Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort &amp; Marina and Cal Tri Events present the 2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes on Sunday, November 1, from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Now in its 48th year, the event is recognized as the world’s longest-running triathlon held at the same venue. Once again designated as the Cal Tri Events National Championship, the event draws top athletes, supporters and the local community to Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort &amp; Marina in scenic Newport Beach, California. This iconic course welcomes athletes from 25 U.S. states and Brazil, Canada, France &amp; the United Kingdom. Athletes choose from 12 event options across Olympic and Sprint distances, including triathlon, run-bike-run, swim-bike, swim-run, individual swim and 5K/10K run events.
The triathlon will take place at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort &amp; Marina, with the swim and run portions set within the resort, while the cycling route follows scenic Back Bay Drive and Eastbluff Drive. Newport Dunes also gives athletes and their families the opportunity to stay steps from the action, with waterfront RV accommodations and cottages available at the resort. The event also highlights Cal Tri Events’ commitment to community impact. Volunteers power race day and are encouraged to participate. Both UC Irvine Sports Medicine Club and UC Irvine Sailing &amp; Rowing will receive donations in recognition of their service and as part of Cal Tri’s national goal to raise $50,000 for nonprofits. For more details on the race, event options, and to register, please visit NewportDunes.CaliforniaTriathlon.org.

Local Event: 2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes

Orange County

Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar

California

2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina and Cal Tri Events present the 2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes on Sunday, November...

Victoria Gardens

Victoria Gardens is celebrating the holiday season with a lineup of festive markets and family-friendly events throughout November and December! Here's what's happening:
<ul><li>Santa’s Arrival &amp; Tree Lighting Ceremony — Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m.Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of Victoria Gardens' iconic 45-foot live Christmas tree from Mt. Shasta! Guests can enjoy Santa’s highly anticipated arrival, a spectacular laser light show, live music from Harbor Party Band and photo opportunities with Santa. The event is free and open to the public.</li><li>Female Maker Market — November 6, November 28 &amp; December 11Shop handcrafted gifts, specialty products and one-of-a-kind creations from more than 30 women-owned businesses and local makers.<ul><li>Friday, November 6: 5–9 p.m. | North Mainstreet</li><li>Saturday, November 28: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Chaffey Town Square</li><li>Friday, December 11: 5–9 p.m. | Chaffey Town Square</li></ul></li><li>Storytime with Mrs. Claus — Saturday, December 12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Families can enjoy holiday stories, photo opportunities with Mrs. Claus and a special Santa’s Magic Key decorating activity for children to prepare for Santa's Christmas Eve visit.</li><li>Noon Year’s Eve — Thursday, December 31, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Ring in 2027 with a family-friendly celebration featuring a live DJ, festive crafts, balloon artists and a spectacular confetti drop at noon!</li></ul>

Local Event: Victoria Gardens Holiday Celebrations: Tree Lighting, Holiday Markets & Family Fun

San Bernardino County

Rancho Cucamonga

Victoria Gardens Holiday Celebrations: Tree...

Victoria Gardens is celebrating the holiday season with a lineup of festive markets and family-friendly events throughout...

Victoria Gardens Holiday Celebrations: Tree Lighting, Holiday Markets & Family Fun

Join the City of La Quinta for the annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony in the City Hall Courtyard to honor 24 local veterans and service members. The veterans and service members will be recognized for their bravery and sacrifice, and their names and ranks will be honored and engraved on Veterans Acknowledgement Monuments in Civic Center Park.

Local Event: City of La Quinta's Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony

Riverside County

La Quinta

City of La Quinta's Annual Veterans Recognition...

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City of La Quinta's Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort &amp; Marina will transform the Back Bay into a glowing waterfront holiday destination with the return of its 36th annual Lighting of the Bay plus the Fire &amp; Lights Festival, beginning Friday, November 27, 2026, and continuing through January 3, 2027.
The holiday season officially gets underway at Newport Dunes on Friday, November 27, with a festive opening-night celebration along the waterfront.
Guests can enjoy visits with Santa, a spectacular fire dancer performance, a holiday movie, festive food and concessions, and more.
At approximately 6 p.m., Santa will flip the switch and the Back Bay will come alive as more than 50 floating holiday displays light up the water for the first time this season.
Admission is free, with a flat $15 parking fee for opening night.
Lighting of the Bay will illuminate the waterfront nightly at dusk throughout the season, with the Fire &amp; Lights Festival taking place Thursdays through Sundays from 4–9 p.m.

Local Event: Newport Dunes 36th Annual Lighting of the Bay — Opening Night Celebration

Newport Dunes 36th Annual Lighting of the Bay —...

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina will transform the Back Bay into a glowing waterfront holiday destination with the...

Newport Dunes 36th Annual Lighting of the Bay — Opening Night Celebration

The ACE Agency

Los Angeles County

Scott Snowden

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Santa Monica

Chris Lindahl

Venice-Mar Vista

Los Angeles

Westwood-Century City

Brentwood

Jamie Gatlin

Marina Del Rey

Culver City

Pacific Palisades

Beverly Hills

West Hollywood

Studio City

Encino-Tarzana

Treat yourself to a wonderful wellness experience right here in Marina Del Rey! 🌿✨📍 Location: 586 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
📞 Phone: (310) 823-7646
🌐 Note: Appointments are required (no walk-ins). Please book your session easily online in advance!

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TEXTURE the Sweater Store (California Certified Green Business)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 28, 2026 Contact: Melora Sundt, Boutique Board Co-Chair, lagrh.events@gmail.com Organization: Los Angeles Guild for Reproductive Health (LAGRH)
SANTA MONICA BOUTIQUE OPENS ITS DOORS FOR LAGRH HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT SUPPORTING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE ACCESS
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Guild for Reproductive Health (LAGRH) will host a special holiday shopping event at Texture, A Sweater Store &amp; More, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 716 Montana Ave., Santa Monica.
Texture is opening its doors exclusively for LAGRH, inviting the community to shop for a show-stopping outfit to celebrate the holidays or find the perfect gift for the special people in their lives. Twenty percent of all sales during the event will be donated to LAGRH, supporting the organization’s mission to ensure equitable access to reproductive healthcare.
LAGRH encourages the community to stand up for choice by attending and bringing friends.
HOW THE COMMUNITY CAN HELP Community members can support LAGRH by: ● Shopping at Texture, A Sweater Store &amp; More on November 1 ● Making a donation at<a href="https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/los-angeles-guild-for-reproductive-health/donate" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/los-angeles-guild-for-reproductive-health/donate </a> ● Sharing the event with friends and family ● Following LAGRH on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook and signing up for their newsletter
ABOUT LAGRH Founded in 2021, The Los Angeles Guild for Reproductive Health is a 100% volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for thoroughly vetted organizations working to ensure equitable access to reproductive healthcare services. Since its founding, the Guild has raised over $1,000,000 to support reproductive healthcare, education, advocacy and practical assistance. To make a donation, visit<a href="https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/los-angeles-guild-for-reproductive-health/donate" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/los-angeles-guild-for-reproductive-health/donate</a>

Local Event: LAGRH: Texture, A Sweater Store & More

LAGRH: Texture, A Sweater Store & More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 28, 2026  Contact: Melora Sundt, Boutique Board Co-Chair, lagrh.events@gmail.com...

The Santa Monica Pier celebrates the life and legacy of legendary Mexican singer and actor Pedro Infante during its seventh annual Día de los Muertos Celebration, Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1.
The free, family-friendly celebration honors one of Mexico's most beloved cultural icons with elaborate community ofrendas, traditional Mexican music and dance, a classic car cruise and show, and cultural ceremonies inside and around the historic Merry Go-Round building.
A defining star of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, Infante appeared in more than 60 films, recorded more than 350 songs and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame before his death in 1957. His music and films continue to resonate with generations of fans throughout Mexico and Southern California.Sunday, Nov. 1 | Noon–5:30 p.m. 
Full Día de los Muertos celebration featuring the following media and photo opportunities:
·Noon – Classic Car Cruise to the Santa Monica Pier: Classic cars arrive at the Pier, followed by a classic car show continuing until 5:30 p.m.
·Noon – Community Ofrendas and Face Painting: Elaborate altars and the historic carousel decorated with marigolds and papel picado inside the Merry Go-Round building.
·1 p.m. – Traditional Aztec Blessing and Procession: Ceremonial blessing at the west end of the Pier, followed by a procession led by Aztec dancers to the Merry Go-Round building.
·2 p.m. – Santa Monica Ballet Folklórico: Traditional Mexican dance performances inside the Merry Go-Round building.
·3 p.m. – Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico: Live traditional music and dance inside the Merry Go-Round building.
·4 p.m. – Ambassador Carlos González Gutiérrez: Special remarks by the Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles.
·4:30 p.m. – Live Music by Brotherhood: Outdoor stage performance.Guests are invited to contribute copies of photographs of departed loved ones to the communal ofrenda. Admission is free, and the celebration is open to all ages.

The Santa Monica Pier Día de los Muertos Celebration is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture, with support from community partners including Kaiser Permanente, Northgate Market, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, Playland Arcade and Woodlawn Cemetery.

Local Event: Santa Monica Pier Honors Mexican Icon Pedro Infante With Aztec Dancers, Mariachi & Ballet Folklórico

Santa Monica Pier Honors Mexican Icon Pedro...

The Santa Monica Pier celebrates the life and legacy of legendary Mexican singer and actor Pedro Infante during its seventh...

Santa Monica Pier Honors Mexican Icon Pedro Infante With Aztec Dancers, Mariachi & Ballet Folklórico

The Waterfront Venice

A short film by Noah Hill, a surfer and filmmaker from Venice, about what it takes to build a life around surfing, and what you do when you’re told to give up the thing that makes you who you are. Fifteen minutes, then a panel discussion and a DJ set. Presented by Vampire Surf Club.

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The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

Join the Bliss Collective for an uplifting experience celebrating empowerment, wellness, and living your most blissful life. Enjoy a complimentary brunch while connecting with others, building meaningful relationships, and finding inspiration in a welcoming community.
This event is free, but space is limited. Register today to reserve your spot!

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Bliss Collective Los Angeles Brunch & Sip

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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes

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7:00 AM

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, 1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach, CA

Victoria Gardens Holiday Celebrations: Tree Lighting, Holiday Markets & Family Fun

NOV

6

5:00 AM

Victoria Gardens, 12505 N Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga, CA