California Events
November 18, 2024
Past events
ARCADIA: Lightscape November 17, 2023-January 2, 2024 at Los Angeles County Arboretum. Reimagined this year with all new experiences, the magical holiday event includes professional lighting and musical scoring throughout the gardens. $33-39 + $20 parking, arboretum.org
ATASCADERO: Charles Paddock Zoo Pumpkin Smash November 18, 2023, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Zoo. Pumpkin Smash Schedule: Meerkats, Spider Monkeys, Giant Anteater, Tiger, Binturongs, Marmosets and Fossa are given pumpkins in that order with 20 minute segments. Location: 9100 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA. $13, charlespaddockzoo.org
ATWATER: Razzari Ice Skating Center November 17, 2023-January 8, 2024 in Old Town Atwater. Seasonal ice skating rink offers affordable holiday fun.
ALTADENA: Altadena Elves' Faire November 18, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pasadena Waldorf School 209 E. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91001 pasadenawaldorf.org
ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink November 3, 2023-January 7, 2024, 3-10 p.m. daily at Viejas Casino & Resort invites the public to enjoy Southern California's largest outdoor ice rink throughout the season!
AUBURN:
Mandarin Festival
November
17-19, 2023 at Gold Country Fairgrounds
1273 High St.
Auburn, CA
$7-12, mandarinfestival.com
BRENTWOOD: Brentwood on Ice November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 celebrates its 7th season in Contra Costa County.
BURBANK: Fall Street Fair Burbank Fall Street Fair November 18, 2023, 12-8 p.m. in Downtown Burbank.
CARLSBAD: Legoland California Holiday November 18, 2023, 5:45 p.m. is Kick-off Tree Lighting Ceremony Legoland California One Legoland Drive Carlsbad, CA $, legoland.com/california/
CARMEL: City of Carmel Craft Fairs November 18, 2023, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in 4 locations: Sunset Center North Lot, San Carlos & 8th Street; All Saints Episcopal Church, Delores & 9th Street / Lincoln & 9th Street; Church of the Wayfarer, Lincoln & 7th Street; Carmel Woman's Club, San Carlos & 9th Street. Crafts, vendors, art, food for sale and more. Free admission, ci.carmel.ca.us
DUBLIN: City of Dublin Holiday Craft Boutique 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dublin Senior Center. Handcrafted jewelry, pottery, soaps, lotions, clothing, and more, created by local senior artists, artisans, and crafters. Location: 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin, CA. Free admission, dublin.ca.gov
FOLSOM: Historic Folsom Ice Rink November 10, 2023-January 15, 2024 in Downtown Folsom, 2oo Wool Street (behind Chamber of Commerce), Folsom, CA $, historicfolsom.org
HERMOSA BEACH: Hermosa for the Holidays with Tree Lighting November 17-19, 2023. The Tree Lighting & Music have become part of a three-day celebration. Lower Pier Plaza Hermosa Beach, CA hermosabch.org | hbchamber.net
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Bella Terra mall "Snow" November 18-December 24, 2023. Holiday special effects around the Christmas Tree with 2- 15 minute to 30 minute shows on select nights.
INDIO: Coachella Valley Magic of Lights Drive Thru, 6-10 p.m. at Empire Polo Club. Location: 81800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA $15-25.80, $15-25, MagicOfLights.com
IRVINE: Irvine Spectrum Holiday Ice Rink November 3, 2023-January 1, 2024 Located at a shopping & dining destination, the rink is in the heart of it all where there's something for everyone!
LA QUINTA: La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE November 16-19, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily La Quinta Civic Center 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 $25 pass valid for all four days, laquintaartcelebration.org $10-20 parking
MONTEREY: Del Monte Shopping Center Tree Lighting November 18, 2023, 5-7 p.m. Del Monte Shopping Center Highway 1 at Munras Ave. Monterey, CA shopdelmonte.com
MOUNT SHASTA: Siskiyou Ice Rink November 18, 2023-February 5, 2023 If you're a local, you know that this is one fun hangout for winter entertainment.
NAPA: Meritage Resort Tree Lighting Ceremony with Kristi Yamaguchi November 18, 2023, 4-7 p.m. Location: 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa CA. Free Admission, Reservations Required, meritageresort.com
NAPA: Ice Skating at Vista Colina November 17, 2023-January 7, 2024 at Meritage Resort, open to the public
OAKLAND: Oakland Zoo Glowfari, Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival November 10, 2023-January 28, 2024, 5-9 p.m. $26 adults, advanced ticket purchase is required: oaklandzoo.org
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: South Coast Botanic Garden Astra Lumina, An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst The Stars in Los Angeles, November 9-December 31, 2023. The limited engagement, multisensory immersive experience that holds a special connection to the stars above, brings special meaning to the holidays. $ tickets, southcoastbotanicgarden.org
PARADISE: Paradise on Ice Rink November 10, 2023-January 7, 2024. Many special events and activities are being planned around the Ice Rink to make the Terry Ashe Park and Recreation Center a hub of holiday activity.
PINOLE: Holiday Craft Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pinole Senior Center. Location: 2504 Charles St, Pinole, CA. Free admission, facebook.com/cityofpinole
ROSEVILLE: Roseville Holiday Parade November 18, 2023, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Parade is 10:30 a.m. on Vernon. sylviabesanaparade.org
SACRAMENTO: Downtown Holiday Ice November 8, 2023-January 15, 2024. The cool place to go, the Downtown Holiday Ice Rink combines a vibrant, urban scene with old-fashioned fun.
SAN DIEGO: Rady Children's Ice Rink at Liberty Station November 16, 2023-January 7, 2024. A perfect San Diego setting combined with the glorious (mellow) winter weather makes for comfort & joy this holiday season.
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Nature Nights November 17-December 31, 2023, 5-8 p.m., at San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. Location: 3450 Dairy Creek Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 $27 general admission sold online, slobg.org
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco's Union Square on Ice. November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024, 10 a.m. daily, unionsquareicerink.com
SAN FRANCISCO: The Great Dickens Christmas Fair November 18-December 17, 2023, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Cow Palace. Step into another century to eat, drink and be merry at this huge Victorian party with characters you'll remember from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Guests are encouraged to come in costume. $30-45, dickensfair.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Nature Nights November 17-December 30, 2023. at San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. Location: 3450 Dairy Creek Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 $27, slobg.org
SAN MATEO: San Mateo on Ice November 10, 2023-January 7, 2024. Placed in the city's beloved Central Park, there's no better spot for ice skating to your heart's content.
SEAL BEACH: Seal Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony November 18, 2023, 4-7 p.m. Eisenhower Park Ocean Ave. & Main Street Seal Beach, CA Free, sealbeachca.gov
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2023-March 31, 2024
TEMECULA: Temecula 37th annual Holiday Home Tour November 18-19, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Includes Spanish Hacienda; Italian Villa; and French Garden Living. $42, Bistro $21 | holiday homes
WOODSIDE: Holidays at Filoli, November 18, 2023-January 7, 2024. See 20 miles of Holiday lights, food delights, shopping ops, and Santa visits at an historic 654-acre estate featuring a 54,000+ square-foot Georgian revival-style mansion, 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens, a 6.8-acre Gentleman's Orchard, and hundreds of acres of Natural Lands with 5 distinct ecosystems.
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