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Arts and Music, Food and Drink, Family and Kids

Noche de Altares

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026

The organizer lists the event from 12 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2026.

4th Street between Ross and BroadwaySanta Ana, CA 92701Orange County

El Centro Cultural de Mexico organizes a Dia de los Muertos gathering on 4th Street in downtown Santa Ana. The posted event address sits between Ross and Broadway.

Organizer page, El Centro Cultural de Mexico

Family and Kids, Arts and Music, Food and Drink

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

Nov. 13, 2026, to Jan. 6, 2027

The resort dates the holiday season from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 6, 2027, and points visitors to the Disneyland app for park hours.

Disneyland ResortAnaheim, CAOrange County

Both Anaheim parks, Downtown Disney and the resort hotels add holiday decor, shows and seasonal food through early January. A park ticket and a reservation are required to enter a park.

Organizer page, Disneyland Resort

Family and Kids, Food and Drink

Knott's Merry Farm

Nov. 20, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027

The park dates the event from Nov. 20, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027. Check the organizer's page for daily hours.

Knott's Berry Farm8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620Orange County

Knott's Berry Farm dresses the park for the season with lights, holiday shows and seasonal food. The page includes most rides with admission and charges extra for food and some experiences.

Organizer page, Knott's Berry Farm

Arts and Music, Food and Drink

Enchanted Preview Party

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026

The party runs from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Descanso Gardens1418 Descanso Dr., La CaƱada Flintridge, CA 91011Los Angeles County

The night before the public light walk, Descanso holds a ticketed preview that supports the gardens. The listing sets the price at $275 and includes food and drinks.

Organizer page, Visit Pasadena

Outdoors and Beaches, Family and Kids, Food and Drink

Fire & Lights Festival

Nov. 27, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027

Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, with holiday closures listed on the organizer's page.

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Pavilion C1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660Orange County

Newport Dunes puts floating holiday lights on the bay and hosts evening activities at Pavilion C. Festival entry is free, with charges for parking and some attractions.

Organizer page, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

Family and Kids, Food and Drink, Local Makers and Markets

LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival

Nov. 27, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027

Ice skating runs 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. through Dec. 18 and 3 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. from Dec. 19 through Jan. 3, while the Holiday Village stays open until 10 p.m. and is closed from Dec. 31 through Jan. 3.

L.A. LIVE800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015Los Angeles County

L.A. LIVE adds an outdoor rink and a holiday village beside the arena tree. The village has vendors and seasonal food, and it closes before the rink does.

Organizer page, L.A. LIVE

Food and Drink, Family and Kids, Arts and Music

La Habra Tamale Festival

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026

The city sets the festival on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, and the festival website lists that day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Euclid Street festival siteEuclid St. between La Habra Blvd. and Bridenbecker Ave., La Habra, CAOrange County

La Habra closes streets around Euclid Street for a city tamale festival with food vendors, stages and two parks. The site also takes in City Hall, First Avenue and Second Avenue.

Organizer page, City of La Habra

Arts and Music, Food and Drink, Family and Kids

Gilmore Girls Holidays

Dec. 12, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027

The ticket page lists the event daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Dec. 12, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, and it is closed on Dec. 25.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505Los Angeles County

The Warner Bros. backlot opens a ticketed Stars Hollow setup with food, shops and lights. General admission is listed at $79, and the lot is closed on Christmas Day.

Organizer page, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

Food and Drink, Outdoors and Beaches

Holiday Wine Cruise

Dec. 20 and Dec. 27, 2026

The cruise is listed from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 20 and Dec. 27.

Dana Pride at Dana Point HarborDana Point Harbor, Dana Point, CAOrange County

A 90-minute holiday wine cruise on the Dana Pride includes four tastings, snacks and live music. The harbor lists two evening dates in late December.

Organizer page, Dana Point Harbor

Family and Kids, Arts and Music, Food and Drink

Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase

Jan. 1 to 3, 2027

Hours are 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 1, with a 7 to 9 a.m. entry reserved for seniors and disabled visitors followed by 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 2 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 3.

Sierra Madre Boulevard and Washington BoulevardE Sierra Madre Blvd and E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107Los Angeles County

After the parade, floats stay on display so visitors can walk up close along Sierra Madre and Washington boulevards. Food trucks return near Gate A.

Organizer page, Tournament of Roses