California Events
San Diego's Old Globe Theatre, Summer Shakespeare Festival
Saturday, June 6, 2026
AMADOR CITY: Day Labor band performs at Dancin' in the Street Concerts 6-9 p.m. Location: Old Highway 49, Main Street Amador City, CA Free
ARCATA: Huayllipicha band performs at Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
ARNOLD: Cameo Plaza Concerts features the band Leilani & the Distractions, 6 p.m. Bring family & friends, lawn chairs or blankets, kick back and enjoy! Location: 1004 Highway 4, Arnold, CA. Free, cameoplaza.net
ATASCADERO: Ice Cream Zoofari June 6, 2026, 5-8 p.m. Charles Paddock Zoo Enjoy an evening with exotic animals and exotic ice cream Includes all you can eat ice cream, sundaes, root beer floats, sugar-free treats and more. $15-20 approx., charlespaddockzoo.org
CAMINO: Folk on the Farm, concert with Dogs in a Pile band, 6-10 p.m. at Delfino Farms. Concert serving the farm's own Edio wine and Henrietta Stich hard cider. Music is focused on grassroots country, bluegrass, and folk. Location: 3205 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA. $ general admission, age 21+ only delfinofarms.com
CARMICHAEL: Outlaws & Angels, classic country favorites, 5:15-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion in Carmichael Park. Location: 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael, CA. Free, carmichaelpark.com
CHERRY VALLEY: Highland Springs Lavender Festival June 6-July 19, 2026, 5-10 p.m. Spend an evening filled with entertainment & exploration at the largest organic lavender farm in Southern California. $8-16, 123farm.com
CHICO: Max Minardi band, playing Americana and modern folk-pop music, 6-8 p.m. at Free Summer Concert Series Live at the Barn - Meriam Park. Location: 1930 Market Place, Chico, CA. Free, meriampark.com
CLEAR LAKE: Seaplane Splash In June 4-8, 2026. Event features Innovation & Technology seminars and programs for youth and adults. clearlakesplashin.com
CORONADO: The Suenamis band plays 2-5 p.m. at Coronado Ferry Landing Concerts. Location: 1201 1st St., Coronado, CA. Free, coronadoferrylanding.com
DANVILLE: Patrick Noel Russ performs at Music in the Plaza, 4-6 p.m. in the Prospect Park Plaza. Location: 396 Hartz Ave., Danville, CA. Free, danville.ca.gov
ELK GROVE: Regional Safety Day, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Elk Grove Park. Emergency response vehicles, jaws of life extraction demo, a helicopter landing and more. Free, cosumnescsd.gov/ RegionalSafetyDay
FOLSOM: Disco Party in the Piazza June 6, 2026, 8 p.m. Disco attire welcome, bar for 21+. Location: Palladio Piazza, 350 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, CA. Free admission, gopalladio.com
FONTANA: Fontana Days Festival June 4-7, 2026 at Veterans Park. 113th annual fest includes a carnival with thrill rides, kiddie rides, food trucks and exciting entertainment. Hours: Thursday 5-10p; Friday 5-11p; Saturday 12-11p; Sunday12-10p. $, age 5 & under free, exchangecluboffontana.org
FULLERTON: Fullerton Airport Day June 6, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Exhibits, static and interactive displays, model building, and lots of fun. In addition, food, airplane rides and helicopter rides are available for a fee. Parking is available in the fenced area just west of the field entrance. Location: 4011 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton, CA. Free, cityoffullerton.com
HILMAR: Hilmar Dairy and Farm Festival June 6, 2026, 5-10 p.m. at Hilmar Middle School. Little Milkman & Little Milkmaid contests, Tractor Parade, Car Show, vendors, foods and fireworks at dusk. Free admission, sites.google.com/ view/ hilmarchamber/ hilmar-dairy-festival
HOLLYWOOD: Mariachi USA Festival June 6, 2026, 6-10:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $35-up, mariachiusa.com | hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Concours d'Elegance June 6-7, 2026. Annual event held in Central Park. Saturday car show features mods, cycles & rods. Sunday is the Concours. Vendors, food, bands both days. $15 admission, hbconcours
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Reflexx rock band performs a free concert at SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint & Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Free, but this California state beach charges parking, sealegsatthebeach.com
JURUPA VALLEY: Jurupa Valley Pro Rodeo June 5-6, 2026, 7 p.m. (gates 5 p.m.) at Rick Thompson Arena. Location: 8629 Jurupa Road, Jurupa Valley, CA. $20-25, juruparodeo.com | rodeos
LAKE VIEW TERRACE: Watermelon Festival June 6-7, 2026, 10 a.m. at Hansen Dam Soccer Park Complex. Parking is free and free watermelon slices all day with admission. Location: 11480 Foothill Blvd. Lake View Terrace, CA Tickets: watermelonfest.org
LEGGETT: Leggett Mountain Folk Festival June 6, 2026 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Parade starts the day 10-11 a.m. Bands throughout the day and night: The Days of Haman, featuring Cameron McDonald | Mendofire | The Williams Scott Forbs Band | Lions Mane | Dirty Cello | Irie Rockerz. Free admission & parking, mountainfolkfestival.com
MANTECA: The Manteca Watermelon Street Fair June 6-7, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Held downtown and in several parks, the event features a two-day line up of bands and concerts, watermelon eating contests, relays, 275+ vendors, 30+ food trucks, beer garden and car show. manteca.org/ watermelonstreetfair
MARIPOSA: Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival June 6-7, 2026 at Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Knights in armor clash swords in a weekend of chivalry, jousting, archery, and axe throwing contests - just for starters! Location: 5007 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa, CA. $26.90, chivalryandfantasyfestival.com | Scots fest
McKINLEYVILLE: Pony Express Days Parade and Festival on June 6, 2026. A gymkhana takes place June 7-8 at McKinleyville Rodeo Arena! mckinleyvillechamber.com
MONTEREY: La Merienda Birthday Party June 6, 2026, 10:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Monterey History & Art Association Memory Garden 20 Custom House Plaza Monterey, CA $, montereyhistory.org
MONTROSE: Montrose Arts & Crafts Festival June 6-7, 2026, 10 a.m. on Honolulu Avenue. More than 250 fine artists, crafters, International food court vendors, California Certified farmers, kids fun zone with inflatables, musicians and entertainers with concerts by Ticket to Ride + 4 Lads from Liverpool (Beatles tribute) and Ploughboys. Free fun for all. Location: 2300 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA. Free, montroseartsandcraftsfestival.com
MURPHYS: Chicken in a Barrel. June 6, 2026, 12-5 p.m. in Murphys Park. 37th annual festival of food & fun includes Pit Barrel Chicken, Games, Bounce Houses, Music, Raffle, Beer & Wine and more. Proceeds benefit Michelson Elementary School. Location: 505 Algiers St., Murphys, CA. $20, chickeninabarrelfundraiser.com
NAPA: Auction Napa Valley June 4-6, 2026. Auction Napa Valley Vintner Welcome Parties. More than 250 auction lots, parties and activities. $500, or $5,000 all access pass, collectivenapavalley.org
NEWARK: Big
Truck Day June 10, 2026, 10-11:30 a.m. at Newark Pavilion.
Free hands-on event where you can explore the big trucks and machines
that keep Newark clean and safe. Kids can take pictures, ask questions
and even climb aboard. Enjoy activities, giveaways and lots of fun.
Location: 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark, CA
Free, newarkca.gov
PASADENA: at Pasadena Summer Concerts Levitt Pavilion Pasadena Community Orchestra Concert in the Park June 6, 2026, 6:30-8 p.m. Sierra Madre Memorial Park. Location: 222 West Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Free, pcomusic.org
POWAY: Sam Hinton Folk Festival June 6, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at in Old Poway Park. Location: 14134 Midland Road Poway, CA Free, poway.org | sdfolkheritage.org
REDWOOD CITY: Mustache Harbor, yacht rock, 3:30-6 p.m. at Port of Redwood City Rock the Dock. Location: 59 Seaport Court Redwood City, CA $5-20 suggested donation, rockthedockrwc.com
SACRAMENTO: IdeaTeam, funk, soul band 6-9 p.m. at Pops Concerts in the Park at East Portal Park, 1120 Rodeo Way, Sacramento, CA. Free, eastsacpopsinthepark.org
SAN LEANDRO: San Leandro Cherry Festival June 6, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Parade 10 a.m. Downtown San Leandro West Estudillo Avenue Between Hays Street and San Leandro Boulevard San Leandro, CA Free, downtownsanleandro.com/cherryfest/
SAN MATEO: San Mateo County Exposition & Fair June 5-14, 2026. Location: 2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA. sanmateocountyfair.com
SIERRA MADRE: Pasadena Community Orchestra, plays popular classics, musicals, patriotic and more, 6-8 p.m. at Sierra Madre Summer Concerts at Memorial Park Bandshell. Location: 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA Free, cityofsierramadre.com
TORRANCE: Britain's Finest, The Beatles tribute band, 5 p.m. at Torrance Summer Nights Concerts in Wilson Park Amphitheatre. Location: 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA Free, torranceca.gov
UPLAND: Upland Lemon Festival June 5-7, 2026 in Downtown Upland. Carnival, 50 musical and entertainment acts on multiple stages, and lemon themed foods, rides, games, contests and more. Free!
VENTURA: Seaside Tattoo Show June 5-7, 2026 at Ventura County Fairgrounds. 100+ licensed tattoo artists & piercers from across the U.S. Location: 10 West Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA. $, seasidetattooshow.com | tattoos
WALNUT CREEK: Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival June 6 & 7, 2026 at Civic Park. Arts & crafts, vendor booths, festival foods, wines, craft beer garden, continuous live music and kids zone. Hours: Sat. 12-8 p.m.; Sun. 12-6 p.m. Location: 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA. Free admission, walnut-creek.com
WRIGHTWOOD: Taste of the Village June 6, 2026. The quaint mountain town showcases its culinary delights with participating shops and restaurants. $, wrightwoodchamber.org | taste
Past events
CALIFORNIA: The Wagon Train May 31-June 7, 2025 from Tamarack Pines Cutoff to Kyburz, with final destination in Placerville, California makes it trek over Hwy 50. Wagon Train - 76th Annual. hwy50wagontrain.com |west
COLUMBIA: Little House on the Prairie Reunion: Honoring the legacy of Michael Landon at Columbia State Historic Park June 6-8, 2025. Meet your favorite cast members and snap photos with Alison Arngrim - Nellie Olsen, Charlotte Stewart - Miss Beadle, Rachel Greenbush - Carrie Ingalls, Sidney Robyn Greenbush - Carrie Ingalls, Dean Butler - Almanzo Wilder, Patrick Labyorteaux - Andy Garvey, Ketty Lester - Hester-Sue Terhune, Pamela Roylance - Sarah Carter, David Friedman - Jason Carter, Wendi Lou Lee - Baby Grace, more cast members to confirm attendance. Location: Columbia State Historic Park, Columbia, CA. $57, littlehousegoldcountry.com
COSTA MESA: Past to Present band, 60s-now, 6-9 p.m. at Metro Pointe Concerts. Location: 901 S. Coast Dr. Costa Mesa, CA. Free. metropointe.com
DINUBA: Some Old Guys band, June 6, 2025, 5-8 p.m., at Dinuba Farmers Market Concerts at Entertainment Plaza Park. Location: 289 S. L Street, Dinuba, CA. Free, dinuba.org
EUREKA: Brett McFarland + Blue Rhythm Revue, June 6, 2025, 6-8 p.m. at Friday Night Market Concert Series, Madaket Plaza. Location: Foot of C Street, Eureka, CA. Free, fridaynight.market
ELK GROVE: Fridays In The Grove: Party On The Plaza Roller Skating 4-8 p.m. Rolling it back to old school with a roller rink at Old Town Plaza, plus a photo van! All equipment is provided, socks required to participate. This is a free event; registration is not required to attend. On-site Food Truck. Location: 9615 Railroad Street , Elk Grove, CA. Free, elkgrove.gov
FERNDALE: Holy Ghost Celebration June 6-8, 2025 at Ferndale Community Center. June 6 is the Street Fair, 5-9 p.m. presented by Eel River Valley Portuguese Hall Association. Location: 100 Berding Street, Ferndale, CA. Free, visitferndale.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Doobie Doubles, Doobie Brothers tribute, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Village. Location: 28200 Highway 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA. $, lakearrowheadsummerconcerts.com
McKINLEYVILLE: Pony Express Days Friday Night Dance June 6, 2025, 8-11 p.m. at Dow's Prairie Grange, 3995 Dows Prairie Road, McKinleyville, CA. $, 21+ mckinleyvillechamber.com
MURPHYS: Star Dogs 5-8 p.m. Murphys Summer Concerts in Murphys Community Park. Location: 505 Algiers St., Murphys, CA. Free, murphyspark.com
NORCO: The Stoney B. Blues Band Blues 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Pikes Peak Park, 97 6th St., Norco, CA. Free, norco.ca.us
PALO ALTO: WaveFest Teen Music & Art Festival June 6, 2025, 12-4 p.m. in Mitchell Park. Free event, open to all high-school-aged teens. Location: 600 E. Meadow, Palo Alto, CA. Free, paloalto.gov
SAN JOSE: Silicon Valley Shakespeare's The Tempest June 6-22, 2025, Friday-Sunday, 7 p.m. Silicon Valley Shakespeare's The Tempest. This reimagined Dungeons & Dragons gaming version is not your daddy's Shakespeare version. Free, outdoor Shakespeare in the Park Willow Street (Frank Bramhall) Park 1320 Willow Street San Jose, CA Free, svshakespeare.org
SAN JOSE: SubZERO Festival June 6-7, 2025 SoFA District South First and William Streets South First Street between San Carlos & Reed Streets San Jose, CA Free, subzerofestival.com Music, art walk, craft beer garden, San Jose FREE music and art walk, DJs.
SANTA MARIA: Fuzion band 5:30-8:30 p.m. Santa Maria Concerts in the Park Downtown Santa Maria Town Center West Parking Lot S. Broadway & Cook St. Santa Maria, CA Free, dtfsantamaria.com
SOUTH GATE: Tweedy Mile Street Fair June 6-8, 2025. It is one of the largest street fairs in Southern California! Carnival rides are divided into two sections: children's rides on the east end and adult rides on the west. Enjoy delicious food, fun activities, and live entertainment! Hours: June 6, 2025, 5-11 p.m.; June 7, 2025, 12-11 p.m.; June 8, 2025, 12-10 p.m. Free admission, cityofsouthgate.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Pamela Parker Fantastic Machine, classic rock, 5:45-9:15 p.m. Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
TEMECULA: Soto Band, Latin, funk & R&B Thornton Winery Friday Night Music Series. Location: Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. $38-48 ticket, thorntonwine.com
THOUSAND OAKS: New West Symphony presents Shea Welsh & Friends with Special guest Banda la Tribu 7 p.m. Thousand Oaks free summer Concerts Spring Meadow Park Thousand Oaks, CA. Free, bapacthousandoaks.com
TRACY: Tracy Block Party Summer Concerts 6-9 p.m.
UPLAND: Saved by the 90s Upland Concerts at Upland Lemon Festival Concerts June 6-8, 2025 Downtown Upland, Over 50 Performances on 5 Stages - all weekend long in Upland, CA. Free admission, uplandlemonfestival.com
WELDON: High Vibe Fest June 5- 9, 2025 at Native Springs Oasis in Weldon, CA $150-500 approx., highvibefest.org Line up... Desert Dwellers, Koan Sound, Skysia, Savej, Liquid Bloom, Ruby Chase, Londrelle, Lincoln Jesser, J.Pool, Earthwave, Stoik, Honeywild, Bliss Looper, Vyhara, Treavor Moontribe, Comisar, Lowcation and dozens more
WOODLAND: Woodland Summer Concerts Woodland First Fridays 5-9 p.m. Concerts Heritage Plaza 701 Main Street (College & Main) Woodland, CA, 95695 Free admission! downtownwoodland.org
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