California Events
Santa Monica ICE skating rink, Third Street Promenade
Monday, November 2, 2026
BALDWIN PARK: Day of the Dead happens annually on November 1 & 2, 2026. The Arts and Recreation Center (ARC) celebrates loved ones who have passed by decorating a community alter. baldwinpark.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 12-November 14, 2026 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. Log Sawing, Stein Holding, German bands, beers & food, dancing, cool merch and more! $, bigbearevents.com
CAPITOLA: Capitola Plein Air November 2-8, 2026. See 40 artists paint the town! Art exhibition & sale November 8, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at New Brighton Middle School, 250 Washburn Ave., Capitola, CA. cityofcapitola.org
CATHEDRAL CITY: Día de los Muertos Day of the Dead November 2, 2026, 5-8 p.m. A Celebration Honoring the Memory of Loved Ones at Forest Lawn. Free, forestlawn.com/ events/ dia-de-los-muertos/
COLTON: Day of the Dead Community Altar Display October 28-November 2, 2026 at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery. Location: 900 N. Meridian Avenue, Colton, CA. Free, coltonca.gov
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Oktoberfest September 12-November 8, 2026 at Old World Village. German Beers & Bands, Brats & Kraut, Shot Girls, and the Chicken Dance at every event! Hosting SoCal's biggest party since 1978, the indoor/outdoor Bavarian Biergarten features free admission nights Wed & Thu; adult nights Fri-Sat; and daytime family Sundays. oldworldhb.com
NEWARK: Fear Overload Scream Park September 25-November 7, 2026 at NewPark Mall. Though Ravenwood Sanitarium is supposed to be closed, something still operates inside. You can't prepare for this nightmare...it's sick! Location: 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark CA. $23.99-up, fearoverload.com
REDLANDS: The Pumpkin Smash November 2, 2026, 9-11 a.m. at 6th Street (Downtown) Bi-level parking structure on 6th and Citrus Ave. Got leftover pumpkins after Halloween? Don’t toss them - smash them for a cause! Smash your old pumpkin and learn how composting helps reduce waste. Enjoy light refreshments (while supplies last). Please bring pumpkins that are free of paint, glitter, wax, or decorations. Free, cityofredlands.org
SAN CLEMENTE: Day of the Dead celebration November 2, 2026, 2-5 p.m. at Max Berg Plaza Park. Join the community altar honoring those who have passed. A Plein Art contest takes place during the event. Location: 1100 Calle Puente, San Clemente, CA. Free, sanclemente.gov
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2026-March 31, 2027, subject to change. Ice Skating at the outdoor rink at The Shops at Heavenly Village features central location near shopping, dining and skiing.
WHEATLAND: Bishop's Pumpkin Farm open daily September 4-November 15, 2026. It's like going to a fair with fun foods and drinks, barnyard animals, carnival rides, hayrides, firepits, entertainment and free admission! Location: 1415 Pumpkin Lane, Wheatland, CA. Free, parking fees select days, bishopspumpkinfarm.com
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