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 Tamale Festival - La Habra
December 3, 2022
10 am - 10 pm
Tamale contest, dance performances by local studios, and musical performances. There will be many vendors selling a variety of items, as well as many tamale vendors.
Free entrance for all attendees. In addition this year, the City's annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony is now part of the event
LOCATION:
301 S Euclid St.
La Habra, CA |
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 Tamale Festival - Placentia
hursday, December 8, 2022
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Placentia Santa Fe Merchants Association and the City of Placentia are proud to bring you the annual Tamale Festival to be held in Old Town Placentia in the 100-200 blocks of Santa Fe Street.
The event will feature live entertainment, food and tamale vendors, non-profit booths, business booths, a beer garden, pictures with Santa Claus, a Holiday Tree Lighting, and a kid's games area.
LOCATION:
Santa Fe Street
Placentia, Ca |
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 Anaheim Plaza - Holiday Event!
Saturday, December 10, 2022
11am - 1pm
Free Family Fun Event!
Held at Anaheim Plaza Food Court. This free event is for the whole family and will include a bilingual DJ playing popular holiday music, a balloon twister, airbrush artist and a holiday photo backdrop for taking free selfies with Santa (bring your own camera). There will also be enter-to-win prizes from Anaheim Plaza retailers, and the first 100 children to attend will receive a goodie bag. This event is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required.
LOCATION:
Anaheim Plaza Food Court
N. Euclid St. & Santa Ana Fwy.
Anaheim, CA 92801 |
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 Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Newport Beach/Newport Bay
December 14 – 18, 2022
FREE to the public. The boat parade will light up the harbor for five consecutive nights. The parade starts at Collins Island at 6:30 p.m. and will last approximately three and a half hours over 250 ships participate in the parade along with hundreds of water front estates. Providing the backdrop for the parade is the Ring of Lights waterfront home and business decorating competition. FREE for spectators, entry fee for participating boats. Over million and half people view the parade each year.
For those of you that would like to be in parade both Newport Landing and Davey's Locker will offer general admission cruises nightly every night of the parade that are a part of the actual parade. Viewing the parade from a ship means that you see all of the parade and homes in full decor that line the waterfront. General admission tickets can be reserved over the phone.
LOCATIONS
FOR CRUISES:
December 2-31, 2022
Offered nightly (check websites for times)
Newport
Landing
309 Palm - Suite A,
Newport Beach Ca 92661
Davey's
Locker
400 Main St.,
Newport Beach, CA 92661
INFORMATION:
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 Cars & (Santa) Claus - Tustin
early december
Santa Claus is making a pit-stop to The Marconi on December 2nd! Get a family photo with jolly St. Nick and their red Ferrari, or simply tour the museum with a cup of hot cocoa and brownie. Purchase general admission tickets today, admission price goes up on the day of the event.
General admission is $5 per person, children under 12 get in for free.
LOCATION:
The Marconi Automotive Museum
1302 Industrial Dr
Tustin, California 92780
INFORMATION/TICKETS:
(714) 258-3001
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January
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 Fiesta
Association Hairiest Man Contest - San
Juan Capistrano
2023 information coming soon
One
of the wackiest contests the Fiesta Association
holds. You must come to the sign-ups with a "Smooth
Puss" (clean shaven) and ready to be photographed
for the "Most Wanted" poster. You then have 9
weeks to grow a beard or moustache that will be
judged at the Fiesta Grande in March
There
is a $5.00 entry fee which goes to support the
Swallow's Day Parade.
LOCATION:
Swallows Inn
Ortega Hwy & Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
949-615-1920 |
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 Bowers Museum Presents: International Festival of Chocolate
2023 information coming soon
Celebrate with the Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held monthly in the beautiful Key Courtyard.
Calling all chocolate lovers! Indulge in chocolate samples from around the world, including from Africa, represented by MIA (Made in Africa) and Tradeworks. Chef Martin will present chocolate recipes from Mexico. Enjoy music and dance performances from the chocolate lands and unique art projects and face painting for the entire family.
LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA |
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 Main Place Mall's Lunar New Year Event - Santa Ana
January - check back for 2023 information
Celebrate the Year of the Pig with fun for the whole family in Macy's Court and Center Court.
It will be a fun afternoon for the whole family with a face painter, a balloon twister, crafts, stilt walkers, calligraphy artist, Wishing Tree, Lion Dances, giveaways and more! Performances will be hosted by the UVSA (Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California).
Location:
MainPlace Mall
2800 N Main St.
Santa Ana, CA |
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 SnowFest - Lake Forest
2023 information coming soon
Come be a part of this annual winter event and hit the snow laden slopes at Pittsford Park! Grab the kids, the camera, and your friends and come play in the snow at this special event. Sleds and saucers will be available for you and your family to slide down Mount Pittsford. There will also be a free snow play area for kids 10 and under open during the entire event. Check out additional attractions and games at the event and bring your camera for guest appearances from a galaxy far far away. Food and drinks are also available for a nominal fee. Pre-registration is mandatory. Sledding wristbands are usually sold out by the time of the event. Everyone who sleds down the hill must have a pre-purchased wristband.
LOCATION:
Pittsford Park
21701 Pittsford Dr
Lake Forest, California 92630
INFORMATION:
Call the event hotline number at 949-461-3459 for rain date information. |
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February
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 Taste
of San Juan - San Juan Capistrano
2023 information coming soon
Help launch the kick-off celebration of the Fiesta de las Golondrinas at A Stone’s Throw Winery. The Taste brings together many of San Juan's marvelous restaurants under one roof to tempt you with 'tastes' of their fare. Includes live music. Tickets are only $45 for general admission
LOCATION:
San Juan Hills Golf Club
32120 San Juan Creek Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA
INFORMATION:
949-615-1920 |
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 Black History Parade and Unity Festival - Anaheim
2023 information coming soon
Members of the community are invited to the event to enjoy a well attended parade which includes noted community members, elected officials, community groups, school and church units, singing and dancing units, city service vehicles, and community members who have participated in the history of Orange County and surrounding areas.
Immediately following the Black History Parade is a Unity Festival (also known as the Black Cultural Faire) offering interactive lessons on black history in the Youth Village, live music and dance entertainment, business connections and information, health information and screenings, activities for young people, college fair, food booths run by community groups and food trucks.
LOCATION:
205 West Center Street Promenade
Anaheim CA |
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 Pacific Symphony presents: Lunar New Year
2023 information coming soon
Join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities honoring the Lunar New Year! Celebrating the Year of the Tiger, this performance is sure to sell out once again as audiences from across our communities come together to feast on a colorful presentation of Eastern and Western music and dance.
Audience Advisory: All ticket holders must wear a mask AND provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test (PCR test taken within 48 hours or antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance). Home tests will not be accepted. Guests over the age of 18 must also bring photo ID.
LOCATION:
Orange County Performing Arts Center - Renée and
Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
INFORMATION:
714-755-5799 |
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 Surf
City USA Marathon & Half Marathon - Huntington
Beach
2023 information coming soon
This award-winning, Boston-Qualifying, course is considered one of the best courses in the country and is well known for being scenic and flat. Runners come from all over to experience this exhilarating run. The race starts along the Pacific Coast Highway and passes by the famous Huntington Beach pier.
Location:
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, Ca
INFORMATION:
info@runsurfcity.com
888-422-0786 |
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Bowers Museum Presents: Chinese Lunar New Year Festival
2023 information coming soon
Celebrate with the Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held monthly in the beautiful Key Courtyard.
Ring in the New Year with the roar of the Tiger! Dance with a dragon and lion and watch beautiful traditional performances from China. The entire family will enjoy art projects and face painting.
LOCATION:
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA |
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 SJC500 Engine Fest Benefit Rotary charities - San Juan Capistrano
2023 information coming soon
SJC500 Engine Fest is considered one of the best in Southern California. It draws nearly 500 exotic and classic show cars, and more than one thousand automotive enthusiasts. This car show is a major fundraising event that enables our SJC Rotary Club to help local charities thrive.
Come and see the impressive rows of cars and trucks, shop the vendor’s booths and enjoy delicious food with your family and see the Incredible Disc Dogs Exhibition.
LOCATION:
San Juan Capistrano Community Center/Sports Park
25925 Camino del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA |
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 The
Kid's Pet Parade
2023 information coming soon
Part of the annual Fiesta de las Golondrinas celebration.
Kids between the ages of 5 to 12 can show off
their favorite animals in a contest for, The
Cutest, Most Unusual, Best Team Costume (owner
and pet), Funniest & Most Obedient (pet, not
child).
A
special "Judges Choice" prize will be awarded
and this winner will be given the opportunity
to be in the Swallows' Day Parade.
Location:
Los Rios Park
31747 Los Rios Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA
INFORMATION:
949-615-1920 |
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 Pacific
Symphony: Lantern Festival - Costa Mesa
2023 information coming soon
Free Family event! Bring the entire family and join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual Lantern Festival, celebrating the Year of the Tiger! The Lantern Festival, which can be traced back 2,000 years, marks the return of spring and the reunion of family. The act of lighting and appreciating lanterns is a way for people to let go of the burdens of their old selves and express their best wishes for themselves and their families for the future.
Admission is FREE, but tickets are required. Due to venue capacity, admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the course of the event. Though a ticket does not guarantee immediate admission, ticket holders will be given priority access. Be sure to print out all print-at-home tickets.
LOCATION:
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
615 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
INFORMATION:
714-556-2787 |
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 Irvine
Park Railroad Anniversary Celebration
2023 information coming soon
To
celebrate their 26th year of business and to show
appreciation to all their loyal customers Irvine
Park is rolling back to their original 1996 prices
during their anniversay weekend… including $2.00
train rides!
The
anniversary celebration will also feature other
$2-$4 activities and concessions including carnival
games, hot dogs, sodas, ice creams, popcorn, bounce
house tickets and cotton candy.
LOCATION:
Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
INFORMATION:
(714) 997-3968 |
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 Art Crawl Experience - Anaheim
February - check back for 2023 information
Art Crawl Experience or simply “ACE”, an auditory explosive art walk and arts festival has been acclaimed by local artisans as the Downtown Anaheim Arts District. During the evening of an ACE, attendees stroll amongst outdoor permanent art fixtures, such as Peter Shire’s illuminated birdhouse sculptures, to discover artists demonstrating their creative process live for curious onlookers.
LOCATION:
The crawl stretches from Anaheim Blvd., to Harbor Blvd. and along Center Street Promenade. Art lovers can walk, crawl or climb aboard the Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) for complimentary rides throughout Anaheim’s Art Crawl Experience.
INFORMATION:
714 956 3586 |
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 German Style Carnival FASCHING - Huntington
Beach
2023 information coming soon
Free Admission - Hosted by German Campus School
Families with children ages 4 -17 are welcome to join an afternoon filled with activities, dances and games lead by teachers of GermanSchoolCampus.com. A family fun event with traditional Fasching’s delicatessens like the famous “Berliner”, Krapfen, and Currywurst.
LOCATION:
Old World Village
7561 Center Ave.
Huntington Beach |
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 Annual Monarch Butterfly Day - Fountain Valley
Saturday, February - check back for 2023 information
OC Parks Invites children and families to learn all about Monarch butterflies and their natural habitat with an up-close look at these magnificent creatures at the tenth annual Monarch Butterfly Day! Activities will include interpretive presentations, children's crafts, face painting and a balloon artist. This event is recommended for ages 4 to 12.
Event and parking are free
LOCATION:
Mile Square Regional Park
Forest Shelter near parking lot C
16801 Euclid St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
INFORMATION:
(714) 973-6600 |
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 Chili
at the Beach - Huntington Beach
2023 information coming soon
Chili Cook-Off and Salsa Tasting Contest.
In
addition there will be children's activities with
kid's games and entertainment, all benefiting
the Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley.
LOCATION:
Main St & Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach
INFORMATION:
(714) 536-8300 |
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