California Events
Monday, May 25, 2026
MEMORIAL DAY NATIONAL HOLIDAY May 25, 2026
ARCADIA: Arcadia Field of Honor May 18-25, 2026 Arcadia County Park 405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006 Free, arcadiafieldofhonor.org
ARCATA: Kinetic Sculpture Race May 23-25, 2026 Triathlon of the Art World-- the Great Arcata to Ferndale World Championship Kinetic Sculpture Race-- is a 3-day race that travels 42 miles along land, sand, water and mud, to compete for nothing more than glory. kineticgrandchampionship.com
CHICO: Silver Dollar Fair May 21-25, 2026 at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Carnival, concerts, tractor pull, destruction derby, winged sprints, livestock, more. Location: 2357 Fair St., Chico, CA. silverdollarfair.org
GARDEN GROVE: Garden Grove Strawberry Festival May 22-25, 2026. Always on Memorial Weekend, free admission event includes a Strawberry Festival Parade. strawberryfestival.org
LA VERNE: Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2026, 11 a.m. at Veterans Hall, La Verne, CA. Free, laverneca.gov
NEWPORT BEACH: Field of Honor May 15-25, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Castaways Park. Location: 700 Dover Drive at 16th Street Newport Beach, CA Free, exchangeclubofnewportharbor.com
NORCO: Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2026, 10 a.m. at George A. Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza. Keynote speaker Author Mark Johnson and the unveiling of a veteran who was recently inscribed on the Lest We Forget Wall. Seating is limited - arrive by 9:45 a.m. Location: 3737 Crestview Drive, Norco, CA. Free, norco.ca.us
NORTHRIDGE: Valley Greek Festival Memorial Weekend May 23-25, 2026 St. Nicholas Valley Greek Festival 9501 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA valleygreekfestival.com | Greek
POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair May 7-31, 2026, open Thurs-Sun. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $, lacountyfair.com
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento County Fair May 21-25, 2026. Alaskan Pig races, Great American duck races, bands, Corn Dog Eating Contest, Diaper Derby, bull riding, tractor pulls and more. $, sacfair.com
SAN JOSE: FanimeCon May 22-25, 2026 at San Jose Convention Center's The Hub. Northern California’s largest anime convention includes video programming, extraordinary costumes, music, games, tournaments, panels, and renowned international guests. Masquerade, Maid Cafe, J-Fashion, Swap Meet, Dance, Karaoke, MusicFest, Speed Dating, Music Video Competition, Gaming, Artist Alley, Celebrity Meet & Greets, more. Location: 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113. $65-up, fanime.com
SAN PEDRO: LA Fleet Week May 22-25, 2026 includes free military ship tours, free concerts, neighborhood activations throughout greater Los Angeles area, demonstrations, information, entertainment, education and all to honor those who are serving and have served the US military. lafleetweek.com
SAN RAMON: Art and Wind Festival May 24-25, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Central Park. The festival includes over 200 arts & crafts booths. Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA. Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SOUTH EL MONTE: Flags of Valor May 18-25, 2026 at Dean L Shively Middle School Front Lawn. Sponsor a flag for $25. Opening Ceremony May 18, 2026, 5:30 p.m. with free hot dogs while supplies last; Flag Retirement May 20, 5:30 p.m.; Closing Ceremony May 25, 11 a.m. with free hamburgers while supplies last. Location: 1431 Central Ave., South El Monte, CA. Free, cityofsouthelmonte.org
TEHACHAPI: Western Swing Out Weekender Downtown Tehachapi May 22-25, 2026. Western Swing Bands offer a weekend of Western Swing, Hillbilly, Rockabilly & Country Music! $175 weekend pass: westernswingout.com | lineup
TOPANGA: Topanga Days May 23-25, 2026 at Topanga Community House. 32 bands performing plus lots to see and do. Location: 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA. $31-35, topangadays.com
VICTORVILLE: San Bernardino County Fair May 23-31, 2026. Clowns, Magicians, Animal Shows, Carnival, Midway, Tuff Trucks, Demolition Derby, Bull Riding and Concerts. Location: 14800 Seventh Street, Victorville, CA Victorville, CA $, sbcfair.com
Past events
ALHAMBRA: City of Alhambra Certified Farmers Market 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 100 South Second Street, Alhambra, CA. Sundays except some holidays. cityofalhambra.org (626) 570-5081
ARROYO GRANDE: Mustang Waterpark Arroyo Grande May 24-September 31, 2025. Location: Location: Lopez Lake Recreation Area, 6840 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande, CA. Approx. admission $33, mustangwaterpark.com | water parks
BAKERSFIELD: Basque Festival, May 24-26, 2025 at Kern County Basque Club. Main event with BBQ Lamb Lunch, Dancers, Entertainment and Games. Location: 2301 S. Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA. kcbasqueclub.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Lake Maifest May 24-25 & 31, 2025. Maifest takes place under the majestic pines with sizzling bratwursts, homemade sauerkraut, fresh pretzels, apple strudel with warm vanilla sauce, beers, German band Die Sauerkrauts, log-sawing contests, stein-holding competitions, a balloon artist, kids' activities, vendors and the chicken dance. Location: Big Bear Lake Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA. $8-16, bigbearevents.com or call 909-585-3000.
BISHOP: Bishop Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Fair May 23-26, 2025, 9 a.m. Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show runs in conjunction with the Mule Days celebration, which brings an estimated 30,000 people to Bishop each year. The show features quality handcrafted items and fine arts from approx. 100 artists. Location: Bishop City Park, 690 N. Main Street Bishop. Free, inyo.org
CHICO: Silver Dollar Fair "Red, White and Blue, and Car Races, Too" May 22-26, 2025 at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Competitions: Lamb, Goat, Hog, Rabbit, Steer, Horticulture, Floriculture and more. Location: 2357 Fair St., Chico, CA. $15 admission + $10 parking, silverdollarfair.org
COALINGA: Coalinga Horned Toad Derby May 23-26, 2025. Parade is Saturday at 10 a.m. Free, coalingachamber.com
CORONA: Koroneburg Old World Festival May 24-26, 2025 and weekends in June at Crossroads Riverview Park. 40 vendors, 30 entertainers, food, fun, shopping, jousting, come in costume. May 24-26, May 31-June 1, June 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2025. Saturdays: 10a-7p. Location: 14600 Baron Rd, Corona, CA $34 + $10 parking, renfestcorona.com | Renfairs
CORONADO: Coronado Concert Band (variety) 4:30 p.m. + Sidetraxx Rock & roll, top hits Concerts in the Park
COSTA MESA ScotsFest Memorial Day Weekend May 24-25, 2025 at Orange County Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA. Adult One Day - $30/day, scottishfest.com
FELTON: Roaring Camp BBQ Cook0ff May 24-25, 2025. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA. Includes train ride and BBQ, $45 adult, roaringcamp.com
GRASS VALLEY: Strawberry Music Festival May 21-24, 2026 at Nevada County Fairgrounds. Location: 11228 McCourtney Rd. Grass Valley, CA. $, strawberrymusic.com
HERMOSA BEACH: Fiesta Hermosa May 24-26, 2025 Free beach weekend party with bands, foods, entertainment and vendors showing off their stuff for sale.
HERMOSA BEACH: 12-1pm | DJ Rob Bennion 1-3pm | K-Tel All-Stars 3-4pm | DJ Rob Bennion 4-6:30pm | Max 80s at Fiesta Hermosa Concerts
IDYLLWILD: Art in the Park May 24-25, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Are you looking for a fun place to visit? Idyllwild Art in the Park starts for summer with 25+ artists and live music. Location: off Hwy. 243. Free admission, idyllwildartinthepark.com
KERNVILLE: Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival May 24-26, 2025 at Circle Park, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Kern River Valley Art Association annual Memorial Day weekend festival includes paintings, ceramics and a variety of original artworks for sale. Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival in Circle Park offers free admission and three days of arts entertainment. Location: Kernville Rd. & Tobias St. Kernville, CA. Free admission, krvaa.org
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE: Fiesta Days May 24-26, 2025 mostly in Memorial Park, but other locations, too. Picnics, movie in the park, rock concerts, parade, car show, farmers market and Fireworks Show in Memorial Park. Location: 1301 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. Free admission, lacanadaflintridge.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Bee Gees Fever, Bee Gees tribute at Concerts in the Village
LOS ALTOS: Ye Olde Towne Band Patriotic Summer Concerts in the Park
LOWER LAKE: Lower Lake Memorial Daze Parade and BBQ May 25, 2025, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Parade at 11 a.m. Main Street Lower Lake, CA lowerlakecommunityactiongroup.com
MANCHESTER: Point Arena Hog & Lamb BBQ May 25, 2025, 12-5 p.m. Redwood Coast Fire Department 19601 South Highway 1 Manchester, California 95459 (707) 882-1833 | rcfpd.net
McCLOUD: McCloud Mushroom, Music & Wine Festival May 24-25, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free, mccloudchamber.com Celebrate wild mushroom hunting in and around McCloud. 100 artisan, craft, and food vendors, mushroom foraging with the king of mushrooms - Todd Spanier, and music from local and well-known bands.
MONROVIA: Bumptown Old School 7-10 p.m. Concerts at Library Park
MONTEREY: California Roots Festival May 23-25, 2025 Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA $338-up for 3 day pass, californiarootsfestival.com | music fests
MORGAN HILL: Mushroom Mardi Gras May 24-25, 2025, 10 a.m. at Morgan Hill Amphitheater Grounds and Depot Street. Location: 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA $20 admission, morganhillmushroomfestival.org
MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Spring Art in the Park May 24-26, 2025, 10 a.m. Location: Morro Bay Blvd. & Harbor Drive, Morro Bay, CA. The 64th annual Art in the Park includes 108 booths representing 125 independent artists and crafters. Free, morrobayartinthepark.com
NAPA: Bottle Rock May 23-25, 2025. Location: 575 Third Street $ bottlerocknapavalley.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Cali Conscious, Surf Reggae at Newport Dunes Tunes at the Dunes
OJAI: Art in the Park May 24-25, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Ojai in Libby Park. 100 exhibitors Art in the Park is one of Ojai's most popular events drawing local and visiting artists and art lovers. Experience the fine art, food and music! Admission is free. Art in the Park on Memorial Day Weekend is an annual juried, fine arts show with entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. Location: 205 E Ojai Avenue Ojai, CA. Free, ojaiartcenter.org
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Made in Tahoe May 24-25, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Village at Palisades Tahoe. Celebrates all things Local - local artisans, businesses, chefs, entertainers, food and beer. Proceeds benefit Tahoe Food Hub. Free admission, palisadestahoe.com
PLEASANT HILL: The Billy Martini Band, Sunsets by the Lake Concerts at City Hall. Location: 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. Free, pleasanthillca.gov
POTTER VALLEY: Potter Valley Rodeo is held on Memorial Weekend May 23-26, 2025. pottervalleyrodeo.com | rodeo
REDLANDS: Art in the Park May 24-25, 2025, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Smiley Park. shop over 100 talented artists, chalk art competition, live music stages, food trucks, beverage garden and American Gothic parody selfie photo booth. Free admission. Location: 125 W. Vine St., Redland, CA. Free, redlandsfestivalarts.com
RIVERSIDE: UC Riverside Annual Tribal Powwow May 23-25, 2025. Campus of UC Riverside 900 University Ave Riverside, CA nasp.ucr.edu/ | pow wow
ROCKLIN: The Wallflowers Concerts at the Quarry. $, Tickets required for these concerts.
SAN JOSE: AWO, Riddim Exchange, Anambra State Cultural Association of Nigeria, Chinyakare Ensemble Afrobeats eclectic music at San Jose Levitt Spring Concerts
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Homefront America Field of Honor May 20-26, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Regular admission pricing will be in effect. Normally the Mission is closed on Mondays, however, the Mission will be open on Memorial Day, May 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. as part of this program. Location: 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA. $18 general admission, missionsjc.com
SAN PEDRO: LA Fleet Week May 22-25, 2026 includes free military ship tours, free concerts, neighborhood activations throughout greater Los Angeles area, demonstrations, information, entertainment, education and all to honor those who are serving and have served the US military. lafleetweek.com
SAN RAMON: Art & Wind Festival May 25-26, 2025 in San Ramon Central Park. Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA. Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SANTA FE SPRINGS: 12-5 p.m. Sangria Santa Fe Springs, Calif. Concerts at Heritage Park
SANTA MARGARITA: Best of the West Antique Equipment Show Memorial Day Weekend Friday, May 23-25, 2025 Historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Train rides, tractor parade on Saturday, blacksmith demos and more. Location: 9000 Yerba Buena. $15 day or $30 weekend, bestofthewestshow.com | farm
SANTA BARBARA: Gem Faire May 23-25, 2025 at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Location: 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. $7, gemfaire.com
SANTA CLARITA: Newhallywood Silent Film Festival May 23-25, 2025 at several locations. Event highlights thousands of dialogue-free films that were shot in the area around Newhall in the Santa Clarita Valley from 1895-1930. santaclaritaarts.com/ newhallywood/
SANTA MARIA: West Coast Kustoms Car Show Cruisin' Nationals May 23-25, 2025 at Santa Maria Fairpark. Fri. Car Cruise. On Sat. & Sun 2 bands performing. $, santamariafairpark.com | westcoastkustoms.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Guilty as Charged band performs at Heavenly Village Shops.
YUCCA VALLEY: Grubstake Days May 22-25, 2025 includes a carnival (through June 1, 2025), Old West contests, 10 bands performing, kids day events, car show, vendors, food & drinks for sale, horseshoe contest and more in Brehm Park. Location: 56620 Little League Drive, Yucca Valley, CA. Free admission, yuccavalley.org
ANDERSON: Anderson Avenue of Flags Ceremony, 11 a.m. The largest flag display between Sacramento and Portland, OR, features 167 flags. The display, which forms the outline of a cross, is dedicated to more than a million lives lost to secure peace and liberty. Location: 2500 Cemetery Lane, Anderson, CA. Free, ci.anderson.ca.us
APPLE VALLEY: Apple Valley Memorial Day Service May 26, 2025, 8-10 a.m. Civic Center Park 14999 Dale Evans Parkway Apple Valley, CA 92307 Free, applevalley.org
BAKERSFIELD: Basque Festival, May 24-26, 2025 at Kern County Basque Club. Main event with BBQ Lamb Lunch, Dancers, Entertainment and Games. Location: 2301 S. Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA. kcbasqueclub.com
BENICIA: Memorial Day Remembrance May 26, 2025, 10 a.m. at Benicia Arsenal Historic Cemetery You are invited to commemorate Memorial Day at the oldest military cemetery on the West Coast (1840s) in Benicia. Enjoy lunch after the ceremony at Benicia Veteran's Memorial Hall, 1150 First Street. facebook.com/beniciavetshall
BISHOP: Bishop Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Fair May 23-26, 2025, 9 a.m. Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show runs in conjunction with the Mule Days celebration, which brings an estimated 30,000 people to Bishop each year. The show features quality handcrafted items and fine arts from approx. 100 artists. Location: Bishop City Park, 690 N. Main Street Bishop. Free, inyo.org
BUENA PARK: Knott's Soak City at Buena Park open select dates, May 17 - September 7, 2025. Location: 8039 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA. Approx. admission $49.99-up, knotts.com/soak-city | water parks
BURBANK: Burbank Community Band Concert Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:15 a.m. | Memorial Day Ceremony of the Rose 11 a.m. includes a special flyover of the Condor Squadron McCambridge Park War Memorial 1515 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA Free, burbank-band.org
CANOGA PARK: Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade May 26, 2025, 11 a.m. | Opening Ceremony at 10 a.m. Saluting the Price of Freedom. Location: 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, Canoga Park, CA canogaparkmemorialdayparade.com
CARMEL BY THE SEA: Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in Devendorf Park. Open to the public. Carmel, CA Free, ci.carmel.ca.us
CERRITOS: Cerritos Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 10-11 a.m. at Cerritos Civic Center Veterans Memorial. Location: 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA Free, public invited, cerritos.gov
CHICO: Silver Dollar Fair "Red, White and Blue, and Car Races, Too" May 22-26, 2025 at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Competitions: Lamb, Goat, Hog, Rabbit, Steer, Horticulture, Floriculture and more. Location: 2357 Fair St., Chico, CA. $15 admission + $10 parking, silverdollarfair.org
CHULA VISTA: Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 9 a.m. at Glen Abbey Memorial Park. Ceremony 10 a.m. Memorial Park Location: 373 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA. Free
COALINGA: Coalinga Horned Toad Derby May 23-26, 2025. Parade is Saturday at 10 a.m. Free, coalingachamber.com
CORONA: Koroneburg Old World Festival May 24-26, 2025 and weekends in June at Crossroads Riverview Park. 40 vendors, 30 entertainers, food, fun, shopping, jousting, come in costume. May 24-26, May 31-June 1, June 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2025. Saturdays: 10a-7p. Location: 14600 Baron Rd, Corona, CA $34 + $10 parking, renfestcorona.com | Renfairs
CORONADO: Coronado Memorial Day Commemoration May 26, 2025, 10 a.m. Star Park. Keynote speaker is the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, Maj. Gen. Thomas B. Savage. Location: 1100 Star Park Circle, Coronado, CA. Free, vfwpost2422.org
DANA POINT: Capistrano Beach Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. at Pines Park. Location: 34941 Camino Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, CA. Sponsored by VFW Post 9934, vfwpost9934.org
DEL MAR: Del Mar Community Memorial Day Service May 26, 2025, 11 a.m. St. Peter's Episcopal Church 334 14th St. Del Mar, CA stpetersdelmar.net Speaker is Navy Lt. Cmdr. Brad DeVore.
DINUBA: Dinuba Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 10 a.m. at Smith Mountain Cemetery 2 miles east of Dinuba on Avenue 416, Dinuba, CA. Volunteers needed to help place crosses and small flags at all Veterans graves. altacemetery.specialdistrict.org
EL CENTRO: Memorial Day May 26, 2025, 10 a.m. at Bucklin Park. City of El Centro hosts a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Wall at Bucklin Park. Guest speaker is VFW Commander Lee Quarcelino. Location: 1350 S. 8th St., El Centro, CA. Free, cityofelcentro.org
ELK GROVE: Special ceremony and walk for veteransMay 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Starts at Elk Grove Historic Cemetery, followed by a walk for veterans to the parking lot of the Elk grove Historical Society in Elk Grove Park, for community BBQ. Shuttle service by Cosumnes CSD. Location: 8540 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA | Elk Grove Historical Cemetery 8540 Elk Grove Blvd. Elk Grove, CA. Free, elkgrove.gov
EL MONTE: El Monte Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 11 a.m. at City Hall Front Lawn. 21 Gun Salute and more. Location: 1415 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, CA. ci.el-monte.ca.us
EL TORO: El Toro Memorial Day Program May 26, 2025, 11 a.m. El Toro Memorial Park 25751 Trabuco Rd., Lake Forest, CA The public is invited, occemeterydistrict.com
FERNDALE: Ferndale Memorial Day Parade May 26, 2025, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Ferndale, California Free, visitferndale.com The Memorial Day Parade launches the event which includes a ceremony at Ferndale Cemetery. Following the ceremony, there's a
GARDEN GROVE: 65th Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival May 23-26, 2025 Village Green Between Euclid and Main Street Streets Garden Grove, CA Free admission, strawberryfestival.org
GILROY: Gilroy Memorial Day May 26, 2025, 10 a.m. at Gavilan Hills Cemetery, 1000 First Street, Gilroy, CA Free, sscvmemorialdistrict.org
GRASS VALLEY: Strawberry Music Festival May 21-24, 2026 at Nevada County Fairgrounds. Location: 11228 McCourtney Rd. Grass Valley, CA. $, strawberrymusic.com
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 8-10 a.m. C. Robert Lee Activity Center 21815 Pioneer Blvd. Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716 Free, hgcity.org Join a special program to honor the brave men and women who
HERMOSA BEACH: Fiesta Hermosa May 24-26, 2025 Free beach weekend party with bands, foods, entertainment and vendors showing off their stuff for sale.
HILLSBOROUGH: Memorial Day Parade, Carnival and Music Festival May 26, 2025, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Parade is at 10:30 a.m. Carnival and Music Festival starts at 11:30 a.m. hillsborough.net
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Huntington Beach Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 11 a.m. at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. Master of Ceremonies is Dr. Jim Ghormley, retired Lt. Col. US Army. Location: Main & Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Free, huntingtonbeachca.gov
IRVINE: Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 10 a.m. Civic Plaza 4 Civic Plaza Irvine, CA Free, cityofirvine.org Parking lot on Harvard Avenue at San Juan City of Irvine hosts Memorial Day Ceremony in the Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park.
KERNVILLE: Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival May 24-26, 2025 at Circle Park, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Kern River Valley Art Association annual Memorial Day weekend festival includes paintings, ceramics and a variety of original artworks for sale. Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival in Circle Park offers free admission and three days of arts entertainment. Location: Kernville Rd. & Tobias St. Kernville, CA. Free admission, krvaa.org
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE: Fiesta Days May 24-26, 2025 mostly in Memorial Park, but other locations, too. Picnics, movie in the park, rock concerts, parade, car show, farmers market and Fireworks Show in Memorial Park. Location: 1301 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. Free admission, lacanadaflintridge.com
LAGUNA HILLS: Memorial Day Half Marathon, 5K & 10K, May 26, 2025, 6:50 a.m. at Laguna Hills Community Center (start & finish line.) Includes kids ages 5-11 years half-mile and age 4 years and under diaper dash races at $17.75/ea. A portion of proceeds goes to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, "DARKHORSE", Camp Pendleton. Location: 25555 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA. Pre-registration: $60.40-134.75, lagunahillshalfmarathon.com
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Memorial Day Ceremony 12-1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 281 and City of Laguna Niguel hosts pay tribute with color guard, music, and a special guest speaker, concluding with recognition of veterans and wreath placement. Light refreshments after ceremony. Location: SCC, Grand Ballroom, Laguna Niguel, CA. Free, cityoflagunaniguel.org (949) 425-5151.
LA JOLLA: Mt. Soledad Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial 6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr. La Jolla, CA soledadmemorial.org
LAKEWOOD: Lakewood Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Del Valle Park Veterans Plaza Woodruff Avenue and Henrilee Street Lakewood, CA lakewoodca.gov Free, public invited The keynote speaker this year is Jim Zenner, Army veteran of the war in Iraq, and director of the Los Angeles County Department of Military & Veterans Affairs.
LA PALMA: Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 26, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. in front of the La Palma Civic Center, 7822 Walker St. Walker Street will be closed to traffic beginning at 8:45 a.m. until the conclusion of the ceremony. Parking: Central Park Parking Lot and City Hall Parking Lot. lapalmaca.gov/ 311/ Memorial-Day-Ceremony
MARIN COUNTY / SAN RAFAEL: Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 9 a.m. at Marin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Keynote speech, patriotic concert, bagpipes, taps, light refreshments. Location: 20 N. San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA marinhhs.org
MILL VALLEY: Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade May 26, 2025, 10 a.m. ceremony at Lytton Square | 11 a.m. Parade Mill Valley Salutes Memorial Day with theme: Strength in Numbers. Parade Route 1.6 Miles, Old Mill Park to Mt. Tamalpais High School mviloveaparade.com
MILPITAS: Memorial Day Ceremony 9 a.m. at Veterans Plaza. Includes Bell Ringing and Wreath Presentation, plus Milpitas Community Concert Band. Light refreshments to follow. Location: 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA. Free, milpitas.gov
MISSION VIEJO: Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mission Viejo Civic Center The Kershaw Garden 200 Civic Center Mission Viejo, CA Public invited, free, cityofmissionviejo.org
MONTEBELLO: Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 11 a.m. at Montebello City Park. Help honor those who served our country and gave their lives in the name of freedom. Location: 1301 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA. Free, montebelloca.gov
MONTEREY PARK: Monterey Park Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 10 a.m. American Legion Post 397 Remembers the Fallen Heroes. Location: 338 South Ramona Ave., Monterey Park, CA montereypark.ca.gov
MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Spring Art in the Park May 24-26, 2025, 10 a.m. Location: Morro Bay Blvd. & Harbor Drive, Morro Bay, CA. The 64th annual Art in the Park includes 108 booths representing 125 independent artists and crafters. Free, morrobayartinthepark.com
OAKLAND: Oakland Memorial Day Commemoration May 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 101st Annual Memorial Day Commemoration Presentation of colors, salute to the fallen, and guest speakers. Mountain View Cemetery 5000 Piedmont Avenue Oakland, CA mountainviewcemetery.org
OAKLEY: Oakley Memorial Day Observance Saturday, May 26, 2025, 10-11 a.m. at Civic Center Park. Location: 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA. Free, oakleyca.gov
OJAI: Ojai Memorial Day Celebration May 26, 2025, 12-2:30 p.m. Libbey Bowl in downtown Ojai 210 S. Signal St. Ojai, CA Free, libbeybowl.org
PALMDALE: Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 4-6 p.m. Marie Kerr Park community building. This Memorial Day, honor veterans by decorating flags and writing thank-you cards. Location: 39700 30th St. or West Domenic Massari Park fieldhouse, 37716 55th St. East. Free, cityofpalmdaleca.gov
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Memorial Day Flower Drop & Air Fair May 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Palm Springs Air Museum. Live music, food, vendors, kids activities, exhibits and the annual Missing Man formation finishing with 3000 Red & White Carnations Flower Drop from Semper Fi. Location: 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA. $24 general admission, kids free, palmspringsairmuseum.org
PASADENA: Memorial Day Commemoration May 26, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Park. Location: 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena, CA. Free, info call (626) 744-7311
POMONA: Pomona Concert Band Concerts in the Park
POTTER VALLEY: Potter Valley Rodeo is held on Memorial Weekend May 23-26, 2025. pottervalleyrodeo.com | rodeo
ROSEMEAD: Memorial Day Ceremony at Rosemead Civic Plaza. Pay tribute to our fallen heroes. For more information, please contact the Rosemead Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 569-2160. Location: 8838 East Valley Blvd., Rosemead, Ca. 91770. Free, cityofrosemead.org
SACRAMENTO: Veterans Memorial Day Car Show May 26, 2025, 9 a.m. at California Automobile Museum. Location: 2300 Front Street, Sacramento, CA. Car registration $35-45, calautomuseum.org
SAINT HELENA: Memorial Day Service 10 a.m. at St. Helena Public Cemetery. St. Helena American Legion Post 199 hosts the event. . A reception follows at Legion Hall, 1291 Madrona Ave. The public is invited to attend. .Location: 2461 Spring St., St. Helena, CA. Free
SAN DIEGO: Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 10 a.m. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr. San Diego, CA 92106 cem.va.gov | fortrosecransmemorialday.com
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Homefront America Field of Honor May 20-26, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Regular admission pricing will be in effect. Normally the Mission is closed on Mondays, however, the Mission will be open on Memorial Day, May 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. as part of this program. Location: 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA. $18 general admission, missionsjc.com
SAN RAMON: Art & Wind Festival May 25-26, 2025 in San Ramon Central Park. Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA. Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SAN RAMON: San Ramon Memorial Day Program & Field of Flags May 26, 2025, 9-10 a.m. at Memorial Park. Honor our fallen service members with Memorial Program that lasts 1 hour and includes live music, speeches from local officials and veterans' groups, acknowledgement of fallen service member family members and veterans in attendance, and a commemorative field of flags. Location: 5001 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA. Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SANTA ANA: Santa Ana Cemetery Memorial Monday, May 26, 2025, 10-11:30 a.m. "Lest We Forget" Old Santa Ana Cemetery 1919 E Santa Clara Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705 The public is invited, occemeterydistrict.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Barbara Cemetery near the main flagpole, with ample seating 901 Channel Dr. Santa Barbara, CA. Free, sbcemetery.org
SANTA CLARITA: Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary. Location: 23287 N. Sierra Hwy. Newhall, Santa Clarita, CA eternalvalleymortuary.com
SOLANA BEACH: Solana Beach Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 26, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. La Colonia Community Park 715 Valley Ave. Solana Beach, CA Free, public invited, cityofsolanabeach.org
SOUTH EL MONTE: Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m. at City Hall Front Lawn, 1415 Santa Anita Ave., South El Monte, CA. Free, cityofsouthelmonte.org
THOUSAND OAKS: DSB (Don’t Stop Believing) Journey tribute band 5-7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks free summer Concerts Location: Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA. Free, crpd.org/concerts
VACAVILLE: Vacaville Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025, 11 a.m. Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery 522 Elmira Road Vacaville, CA Free, public invited
VENTURA: Unkle Monkey band, 1-4 p.m. Ventura Summer Concerts at Ventura Harbor Village, Seaside Promenade Stage. Location: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA. Free, venturaharborvillage.com
VENTURA: Unkle Monkey band, 1-4 p.m. Ventura Summer Concerts at Ventura Harbor Village, Seaside Promenade Stage. Location: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA. Free, venturaharborvillage.com
WEST COVINA: Memorial Day 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Covina Civic Center. Honor those who lost their lives while defending our country. Location: 1444 W. Garvey Ave. South, West Covina, CA. Free, westcovina.org
WHITTIER: Rose Hills Memorial Day Tribute May 26, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary SkyRose Chapel. The public is invited to share in an exhibit honoring 250 years of United States Armed Forces three military branches - Army, Navy & Marins. Location: 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA. Free, rosehills.com
WHITTIER: Memorial Day Ceremony 9-10 a.m. at City Hall. Location: City Hall 13230 Penn Street Whittier, CA. Free, whittierprcs.org
YUCCA VALLEY: Grubstake Days May 22-25, 2025 Free
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