OC Weekend: Winter Fest @ Fairgrounds; Million-Lights 'Hikari' @ Farm

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout Orange County.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 26.

Double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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'Knott's Merry Farm' Holidays: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Lil' Dickens Carolers: Roger's Gardens, Corona Del Mar

“Small Business Saturday” at SOCO & The OC Mix, Costa Mesa

South Coast Repertory's Dickens 'A Christmas Carol': Costa Mesa

'Arctic Ice Skating Trail' At Winter Fest OC: Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa

'Winter Fest OC' Holiday Fun, Snow Play & Rides: Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa

Sunset Wine Cruise, Dana Point

'Hikari - Festival of Lights' & Santa: Tanaka Farms, Irvine

Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy & Santa: Laguna Beach

'Fire & Ice Fest' & Outdoor Skating Rink: Newport Dunes, Newport Beach

Love In The Mirror's Holiday Toy Drive: Drop-Off Sites, Orange County

"Hokusai: Old Man Crazy to Paint" Film (2017), Bowers Museum, Santa Ana

'Holidays At The Cube' Events: Discovery Cube OC Children's Museum, Santa Ana

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HITTING THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND?

• San Diego Weekend: Safari Park Wild Holidays; Pirate Rum Tastings; Nutcracker
• LA Weekend: Holiday Road; Hollywood Christmas Parade; 'Grinchmas'
• Inland Empire Weekend: Mission Inn Festival Of Lights & Ice Rink; Zoo WildLights
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: 'The Lion King'; Kayak & Riverboat Santa Arrivals

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