California Events
Los Angeles Lotus Festival's Lights of Dreams Lantern Festival in Echo Park
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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
HAYFORK: Trinity County Fair 105 Years of Country Cheers! July 9-12, 2026. Trinity County Fair Parade, High Stakes Showdown Destruction Derby, Beer Garden, Kids Bike & Trike Races, Trinity Timber Sports Logging Show with Chainsaw, Hot Saw & Nail Pounding, Axe Throwing, Pole Climbing and Log Roll includes awards for Teen of the Timber, Chick of the Sticks and Bull of the Woods. Also, Pet Pageant, Talent Show, Horseshoes, Cornhole and Fair Royalty with Little Miss & Mister Trinity. Location: 6000 Hwy 3, Hayfork, CA trinitycountyfair.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival June 26-September 6, 2026, 11 a.m. daily. Outdoor, juried fine arts festival set among eucalyptus groves of Laguna Canyon, features sawdust on the grounds as carvers, painters, photographers, glass-blowers, jewelers and ceramic artists display their works while also creating new products. $, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Art-A-Fair June 26-September 6, 2026. Next door to Sawdust Festival is an art festival comprised of a cooperative of independent artists from all over the world. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA. $, art-a-fair.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts, The Greatest of All Time, July 9-September 4, 2026. The star-lit amphitheater's nightly production of tableaux vivant (living picture) re-creations of iconic works by Michelangelo, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Norman Rockwell, and more are the highlight to this festival also featuring a fine arts show daily. $10-175, foapom.com
SANTA MARIA: Santa Barbara County Fair July 3-12, 2026 at Fairpark. Food - Funnel Cakes, Carnival Rides, Discovery Zone, Livestock, Kids Day, Crafts, Home Arts, Fine Arts and many contests. Location: 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA. $15-20 approx. santamariafairpark.com
Past events
AMERICAN CANYON: American Canyon Meet Me in the Streets with music, food, fun and free entertainment
ANDERSON: Township, country, rock, 6 p.m. at Mosquito Serenade in Anderson River Park, Main Street at Willow Street, Anderson, CA. Free, ci.anderson.ca.us
BASS LAKE: Lamar Leathers + Karey Nickel perform at Bass Lake Free Summer Concert
BREA: Symphonic Winds of the Pacific Pops, patriotic, 6-8 p.m. Concerts in the Park. City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA.. Free, cityofbrea.net
BUENA PARK: Yachty By Nature, smooth yacht rock , 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park, Boisseranc Park. Location: 7520 Dale Street, Buena Park, CA, Free, buenapark.com
CAPITOLA: Extra Large, mostly originals with positive vibes, 6-8 p.m. at Capitola by the Sea Summer Concerts at Esplanade Park Bandstand. Location: 120 Montgomery Ave., Capitola Beach, Capitola, CA. Free, cityofcapitola.org
CHINO HILLS: Hodad's, beach party, 5-9 p.m. Chino Hills Free Summer Concerts Veterans Park, 14877 Eucalyptus Avenue, Chino Hills, CA. Free, chinohills.org
DAVIS: It’s About Time, big band at Picnic in the Park Concerts. Location: Davis Farmers Market, Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA Free, davisfarmersmarket.org
DIAMOND BAR: Upstream, reggae and Caribbean, 6:30-8 p.m. at Diamond Bar Free Summer Concerts in the Park at Summitridge Park. Location: 1425 Summitridge Dr., Diamond Bar, CA Free, cityofdiamondbar.com
DOWNEY: 80s vs 90s, 80s & 90s hits, 7-8:30 p.m. at Downey Concerts Under the Stars in Furman Park. Location: 10419 Rives Ave., Downey, CA. Free, downeyca.org
GLENDALE: McCartney, Beatles tribute Maybe I'm Amazed; 7-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Verdugo Park. Location: 1621 Cañada Blvd., Glendale CA. Free, glendaleca.gov
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Orange County Tap Fest July 9-13, 2025 at Shorebreak Hotel. Like tap dancing? Check this out! octapfestival.com
LA HABRA: The Remotes, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: 1885 N. Hacienda Blvd., La Habra Heights, CA. Free, lhhcity.org
LA PUENTE: OC3, classic rock, 70s, 80s, 7-9 p.m. at La Puente Community Center Concerts in the Park. Location: 501 Glendora Avenue, La Puente, CA Free, lapuentelive.com
LOS GATOS: Nicolas Bearde and Full Spectrum Orchestra 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jazz on the Plazz at Los Gatos Town Plaza, Main Street & Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, CA. Free, jazzontheplazz.com
MENLO PARK: Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble, zydeco, 6-8 p.m. at Menlo Park Summer Concerts in Fremont Park, 915 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA. Free, menlopark.gov
MOKELUMNE HILL: Blow Backs, horn-driven dance music
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Music in the Park. Shutter Tree Park,
Mokelumne Hill, CA. Free, calaverasarts.org
MONTEBELLO: No Duh, No Doubt tribute, 6:30 p.m. Summer Concerts at Grant Rea Park. Location: 600 Rea Drive, Montebello, CA. Free, montebelloca.gov
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Jim Witzel Quartet, 5-6:45 p.m. at Music on Castro in Downtown Mountain View. Free, mountainview.gov
NORWALK: Grupo Nebilan, Latin music, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Norwalk Park, 13000 Clarkdale Avenue, Norwalk, CA. Free, norwalk.org
OAKLAND: Lucas and Sugar Bear Band, 12-1 p.m. at Summer Sounds at City Center, 13th & Broadway, Oakland, CA. Free, oaklandcitycenter.com
ONTARIO: Matchbox Twenty Too, Matchbox Twenty tribute, 7 p.m. with pre-entertainment, food, games and prizes at 5 p.m. at Ontario Town Square Concerts Jack Mercer Bandstand. Location: 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA. Free, ontarioca.gov
ORANGE: Stone Soul, classic soul and Motown, 6:30-8 p.m. Orange Summer Concerts in Hart Park Bandshell. Location: 701 South Glassell Street, Orange, CA. Free, cityoforange.org
REDWOOD CITY: Jimbo Scott & Yesterday's Biscuits, Americana, 6-8 p.m. Music in the Park at Stafford Park, Corner of King St. & Hopkins Ave., Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org
RIVERSIDE: Sonora de Los Angeles, Cumbia, Salsa, Rock en Espanol, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park Location: Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd., Riverside, CA. Free, riversideca.gov
SAN DIMAS: The Wrecking Crews, 60s experience, 7-9 p.m. at Music in the Park. Location: Civic Center Park, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA. Free, cityofsandimas.com
SANTA ROSA: Max Vogel, country, 5-8:30 p.m. at Wednesday Night Market Concerts, Courthouse Square in Downtown Santa Rosa. Free, wednesdaynightmarket.org
SEAL BEACH: Strange Days, Doors tribute, 6-8 p.m. Seal Beach Summer Concerts at Eisenhower Park, south side of Seal Beach Pier on Ocean Ave. & Main Street, Seal Beach, CA Free, sealbeachca,gov
SEBASTOPOL: David Luning + Ellie James Band, 5-8 p.m. at Summer at Ives Concerts in Ives Park. Location: 7400 Willow St., Sebastopol, CA. | Back pOrchEstra Original and vintage Roots Rock, Americana, Country Blues, 6-8:30 p.m. at Hopmonk (hopmonk.com), 230 Petaluma Ave. Free, peacetown.org
SIGNAL HILL: FM Frequency, mashup band, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Signal Hill Concerts in the Park at Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA. Free, cityofsignalhill.org
SOLVANG: Do No Harm, 5-8 p.m. Music in the Park. Location: Solvang Park, 1630 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA. Free, solvangcc.com
STOCKTON: Gary Bohannon and the Bad Habits, classic rock, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Victory Park, 1001 North Pershing Avenue, Stockton, CA. Free
SUNNYVALE: Cisco Kid, tributes to War, Lowrider, 6-8:30 p.m. at Music and Market taking place in Downtown Sunnyvalle, Evelyn & Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. Free, sunnyvaledowntown.org
TEMPLE CITY: Cold Duck 70s and Top 40, dance, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park celebration. Location: Temple City Park Performing Arts Pavilion, 9701 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, CA. Free, templecity.us
TEMPLETON: The Molly Ringwald Project, rad 80s tribute, dance music, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton, CA. Free, templetoncsd.org
THOUSAND OAKS: Hot Yacht, yacht rock, beach party 6-8 p.m. at Janns Marketplace Summer Concerts . Location: 275 N. Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA. Free, janssmarketplace.com 2025 ConcertsJune 25, 2025 Stone Soul Mowtown, dance party JULY 9, 2025
TRUCKEE: Dead Winter Carpenters, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Music in the Park at Truckee River Regional Park "Salty" Gebhardy Amphitheater, 10500 Brockway Rd., Truckee, CA. Free, tdrpd.org
TUSTIN: Flash Pants, 80s, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Peppertree Park, 230 West First St., Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org
VISALIA: The Wild Side by Ian Oliver and Heart, Dust and Wild Beauty by Linda Neuhaus, Exhibition runs July 5 - 26, 2025. Open Noon-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays-Saturdays. Location: Arts Visalia Visual Art Center 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia, CA. Free admission, artsvisalia.org
WEST COVINA: New Romantics, Taylor Swift tribute, 6-9 p.m. West Covina Summer Concerts at West Covina City Hall Courtyard, 1444 W. Garvey, West Covina, CA. Free, westcovina.org
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