Join Dana Point in celebrating the holiday season with exciting shopping, dining, and entertainment, including the return of the Festival of Lights on November 13 and the 47th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 28. The iconic Turkey Trot, organized by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Dana Point Harbor Partners (DPHP), welcomes thousands each year to the coast. Participants can run or walk in the 5k, 10k, 15k, or Kids’ 1-mile Gobble Wobble through the scenic Harbor. Each registration includes a commemorative t-shirt, finisher medal, and a virtual goody bag packed with exclusive offers from local businesses. For details and registration, visit TurkeyTrot.com.

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Fermentation Farm just celebrated the opening of its second location at River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano, bringing their beloved local, organic, and house-made probiotic-rich products and popular menu items from Costa Mesa. This community-centered fermentation kitchen, founded by Dr. Yasmine Mason in 2014, emphasizes the belief that a “Healthy Gut = Healthy Life” by reconnecting with nutrient-dense, traditional foods that support gut, immune, and overall body wellness.

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Pendry Newport Beach is hosting its upcoming Chefsgiving event on Saturday, November 16th, at 6 p.m, a special holiday-inspired feast with a purpose, taking place on the Garden Lawn. This gathering features an impressive lineup of some of Orange County's most renowned chefs. Guests will enjoy a variety of dishes, each representing the unique concepts of the participating chefs, accompanied by curated wine pairings and live entertainment. Tickets are now available for $150 per person, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank.

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The all-new SHREK THE MUSICAL, presented by The Fifth Estate Entertainment/Round Room Live, arrives at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for one weekend only from November 22-24, 2024, at Segerstrom Hall. Audiences will experience a SHREK that feels both familiar and refreshingly reimagined, promising to let everyone “fall in love all ogre again.” Tickets start at $44.07 and can be purchased online at scfta.org, at the box office located at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling (714) 556-2787.

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