As the leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, November brings a cozy mix of community celebrations, cultural events, and early holiday magic to Orange County. From lively art walks and family festivals to Veterans Day tributes and festive Turkey Trots, this month is filled with reasons to get outside and make the most of the season. Whether you’re looking to honor our heroes, enjoy local traditions, or kick off your holiday shopping, there’s something special happening every weekend across Orange County.
Dia de los Muertos at Pretend City
📍 Pretend City Children’s Museum, Irvine
📅 November 1, 2025
Celebrate the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos with a kid-friendly fiesta filled with crafts, cultural performances, and family fun.
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Dinosaur Dash – Tustin
📍 Tustin
📅 November 2, 2025
Run for education! Participate in a 2K fun run, chip-timed 5K, 10K, or bike tours — all benefiting the Tustin Public Schools Foundation. Finish line expo includes games, exhibits, and school fundraising booths.
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Artists Village Art Walk – Santa Ana
📍 Downtown Santa Ana
📅 November 1, 2025 (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Stroll through over 150 galleries, studios, and performance venues in historic downtown. This free monthly event is perfect for art lovers and culture seekers.
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St. Martin’s Lantern Fest & Parade
📍 Old World Village, Huntington Beach
📅 November 9, 2025
A heartwarming family tradition! Join for an evening of lantern parades, festive music, and holiday spirit as Huntington Beach lights up the sky.
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Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin – Anaheim
📍 Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
📅 November 22–23, 2025
Get ready to be amazed by world-class sleight-of-hand, mind reading, and mind-bending illusions in this family-friendly magic show.
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Turkey Trot – Dana Point
📍 Dana Point Harbor
📅 Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025
Join the largest Thanksgiving Day run in California! Choose from a 1-mile, 5K, 10K, or Combo 15K course. Enjoy a costume contest, fitness expo, and spectacular oceanfront views.
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Turkey Trot – Tustin
📍 Tustin Park
📅 November 27, 2025
Lace up for the Tustin Turkey Trot, supporting local charities. Run, walk, and celebrate the holiday community spirit before the feast.
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Veterans Day Car Show – Tustin
📍 Veterans Sports Park
📅 November 8, 2025 | 10 AM – 2 PM
A fun-filled day honoring veterans with a car show, live music, a beer garden, food trucks, and patriotic ceremonies.
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Veterans Day Recognition – Rancho Santa Margarita
📍 Bell Tower Regional Community Center
📅 November 12, 2025 | 6 PM
Community reception followed by a formal City Council recognition of veterans and active-duty service members.
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Old World Christmas Market – Huntington Beach
📍 Old World Village
📅 November 16 – December 28, 2025
Sip hot cocoa, shop at artisan holiday boutiques, enjoy live music, and soak in old-world Christmas charm at this festive market.
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Winter Fest OC – Costa Mesa (Starts late November)
📍 OC Fair & Event Center
📅 Late November 2025 – January 1, 2026
OC’s hottest holiday event returns with ice skating, tubing, a snow stadium, light displays, photo ops, a holiday market, and family-friendly fun.
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