, 2023
Enjoy a wonderful evening with your kids, grand-kids and the entire family at one of our signature events: St. Martin Lantern Parade at Old World German Courtyard in Huntington Beach.
Free tickets for General Admission available. Lanterns will also be available for purchase. Bringing your own lantern is fine too (only battery-operated ones are accepted on the walk).
LOCATION:
Old World Village
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach |
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Home Tour and Gift Boutique - Tustin/ Santa Ana
Friday, November 17, 2023
A tour of three beautiful homes and a garden tour of a neighboring home. All the homes are decorated for the holidays and feature fantastic views and fabulous landscaping. Pre-sale ticket holders will be invited to enjoy a special lunch after the home tours at the boutique location, the Clifton Miller Community Center, where guests can view and purchase special items from over 30 vendors.
The proceeds from the annual Jack and Jill Guild Home Tour & Boutique will benefit CHOC Children’s Hospital.
LOCATION:
The boutique will be held at Clifton Miller Community Center 300 Centennial Way Tustin, CA. Location of homes on the tour will be on Home Tour ticket |
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 Surfing Santa Competition - Dana Point
November 19-20, 2023
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.
LOCATION:
Salt Creek Beach
Dana, Point, CA
INFORMATION:
949.240.5088 |
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 Orange County Rescue Mission Turkey
Trot - Tustin
Thanksgiving Day
8 am
Join the 9th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K Run/Walk!
Now in its 9th year, we invite you to join us for our annual Turkey Trot OC 5K on Thanksgiving morning at 8am. Our new goal this year is to raise enough funds to provide 50,000 meals for the hungry and homeless of Orange County! Your participation will continue the work of ending homelessness, one life at a time.
LOCATION:
1 Hope Dr
Tustin, CA 92782 |
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Rock N' Run 5k - Anaheim Hills
Thanksgiving Day
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!
All
of the funds raised by sponsors and race participants
will directly support the Reeve-Irvine Research Center at UC, Irvine.
LOCATION:
Yorba Regional Park
Anaheim Hills |
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Maritime Festival
Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade
Laguna
Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational
Carnival Colossal
