California Events
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
BENICIA: Taste of First Street January 15, 2026, 5:30-8 p.m. on First Street. Location: 90 First St., Benicia, CA. Progressive culinary adventure featuring bites & paired sips from First Street restaurants. $35-up, beniciamainstreet.org
CONCORD: Ice at the Veranda November 7, 2025-February 15, 2026 at The Veranda shopping mall. Come glide on Ice at the Veranda, shoptheveranda.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
MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival January 15-19, 2026. 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
OAKLAND: Glowfari, Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival at Oakland Zoo thru January 25, 2026. $, oaklandzoo.org
PALM SPRINGS: VillageFest, 6-10p on Palm Canyon Drive. Held in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs every Thursday, enjoy vendors with entertainment, food and shopping. villagefest.org
SACRAMENTO : International Sportsmen Exposition January 15-18, 2026 at Cal Expo. California's largest Northern California sportsmen expo features a giant Fisherman's Warehouse tackle store, Western Bass Demo Tank and more. Location: State Fairgrounds, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $, sportsexpos.com
SAN JOSE: Further Confusion January 15-19, 2026. The Beach Episode 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
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