California Events
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Sunday, January 11, 2026
ALHAMBRA: City of Alhambra Certified Farmers Market 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 100 South Second Street, Alhambra, CA. Sundays except some holidays. Questions: hwong@cityofalhambra.org
ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink final day January 11, 2026, 3-8 p.m. at Viejas Casino & Resort. Southern California's largest outdoor ice rink. Location: 5003 Willows Road, Alpine, California $20-25 approx. for 90 minute session rental skates included, viejasoutletcenter.com/skating-rink/
BURBANK: North Pole Plunge January 11, 2026, 12:30 p.m. at Verdugo Aquatic Center. $8 all ages, burbankparks.com
SAN DIEGO: Biltwell Parts & Labor Custom Motorcycle Expo January 11, 2026 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. $, delmarfairgrounds.com
SAN DIEGO: Oddities & Curiosities Expo January 11, 2026 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. $, delmarfairgrounds.com
SANTA CRUZ: Fungus Fair January 9-11, 2026 at London Nelson Community Center. Over 200 local mushrooms on display. Educational classes, art, vendors, kid's room, cooking demos. Bring in your mushrooms for identification. Location: 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA. $10-15, ffsc.us/fair/
Past events
DEL MAR: Oddities & Curiosities Expo January 11-12, 2025 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. For all things weird - taxidermy, horror, Halloween inspired, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls, bones, funeral collectibles and more. Location: O'Brien Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014. $, delmarfairgrounds.com
EL CENTRO: Mardi Gras King & Queen Coronation. cityofelcentro.org
LONG BEACH: Anime Los Angeles January 8-11, 2026 at Long Beach Convention Center. $, animelosangeles.org | anime
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs International Film Festival January 2-12, 2026. Film showings, premiers and events in half a dozen venues throughout the city. Prices are a la carte or all inclusive passes. $15-up, psfilmfest.org | film
POMONA: Reptile Super Show January 11-12, 2025 at Fairplex. World's Largest Reptile Show & Sale boasts more than 100,000 sq.ft. of reptile, amphibians, turtles, supplies, cages, lights, supplements, workshops, and more. Location: 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $17.99 + $20 parking, reptilesupershow.com
RANCHO CORDOVA: Rancho Cordova Polar Bear Plunge January 11, 2025, 9-11 a.m. Cordova Community Pool 2197 Chase Drive Rancho Cordova, CA..$25 pledge to take the plunge with breakfast included, crpd.com to register
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Spring Home Show January 11-12, 2025 San Diego Convention Center, Hall F 111 West Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Free admission, homeshowsandiego.com | home shows
SAN JOSE: El Dia de los Tres Reyes Magos / Three Kings Day January 11, 2025, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Children's Discovery Museum. Mariachi youth performers and folklorico dance, chocolate coins handed out by the kings, and learn how to make real tortillas. Plus, share your talents during Open Mic sessions. Location: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA. $18
SAN RAFAEL: Bay Area Guitar Show January 11-12, 2025 at Marin Civic Exhibit Hall. Buy, sell and trade vintage guitars, accessories and collectibles. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. $25, amigoguitarshows.com
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.