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The waterwheel near the Irvine Park Railroad in Irvine Regional Park

Irvine Park Railroad’s Christmas Train Runs November 27 to December 23, With Tickets on Sale November 2

The Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train returns to Irvine Regional Park in Orange on November 27, 2026. Tickets are sold online only, starting Monday, November 2, at 10 a.m. By Zharmaine Boatman · Oct 11, 2026

The wave-shaped exterior of the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach during the day

Aquarium of the Pacific’s Autumn Festival Celebrates Asian Cultures in Long Beach, November 21 and 22

The Aquarium of the Pacific holds its 25th Autumn Festival, a celebration of Asian culture, on November 21 and 22, 2026, with…Oct 11, 2026

Buildings and a Ferris wheel at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park

Knott’s Merry Farm Returns to Buena Park November 20, 2026, Through January 3

Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park becomes Knott's Merry Farm on Friday, November 20, with a Peanuts ice show, a holiday crafts…Oct 11, 2026

Title card: Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, November 13, 2026

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Begin November 13, 2026, and Run Through January 6

The Disneyland Resort's 2026 holiday season starts Friday, November 13, in Anaheim and runs through January 6, 2027, with A Christmas Fantasy…Oct 11, 2026

Fourth Street at Main Street in downtown Santa Ana

Santa Ana’s Free Plaza Navideña Lights the Downtown Holiday Tree on November 21

Santa Ana's free Plaza Navideña lights the downtown holiday tree at Plaza Calle Cuatro on Saturday, November 21, with Santa, story time…Oct 10, 2026

The Cerritos Civic Center building with its curved facade, seen across a street intersection under a blue sky

Cerritos Holds Its Veterans Day Commemoration at the Civic Center on November 11

The City of Cerritos honors veterans at the Civic Center on Wednesday, November 11, at 10 a.m., with patriotic music, a wreath…Oct 10, 2026

Rows of full-size American flags on poles planted across a grassy park under a clear sky

Field of Valor Plants More Than 1,200 American Flags at Handy Park in Orange, November 7 to 12

The Community Foundation of Orange brings its Field of Valor to Handy Park from November 7 to 12, with more than 1,200…Oct 10, 2026

Black-and-white photo of the two-story Rancho Los Cerritos ranch house in Long Beach, framed by trees, around 1900

Rancho Los Cerritos Opens a Free Día de los Muertos Ofrenda in Long Beach, With a Painting Workshop on October 24

Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach displays a free community ofrenda through November 8 and hosts an all-ages Día de los Muertos…Oct 10, 2026

Hills above rooftops and palm trees in Yorba Linda in late-afternoon light

Yorba Linda’s Trail & Treats Halloween Hike Comes to Travis Ranch Youth Park on October 24

Yorba Linda's Trail & Treats Halloween Hike on Saturday, October 24, puts game booths and photo spots along a trail at Travis…Oct 9, 2026

The pale stone facade of the 1935 Santa Ana City Hall building against a blue sky

Santa Ana’s Free Jerome Spooktacular Brings a Haunted House and Costume Contest on October 24

Santa Ana's free Jerome Spooktacular on Saturday, October 24, features a costume contest, a haunted house and class performances at the Jerome…Oct 9, 2026

A lake reflecting trees and a blue sky in Huntington Central Park in Huntington Beach

Shipley Nature Center Hosts Enchanted Trails, a Halloween Afternoon in Huntington Beach, on October 24

Shipley Nature Center hosts Enchanted Trails on Saturday, October 24, with Trick-or-Seed, trail activities and a costumed animal scavenger hunt for a…Oct 9, 2026

Entrance sign and flags at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa

Heroes Hall Hosts a Veterans Day Celebration at the OC Fair & Event Center on November 14

Heroes Hall in Costa Mesa marks Veterans Day on Saturday, November 14, with an aircraft flyover, live music, an inflatable obstacle course…Oct 9, 2026

The front of the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, with its MOLAA sign and two palm trees

MOLAA Hosts a Free Día de los Muertos Festival in Long Beach on October 25

The Museum of Latin American Art holds a free Día de los Muertos Festival in Long Beach on Sunday, October 25, with…Oct 9, 2026