California Events
Oxbow Marketplace at Napa Truffle Festival Jan.13-16, 2023
Saturday, January 13, 2024
BLYTHE: Blythe Bluegrass Jam January 13-14, 2024 at Colorado River Fairgrounds, Blythe, CA. Location: 591 N. Olive Lake Blvd., Blythe, CA. $15-20, blythebluegrass.com | Line up: The Tennessee Bluegrass Band, The Southwest Bluegrass All-Stars, The Sonoran Dogs, Kentucky Sky Bluegrass Band and Marty Warburton & Home Girls
CHICO: Chico Ice Rink November 17, 2023-January 14, 2024 in the City Plaza is the centerpiece of downtown Chico with themed nights, cabana rentals, skate lessons and holiday festivities.
CLOVIS: Annual MLK Community Breakfast January 13, 2024, 9 a.m. at California Health Sciences University, 2500 Alluvial Ave. in Clovis. President Dr. Kimberly Armstrong of Clovis Community College is keynote speaker. $5 paid reservation, erinf@cityofclovis.com | MLK
CONCORD: Ice at the Veranda November 3, 2023-February 14, 2024 at The Veranda shopping mall. Come glide on Ice at The Veranda, a newly reimagined mixed-use retail center with open-air shopping, dining and entertainment.
LONG BEACH: Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration January 13, 2024, 10 a.m. at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Anaheim Street. The park celebration takes place 12-5 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1950 Lemon Ave. Main stage performances, a health and wellness area, a youth area, food and merchandise vendors, and information booths included in this free event. longbeach.gov/district6 | MLK
LONG BEACH: 57 Ghosts, A Theatrical Séance, 8 p.m. on the Queen Mary. Ages 16+ are invited to join Apparitionist Michael Rangel for a face to face experience with the spirited past of this historic and haunting ship. Location: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA. $100, 57ghosts.com (additional dates: Jan. 14, 2024)
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: Woolly's Dance Party, 3:45-4:30 p.m. starts at Ski & Snowboard School for music, a dance party through The Village Plaza. Join Woolly and friends from the must-attend kids event for all ages. Free, mammothmountain.com
MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival January 11-15, 2024. Morro Bay on the Central Coast is known for its natural beauty. This Globally Important Bird Area on the Pacific Flyway, a designated national and state estuary normally hosts more than 200 species during the festival. Morro Bay, California. morrobaybirdfestival.org
NAPA: Napa Truffle Festival, January 12-15, 2024. Learn to forage for truffles, sample and buy them and discover fine cuisine utilizing a variety of truffles in dishes.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show November 25, 2023-January 21, 2024 at El Portal Theatre. Includes four Eric Carle stories presented with a menagerie of over 75 magical puppets. Location: 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, CA. Dates: Fridays and Sundays 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m., 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. $30-up, hungrycaterpillarshow.com
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Outdoor Ice Skating Rink November 24, 2023-March 2024 at Everline Resort at Squaw Creek. destinationhotels.com
PALM DESERT: Desert Mountains Desert Kids Fun Fest January 13, 2024, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Civic Center Park. Live performances, face painting, arts and crafts. Location: 43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert, CA, 92260 Free admission, desertmountains.org
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs International Film Festival January 4-15, 2024. 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
PLEASANTON: Nor Cal Reptile Show January 13-14, 2024, 10 a.m. at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Thousands of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies, vendors, breeders, whole sale supplies, cages and more, plus amazing animal displays and activities for kids. Location: 2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 or 12, Pleasanton, CA. $15, norcalreptileexpo.com
POMONA: Asian American Expo AND Logistics K-PLAY! FEST January 13-14, 2024, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Fairplex. $20-45, asianamericanexpo.com
POMONA: ANIME Impulse at Fairplex January 13-14, 2024. Meet and greets with voice actor and cosplay influencers, Vendor Hall and Artist Alley, food booths and mainstage delights. Event also includes access to Asian American Expo, K-PLAY! Fest and Sneaker Expo! Location: 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA $45, animeimpulse.com
RANCHO CORDOVA: Rancho Cordova Polar Bear Plunge January 13, 2024, 9-11 a.m. at Cordova Community Pool $, crpd.com to register
RIVERSIDE: Riverside Home & Garden Show January 12-14, 2024. Location: Riverside Convention Center 3637 Fifth Street. Free admission, homeshowconsultants.com
SACRAMENTO: Downtown Holiday Ice November 8, 2023-January 15, 2024 is an annual, seasonal ice rink combining a vibrant, urban scene with old-fashioned fun.
SAN JOSE: Downtown Ice is a seasonal holiday rink offering skating sessions, skate rentals and holiday festivities November 17, 2023-January 15, 2024.
SAN MATEO: IlluminOdyssey November 10, 2023-January 28, 2024 at CuriOdyssey, a zoo and learning center containing native, non-releasable animals such as river otter, bobcat, gray fox, snakes, birds, bugs and more. Location: 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA. $26.64 approx., curiodyssey.org
SAN RAFAEL: Bay Area Guitar Show January 13-14, 2024 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
SANTA BARBARA: ZooLights November 15, 2023-January 14, 2024 features vibrant, lighted lantern displays of elephants and other zoo animals at Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Niņos Drive. $, sbzoo.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024
SAN JOSE: Further Confusion January 11-15, 2024. The Millennium Edition convention features Fursuit Parade, Bay Battle, Art Show, Dance Competition, Panelists, FC Unleashed, Gaming and more. This celebration of "fur" and furry things is a one-of-a-king event. Location: San Jose Convention Center $80-up, furtherconfusion.org
SANTA MONICA: ICE November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2023-March 31, 2024
TWAIN HARTE: Long Barn Lodge Seasonal Ice Skating Rink November 17, 2023-Mid March 2024 in Long Barn, Tuolumne County, CA.
UKIAH: Holiday on Ice December 2, 2023-January 14, 2024, open daily Next to Alex R. Thomas Plaza on School Street, this annual ice adventure is a festival of fun.
WALNUT CREEK: Walnut Creek on Ice December 15, 2023-January 15, 2024
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