To view our quick video highlight reel, please visit: November 2017 Orange County Calendar of Events
Most of Orange County is about an hour and a half drive from the Coachella Valley. So just in case you’re ready for a getaway or live in Orange County and are looking for some fun things to do in November, we’re providing you with the November 2017 Orange County Calendar Of Events from our colleagues at First American Title:
A Taste of San Clemente | Nov. 3 from 6-10pm | Casino San Clemente - 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. For more information, please visit: www.scchamber.com
Pumpkin Launch | Nov. 4 from 10am-2pm | Cal State Fullerton - Bring your lawn chairs and witness history at this free event as teams compete to see who can launch a pumpkin at targets using giant trebuchets and other devices. Plus, kids can participate in hands-on activities. For more information, please call: 714-542-2823 or visit: http://oc.discoverycube.org
The Red Barn: Fire and Ash Wine Dinner | Nov. 4 from 6:30pm | Centennial Farm, Costa Mesa - Experience fine dining where chefs roast, smoke, and sear a family-style feast paired with Great Wines. For more information, please visit: www.ocfair.com/events/the-red-barn
Guy Buffet Art Show | Nov. 4 from 4-7pm | Lahaina Galleries, Newport Beach - Every Dog has his day! Bring your furry friend down to our pet playground for a commissioned personalized portrait by Guy Buffet. He will unveil his new collection. For more information, please call: 949-721-9117 or visit: www.lahainagalleries.com
Health, Resource & Safety Fair & Flu Shot Clinic | Nov. 4 from 1-4pm | Iglesia Park Community Center, Aliso Viejo - Sponsored by the City of Aliso Viejo and Mission Hospital, this event will feature community partner booths offering information and screenings along with free flu shots for those who do not have access to health care. For more information, please call: 949-425-2550 or visit: www.cityofalisoviejo.com
Fountain Valley Mayor’s Ball | Nov. 4 from 6-10pm | Mile Square Golf Course, Banquet Room - Formal attire requested. Black tie optional. Photo booth, entertainment, opportunity drawing, cocktails and dinner. For more information, please visit: www.fvchamber.com
Meoowz & Merlot | Nov. 4 from 6-10pm | Costa Mesa Country Club - Annual fundraiser for MeoowzResQ - a cat and kitten rescue in Southern California. Tickets include 2 glasses of wine, swag bags and a wonderful dinner buffet. Entertainment to include a DJ and Photo booth! Silent Auction, Raffle and Dessert Auction. For more information, please call: 714-997-0868 or visit: www.meoowzresq.org
Casino Night | Nov. 4 at 6pm | 11551 Trask Avenue, Garden Grove - Dress in your classic Vegas attire and spend the evening with your friends at the Tables! This fun filled evening will have Classic Vegas style gaming tables, raffle prizes, and a silent auction. All proceeds made will benefit the medication room in the CHOC Children’s Mental Health Unit. For more information, please call: 714-697-2393 or visit: www.choc.org
Mr. Tustin Pageant | Nov. 4 at 6:30pm | St. Cecilia Catholic Church: 1301 Sycamore Ave. - A night to celebrate some of Tustin’s finest men and raise money for the Miss Tustin Scholarship Association. Watch our contestants as they compete in Personality Walk, Talent, and On Stage Question in Evening Wear. Winner will receive a $100 donation to the charity of his choice. For more information, please call: 714-613-2132 or visit: www.misstustin.org
Art & Nature Family Festival | Nov. 5 from 2-5pm | Laguna Art Museum - The museum opens its doors for free to visitors of all ages and offers a variety of interactive art, nature, and science activities, environmental information booths, and face painting. For more information, please call: 949-494-8971 or visit: www.lagunaartmuseum.org
Dinosaur Dash | Nov. 5 at 6:15am | The Marketplace - A fund-raiser for the Tustin Public Schools Foundation, this year you can run and ride for education! The Dinosaur Dash features 4 events: 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. For more information, please call: 714-832-3060 or visit: www.tpsf.net/dinodash
Champagne & Oyster “Sip & Shuck” Fundraiser | Nov. 5 from 2-6pm | The Deck, Laguna Beach - The event will give guests the unique opportunity to experience a variety of hand-shucked oysters, champagne, sparkling wines and more from around the world, all while enjoying panoramic ocean views at the oceanfront restaurants. To benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County. For more information, please call: 949-494-5750 or visit: www.sipnshuck.com
Placentia Community Prayer Breakfast | Nov. 8 from 7-8:30am | Placentia Round Table Women’s Club: 901 N. Bradford Ave. - Come enjoy a delicious breakfast, inspirational speakers and fellowship. For more information, please call: 714-993-2267 or visit: http://placentiawomensclub.org
RSM Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony | Nov. 11 from 6:30-7:30pm | City Hall, Rancho Santa Margarita - Light refreshments followed by a special presentation to veterans of all branches of the armed services by the Mayor and City Council. For more information, please call: 949-216-9700 or visit: www.cityofrsm.org
Mission Viejo State of the City Gala | Nov. 11 from 6pm | Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club - Join Mayor Wendy Bucknum, City and business leaders in highlighting women in leadership and honoring local veterans. For more information, please call: 949-441-0602 or visit: www.missionviejochamber.com
Fountain Valley Veterans Day Ceremony | Nov. 11 at 10am | Heritage Park – For more information, please call: 714-593-4400 or visit: www.fountainvalley.org
5 The Event | Nov. 11 from 7:30-11pm | Art Mentors, Huntington Beach - Relax with dinner, drinks and live music, and if you choose, engage in sensory experiences. You will be given a personal mystery box. If you're up for an adventure, open and you will be guided to engage in different activities, connecting you to your 5 senses, awakening your perceptions. For more information, please call: 949-230-9361 or visit: www.heartexhibit.com
Laguna Niguel Veteran’s Day Ceremony | Nov. 11 from 11am-12:30pm | Sea Country Senior & Community Center - To honor all who have served and protect our liberty and defend our freedom. For more information, please visit: www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
Veteran’s Day Car Show | Nov. 11 at 11am | Huntington Beach Pier Plaza - Honors the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving the country. Hundreds of classic cars and collectible motor vehicles stretching down Pacific Coast Highway in the beach parking lots. Live music, delicious food and exciting events are available throughout the day. For more information, please call: 714-536-2213 or visit: www.surfcityusa.com
Dana Point Veterans Day Ceremony | Nov. 11 from 10am-Noon | Strands Vista Park: 34201 Selva Road Dana Point - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9934 and Ladies Auxiliary and the City of Dana Point recognize all Veterans for their service and sacrifices for America. For more information, please call: 949-248-1419 or visit: www.vfwpost9934.org
Walk 4 ALZ- Anaheim | Nov. 11 at 7:30am | Angel Stadium - The Alzheimer’s OC team is committed to serving families as they face this difficult journey, while helping to advance local research for a cure. For more information, www.alzms.org/walk
AISS Bowl-A-Thon | Nov. 11 from 2-4pm | Lucky Strike, at The Outlets at Orange - Our goal is to fund the purchase of laptops for all our scholars, $16,000. Two hours of bowling, beverages, and light appetizers will be available… along with an opportunity drawing to benefit Veterans Legal Institute! For more information, please call: 714-544-1316 or visit: www.aissfoundation.com
Stanton Veteran’s Day Celebration | Nov. 11 from 9am-1pm | Veteran’s Memorial Park - The celebration will include a formal ceremony, a special message from the Mayor, guest speakers, flag folding ceremony, rifle salute and much more. A reception will be held at City Hall upon the ceremony’s conclusion. Light refreshments and appetizers will be served. For more information, please visit: www.ci.stanton.ca.us
Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony | Nov. 11 from 11am-12:30pm | Marine Corps Memorial Park - The City of Irvine hosts a special ceremony to pay tribute to our nation’s troops – past and present. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call: 949-724-6606 or visit: www.cityofirvine.org
Driftwood Festival | Nov. 11-12 from 12-9:30pm | Doheny State Beach, Dana Point - An afternoon of country music, craft beer and top-notch BBQ. Enjoy music from artists Chase Rice, Kip Moore, Frankie Ballard and Dan + Shay. For more information, please visit: www.driftwoodfest.com
Irvine Community Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast | Nov. 16 at 7:30am | Irvine Marriott Hotel - This year’s keynote speaker is Chef Bruno Serato, owner of the critically acclaimed Anaheim White House restaurant and founder of Caterina’s Club, a charitable organization that feeds children of low-income families. Chef Bruno will speak on “Child Abuse Prevention Begins with Child Wellness.” For more information, please call: 949-660-9112 or visit: www.irvinechamber.com
Jack & Jill Guild Holiday Home Tour & Boutique | Nov. 16-17 - Tour: Fri 10am-5pm, Boutique: Thur 6-9pm, Fri 9am-5pm / Temple Beth Sholom, Santa Ana - Tustin showcase homes are available for touring. Attendees can also lunch and shop our gift boutique. For more information, please visit: www.choc.org
Nutcracker Craft Boutique | Nov. 17-18 - Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm | Brea Community Center - Beautiful hand-crafted, unique, fun holiday gifts &decorations from over 250 vendors. For more information, please call: 714-990-7771 or visit: www.cityofbrea.net
Surfing Santa Competition | Nov. 18-19 at Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point - A fun surf competition where men, women and children dress like Santa or other holiday characters and surf Salt Creek to benefit Surfers Healing. For more information, please visit: 949-240-5088 or visit: www.surfingsantacontest.org
Plymouth Rock N’ Run | Nov. 23 5K, 10K and 1K at 6am / Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim Hills - Come run/walk/trot with us along beautiful Yorba Regional Park and the Santa Ana River Trail. Finish-line festival, silent auction, costume contest, food, fun and more! For more information, please call: 657-201-9498 or visit: www.plymouthrocknrun.com
Huntington Beach Turkey Trot | Nov. 23 at 7am | 301 Main Street - This annual Thanksgiving event allows participants of all ages to compete in a 1k, 5k, or 10k that helps raise money for Causelife, a non-profit which provides clean water to those in need in developing countries. For more information, please call: www.active.com
Dana Point Turkey Trot | Nov. 23 from 6am-Noon | Dana Point Harbor - Bring your family and friends to wobble before you gobble. Our flat, scenic race features a 10k, 5k and Kids Gobble Wobble. Participants will receive a shirt and medal. For more information, please visit: www.turkeytrot.com
Tamale Festival | Nov. 26 from 11am-6pm | La Habra Community Center - Churro eating contests, as well as best tamale, best desert tamale, best salsa and hottest salsa contests. There also will be food vendors, as well as a cantina serving micheladas and margaritas. Includes the City's Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at 5:30. For more information, please visit: www.lahabracity.com