California Events
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Saturday, November 15, 2025
ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink November 7, 2025-January 4, 2026, 3-10 p.m. daily at Viejas Casino & Resort. Southern California's largest outdoor ice rink. Location: 5003 Willows Road, Alpine, California $20-25 approx. for 90 minute session rental skates included, viejasoutletcenter.com/skating-rink/
ARTESIA: Artesia 5K Run November 15, 2025, 7 a.m. in Artesia Park. City of Artesia annual event starts and finishes in Artesia Park. Event includes walk option and Health Expo 7-10 a.m. with food trucks, vendors, prizes and more! Location: 18750 Clarkdale Ave., Artesia, Ca. Registration: $38.10 cityofartesia.us
ENCINITAS: Lightscape November 14, 2025-January 4, 2026, 5-8:30 p.m. at San Diego Botanic Garden includes over one million lights in artistic installations along a one-mile, easily walkable garden path. $, sdbg.org
ESCONDIDO: Wild Holidays November 28, 2025-January 4, 2026 at San Diego Safari Park. Festive decorations, incredible light displays and holiday entertainment await. Location: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA. $, sdzsafaripark.org
FAIRFIELD: Dog Daze November 15, 2025, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Cordelia Dog Park. Free, fairfield.ca.gov/events
FOLSOM: Folsom Ice Rink November 8, 2025-January 19, 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/
GARDEN GROVE: Timeless Treasures Boutique November 13-16, 2025 at Womans Civic Club of Garden Grove, Garden Grove, 9501 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA Free admission, timelesstreasuresboutiques.com
LONG BEACH: Smoke & Oak November 15, 2025, 12-4 p.m. at Mosaic. 14 curated BBQ tastings from top SoCal pitmasters + 8-10 whiskey brands pouring blends & bold finishes. Location: Mosaic DTLB, 300 The Promenade North, Long Beach, CA $103.22, longbeachbbqfest.com
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, Jefferson & Kalmia downtown Murrieta, CA (take the Ca Oaks/Kalmia exit west off the I-15) murrietafieldofhonor.com
MURRIETA: Holiday Marketplace November 15, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Murrieta Community Center. Shopping & vendors. Location: 41810 Juniper St., Murrieta, CA. Free admission, tvwc.com
OJAI: Ojai Festival Home Tour & Market November 15-16, 2025, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $45 - each house may be visited one time, ojaifestival.org | holiday homes
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
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars at South Coast Botanic Garden November 6-December 31, 2025, 5-10 p.m. Celestial, multisensory experience features out-of-this-world light sculptures in 9 themed areas. $30-65, astralumina.com
PASADENA: Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair, November 15-16, 2025 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Central Park. Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair in Old Pasadena showcases 200+ selected artisans selling handmade, specialty, trendsetting Indie fashion and jewelry design, ceramics and paper products, home decor, housewares, art, photography, and more. Location: 275 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA. Admission is free, jackalopeartfair.com
PINOLE: Holiday Craft Fair November 15, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Senior Center Main Hall. From jewelry, to handmade art, and other artisanal goods, great gift buying and holiday items for shoppers to peruse and purchase. Register online at pinolerec.com. Location: 2500 Charles Ave., Pinole, CA. Free admission, pinole.gov
PLYMOUTH: Winter Wonderland, November 15, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Amador County Fairgrounds. Winter Wonderland is a holiday arts & crafts festival. Location: 18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth, CA. amadorcountyfair.com
SACRAMENTO: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show November 14-16, 2025 at CalExpo. Holiday shopping, hundreds of vendors, entertainment, food and more. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $, harvestfestival.com
SANTA CLARITA: Light Up Main Street November 15, 2025, 4-8 p.m. Main Street, Old Town Newhall The City of Santa Clarita Veterans Historical Plaza 24275 N Walnut St Newhall, California santa-clarita.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
TEMECULA: Promenade Temecula Tree Lighting November 15, 2025, 5-7 p.m. Santa's arrival, musical performances, sing-alongs and the grand tree lighting ceremony. Location: 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA. Free, promenadetemecula.com
WHITTIER: Chalktastic November 15,2025, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at City Hall. Artists of all ages can turn a 4x4 foot concrete square into their own canvas. Chalk art demonstrations by pro artists, fun games, visit food vendors, and groove to a live DJ! Location: 13230 Penn Street Whittier, CA. Registration for Chalktastic is FREE & includes a chalk kit + kneeling pad, cityofwhittier.org
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