California Events
Thursday, January 8, 2026
ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink 2026-2027 Season 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/
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
COSTA MESA: Winter Fest OC 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
LA QUINTA: Music at the Museum January 8, 2026, 5-6 p.m. La Quinta Museum 77-885 Avenida Montezuma La Quinta, CA 92253 Music at the Museum: The Gaveliers
LONG BEACH: Anime Los Angeles January 8-11, 2026 at Long Beach Convention Center. $, animelosangeles.org | anime
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 | artOAKLAND: Glowfari, Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival at Oakland Zoo thru January 25, 2026. $, oaklandzoo.org
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
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
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.