California Events
Friday, January 9, 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
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
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 | art
OAKLAND: 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
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
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/
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