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November Events Happening
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Travel Santa Ana has curated the following list of events and activities taking place in Santa Ana throughout the month of November.
Pictured: Viva La Vida event on November 4th. Photo Credit: Frankie Vera
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Fridays, 6-10 p.m.
An open-air street fair held at nighttime filled with specialty food stalls along with unique vendors. Kid and pet-friendly.
Parking Lot, 1301 S. Bristol St.
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Patio Vibrations 80's Flashback | |
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Saturdays, 4-9 p.m.
An open-air street fair held at nighttime filled with specialty food stalls along with unique vendors. Kid and pet-friendly.
4th St. Market, 201 E. 4th St.
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Sundays, 5-10 p.m.
Attendees can partake in a lively Sunday Funday featuring food booths, merchandise vendors, a beer patio, a farmers market, and more.
Calle Cuatro Plaza, 325 E. 4th St.
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Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House Tour | |
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November 4th 11:00 a.m-3 p.m.
Explore the historic Queen Anne-style home and medical museum once inhabited by Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle, one of Orange County's pioneering female physicians during this month's open house.
Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House, 120 W. Civic Center Dr.
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November 4th 11:00 a.m-12 p.m.
November 18th 11:00 a.m-12 p.m.
Free yoga at the Plaza. Bring a mat, towel, and water.
Plaza Calle Cuatro, 325 E. 4th St.
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Noche de Altares 21st Anniversary | |
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November 4th 1-10 p.m.
Noche de Altares is a community-based event celebrating DÃa de Muertos (Day of the Dead), an indigenous tradition.
​In addition to viewing beautifully created altars, attendees will be entertained by cultural performances and live music. Children can get their faces painted and participate in free, art workshops.
4th Street, Between Ross & Broadway
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Downtown Santa Ana Historic Architecture Tour | |
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November 4th 2-4:30 p.m.
This is a walking tour of the historic commercial and institutional core of Santa Ana, which includes two districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places and several landmarked buildings. The tour is led by Tim Rush, a historian and active preservationist, and current Chair of the City of Santa Ana's Historic Resources Commission.
US Post Office, 615 N. Bush St. #145
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November 4th 2-10 p.m.
Featuring outdoor festival areas with vendors, pop-up artists and performances, dancing under the stars and over 20 art galleries and studios with rotating art shows and performances and live music.
Center of Artwalk, 125 N. Broadway
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Viva La Vida 9th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Festival | |
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November 4th 2-10 p.m.
The streets will be alive with culture, tradition, and beautiful tributes to loved ones. Join us and celebrate Dia de Muertos in Santa Ana. The festival features traditional Altares built by community members and organizations, Artisan vendors, music & and entertainment, and food trucks.
4th Street, Between Main & French
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Chilenos El Poder de La Cultura Moralense | |
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November 4th 1-10 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Chilenos of Morelos, Mx. as you explore traditional altars, shop from artisan vendors, enjoy live music and entertainment, and more.
Downtown Santa Ana, 120 W. 4th St.
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November 4th 6-10 p.m. (Salsa)
November 11th 6-10 p.m. (Line Dancing)
Dance the night away in Downtown Santa Ana. Free dance lessons from 6-7 p.m.
Plaza Calle Cuatro, 325 E. 4th St.
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November 5th 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Enjoy a full day of fun for the entire family! Each Festival includes complimentary face painting, art projects, live performances, and more!
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St.
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November 11th 12-7 p.m.
Featuring over 30 vendors, music, art, comics, action figures, comics, and more collectibles.
Donnie's OC, 206 E. 4th St.
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November 11th 5-10 p.m.
An outdoor shopping and dining experience. "Magickal" Marketplace, themed cocktails, themed photo ops.

2nd Street Promenade, 125 N. Broadway
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November 17th 4-10 p.m.
November 18th 4-10 p.m.
A nightime spooky holiday event featuring ghost tours, themed photo ops, roaming characters, over 80 holiday vendors, festive food and drink options and more.

Heritage Museum OC, 3101 W. Harvard St.
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Santa's Arrival at MainPlace Mall | |
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November 17th 6-8 p.m.
The event features a party-like atmosphere with carolers singing holiday favorites, free gingerbread cookies, and three kids' crafts where children can decorate a wooden bakery board, create an elf-themed craft, and color elf-themed coloring sheets. Children attending the event will receive a free bakery hat and apron. Cookies, craft supplies, and giveaways are available while supplies last.

MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St.
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Historic French Park Residential Architecture Tour | |
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November 18th 2-4:30 p.m.
French Park is one of Santa Ana’s oldest neighborhoods and is one of two historic districts in Santa Ana on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour-goers will enjoy seeing several large intact "Painted Ladies," brightly painted houses designed in the Queen Anne style from the 1890s, the district's earliest period of development, as well as an assortment of Eclectic and Period Revival residences from the first decades of the 20th century
Corner of 8th Street & French Street
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Plaza Navideña & Tree Lighting Ceremony | |
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November 18th 5-8 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the start of the holiday season and supporting local businesses, as we light a tree right in the heart of downtown Santa Ana. This free community event is open to all with entertainment and photo opportunities with Santa. The tree lighting ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m.
Plaza Calle Cuatro, 325 E. 4th St.
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November 17th through December 24th
View Schedule
Reservations are recommended but not required. Walk-ups are always welcome and will be accommodated on a space-available basis.
MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St.
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Exhibit - Beyond the Great Wave: Works by Hokusai | |
Now through January 14th
Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849) is the renowned artist behind The Great Wave, one of the most iconic prints ever made. This exhibition includes a beautiful early example of The Great Wave and ventures beyond to feature a broad selection of works that Hokusai produced right up to his death at the age of 90.
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St.
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Exhibit - The Power of Photography
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Now through January 14th
This exhibition presents a carefully curated selection of over 70 outstanding original prints which were compiled by the pioneering collector and gallerist Peter Fetterman to celebrate the photograph’s unique capacity for sensibility.
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St.
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Exhibit - Discovery Cube Sea Lab
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Now open
This exhibit offers a coastal tidepool touch tank and a shark and ray tank giving guests an incredible opportunity to get up close and personal with these fantastic creatures!
Discovery Cube OC, 2500 N. Main St.
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Casa Bloom Studios- The Art Space OC Pop-Up Gallery
A dynamic creative workspace showcasing a different local artist each month with a captivating pop-up gallery experience.
Crear Studio - Readings, Workshops & Exhibits
A free interdisciplinary art + comunidad + gallery hosted by local BIPOC artists, curators, and art educators.
The Frida Cinema
OC's year-round film festival.
Grand Central Art Center
Exhibitions, installations and performances by local, regional, national, and international artists, exploring topics of social relevance through contemporary art practice.
Heritage Museum of Orange County Tours and Events
Home to the H. Clay Kellogg House and John Maag Farmhouse.
Libromobile
Hosts readings, workshops, and exhibits.
Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA)
OCCCA presents exhibitions of contemporary art, along with concerts, performances, art classes, symposiums, and publications.
The Observatory
Premiere music venue in Orange County, with the greatest selection of musical talent across all genres performing on a nightly basis.
The Wayward Artist Theater
A space to amplify, uplift, and empower BIPOC artists. The goal is to produce work that inspires and activates artists now and artists to come. Work that reflects the truth of our world, and the many stories ready to be told.

The Yost Theater
One of Orange County's oldest, largest, and most versatile venues for live entertainment and special events.
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