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Events in Dana Point
Sat31
Tomorrow
Tomorrow · 8 AM
Water sports
NSSA OPEN SEASON #4
NSSA OPEN SEASON #4
Tomorrow · 9 AM$36
Kayak & rowingGuided tour
Kayak Tour
Ocean Institute
Tomorrow · 9:30 AM$40
Boat tripGuided tour
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Tomorrow · 10 AM$40
Boat tripGuided tour
Adventure Sail
Ocean Institute
Tomorrow · 10 AM$16
Science
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Tomorrow · 10:30 AM$5
ScienceAnimals
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Tomorrow · 12 PM$10
Animals0–15 yrs
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Tomorrow · 2 PM$35
Guided tourAnimals
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun1
Sunday 1 November
Sun 1 · 9:30 AM$40
Boat tripGuided tour
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 1 · 10 AM$16
HeritageGuided tour
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Sun 1 · 10 AMFree
YogaWellness
Yoga at Salt Creek
Salt Creek Beach
Sun 1 · 10:30 AM$5
AnimalsScience2–15 yrs
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sun 1 · 12 PM$10
Animals
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sun 1 · 2 PM$35
Guided tour
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 1 · 6 PM$22
Ecstatic danceOutdoors
Ecstatic Dance OC
Ecstatic Dance OC
Sun 1 · 6 PM$52–93.50
ClassicalConcert
Candlelight Dana Point: The Best of Hans Zimmer
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Sun 1 · 8:30 PM$48–93.50
ClassicalConcert
Candlelight Dana Point: Tribute to Drake
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Mon2
Monday 2 November
Tue3
Tuesday 3 November
Wed4
Wednesday 4 November
Thu5
Thursday 5 November
Later
Fri 6 · 10:30 AMFree
Workshop
Counted Cross Stitch
Dana Point Branch Library
Sat 7 · 9:30 AM$40
Boat tripGuided tour
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sat 7 · 10 AM$16
Science
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
Street partyOutdoors
Dogapalooza
24354 Dana Point Harbor Dr
Sat 7 · 10:30 AM$5
WorkshopScience
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sat 7 · 12 PM$10
AnimalsOutdoors
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sat 7 · 12 PMFree
Creative workshopStory time
Color Happy! Family Coloring Club
Dana Point Branch Library
Sat 7 · 1 PM$18
WalkGuided tour
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
Sat 7 · 2 PM$35
Guided tourAnimals
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sat 7 · 2:30 PM$65
Boat tripOutdoors
Sunset Sail
Ocean Institute
Sun 8 · 9:30 AM$40
Boat tripGuided tour
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 8 · 10 AM$16
Animals0–13 yrs
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Sun 8 · 10:30 AM$5
WorkshopScience
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sun 8 · 12 PM$10
Animals
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sun 8 · 1:30 PM$18
WalkOutdoors
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
Sun 8 · 2 PM$35
Guided tour
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 8 · 6 PM$22
Ecstatic danceSocials
Ecstatic Dance OC
Ecstatic Dance OC
Sun 8 · 6 PM$54–93.50
ClassicalSinger-songwriter
Candlelight: Bach to Beatles
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Sun 8$44–100
ClassicalConcert
Candlelight Dana Point: Tribute to Coldplay
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Mon 9 · 9:30 AM$20
Music for toddlersAnimals2–4 yrs
Tiny Tots
Ocean Institute
Tue 10 · 5 PM$35
Mahjong & Margs
34700 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 305
Wed 11 · 9:30 AM$40
Guided tourOutdoors
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Wed 11 · 10 AM$16
HeritageGuided tour
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Wed 11 · 10:30 AM$5
WorkshopOutdoors
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Wed 11 · 2 PM$35
Guided tourOutdoors
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Wed 11 · 2 PM$18
Guided tourOutdoors
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
Thu 12 · 9:30 AM$20
WorkshopOutdoors
Tiny Tots
Ocean Institute
Sat 14 · 9:30 AM$40
Guided tourOutdoors
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sat 14 · 10 AM$50
Boat tripGuided tour
Sea Shanty Sail
Ocean Institute
Sat 14 · 10 AM$40
Guided tourOutdoors
Adventure Sail · Spirit of Dana Point
Ocean Institute
Sat 14 · 10 AM$16
HeritageExhibition
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Sat 14 · 10 AM
MarketCrafts
Dana Point Fall Craft Fair
Dana Point Community Center
Sat 14 · 10:30 AM$5
Outdoors
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sat 14 · 12 PM$10
Guided tourOutdoors
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sat 14 · 2 PM$35
Guided tourOutdoors
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 15 · 9:30 AM$40
Guided tourOutdoors
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 15 · 10 AM$16
ExhibitionHeritage
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Sun 15 · 10:30 AM$5
WorkshopOutdoors
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sun 15 · 12 PM$10
Guided tourOutdoors
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sun 15 · 2 PM$35
Guided tourOutdoors
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 15 · 6 PM$22
Ecstatic danceOutdoors
Ecstatic Dance OC
Ecstatic Dance OC
Mon 16 · 9:30 AM$20
Creative workshopOutdoors2–4 yrs
Tiny Tots
Ocean Institute
Thu 19 · 9:30 AM$20
Creative workshopOutdoors2–4 yrs
Tiny Tots
Ocean Institute
Fri 20 · 9 AM$39–99
The Biohacking & Wellness Expo
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Sat 21 · 9:30 AM$40
Guided tourOutdoors
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sat 21 · 10 AM$16
ExhibitionHeritage
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Sat 21 · 10:30 AM$5
WorkshopOutdoors
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sat 21 · 12 PM$10
Guided tourOutdoors
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sat 21 · 12 PM$18
Guided tourOutdoors
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
Sat 21 · 2 PM$35
Guided tourOutdoors
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sat 21 · 2:30 PM$65
Guided tourOutdoors
Sunset Sail
Ocean Institute
Sun 22 · 9:30 AM$40
Guided tourOutdoors
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 22 · 10 AM$16
ExhibitionHeritage
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Sun 22 · 10:30 AM$5
WorkshopOutdoors
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sun 22 · 12 PM$10
Guided tourOutdoors
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sun 22 · 12:30 PM
Folk / AcousticOutdoors
Sea Shanty Sunday
Ocean Institute
Sun 22 · 12:30 PM$18
WalkOutdoors
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
Sun 22 · 2 PM$35
Guided tourOutdoors
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 22 · 4 PM$44.52
Holiday Tree Lighting at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Sun 22 · 6 PM$22
Ecstatic danceOpen air
Ecstatic Dance OC
Ecstatic Dance OC
Mon 23 · 9:30 AM$20
WorkshopOutdoors
Tiny Tots
Ocean Institute
Mon 23 · 10 AMFree
Walk, Talk & Trek: 4-Mile Scenic Coastal Walk & Coffee Stop
Strands Beach
Wed 25 · 7 AM
VolunteeringOutdoors
Volunteer Sign-Up - 2026 Dana Point Turkey Trot
Dana Point Harbor
Wed 25 · 10 AM$16
ExhibitionHeritage
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Wed 25 · 10:30 AM$5
WorkshopOutdoors
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Wed 25 · 2 PM$35
Guided tourOutdoors
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Wed 25 · 2 PM$18
Guided tourOutdoors
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
Thu 26 · 7 AM
RunningOutdoors
2026 Dana Point Turkey Trot
Dana Point Harbor
Thu 26 · 10:30 AMFree
Literature
Adult Book Group
Dana Point Branch Library
Fri 27 · 9:30 AM$40
Guided tourOutdoors
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Fri 27 · 10 AM$16
ExhibitionHeritage
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Fri 27 · 10:30 AM$5
Food
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Fri 27 · 2 PM$35
Guided tourOutdoors
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Fri 27 · 2 PM$18
Guided tourOutdoors
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
Sat 28 Nov · 9:30 AM$40
Guided tourOutdoors
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sat 28 Nov · 10 AM$40
Guided tourOutdoors
Adventure Sail · Spirit of Dana Point
Ocean Institute
Sat 28 Nov · 10 AM$16
HeritageOutdoors
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Sat 28 Nov · 10 AMFree
Creative workshop
Lego Saturdays
Dana Point Branch Library
Sat 28 Nov · 10:30 AM$5
WorkshopOutdoors
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sat 28 Nov · 12 PM$10
Outdoors
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sat 28 Nov · 2 PM$35
Guided tourOutdoors
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 29 Nov · 9:30 AM$40
Guided tourOutdoors
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 29 Nov · 10 AM$16
Heritage
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Sun 29 Nov · 10:30 AM$5
WorkshopOutdoors
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sun 29 Nov · 12 PM$10
ExhibitionOutdoors
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sun 29 Nov · 2 PM$35
Guided tourOutdoors
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 29 Nov · 6 PM$22
Ecstatic danceOutdoors
Ecstatic Dance OC
Ecstatic Dance OC
Wed 2 Dec · 10 AM
Little Currents: Powered by OI + Rivian
Ocean Institute
Wed 2 Dec · 10 AM
Homeschool Day
Ocean Institute
Sat 5 Dec · 9:30 AM$40
Boat tripGuided tour
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sat 5 Dec · 10 AM$16
Guided tourOutdoors
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Sat 5 Dec · 10 AM
Outdoors
Dana Point Christmas Boutique and Craft Faire
South Shores Church
Sat 5 Dec · 10:30 AM$5
WorkshopWater sports
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sat 5 Dec · 12 PM$10
Guided tourOutdoors
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sat 5 Dec · 12 PM$18
Guided tourOutdoors
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
Sat 5 Dec · 2 PM$35
Guided tourBoat trip
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 6 Dec · 9 AM
EcologyOutdoors
Community Beach Cleanup – Stand Up to Trash
Ocean Institute
Sun 6 Dec · 9:30 AM$40
Boat tripGuided tour
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 6 Dec · 10:30 AM$5
Animals
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sun 6 Dec · 12 PM$10
Animals
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sun 6 Dec · 1 PM$18
WalkOutdoors
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
Sun 6 Dec · 2 PM$35
Guided tour
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 6 Dec · 6 PM$22
Ecstatic danceWellness
Ecstatic Dance OC
Ecstatic Dance OC
Fri 11 Dec · 12 PM$15
GolfSports & fitness
2026 Good Good Tour Championship
Monarch Beach Golf Links
Fri 11 Dec · 6 PM$20
Street partyOutdoors
Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026
Ocean Institute
Sat 12 Dec · 6 PM$20
Street partyOutdoors
Parade of Lights Viewing Party 2026
Ocean Institute
Sat 12 Dec · 6:15 PM$76.54–81.88
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights - Holiday Cruise
Capt Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
Sun 13 Dec · 6 PM$22
Ecstatic danceWellness
Ecstatic Dance OC
Ecstatic Dance OC
Sun 13 Dec · 6 PM$65
Boat trip
R/V Sea Explorer Parade of Lights Cruise 2026
Ocean Institute
Wed 16 Dec · 5 PM$20
Magic Show at Hennessey's Dana Point!
Hennessey's Tavern
Fri 18 Dec · 10 AM$16
ExhibitionFood
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Fri 18 Dec · 10:30 AM$5
Science
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Fri 18 Dec · 2 PM$35
Guided tourAnimals
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sat 19 Dec · 9:30 AM$40
Boat tripGuided tour
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sat 19 Dec · 10 AM$16
ExhibitionAnimals
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Sat 19 Dec · 10:30 AM$5
Science
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sat 19 Dec · 11 AM$18
WalkGuided tour
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
Sat 19 Dec · 12 PM$10
Animals
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sat 19 Dec · 2 PM$35
Guided tour
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sat 19 Dec · 2:30 PM$65
Boat trip
Sunset Sail
Ocean Institute
Sun 20 Dec · 9:30 AM$40
Boat tripGuided tour
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 20 Dec · 10 AM$16
ExhibitionHeritage
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Sun 20 Dec · 10:30 AM$5
Science
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Sun 20 Dec · 11:30 AM$18
Walk
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
Sun 20 Dec · 12 PM$10
Animals
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Sun 20 Dec · 2 PM$35
Guided tour
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Sun 20 Dec · 6 PM$22
Ecstatic danceWellness
Ecstatic Dance OC
Ecstatic Dance OC
Mon 21 Dec · 9:30 AM$40
Boat tripGuided tour
Whale and Marine Life Tour
Ocean Institute
Mon 21 Dec · 10 AM$16
ExhibitionScience
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Mon 21 Dec · 10:30 AM$5
WorkshopScience
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Mon 21 Dec · 12:30 PM$18
WalkOutdoors
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
Mon 21 Dec · 2 PM$35
Guided tour
Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour
Ocean Institute
Tue 22 Dec · 10 AM$16
ExhibitionScience
General Admission
Ocean Institute
Tue 22 Dec · 10:30 AM$5
Science
Squid Dissections
Ocean Institute
Tue 22 Dec · 12 PM$10
Animals
Sea Star Feeding
Ocean Institute
Tue 22 Dec · 1 PM$18
WalkOutdoors
Tidepool Hike
Ocean Institute
See also in Dana Point
At 8 PM$33.50
Concert
The Yacht Groove
Coach House - Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
Thu 5 · 6 PMFree
ClassicalSinger-songwriter
Concert For Hope Eric Genuis
Coast Hills Church, Aliso Viejo
Sun 1 · 1 PMFree
FoodWorld music
GOSPEL BRUNCH
Union Market, Mission Viejo
Sun 1 · 3 PM
ClassicalWorld music
Laguna Live! at the Museum: Laguna Beach Chamber Singers: Brushstrokes
Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach
Mon 2 · 7 PM
MetalConcert
Armored Saint @ The Coach House
Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
Fri 6 · 8 PM$28.52–81.88
BluesRock
GREG KOCH - International Guitar Superstar - in Laguna Beach!
Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center
Sat 24 · 9 PMFree
DJ set
Patsy's Halloween Parties
The Original Patsy's Irish Pub, Laguna Niguel
Sat 7 · 6 PM$110
Volunteering
La Noche de Gala 2026: Boots and Bling
Plaza de Magdalena, San Juan Capistrano
Sat 7 · 11 AMFree
Parties
OC BARE SKIN OPEN HOUSE PARTY
OC Bare Skin & Head spa, Laguna Beach
Sat 7 · 5 PMFree
Street partySouth Asia
Grand Diwali Festival 2026
ISKCON Laguna Beach
Tomorrow · 12:30 PM
TheatreComedy
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano
Tomorrow · 10 AM
TheatreComedy
Laguna Playhouse Presents "The 39 Steps"
The Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach
Fri 23 · 7:30 PM$0–22.50
MusicalTheatre
Theatre Arts Presents: Spelling Bee
Saddleback College - McKinney Theatre (accessible from Lot 12), Mission Viejo
Fri 27 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
A Christmas Story
Camino Real Playhouse, San Juan Capistrano
Sun 8 · 2 PMFree
Art & Culture
Teen Ukulele Workshop
Laguna Niguel Branch Library
Fri 6 · 6 PMFree
CinemaOutdoors
The Book of Life (2014) Outdoor Movie Screening
San Juan Capistrano Branch Orange County Public Library
Tomorrow · 9 AMFree
Art & Culture
Saturday Scavenger Hunt
Ladera Ranch Branch Library
Tomorrow · 11 AM$10–36.944.7(610)
ExhibitionHeritage
Museum of Make Believe
Museum of Make Believe, Laguna Beach
Sun 1 · 3:30 PMFree
Crafts
Light the Memory: Bringing Comfort and Reflection
Heisler Park, Laguna Beach
Sat 7 · 5 PMFree
Exhibition
Art Gallery By Banafshe
Mona Niko Gallery, Mission Viejo
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Tap what you're into — we'll find the outings around you.
Venues in Dana Point
Ecstatic Dance OC
10 events
Hennessey's Tavern
1 event
Dana Point Harbor
2 events
24354 Dana Point Harbor Dr
1 event
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
1 event
Capt Dave's Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
1 event
Ocean Institute
346 events
Chart House
1 event
Dana Point Community Center
1 event
Dana Point Branch Library
5 events
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
6 events
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy
1 event