California Events
November 4, 2024
Past events
ALAMEDA: Holiday Boutique November 4-5, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at DeWitt O' Club. Homemade and hand crafted items sold by more than 50 Crafters. Location: 641 W. Redline Ave., Alameda, CA. Free admission, alamedaholidayboutique.org
ANAHEIM: Blizzcon November 3-4, 2023 at Anaheim Convention Center. Esports, gaming, cosplay, music, community gatherings, Immersive Universes: Dive deep into the realms of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch World Cup Showdown with top 8 teams. Meet the Minds Behind the Magic: Engage with talented developers as they discuss their visions, craft, and the future of beloved Blizzard Entertainment games. Location: 800 W. Katella, Anaheim, CA. $299-up, blizzcon.com
APPLE VALLEY: Holiday Craft Fair November 4-5, 2023, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Apple Valley Conference Center. 100% hand made gifts from over 50 vendors such as snowman gourds, fleece blankets, Christmas wreaths, custom soaps, jewelry and much more.Location: 14975 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley, CA. Admission and parking are free, applevalley.org
ARCADIA: Breeders Cup World Championships November 3-4, 2023 at Santa Anita Park. The 40th Super Bowl of horse racing features 14 championship races with purses and awards totaling $30 million. Great food and fashion at this premier event with Trackside Dining, Frontrunner Dining and Grandstand Reserved Seating. $, Breederscup.com
ARTESIA: Veterans Day Celebration November 4, 2023, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Artesia Park at Veterans Memorial. Music, display booths, breakfast, vehicles, guest speakers and a kids zone. Location: 18750 Clarkdale Ave., Artesia, CA cityofartesia.us | veterans
ATASCADERO: Holiday Boutique at the Pavilion on the Lake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kick off the holiday season in Atascadero! This year, the Holiday Boutique will be offered 100% outside at Atascadero Lake Park next to the Pavilion on the Lake, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, CA. Call (805) 470-3178 visitatascadero.com
BEAL'S POINT: Rio Del Lago Qualifier for the Western States 100 is a 100 mile race about 40 minutes east of Sacramento in the Sierra-Nevada Foothills. The race will start at Beal's Point in the beautiful Sierra Foothills of California, about 40 minutes east of Sacramento. Daylight savings change in time will not be observed until the race is over. rio100mile.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 9-November 5, 2023 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. 53rd Annual Oktoberfest. Nine consecutive weekends
BIG SUR: The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival, November 2-4, 2023. A weekend of culinary and wine events in Big Sur and the chance to meet some of California's best wine makers. Big Sur, Ca. bigsurfoodandwine.org
BONITA: Gathering of Nations, A Celebrations of Indigenous Culture, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bonita Museum & Cultural Center. Celebrate indigenous culture through craft, dance, music, storytellers, filmmakers and food presentations. Honoring Kumeyaay educators, the event also features the opening reception for exhibition Old World / New World by artist Roberto Salas. Location: 4355 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902. Free, bonitahistoricalsociety.org
BRENTWOOD: Brentwood Holiday Art & Craft Faire November 3-5, 2023 at Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane, Brentwood, CA. Fri 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission, brentwoodca.gov
CAPITOLA: Plein Air Festival October 30-November 5, 2023. Professional artists set up their easels on the shore and streets of beautiful Capitola to paint live for five days (Oct.31-Nov.4). On November 5 an art exhibition, competition awards, and sales at Jade Street Community Center offer the public opportunities to see, buy paintings and vote for People's Choice Award, as well as purchase food & beverages. capitolapleinair.com
CATHEDRAL CITY: Opening Ceremony 9 a.m. for Annual Healing Field - Fields of Valor November 4-12, 2023 at Patriot Park. Presented by Cathedral City Evening Rotary, event is open to all without charge. Location: 33-998 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA. facebook.com/ healingfieldcathedralcity/
CAYUCOS: Cayucos Car Show, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Ocean Avenue. Awesome cars, good music, beer Garden, BBQ at the Vet's Hall. cayucoschamber.com
FELTON: Day Out With Thomas November 4-5, November 10-12, 2023. $ tickets, ticketwebdowt.com
FRESNO: Fresno Fall Home Improvement Show & Tiny House Expo November 3-5, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. $10.75 online, fresnoshows.com
HOLTVILLE: Veterans Day Parade November 4, 2023, 10 a.m. Parade at 10 a.m. Farmers Market & Street Fair 11 a.m.-2 p.m. holtville.ca.gov
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Old World Village German Unity Day celebration. Held at the Biergarten, and indoor/outdoor venue. Free admission, $10 meal ordered online. oldworldhb.com
IRVINE: Holiday Faire November 4, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Held at Palm Court at The Great ParkThe Irvine Fine Arts Center presents the annual event with more than 100 talented artisans create unique handcrafted gifts. Location: 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA. Free admission, irvinefinearts.org
IRVINE: Irvine Spectrum Ice Rink Skating Under the Stars November 3, 2023-January 1, 2024 Irvine Spectrum Center Giant Wheel Court 71 Fortune Drive
LAGUNA BEACH: Art & Nature Family Festival November 2-5, 2023 at Laguna Art Museum. Docent-guided tour from Main Beach Cobblestones through Heisler Park to view Pyramidon, hands-on activities and educational stations exploring art, climate, science, animal welfare, and environmental education. Location: 307 Cliff Drive Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Free Admission, lagunaartmuseum.org
LAKE VIEW TERRACE: American Heroes Air Show November 4, 2023 Hansen Dam Sports Complex 11770 Foothill Blvd. Lake View Terrace, CA heroes-airshow.com | air show
LONG BEACH: Festival of Flight November 4, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Long Beach Airport 3590 E Wardlow Rd. Free, lgb.org | air
LODI: Sandhill Crane Festival November 3-5, 2023. lodisandhillcrane.org
LOS ANGELES: Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival November 1-5, 2023 dtlaff.com Regal L.A. Live cinemas Los Angeles, CA | film
MADERA: Madera Pomegranate Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pomegranates have a 4,000 year history representing prosperity, hope, and abundance. Madera District Fairgrounds, 1850 West Cleveland Ave. Madera, CA Free admission, free parking pomegranatefestival.com
MIDDLETOWN: Cobb Mountain Art & Ecology Open House & Pottery Sale November 4-5, 2023 9700 Rocky's Rd., Middletown CA. Free, cobbartandecology.org
MONTEREY: Western Flyer Welcome Home Celebration 11 a.m-4 p.m. at Old Fisherman's Wharf. The sardine fishing boat immortalized by John Steinbeck's 1951 classic The Log from the Sea of Cortez returns after 75 years away, to her home port of Monterey. Free boat tours, boat parade and Best Dressed Boat Contest, giveaways and more. Location: GPS to 201 Washington Street, Monterey, CA. Free, westernflyer.org
NAPA: Napa Dia de los Muertos 3-8 p.m. in downtown Napa. Artists are invited to display outdoor sculptures, art installations, puppetry, craft/art vendors, or altars that share their own history, culture and traditions related to the Dia de los Muertos. Free, cityofnapa.org
NEWBERRY SPRINGS: Pistachio Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Newberry Community Center & Park
30884 Newberry Road (Just South of Historic Route 66)
Newberry Springs, CA 92365
Free admission, newberryspringschamber.com
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Pride Festival November 2-5, 2023. Includes free festival and parade plus activities ranging from forums, musicals, marches and more.
PALO ALTO: Open Studios, 1-5 p.m. at Cubberley Artist Studios. Meet the Artists, See and Make Art, watch Pop-up dance and music performances throughout the day, along with free dance and music workshops. Friends of the Palo Alto Library are also hosting a Book Sale. Location: 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA. Free, cityofpaloalto.org/casp
PLEASANTON: Ia 'Oe E Ka La Hula Festival November 3-5, 2023 at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Kumu Hula Assoc. of Northern Calif. Celebrate Hawaiian culture and traditions through solo and group hula competitions, arts and crafts, and food, which is vital to sharing the traditions, values and art of hula with the world. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds. $26-250, kumuhulaassociation.com
RAMONA: Art and Wine Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Begent Ranch 18528 Highland Valley Rd. $65 wine passport, age 21+ only, ramonaartandwinefest.net
RIDGECREST: Petroglyph Festival November 4-5, 2023 Petroglyph tours, vendors, and festival entertainment. rpfestival.com
ROSEMEAD: Rosemead Pumpkin Derby, 1-4 p.m. Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex 8471 Klingerman Ave. Rosemead, CA $15 registration (limited space) includes derby kit for 1 pumpkin, cityofrosemead.org
SAN CLEMENTE: 1st Saturday San Clemente Art Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the lawn areas surrounding the San Clemente Library and Community Center. Artisans show and sell hand-crafted fine art, jewelry, woodwork, botanicals, apothecary, leather, wearables, ceramics, home decor, fused/blown glass, photography, metal work, and much more. Location: 242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA Free, scdba.org
SAN DIEGO: California Seaweed Festival November 3-4, 2023 at Scripps Institute on Nov.3 and Port Pavilion on Broadway, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA on Nov.4. Free, californiaseaweedfestival.com
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Beer Week Nov.3-13, 2023. Lively week of celebrating with 150 craft breweries. sdbeer.com
SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Asian Film Festival November 2-11, 2023 UltraStar Mission Valley 7510 Hazard Center Dr #100 San Diego, CA 92108 pacarts.org | film
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco's Union Square on Ice, November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024, 10 a.m. daily
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Living History Day (first Saturday) 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. Docents bring the past to life in Victorian attire, and dressed as Mountain Men, and Pioneer women. Watch the skills and demonstrations of early craftsmen. Enjoy an old-fashioned soda in the family-friendly saloon. Location: 19 Franklin St., San Juan Bautista, CA. $3, 17 and under Free, parks.ca.gov
SANTA CRUZ: Sea Glass Festival November 4-5, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cocoanut Grove. $5, facebook.com SantaCruzSeaGlassFestival
SANTA CRUZ: Hot Rods at the Beach car show, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hundreds of rods, street, vintage, muscle, custom and classic cars in the Boardwalk Parking Lot. Free admission. hotrodsatthebeach.com
SANTA MONICA: ICE November 1, 2023-January 15, 2024
SANTA MONICA: American Film Market October 31-November 5, 2023 at multiple venues . Academy Award Nominations for Films Represented at the American Film Market $795-1395, americanfilmmarket.com | film
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink November 1, 2023-March 31, 2024
SOUTH EL MONTE: LA Fall Fair, October 20-November 5, 2023 at Whittier Narrows Recreational Area. Unlimited Carnival Rides, circus attraction and concerts in the park are FREE with admission. Closed Monday-Wednesday. 12 acres of amusement rides, carnival games, vendors, crafts, food and fun. Location: 1600 Rosemead Boulevard, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission, wrist bands for rides sold separately, LAFallFair.com | lapradaevents.com
THOUSAND OAKS: Reign of Terror (ROT) opens at 7 p.m. at Janns Marketplace through November 4, 2023. Loctaion: 225 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. $35-65, rothauntedhouse.com
TWENTYNINE PALMS: Twentynine Palms Weed Show November 4-5, 2023 Saturday 12-4 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 29 Palms Historical Society and Museum 6760 National Park Drive 29 Palms, California 92277 29palmshistorical.com
YUBA CITY: Sikh Festival & Parade November 3-5, 2023
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