ANAHEIM: Veteran's Day Flags of Honor November 7-11, 2025, at Eucalyptus Park in Anaheim Hills. Remembrance Ceremony November 8, 2025, 10 a.m. 200+ U.S. flags stand in solemn formation to honor our heroes. The flags fly for three days so visitors can walk through the field to read the posted dedications attached to each flag. Location: 100 N. Quintana Drive, Anaheim, CA. Free, Sponsored by Anaheim Rotary Club. facebook.com/ AnaheimHillsRotaryClub/ | veterans
BELLFLOWER: Veteran's Memorial Ceremony November 10, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Help honor our military veterans with a ceremony and resource fair at Veteran's Memorial, 9918 Flower St., Bellflower, CA. Free, bellflower.org | veterans
FOLSOM: Folsom Ice Rink November 7, 2025-January 2026 in Historic Downtown Folsom. Come have fun at the circular, 7,000-square-foot rink with REAL ice. Enjoy fire pits, Santa's Cottage and more! $, historicfolsom.org/ice-rink/
MURRIETA: Field of Honor November 8-15, 2025 at Town Square Park, Jefferson & Kalmia downtown Murrieta, CA (take the Ca Oaks/Kalmia exit west off the I-15) murrietafieldofhonor.com
Past events
LAWNDALE: Annual Field of Honor November 6-12, 2025 at Lawndale Civic Center, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260 Flags fly in tribute to Veterans, those currently serving in the Armed Forces and those who died defending our nation on battlefields far from home. healingfield.org | veterans
MERCED: Field of Honor November 8-15, 2025, 1-6 p.m. Includes $ Run for the Fallen 5K, 10K at Merced College on 11/10 and Veterans Parade on 11/11. Free, mercedfieldofhonor.org/
MURRIETA: Field of Honor November 8-15, 2025 at Town Square Park. murrietaca.gov
ORANGE: Field of Valor November 8-13, 2025. Opening Ceremonies Nov. 8, 11:30 a.m.; Marine Corps Birthday Celebration Nov. 10, 11 a.m.; Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 11, 11 a.m.; all events at Handy Park. Flag sponsorship $35. Location: 2143 E. Oakmont Ave., Orange, CA. Free, communityfoundationoforange.org | veterans
PALO ALTO: Winter Lodge Seasonal Ice Rink October 18, 2025-April 2026, is back with public skating sessions, lessons and more. $, winterlodge.com
RANCHO MIRAGE: Armenian Cultural Festival November 9-10, 2024, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Food such as beef, lamb or chicken kebab, Baklava, beer, wine & rich-tasting Armenian coffee, music & dance by Gevorkyan Dance Academy, Tevit Samuelian, Ararn Lepejian, DJ Greg, kids bounce house and vendor exhibits. Location: 38905 Monterey Ave., Rancho Mirage, CA. $5, armenopole.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Veterans Day Parade November 10, 2024, 11 a.m. at Fisherman's Wharf. First held in 1919 the parade features marching bands, color guards and war heroes. Route: Jefferson Street between Taylor and Leavenworth St. sf.gov/ departments/ veterans-affairs-commission
SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 5, 2025-January 19, 2026. Themed days and special events add to the fun.
SAN JOSE: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show November 8-10, 2024 at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA. Holiday shopping, hundreds of vendors, entertainment, food and more. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $5 admission, harvestfestival.com
SAN MATEO: San Mateo on Ice November 14, 2025-January 11, 2026 in Central Park. Largest outdoor ice rink in the Bay Area features 11,000 square feet of REAL ice to skate on in sunny San Mateo - nice! $, onicerinks.com
SAN RAMON: Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Skating Rink November 7, 2025-January 4, 2026 at City Center Bishop Ranch. Many special events include Elsa, Santa Claus, Barbie and Kristi's skating clinic. $26, citycenterbishopranch.com
SANTA MONICA: ICE at Santa Monica November 7, 2025-January 19, 2026
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.