Holiday season is in full swing! Hard to believe it’s November already! Be sure not to miss these
spectacular November events in Orange County 2015…great for the whole family!
Friday, November 6th
Holiday Faire – Irvine Fine Arts Center – Irvine
November 6 | 5-9pm | 14321 Yale Ave, Irvine, CA 92604 | $2 Admission | Children 12 & under FREE
Join us for family fun and holiday shopping for fabulous arts and crafts on display from over 150 vendors
Saturday, November 7th
Holiday Tree Lighting at Fashion Island – Newport Beach
November 7 | 5:30PM | 401 Newport Center Dr Newport Beach, CA92660 | FREE
Join us for the Fashion Island Annual Holiday Tree Lighting hosted by Mickey Mouse & Friends from the Disneyland Resort
WIPEOUTRun-Irvine Meadows Amphitheater – Irvine
November 7 | All Day Event | Cost $59-94 depending on date of purchase | 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, California 92618 From the producers of the hit TV show Wipeout comes the first-ever WIPEOUTRUN Orange County!
stARTer kits: Roadtrip Nation – Irvine
November 7 | 1-4pm | Sand Canyon & Marine Drive, Irvine, CA 92869 | $59 a person
Encourages people to actively participate in defining their futures by hearing stories from inspiring community leaders
Sunday, November 8th
Taste of Lake Forest – Lake Forest
November 8 | 12-4pm | Bake Parkway and Towne Centre Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | FREE entry and $10 per person for tastings This family fun event will include entertainment and participants can sample cuisines from over 20 restaurants!
Monday, November 9th
Ultimate Turkey Workshop – Surfas Culinary District – Costa Mesa
November 9 | 5:30-8:30 PM | 3309 Hyland Ave. Costa Mesa, CA | $45 per person
You will learn roasting basics, tips on selecting the perfect turkey, and how to carve your masterpiece
Saturday, November 14th
Handmade: Maker’s Market-The Ecology Center – San Juan Capistrano
November 14 | 11am-4pm | 32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | FREE
Explore 30+ SoCal makers and food artisans, everything from hand woven baskets, and clothing made with natural dyes
Balboa Craft Beer Festival-Balboa Village – Newport Beach
November 14 | 1-5pm | 600 E Balboa Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92661 | $55 a person
Beers on tap, unlimited food from local restaurants, on site fresh roasted peanuts, and live rock’n roll by The Strangers.
CALI UNCORKED-Oak Canyon Park – Silverado
November 14 | 1-7pm | 5305 Santiago Canyon Rd Silverado, CA 92676 | $45 General Admission
Unlimited beer and wine tastings, live music from Rebelution, Collie Buddz, Matt Costa, and Tom Curren, and Funny or Die Comedy Stage
Sunday, November 15th
Balboa Pavilion Grand Tasting-Balboa Village – Newport Beach
November 15 | 2-6pm | 400 Main St Newport Beach, CA 92661 | $75 a person
Attendees will receive a commemorative wine glass with a who’s-who list of over 20+ wineries & boutique vintners pouring fine wines
Wednesday, November 18th
Man of La Mancha-Irvine Barclay Theatre – Irvine
November 18 | 7:30pm | 4000 Mesa Rd., Irvine, CA 92697 | $20 General Ticket
Man of La Mancha is a comic tragedy of mankind’s struggle to better both himself and the world in which he lives.
Saturday, November 21st
Surfing Santa Competition – The Ritz Carlton Salt Creek Beach – Dana Point
November 21 | One Ritz-Carlton Dr. Dana Point, CA 92629 | $50 entry fee, Register before November 19th | $60 After November 19th A fun surf competition where men, women and children dress like Santa or other holiday inspired characters
Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy – Sawdust Art Festival – Laguna Beach
November 21 | 10 AM – 6 PM | 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | Adults $7
Grounds will be transformed into a winter wonderland where 175 artists create, display and sell original creations
Sunday, November 22nd
2nd Annual Ohana Thanksgiving Event – Lahaina Galleries – Newport Beach
November 22 | noon-3 PM | 1173 Newport Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA | $5
Please join the Lahaina Galleries’ “Ohana” (family) as we give thanks for a wonderful year of fine art and friendship
Friday, November 27th
Lighting of the Bay – Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina – Newport Beach
November 27 | 6 PM | 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 | Parking Fee $10 only
Feature a snow-filled winter wonderland for the kids, live musical performances by Corona del Mar and Newport Harbor high schools
Saturday, November 28th
Santa’s Arrival and Celebration-Civic Center Plaza – Mission Viejo
November 28 | 3-8pm | 200 Civic Center Drive, Mission Viejo 92691 | FREE
There will be game and activity booths where children can do “make and take” items and also build an ornament for tree decorations
Cesi Pagano
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