Orange County Weekend Events, Nov 13

OC slides into holiday mode this weekend. Darker Waves brings Morrissey and the Smashing Pumpkins to Huntington Beach on Saturday, Old World Village opens its Christmas market on Sunday with a lantern parade that evening, and the OC Fair & Event Center has a vintage hunt and a cat show back to back. Oktoberfest wrapped last weekend; our Nov 6–8 guide has the recap.

Plans change, so check the organizer's link before you head out. Ticket prices and times can shift, and we've left out anything we couldn't confirm with an official source.

Lead Picks

Darker Waves: Saturday in Huntington Beach, with Morrissey, the Smashing Pumpkins, Simple Minds and Bad Religion.
Saint Martin Lantern Parade: A free, glowing Sunday-evening parade at Old World Village, on the same day its Christmas market opens.
The Great Junk Hunt and CM Catstravaganza: Vintage shopping Friday and Saturday, then a cat show Saturday and Sunday in Costa Mesa.
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort: The holiday season opens Friday in Anaheim.

Huntington Beach

Darker Waves (our pick)

When: Sat Nov 14
Where: Huntington Beach
Cost: Check site for tickets
Info: darkerwavesfest.com | livenation.com

A one-day beach festival. Live Nation's event page lists Morrissey, The Smashing Pumpkins, Simple Minds, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs and Soft Cell. Check the festival site for gate times, the map and getting there.

Saint Martin Lantern Parade (our pick)

When: Sun Nov 15, 5–7 PM; check-in 4:30 PM
Where: Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach
Cost: Free; reserve a free ticket for each participating child (adults don't need one); $5 suggested donation per family
Info: germanschoolcampus.com | events.oldworldhb.com

German School Campus brings the German Laternenumzug tradition to Old World's cobbled walkways, with lantern songs and a St. Martin play. Bring your own lantern (the organizer recommends electric lights); none will be sold at the event. Dress warm.

Old World Christmas Fest Opening Day

When: Sun Nov 15: Wiener Dog Races 10 AM–2 PM; holiday music with Curtis Hoffmann 11 AM–4 PM; Santa meet and greet and Christmas Village Train 3–5 PM; Country Christmas with Kylie Trout 4–6 PM
Where: Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach
Cost: Christmas Fest is free; the Wiener Dog Races are listed at free to $18
Info: events.oldworldhb.com | Christmas Market OC

Old World's European-style Christmas market opens Sunday and then runs daily on its calendar. All ages; anyone under 21 must be with a parent.

Surf City Artisan Fair

When: Fri Nov 13–Sun Nov 15, weather permitting
Where: Downtown Huntington Beach
Cost: Check site for details
Info: hbdowntown.com

Local and regional makers set up downtown for the weekend, run by HB Downtown.

Dune Restoration Volunteer Morning

When: Sat Nov 14, 9 AM–noon
Where: Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy, 21900 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach
Cost: Volunteer sign-up on the conservancy's page
Info: hbwetlands.org

Help the HB Wetlands Conservancy and OC Habitats pull invasive plants and clear debris so native dune species, including the California least tern and western snowy plover, have room to thrive.

Costa Mesa: OC Fair & Event Center

The Great Junk Hunt

When: Fri Nov 13, 4–9 PM; Sat Nov 14, 9 AM–4 PM
Where: OC Fair & Event Center (Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, OC Promenade and The Hangar), Costa Mesa
Cost: Fri First Pick (4 PM entry) $21, Early Bird (6 PM) $16, and Friday tickets are good both days; Sat Early Bird (9 AM) $13, general admission (10 AM–4 PM) $11; kids 12 and under free; parking $15
Info: ocfair.com

Four buildings of vintage finds, home decor and more. Friday's early tickets also get you back in on Saturday.

CM Catstravaganza

When: Sat Nov 14 and Sun Nov 15, 10 AM–4 PM
Where: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa Building
Cost: Weekend passes $35 adults, $30 seniors, $15 kids 6–11; single day $26, $24 and $11; kids 5 and under free; parking $15
Info: ocfair.com

An interactive cat show with live judging, rescue groups and vendors.

Newport Beach and Laguna Beach

DSB: The World's Greatest Journey Tribute Band

When: Fri Nov 13, doors 7 PM, show 8 PM
Where: The Lido Theater, 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach
Cost: Check site for tickets (Etix is the theater's only authorized seller)
Info: thelidotheater.com

A night of Journey hits in the restored 1939 Lido Theater.

Veterans Day BBQ

When: Sat Nov 14, 1:30–3:30 PM
Where: Balboa Island Park, 107 Agate Ave., Newport Beach
Cost: Adults $15; kids $10
Info: nbmuseum.org

A neighborhood barbecue on Balboa Island from the Balboa Island Museum.

Creative Pages: Kelly Yang

When: Sat Nov 14, 3–4:30 PM
Where: Witte Lecture Hall, 998 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach
Cost: Registration required
Info: newportbeachlibrary.org

The bestselling author of Front Desk talks about her newest graphic novel, with an audience Q&A. For ages 8–11 and their families; kids must come with an adult.

Laguna Live!: Afro Peruvian Jazz Orchestra

When: Sat Nov 14, 7 PM
Where: Artists Theater, 625 Park Ave., Laguna Beach
Cost: $25 (plus $2.50 fee); VIP $100 (plus $5 fee); students 18 and under $10 (plus $1.50 fee); kids 12 and under free
Info: performingartslive.com

A Latin Grammy-winning 20-piece orchestra blending Afro-Peruvian rhythms with jazz. Proceeds support Laguna Live!'s music education programs.

Crescent Bay Beach Cleanup

When: Sat Nov 14, 10–11 AM
Where: Crescent Bay, Laguna Beach
Cost: Free
Info: lagunabeachchamber.org

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce and Laguna Ocean Foundation host a morning cleanup. Bring the signed waiver, plus gloves and a trash grabber if you have them.

Around OC

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Begin

When: Opens Fri Nov 13 and runs through Jan 6, 2027
Where: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim
Cost: Check site for tickets
Info: disneyland.disney.go.com | Festival of Holidays

The resort's holiday season starts Friday, including Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, with A Christmas Fantasy Parade among the season's highlights.

For You Fest

When: Sat Nov 14 and Sun Nov 15
Where: Great Park, Irvine
Cost: Check site for tickets
Info: foryoufest.frontgatetickets.com

A two-day festival with 30-plus performances across a Comedy & Podcast Stage, a Beauty & Fashion Stage and a Music Stage.

HMOC x RedBoy Productions Free Community Powwow

When: Sat Nov 14, 10 AM–6 PM
Where: Heritage Museum of Orange County, 3101 W. Harvard St., Santa Ana
Cost: Free
Info: heritagemuseumoc.org

The third annual community powwow celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Family- and pet-friendly.

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This Weekend in Orange County: Nov 13 to 15, 2026