Looking for something fun to do this fall? Check out our list of Southern California events for November 2014!
Saturday, November 1st
Night at the Coconut Grove Island Hotel – Newport Beach 
6-11PM 690 Newport Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660. $225 per person. A big band gala, it’s a supper club show so get ready to Fox Trot, Rhumba, Lindy Hop, Charleston, and simply swing away into the past.
Friday, November 7th
Taste of San Clemente – Casino San Clemente
140 W. Avenida Pico, San Celemente. Register now. Over twenty of the area’s finest restaurants, as well as sixteen Premium wineries from throughout California, ice cold microbrews and more.
U.S. Kneeboard Surfing Titles – Huntington Beach Pier
November 7-8. 325 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. FREE. The contest attracts an international pool of knee-boarders annually and is one of the longest-running events of its kind in the world.
Holiday Faire at the Irvine Fine Arts Center – Irvine
November 7-8. 14321 Yale Ave, Irvine, CA 92604. $2 admission. The 32nd annual Holiday Faire! Join us for family fun and holiday shopping for fabulous arts and crafts on display from over 150 vendors.
Saturday, November 8th
Ultimate Turkey Workshop – Surfas Culinary District 
11AM. 3309 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa, CA. $45. In this complete turkey workshop you will learn roasting basics, tips on selecting the perfect turkey, and how to carve your masterpiece.
Monday, November 10th
Celebrate Veteran’s Day – Pretend City Children’s Museum – Irvine
29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618. Included in Museum admission. Pretend City will take the time to teach the significance of Veteran’s Day to children with activities that will show respect and appreciation to our veterans.
Friday, November 14th
Holiday Tree Lighting at Fashion Island – Newport Beach
November 14-15. 6PM. 401 Newport Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92606. FREE. Join us for the Fashion Island Annual Holiday Tree Lighting hosted by Mickey Mouse & friends from the Disneyland resort.
Saturday, November 22nd
Surfing Santa Competition at The Ritz Carlton – Dana Point 
1 Ritz-Carlton Dr. Dana Point, CA 92629. FREE. A fun surf competition where men, women, and children dress like Santa and surf Salt Creek to benefit Surfers Healing.
Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy – Sawdust Art Festival – Laguna Beach
10AM-6PM. 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA 92651. The Sawdust Festival ground will be transformed into a winter wonderland where 175 artists create, display, and sell original creations!
Sunday, November 23rd
Ohana Thanksgiving Event – Lahaina Galleries – Newport Beach
4PM. 1173 Newport Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA. $5. Give thanks for a wonderful year of fine art and friendship. This is sure to be the perfect introduction to a joyful holiday season!
Tuesday, November 25th
Orange County Ride for AIDS – William R Mason Regional Park – Irvine
7AM. University Dr. Irvine, CA 92616. $125. Orange County Ride for AIDS is Orange County’s most supported & enjoyable charity ride event! With 3 routes to choose from this year!
Thursday, November 27th
37th Annual Dana Point Turkey Trot – Dana Point Harbor
Golden Lantern & Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629. $12-$35. Run the 10K and/or 5K and have the kids run the Gobble Wobble race. This year will have a 2-day health and wellness expo as well.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Cruise – Hornblower Cruises & Events – Newport Beach
4:30-7:30PM. 2431 W. Coast Highway, #101, Newport Beach, CA 92663. A cruise and Thanksgiving dinner all rolled into one fantastic night! Join us for this lovely night.
Saturday, November 29th
Crossroads of the West Gun Show – OC Fair & Event Center 
10AM. 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA. $16. Two-day gun and western Americana show where the old West is on display in this expo for the whole family!
Lighting of the Bay – Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina- Newport Beach
1-8PM. 1131 Back Bay Dr. Newport Beach, CA92660. Parking fee only. $10. 30 tons of snow with 4 sled hills, carved ice Santa scene, and a science of ice exhibit. Complimentary popcorn, s’mores, coffee, and hot cocoa.
Sunday, November 30th
14th Annual Beach Sand Sculpture Dedication and Tree Lighting Ceremony – Dana Point
4:30PM. 1 Monarch Beach Resort N. Dana Point, CA. FREE. Hall of famer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and motivational speaker – Magic Johnson, will serve as the Tree Lighting Ceremony’s emcee.
Cesi Pagano
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