It's a big one in OC: Dial Up Festival takes over Great Park Live on Saturday, Old World Village pours its final Oktoberfest weekend in Huntington Beach, and Laguna Beach wraps a week of art and nature around Main Beach. Add a dog party in Dana Point Harbor and the first Veterans Day events, and there's plenty to pick from.
Plans change, so check the organizer's link before you head out. Ticket prices and times can shift, and we've flagged anything we couldn't confirm.
Lead Picks
- Dial Up Festival, Great Park Live: Saturday, with Nelly, Sugar Ray, Lit, Paul Wall and Unwritten Law.
- Old World Oktoberfest, final weekend: Fri–Sun in Huntington Beach, with all-ages hours Saturday afternoon and Sunday.
- Laguna Art + Nature Celebration Week: Free flag walks and guided walks along the coast, plus free museum admission Saturday.
- Dana Point Harbor Dogapalooza: Saturday at Bump Out Park: dog yoga, a pack walk and a costume contest.
Coast and Harbor
Old World Oktoberfest: Final Weekend (our pick)
- When: Fri Nov 6, 6 PM–1 AM (21+; 80s vs 90s night 9:30 PM–12:30 AM); Sat Nov 7, 11 AM–4 PM (all ages) and 6 PM–1 AM (21+); Sun Nov 8, noon–7 PM (all ages); ends Sun
- Where: Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach
- Cost: Fri $10–$30 in advance, $15–$35 at the door; Sat daytime free in advance, $5 at the door; Sun $10 in advance, $15 at the door, free after 5 PM
- Info: oldworldhb.com
Last call for beer, bratwurst and polka this season. Two of the organizer's own pages list Saturday's hours differently, so check the link before you go. Our full guide: Old World Village Oktoberfest in Huntington Beach.
Surf City Artisan Fair
- When: Fri Nov 6 and Sat Nov 7; hours not posted
- Where: Downtown Huntington Beach
- Cost: Cost not listed; check site
- Info: hbdowntown.com
A downtown HB fair for browsing local makers. The organizer hasn't posted hours yet.
STAMPED! Opening Reception
- When: Sat Nov 7, 11 AM–3 PM
- Where: Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St., Huntington Beach
- Cost: Free
- Info: sparkoc.com
An opening reception for art by OC Arts and Disability artists. Listing via SPARK OC; confirm before you go.
Harbour Surf Day (23rd annual)
- When: Sat Nov 7, from 6 AM
- Where: Bolsa Chica, Lot 21, Huntington Beach
- Cost: Cost not listed; check site
- Info: surfcityusa.com
A morning at the beach for Harbour Surf Day. Per the Surf City USA visitor listing, confirm before you go.
Laguna Art + Nature Celebration Week (our pick)
- When: Through Mon Nov 9: daily flag walk 8:45 AM–4:30 PM, guided walks 10 AM; Sat Nov 7: free museum admission 10 AM–5 PM, free art activities at Main Beach 10 AM–2 PM, Dr. Lucy Jones keynote 6 PM
- Where: Main Beach and Heisler Park; Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Dr., Laguna Beach
- Cost: Flag walk, guided walks, Saturday museum admission and Main Beach activities are free; keynote $35–$40
- Info: lagunaartmuseum.org
A week-long celebration of Laguna's coastline, with a free walk from Main Beach through Heisler Park and a Saturday full of free art. The Saturday-evening keynote is from Dr. Lucy Jones.
Dana Point Harbor Dogapalooza (2nd annual)
- When: Sat Nov 7, 10 AM–4 PM (dog yoga 10:30 AM, pack walk noon, costume contest 2:30 PM)
- Where: Bump Out Park, Dana Point Harbor
- Cost: Cost not listed; check site
- Info: danapointharbor.com
Dogs, food trucks and a beer and wine garden at the harbor. This one was rescheduled into this weekend.
Art of Newport Beach Wildlife Community Showcase
- When: Sat Nov 7, 3:30–5:30 PM
- Where: Kerckhoff Marine Lab, Corona del Mar
- Cost: Free; registration required
- Info: wildlifejewels.org
A community showcase of wildlife art by the water in Corona del Mar. Register ahead on the organizer's page.
Sunday Musicale: Webern String Quartet
- When: Sun Nov 8, 3 PM (doors 2:30 PM)
- Where: Witte Hall, Newport Beach Public Library, 998 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach
- Cost: Free
- Info: newportbeachca.gov
An hour of string quartet music from the Newport Beach Public Library's Sunday series.
Music and Shows
Dial Up Festival at Great Park Live (our pick)
- When: Sat Nov 7, 2–10 PM (doors noon)
- Where: Great Park Live, Irvine
- Cost: GA from $39.99
- Info: greatparklive.com
Nelly, Sugar Ray, Lit, Paul Wall and Unwritten Law on one stage. A throwback day-into-night lineup.
Idina Menzel with Pacific Symphony
- When: Fri Nov 6 and Sat Nov 7, 8 PM
- Where: Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa
- Cost: From $76.70
- Info: scfta.org
The Broadway star with the Pacific Symphony, two nights only.
Brand New
- When: Sat Nov 7, 8 PM
- Where: Honda Center, Anaheim
- Cost: Check site for tickets
- Info: hondacenter.com
A Saturday-night arena show.
Fairs and Festivals
Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival
- When: Fri Nov 6, 9 AM–6 PM; Sat Nov 7, 10 AM–6 PM; Sun Nov 8, 11 AM–4 PM
- Where: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa
- Cost: Free, except a $5 Friday preview until 10:30 AM; parking $15 (cash)
- Info: sugarplumfestivals.com
An early start to holiday shopping with arts and crafts vendors.
OC Wine Fest (21+)
- When: Sat Nov 7, noon–3 PM and 5–8 PM; Sun Nov 8, noon–3 PM
- Where: The Hangar, OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
- Cost: From about $64; check site for tickets
- Info: orangecountywinefest.com
Tasting sessions at the fairgrounds. Check the festival's FAQ for session details.
Repticon
- When: Sat Nov 7, 9 AM–4 PM; Sun Nov 8, 10 AM–4 PM
- Where: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
- Cost: Parking $15; check site for tickets
- Info: ocfair.com
A reptile show and sale at the fairgrounds.
44th Holiday Faire
- When: Sat Nov 7, 10 AM–4 PM
- Where: Palm Court, Great Park, Irvine
- Cost: Cost not listed; check site
- Info: cityofirvine.gov
The City of Irvine's holiday faire, set at the Great Park Palm Court.
Veterans Day Weekend
Orange Field of Valor
- When: Opens Sat Nov 7 with an 11:30 AM ceremony; runs through Nov 12
- Where: Handy Park, Orange
- Cost: Cost not listed; check site
- Info: communityfoundationoforange.org
A flag display honoring veterans, opening Saturday and up through Veterans Day week.
Tustin Veterans Day Celebration and Car Show
- When: Sat Nov 7, 10 AM–2 PM
- Where: Veterans Sports Park, Tustin
- Cost: Cost not listed; check site
- Info: tustinca.org
The City of Tustin's celebration, with a car show.
La Palma and San Clemente Veterans Day Ceremonies
- When: La Palma: Sat Nov 7, 11 AM (RSVP); San Clemente Park Semper Fi: Sun Nov 8, 1 PM
- Where: La Palma; San Clemente
- Cost: Cost not listed; check site
- Info: enjoyorangecounty.com
Two more ways to honor veterans this weekend. Per the Enjoy Orange County listing, confirm before you go.
Free and Family
Muzeo STEAM Day
- When: Sun Nov 8, 11 AM–3 PM
- Where: Muzeo, Anaheim
- Cost: Free
- Info: muzeo.org
A free hands-on STEAM day for families.
Aliso Viejo Artisans Market
- When: Sun Nov 8, 11 AM–3 PM
- Where: Aliso Viejo
- Cost: Cost not listed; check site
- Info: avcity.org
A Sunday artisans market from the City of Aliso Viejo.
Indie Author Day
- When: Sat Nov 7, 11 AM–4 PM
- Where: Anaheim Library, Anaheim
- Cost: Cost not listed; check site
- Info: anaheim.net
Meet local independent authors at the Anaheim Library.
More Weekend Guides
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- Ventura County: weekend events, Nov 6–8, 2026
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