JAN. 1
26th Annual Surf City Splash
Each year, brave swimmers don costumes and flock to the Huntington Beach Pier to kick the year off with an ice-cold plunge into the Pacific. The event also features a costume contest with awards for participants, a silent auction, and a raffle. Beside the pier, the plaza will host a vendor village featuring local artists and businesses. Huntington Beach Pier Plaza, 401 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, 714-960-3483, hbsurfcitysplash.com
THROUGH JAN. 4
Winter Fest OC
Winter festivities continue at the OC Fair & Event Center with fun for the whole family. The event offers everything from ice skating and playing in fresh snow to exploring dazzling light displays. Each evening features performances from live bands and, at an additional cost, access to private fireside igloos with a special menu of cocktails. This year, the festival also includes a new nine-hole mini golf course with elaborate obstacles. OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, winterfestoc.com
THROUGH JAN. 25
Solitude and Silence: Conrad Buff, Painter of the American Southwest
Conrad Buff made a name for himself in the 1930s as one of the most prominent artists in Southern California, capturing landscapes across the American Southwest in the rugged terrains of Arizona, California, and Utah. The exhibition brings together works from across his decades-long career, highlighting his many modern approaches to art and painting. It also marks the first major museum exhibition devoted to his artwork and explores the artist’s life in depth. Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949-494-8971, lagunaartmuseum.org
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