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Corona, CA
212Events this week
37Free things to do
84New spots
75New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Corona

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 212 events, day by day →

Night of Danzig

Friday 12am · Characters Pomona

Mah Jongg Beginner Series

Friday 10am · Alpert Jewish Community Center

Tai Chi Qigong Classes

Friday 11am · Kaleidoscope Marketplace

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County | Insider Tour

Friday 11am · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

New in Corona

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Lamppost Pizza Main Street Brewery

Restaurants

Pizza and game time: Hand-tossed and fresh-baked daily, Lamppost Pizza Main Street Brewery hits that sweet spot for specialty pies, pasta, and sandwiches while the TVs keep the big games rolling.

lamppostpizza.com ↗

Express

Shopping

Fall outfit upgrade: Express at Dos Lagos is the move when you want contemporary styles without the sticker shock.

stores.express.com ↗

Randy's Donuts

Bakeries & Sweets

Iconic donut fix: Randy's Donuts brings its world-famous since 1952 vibes to our side of OC with fluffy yeast-raised classics, doughnut holes that disappear too fast, and coffee that pairs just right; an iconic L.A.

randysdonuts.com ↗

Corona’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

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Most read in Corona

The five stories Corona readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. This cool Japanese culture festival returns to Costa Mesa with live tuna-cutting shows, anime vendors, and authentic street food this October

    The OC Japan Fair is returning to Costa Mesa, California, with three days of food, entertainment, shopping, and cultural experiences at the OC Fair & Event Center in October.

    Full story at secretlosangeles.com ↗

  2. More Trader Joe’s Stores Are on the Way—Here’s Where They’re Opening This Week

    Two new Trader Joe's locations are set to open in Utah and California this week, with a new store at 6336 East Santa Ana Canyon Road in Anaheim, Calif., and 5561 West 7800 South in West Jordan, Utah.

    Full story at marthastewart.com ↗

  3. ‘A Visual Celebration of Relámpago del Cielo Grupo Folklórico’ now on display at the Old Orange County Courthouse

    ‘Con Cada Paso: A Visual Celebration of Relámpago del Cielo Grupo Folklórico’ is on display at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana, Orange County.

    Full story at heysocal.com ↗

  4. Cal Poly Pomona PumpkinFest 2026: Dates, Tickets, Activities

    Cal Poly Pomona's annual PumpkinFest will take place from Oct.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  5. Brea Moves to Issue $60 Million Bonds to Build Affordable Senior Housing

    Brea City Council members have approved the allocation of $60 million in bonds to finance an 85-unit affordable senior apartment complex.

    Full story at voiceofoc.org ↗

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