California Events
Oakland Zoo's Glowfari Wild Lantern Festival is back!
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/
MERCED: Field of Honor November 9-16, 2024, 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 9-16, 2024 at Town Square Park. Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 10 a.m. Starts with National Anthem, possibly a flyover, too. Ivy & Washington, B Street to Town Square, Murrieta, CA murrietaca.gov
ORANGE: Field of Valor November 9-15, 2024. Opening ceremony Nov.9, 2:30 p.m.; Marine Corps Birthday Nov.10, 10 a.m.; Veterans Day Ceremony Nov.11, 11 a.m.; all events at Handy Park. Flag sponsorship $35. Location: 2143 E. Oakmont Ave., Orange, CA. Free, communityfoundationoforange.org | veterans
SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Asian Film Festival November 7-16, 2024.Most showings are held at Edwards Mira Mesa, while galas and awards take place at other venues. $15-up, pacarts.org | film
FOLSOM: Historic Folsom Ice Rink November 8, 2024-January 20, 2025 in Downtown Folsom, 2oo Wool Street (behind Chamber of Commerce), Folsom, CA $, historicfolsom.org
SANTA BARBARA: ZooLights November 12, 2025-January 11, 2026, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Santa Barbara Zoo. See thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs, depicting wild places and animals from around the globe. Location: 500 Niņos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. $21-35, sbzoo.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink November 6, 2024-January 20, 2025. Themed days and special events add to the fun. Union Square is an iconic San Francisco hub, a gathering spot with access to the famous foods, drinks, shopping and transportation. There's no excuse not to check out the Ice Rink.
SANTA MONICA: ICE mid-November 2025-January 2026 at 5th & Arizona. Details coming soon! $, iceatsantamonica.com
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2025-March 31, 2026, subject to change. Ice Skating at the outdoor rink at The Shops at Heavenly Village features central location near shopping, dining and skiing.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.