Orange County ~ November Calendar of Events 2019

Huntington Beach Oktoberfest Through Nov. 3 

Every Wednesday through Sunday. Sample Imported German Beers, Bratwurst, Rotisserie Chicken, Hamburgers, Pork Sandwiches, Strudel, Pretzels & more. Guests can also enter the Beer Drinking & Stein Holding Contests, and of course do the Chicken Dance! Wednesday through Saturday are adult nights & Sunday’s are family day with Dachshund Races. 

Place: Old World Festival Hall 

Contact: 714-696-TAP1 / www.oldworld.ws 

A Taste of San Clemente Nov. 1 

Held under the stars, this annual event serves up culinary masterpieces from over twenty of the area's finest restaurants, as well as sixteen premium wineries from throughout California, ice cold Microbrews and more. Includes a complimentary “Taste of San Clemente” wine glass or beer mug, food, wine, entertainment and valet parking. 

Time and Place: 6-10pm / Casino San Clemente 

Contact: www.scchamber.com 

Discovery Cube Presents: Pumpkin Launch Nov. 2 

Pumpkin Launch is a free-community event for students and families to participate in a fun-filled STEM festival at a university campus. Contestants use the principles of STEM to build trebuchet machines that send pumpkins high in the sky and towards targets that line the field. 

Time and Place: 10am-2pm / Cal State Fullerton 

Contact: https://oc.discoverycube.org 

Art Exhibit and Sale Nov. 2 

Opportunity for art lovers to view and purchase original artwork. This multi-media art show will feature live music, paintings, drawings and other original fine artwork by local artists. 

Time and Place: 10am-3pm / Laguna Niguel City Hall 

Contact: 949-425-5100 / www.cityoflagunaniguel.org 

Orange Dia De Los Muertos Nov. 2 

Iconic Mariachis, Folkloric Dancers, and music native of the state of Veracruz, featuring the talented Los Danzantes del Sol. There will also be face painting, treats and giveaway prizes. 

Time and Place: 5-9pm / Moreno’s Restaurant 

Contact: 714-639-2181 / www.morenosrestaurant.com 

Exposure Open 2019 Nov. 2 

Already registered are over 120 participants from 20 countries around the globe. With over 5 thousand attendees each year this free public event is family friendly with game zones, interactive booths, and so much more. 

Time and Place: 9am-8pm / Vans Skate Park, Huntington Beach 

Contact: https://exposureskate.org 

Los Alamitos Museum’s Christmas Craft Fair Nov. 2-3 

Woodwork, handmade goods, jewelry, candies, Christmas decor. 

Time and Place: Sat 2-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm / 11062 Los Alamitos Blvd. 

Contact: 562-889-2434 / www.losalamitosmuseum.org 

Arts & Crafts Bonanza Nov. 2-3

Laguna Woods Village’s talented artists and craftsmen present an extensive collection of works for purchase. Browse a unique array of gifts, home décor, wall art, jewelry, accessories and more. Event will also have live music, food for purchase and beer/wine. 

Time and Place: 9am-3pm / Laguna Woods Village 

Contact: www.lagunawoodsvillage.com 

Dinosaur Dash Nov. 3 

This year you can run and ride for education! 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. 

Place: The Marketplace, Tustin 

Contact: www.tpsf.net/dinodash 

AVCA Children’s Concert Nov. 7 

This is a free concert, geared towards children and their parents. Hullabaloo band members write songs that make kids laugh, think, sing and dance. 

Time and Place: 11am / Grand Park/Town Center Amphitheater, Aliso Viejo 

Contact: www.avca.net 

Coast Film Festival Nov. 7-9

 It will be a celebration of everything coast related shared through the best of film, photography, art, and music. The purpose is to bolster awareness and participation with this incredible resource as well as educate the public on how best it should be enjoyed and cared for. 

Place: City of Laguna Beach 

Contact: www.coastfilmfestival.com 

Girl Scouts of OC Celebrate Leadership Nov. 8 

New honoree categories! New activities! Exciting live and silent auction items! And of course, OC’s amazing Girl Scouts who are taking action to make our community and world a better place. 

Time and Place: 6:30-9pm / Fashion Island Hotel 

Contact: www.girlscoutsoc.org 

Cypress Veterans Day Luncheon Nov. 8 

Veterans will receive a complimentary lunch and are asked to check-in between 10:15-10:45am to ensure their spot. Regular check-in will begin at 10:45 am. Lunch is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Time and Place: 10am-1pm / Cypress Senior Center 

Contact: www.cypressca.org 

Senior Health & Wellness Fair Nov. 8 

Receive a flu shot and participate in other health screenings. Learn about programs and services for seniors and caregivers. 

Time and Place: 9am-12pm / La Habra Community Center 

Contact: www.lahabracity.com 

Costa Mesa Salute to Veterans Nov. 9 

Featuring music, food and activities for kids. The A-4M Skyhawk memorial dedication ceremony will begin at 11am. 

Time and Place: 10am-2pm / OC Fair & Event Center 

Contact: www.ocfair.com 

Honoring Our Vets Nov. 9 

Interactive event for families, veterans, active duty military and our wonderful community. 

Time and Place: 5-9pm / Los Alamitos Race Course 

Contact: www.losalamitos.com 

St. Martin’s Lantern Fest & Parade Nov. 10 

Join in to celebrate the story of Saint Martin with lit lanterns and traditional songs. A European tradition, Saint Martin’s lantern parades commemorate the story of a Roman soldier who shared his cloak with a beggar at a freezing winter night. 

Time and Place: 5-8pm / Old World Village Festival Hall, Huntington Beach 

Contact: 714-895-8020 / www.oldworld.ws 

Orange Veterans Day Tribute Nov. 11 

Join the City of Orange as they honor past veterans and current military with patriotic music and inspirational speeches with keynote speech given by WM. F. ‘Bill’ Cunningham. 

Time and Place: 2pm / Veterans Memorial at Depot Park 

Contact: www.cityoforange.org 

Stanton Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11

 Honoring past and present servicemen and servicewomen. Refreshments will follow the ceremony. 

Time and Place: 9-10am / Veterans Memorial Park: 10970 Cedar Street 

Contact: 714-890-4270 / www.ci.stanton.ca.us 

La Habra Veterans Day Event Nov. 11 

All are invited to attend. 

Time and Place: 11am / La Habra Community Center 

Contact: www.lahabracity.com 

Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 

In honor of our veterans and in support of their families, the City of Irvine is hosting a special Veterans Day ceremony. 

Time and Place: 11am-12:30pm / Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park 

Contact: www.cityofirvine.org 

Laguna Niguel Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 

Honoring all who served. 

Time and Place: 11am-12:30pm / Sea Country Senior Center 

Contact: www.cityoflagunaniguel.org 

Brea Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 

Pay tribute to all military heroes, veterans, retired and active duty, and to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to their country. 

Time and Place: 10-10:45am / Brea Civic & Cultural Center 

Contact: www.ci.brea.ca.us 

Dana Point Veterans of Foreign Way Nov. 11 

An unveiling of the updated memorial plaques which list the names of persons who have died during the past year who were members of VFW Post 9934 or members of families of Dana Point residents. 

Time and Place: 10am / Strands Vista Park 

Contact: www.vfwpost9934.org

 Huntington Beach Veteran’s Day Ceremony & Car Show Nov. 11 

Beginning at Pier Plaza with a Veteran’s Day Ceremony, the day continues with hundreds of classic, collector cars, customs, motorcycles and more at the city beach parking lot. 

Time and Place: 9am-2pm / PCH & Huntington St.

Contact: www.surfcityusa.com

 CBA Holiday Harvest Gathering Nov. 13 

Appetizers from the Yorba Linda Country Club. Cash Bar. Please bring a door prize for extra recognition. 

Time and Place: 6-8pm / Yorba Linda Country Club 

Contact: 714-993-9537 / www.yorbalindachamber.us

 Meet on the Beach Nov. 17 

From the hills of La Habra, down to the ocean at Huntington Beach, enjoy 1.5 miles of open streets, bike and pedestrian friendly activities, live performances, food, giveaways and much more at seven pop-up sites along or nearby Beach Boulevard. 

Place: La Habra, Buena Park, Anaheim, Stanton, Garden Grove, Westminster and Huntington Beach 

Contact: 213-365-0605 / www.meetonbeach.com

 Holiday Home Tour and Gift Boutique Nov. 22 

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. Lunch is included in ticket price and served at the Clifton Miller Community Center, where guests can view and purchase special items from over 30 vendors. 

Time and Place: 10am-5pm / Clifton Miller Community Center, Tustin 

Contact: www.choc.org

 Surfing Santa Competition Nov. 23-24 

Surf competition where men, women and children dress like Santa or other holiday inspired characters and surf Salt Creek to benefit Surfers Healing. 

Place: Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point 

Contact: www.surfingsantacontest.org

 Plymouth Rock N’ Run 5k Nov. 28 

The 5k, 10k and a new 10 mile course is around the perimeter of the Yorba Regional Park, and the Santa Ana River trail. A finish-line festival with silent auction, costume contest, food, fun and more! All of the funds raised will directly support the Reeve-Irvine Research Center at UC, Irvine. 

Time and Place: 6am / Anaheim Hills 

Contact: www.plymouthrun.com

 Dana Point Turkey Trot Nov. 28 

Tour the beautiful beach, majestic cliffs and coves of Dana Point. This flat, scenic race features a 10k, 5k and Kids Gobble Wobble. Participants will receive a shirt and medal. 

Time and Place: Dana Point Harbor 

Contact: 949-496-1555 / www.turkeytrot.com

 Causelife Turkey Trot Nov. 28

 This 5K/10K Turkey Trot features a flat ocean-front course and a 1K walk for kids 12 and under. Funds raised from this event go to Causelife, which provides clean water to those in need in developing countries. 

Time and Place: 7-11am / Huntington City Beach 

Contact: www.active.com

 Turkey Trot on the Ranch Nov. 28 

The race features a 5K and 1K Little Gobbler’s run. Start a new family tradition and join the fun! Proceeds from the race will benefit The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo connecting Orange County residents to nature through school programs, on-site education and recreation. 

Time and Place: 7:30am / The Pavilion & Sendero Field, Rancho Mission Viejo 

Contact: www.turkeytrotontheranch.com

 Lighting of the Bay Nov. 30 

Live chorale and concert performances by various artists, cookie decorating, holiday crafts and train rides. Santa Claus will take center stage at dusk as he arrives by stand-up paddleboard and flips the magic switch to illuminate the bay with more than 50 electric Christmas trees and holiday decorations. 

Time and Place: 3-8pm / Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort 

Contact: www.newportdunes.com

 Newport Landing Boat Parade & Holiday of Lights Cruises Nov. 30-Jan. 1 

By the first weekend of December Newport Bay is richly illuminated with millions of lights and hundreds of themed estates. The parade takes place over 5 nights from the third Wednesday to the third Sunday in December. 

Place: Newport Landing Whale Watching 

Contact: www.christmasparadeboats.com