California Events
Santa Barbara Spanish Days Fiesta sbfiesta.org
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - First Tuesday in August
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival June 26-September 6, 2026, 11 a.m. daily. Outdoor, juried fine arts festival set among eucalyptus groves of Laguna Canyon, features sawdust on the grounds as carvers, painters, photographers, glass-blowers, jewelers and ceramic artists display their works while also creating new products. $, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Art-A-Fair June 26-September 6, 2026. Next door to Sawdust Festival is an art festival comprised of a cooperative of independent artists from all over the world. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA. $, art-a-fair.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts, The Greatest of All Time, July 9-September 4, 2026. The star-lit amphitheater's nightly production of tableaux vivant (living picture) re-creations of iconic works by Michelangelo, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Norman Rockwell, and more are the highlight to this festival also featuring a fine arts show daily. $10-175, foapom.com
VENTURA: Ventura County Fair July 29-August 9, 2026, daily 12 p.m.-12 a.m. at Ventura County Fairgrounds. Free concerts, Carnival, PRCA Rodeo special ticketed event. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA $, venturacountyfair.org
Past events
ALBANY: National Night Out. Register your block for block parties, 5-8 p.m.: albanyca.org/nno
ARTESIA: National Night Out Community Event, 6-8 p.m. at Artesia Park. Enjoy a fun and engaging event of community safety, interaction and great times with free BBQ, vehicle displays & booths, fun games and more! Cold Duck band keeps you dancing. Location: 18750 Clarkdale Ave., Artesia, CA. Free, cityofartesia.us
BEVERLY HILLS: National Night Out, 5-8 p.m. in the 400 Block of North Rexford Drive. Join the Beverly Hills Police Department and see BHPD’s SWAT Unit, K9 Unit, the Mobile Command Center, the Beverly Hills Fire Department and City of Beverly Hills representatives. Slides & obstacle course, live motor demo, food trucks, DJ spinnin' tunes. Parking is available at the Civic Center Parking Structure. Free, beverlyhills.org
EMERYVILLE: National Night Out 5-8 p.m. in Christie Park. Join the Emeryville Community Services Department and the Emeryville Police Department as they team up. Location: 6200 Christie Avenue, Emeryville, CA. Free, emeryville.org
GALT: National Night Out, 6-8 p.m. at 3 locations: Community Park - 1000 Walnut Avenue; Meadowview Park - 1128 Meadowview Drive; and Sports Complex - 1022 Caroline Avenue, Galt, CA. Free, nnogalt.org
LATHROP: National Night Out, 6-8 p.m. Join forces with thousands of communities nationwide. Register a block party with Lathrop Police Services. ci.lathrop.ca.us
NEWPORT BEACH: National Night Out 4-7 p.m. at Bonita Canyon Sports Park. Hosted by the Newport Beach Police Department, there will be displays and demonstrations, including CSI, SWAT, and K-9 teams, along with animal control and mounted unit. Children can enjoy games and activities and visit with McGruff, the Crime Fighting Dog. There will be photo opportunities and food - bring your camera and appetite. Location: Bonita Canyon Sports Park, 1990 Ford Rd., Newport Beach, CA. Free, newportbeachca.gov or nbpd.org
PORTERVILLE: National Night Out, 5-9 p.m. at Centennial Park. Location: 296 N. Main St., Porterville, CA. Free, portervillechamber.org
RIALTO: National Night Out, 5-8:30 p.m. Games, police demos, vendors, games and more. Location: Rialto City Park, 130 E. San Bernardino Ave., Rialto, CA Free, yourrialto.com
SAN JOSE: National Night Out Community Block Parties 4-9 p.m. Registration: sjpd.org
SAN RAMON: National Night Out, 5:30-9 p.m. Residents are asked to lock your doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outdoors on porches, lawns, and front steps, with neighbors, and police officers. Neighborhood Watch groups are planning special events, such as potlucks, block parties, ice cream socials, and the like. sanramon.ca.gov
SEAL BEACH: Seal Beach Police Department National Night Out on Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at Eisenhower Park near the Seal Beach Pier. The event features • SWAT vehicles • Mobile command post tours • Police motorcycles • Petting Zoo • OCFA Equipment and Booth • Drones • Cotton Candy • Children’s Face Painting • Hot Dogs & Chips provided by Seal Beach Lions. Location: 820 Ocean Avenue, Seal Beach, CA. Free, sealbeachca.gov
WEST HOLLYWOOD: National Night Out Block Parties, street closures, BBQs, and more throughout the city, celebrating 40 years of National Night Out! Hours vary by neighborhood, and a posted on list: weho.org/nno
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.