California Events
Santa Barbara ZooLights
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
COSTA MESA: Winter Fest OC extended through January 11, 2026 (Thursday-Sunday) at Orange County Fair & Event Center. Snow, ice tubing, ice skating, rides, fire pits and more. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $, winterfestoc.com
FRESNO: IllumiNature thru January 31, 2026 at Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Lighted lantern and lights displays. $, fcz.org
LAKEWOOD: Imaginarium Journey to Zenthara through March 29, 2026 at Lakewood Center Mall. Zenthara is a magical, mythical experience where guests can immerse themselves 5 million lights. Location: 326 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA. $25 approx., imaginarium360.com
LOS ANGELES: LA Art Show January 7-11, 2026. Los Angeles Convention Center. With more than 180,000 square feet of exhibition. Location: 1201 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA $40 approx., laartshow.com | art
LOS ANGELES : LA Fit Expo January 10-11, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bodybuilders, powerlifters, jiu-jitsu, karate, personal trainers, group exercise instructors, competitive athletes and even the weekend warrior can meet fitness celebrities, discover new health and wellness products and services, have access to free fitness classes, cooking demos, witness live fitness competitions, and much more. Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, CA. $, thefitexpo.com
OAKLAND: Glowfari, Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival at Oakland Zoo thru January 25, 2026. $, oaklandzoo.org
PALMDALE: Psychic & Wellness Healing Art Expo January 10-11, 2026, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn. Meet Shamans, Psychics, Mediums, Astrologers, Tarot readers, Reiki masters, Spiritual Healers, Energy healers and shop for Aura photography, Holistic clothes, Crystals, Books, Gemstone jewelry and much more. Free, littlesedona.com
POMONA: Reptile Super Show January 10-11, 2026 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. $19.65 + $ parking, reptilesupershow.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/
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: Hot Tub & Spa Sale January 9-11, 2026 at Fairplex. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. Free admission & free parking, fairplex.com
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Spring Home Show January 10-11, 2026 at San Diego Convention Center, Hall F 111 West Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Free admission, homeshowsandiego.com | home shows
SAN RAFAEL: Bay Area Guitar Show January 10-11, 2026 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.