Good morning, Orange County. We turned the clocks back yesterday, but Monday found us anyway. You’re reading Thrive OC, your weekly guide to the best local spots, happenings, and hidden gems across the coast and beyond. Here’s what’s on deck:

Let’s dive in.

— Dave Berry

Mayfield brings Californian cooking and Levantine flavors to downtown San Juan Capistrano, with dishes designed for sharing. Start with hummus and challah, then try za’atar fried chicken or short rib with pomegranate-harissa glaze from the dinner menu. Its happy hour includes $12 signature cocktails and $5 dips until 6:00 pm Sunday–Friday during opening hours (closed Monday; Tuesday opens at 5:00 pm).

Where: 31761 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano | Phone: (949) 218-5140

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Try a new Brea table with a week of prix-fixe menus, buy-one-get-one offers, and restaurant-specific discounts. Check the participating list, then ask staff for the Dine Brea offer. Times vary | Participating restaurants across Brea | Event Info

Explore the plants and wildlife of Aliso and Wood Canyons on a moderately paced, five-mile guided hike over rocky terrain. Ages 16 and older; advance registration, water, and closed-toe shoes required. 8:30 am–11:00 am | Canyon View Staging Area, near 22144 Canyon Vistas | Event Info

The United Wrestling Network brings live pro wrestling into the Improv for an all-ages evening of matches. Tickets are required, and the venue has a two-item minimum purchase. 7:30 pm | Irvine Improv, 527 Spectrum Center Dr. | Event Info

Walk through illuminated Sweet Dreams, Outer Space, and Christmas Fantasy worlds at Wild Rivers. Timed tickets are required; November 5 is sold out, with November 6–8 dates available at our check. Times vary; evenings from 5:00 pm | Wild Rivers, 10000 Great Park Blvd. | Event Info

Spend an evening visiting Laguna’s participating galleries at the free monthly art walk. Laguna Art Museum has a separate November program with special admission hours, so check its schedule if you plan to include it. 6:00 pm–9:00 pm | Participating galleries throughout Laguna Beach | Event Info

Browse holiday décor, handmade gifts, jewelry, antiques, and baked treats from more than 185 artisans. Saturday and Sunday admission is free; Friday morning has a paid preview, and parking costs extra. Times vary: Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am–4:00 pm | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa Building, 88 Fair Dr. | Event Info

Explore local art in downtown galleries, boutiques, coffee shops, and other participating businesses at this free First Friday event. Use the organizer’s map to plan your stops; individual venues set their own hours. Times vary, generally 6:00 pm–9:00 pm | Participating galleries and businesses throughout downtown Fullerton | Event Info

Explore a show devoted to reptiles and exotic animals, with vendors offering animals and supplies. Admission tickets are sold online; children ages four and younger enter free. Times vary: Saturday 9:00 am–4:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am–4:00 pm | OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr. | Event Info

Meet about 100 local artists and makers selling ceramics, jewelry, original art, and home décor, with live holiday music along the way. Admission is free, and no advance registration is needed. 10:00 am–4:00 pm | Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex and Hangar 244, 8000 Great Park Blvd.; park in Lot 2 | Event Info

Browse the car show and local vendor booths as Tustin honors military veterans at its community celebration. The event takes place the Saturday before Veterans Day. 10:00 am–2:00 pm | Veterans Sports Park | Event Info

Meet local authors, poets, and comic creators at more than 25 tables. Panels cover spotting writing scams and writing comics versus TV and film, followed by readings from local authors. 11:00 am–4:00 pm | Anaheim Central Library, 500 W. Broadway | Event Info

El Centro Cultural de México brings its Día de Muertos community gathering to downtown Santa Ana. Visit the altars and explore the artisan and food-vendor offerings during the afternoon and evening. Noon–9:00 pm | Fourth Street between Ross Street and Broadway | Event Info

Choose a three-hour tasting session and explore wines from participating wineries, with music and food vendors between pours. Ages 21 and older; advance tickets and paid parking. Times vary: Saturday noon–3:00 pm or 5:00 pm–8:00 pm; Sunday noon–3:00 pm | The Hangar at OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr. | Event Info

Browse rotating gallery exhibitions, meet local artists, and find outdoor vendors, live music, and performances across downtown. The monthly First Saturday showcase is free and open to all ages. 5:00 pm–10:00 pm | Downtown Santa Ana galleries, studios, and outdoor art spaces | Event Info

Spend Sunday browsing vintage finds at the outdoor market, with free admission and free parking. The market runs rain or shine. 8:00 am–3:00 pm | Laguna Hills Mall outdoor market | Event Info

Browse local makers’ jewelry, home décor, seasonal goods, and treats at the Ranch. Entry is free, with photo opportunities and activities for kids. 11:00 am–3:00 pm | Aliso Viejo Ranch | Event Info

Catch an evening of stand-up featuring South Asian comedians at Irvine Improv. Ages 21 and older; tickets required, with a two-item minimum purchase in the showroom. 6:00 pm | Irvine Improv, 527 Spectrum Center Dr. | Event Info

OC Parks’ fall-winter operating hours took effect November 1, with most regional parks now closing at 6:00 pm. Wilderness parks continue to close at sunset year-round, so the earlier darkness matters for afternoon hikes. Check the schedule for your specific park before heading out, especially for an after-work visit.

Mission Viejo begins collecting donations for its Fabric & Yarn Swap November 2–12 at the Mission Viejo Library and Potocki Center for the Arts. Bring clean, new or gently used fabric, yarn, thread, notions, buttons, and other fiber-art materials. The donated supplies will be free to take home at the Potocki Center’s Fall Arts Festival on November 14, noon–4:00 pm.

The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee’s holiday toy drive runs November 1–December 12 for the city’s adopted Marine battalion families. Donate a new, unwrapped gift for an infant or child age 12 or younger. Drop-offs are available during normal business hours at Irvine City Hall, the Irvine Police Department, and the Great Park Visitors Center.

Before this week’s Dine Brea dinner, here’s a bit of local history: Brea means “tar” in Spanish, a reference to the tar that seeped from the surrounding hills.

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