California Events Calendar
Saturday, November 7, 2026
ALAMEDA: Holiday Boutique November 7-8, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at DeWitt O' Club. Homemade and hand crafted items sold by more than 70 Crafters. Location: 641 W. Redline Ave., Alameda, CA. Free admission, alamedaholidayboutique.com
ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink November 6, 2026-January 10, 2027, 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/
APPLE VALLEY: Holiday Craft Fair November 7-8, 2026 at Apple Valley Conference Center. Handcrafted jewelry, woodwork, fabric arts, home decor, fine art, and much more. Kids can enjoy a free make-it and take-it craft. Location: 14975 Dale Evans Pkwy., Apple Valley, CA. Free admission, AppleValley.org
ARTESIA: Veterans Day Celebration November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Artesia Park at Veterans Memorial. Music, honored guest speaker, display booths, kids area, vehicle display of a Vietnam era Huey Helicopter, and an Air Force Flyover! 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
BIG SUR: Big Sur Food & Wine Festival November 5-7, 2026, held at various locations throughout Carmel and Big Sur $, bigsurfoodandwine.org
BRENTWOOD: Brentwood Veterans Day Parade November 7, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in Downtown Brentwood included veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Civilians can participate by signing up for the Flag Walk. brentwoodca.gov
BUELLTON: Buellton Fall Fest November 6-8, 2026 at Avenue of the Flags. Fun for the Whole Family with Concerts on 2 Stages, Carnival Rides and Games Including Ferris Wheel on Avenue of the Flags! Street Faire & Food Vendors, Beer, Wine & Spirits. Fri 4-10p; Sat & Sun 12-10p. Free admission, buelltonfallfest.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
CLOVERDALE: Cloverdale Wine Walk November 7, 2026 First Saturday November-May is a collaboration of businesses. Location: Downtown, Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale, CA. $40-45, cloverdalechamber.com
COMMERCE: Citadel Outlets Tree Lighting Ceremony and Concert November 7, 2026, 5-7:15 p.m. 25th Annual Citadel Outlets Tree Lighting Ceremony. Location: 100 Citadel Dr., Commerce, CA 90040 Free, citadeloutlets.com
COSTA MESA: Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival November 6-8, 2026 at OC Fairgrounds. Hours Fri 9a-6p; Sat 10a-6p; Sun 10a-4p. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Free-$5, $15 parking, sugarplumfestivals.com
DUBLIN: Holiday Craft Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dublin Senior Center. Jewelry, pottery, crafts, soaps, lotions and more in time for your holiday shopping. Location: 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin, CA. dublin.ca.gov
FALLBROOK: International Holiday Show November 7, 2026-January 2, 2027 at Fallbrook Art Center. Unique, affordable artful gifts in a variety of mediums including woodworking, glass, textile art, jewelry, greeting cards, ceramics, gourd art, ornaments, and more - all handcrafted by regional artists and artisans. Location: 103 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook, CA. Free, fallbrookartcenter.org
FOLSOM: Folsom Ice Rink November 7, 2026-January 18, 2027 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/
FRESNO: Fresno Fall Home Improvement Show & Tiny House Expo November 6-8, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Fresno Fairgrounds 1121 S Chance Ave. Fresno, CA $13 or $8 with donation of dog/cat food or non-latex gloves, $10 parking, fresnoshows.com | home shows
GLENDORA: Craft Boutique, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at La Fetra Center. Location: 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora, CA. Free admission, cityofglendora.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
IRVINE: Irvine Spectrum Holiday Ice Rink next to the Giant Wheel November 6, 2026 through Christmas holiday. Skating! Location: 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, CA. $24-27 general admission, irvinespectrumcenter.com
LA PUENTE: Día de Los Muertos November 7, 2026, 4-8 p.m. Held on Main Street in La Puente. Enjoy a night of music, classic cars, food, altares, and community fun. Entertainment by DJ Killah Noez 4-6 p.m. and The Flashbax 6-8 p.m. Hosted by the City of La Puente. Business sponsorships available, facebook.com/cityoflapuente/
LAWNDALE: Annual Field of Honor November 6-12, 2026 at Lawndale Civic Center, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA. 200 Flags fly in tribute to Veterans, those currently serving in the Armed Forces and those who died defending our nation on battlefields far from home. Flags may be sponsored for $25, healingfield.org | veterans
LODI: Sandhill Crane Festival November 6-8, 2026. Tours to watch the sandhill cranes and many activities that are free. $, lodisandhillcrane.org | birds
LONG BEACH: Veterans Day Festival November 7, 2026, 12-4 p.m. at Houghton Park. Food trucks, live music including The Satin Dollz and Knyght Ryder. Location: Houghton Park near Veterans Valor Plaza, 6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach, CA. Free, longbeach.gov
MADERA: Pomegranate, Fruit & Nut Festival November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Madera Fairgrounds. Free admission, madera.gov or facebook.com/ PomegranateFestival/
MERCED: Field of Honor November 7-14, 2026, 1-6 p.m. Includes free Run for the Fallen 5K, 10K at Merced College on November 8, 2026 and Veterans Parade on November 11, 2026 at 12 p.m. Free, mercedfieldofhonor.org
MISSION VIEJO: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2026, 8:30-10 a.m. at Norman P. Murray Community Center. Keynote speaker Colonel B.P. Lambert, the new Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, First Marine Division, Lt. Colonel Kevin Champaigne, United States Space Force; patriotic songs; presentation of colors by the Marine Color Guard. Outdoor reception in the Veterans Plaza after ceremony. Location: 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA. Free, missionviejo.gov
MURPHYS: Day of the Dead November 7, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in Murphys Community Park. Annual Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is held 1st Saturday in November. Catrina contest, Art, food, sugar skulls, face painting and live music, as well as displaying altars. Location: 505 Algiers St. Murphys, CA Free, visitmurphys.com
MURRIETA: Field of Honor November 7-14, 2026 at Town Square Park, Jefferson & Kalmia downtown Murrieta, CA (take the Ca Oaks/Kalmia exit west off the I-15) murrietarotaryclub.org
NORCO: Veterans Day November 11, 2026, 10 a.m. at Memorial Park George A. Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza. Seating is limited. Attendees are asked to arrive by 9:45 a.m. Location Veterans Memorial Plaza, 3737 Crestview Drive, Norco, CA. Free, norco.ca.us
ORANGE: Field of Valor November 7-12, 2026. 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
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Pride Festival November 6-8, 2026. Parade is on November 8, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Includes free festival and parade plus activities ranging from forums, musicals, pool parties, military salutes, marches and more. pspride.org
PERRIS: Veterans Celebration November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Downtown D Street Route. Entertainment starts at 9, parade begins at 10 a.m. Free, cityofperris.org
RIVERSIDE: Day of the Dead November 7-8, 2026 in Downtown Riverside. Two days, multiple stages and constant entertainment featuring great bands, dancers, mariachi and more. And amazingly, it's free! Hours: Saturday November 7, 2026, 1-10 p.m. and Sunday November 8, 2026, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Location: Downtown Riverside, Main between 10th & 12th Streets. Free, instagram.com/ riversidedayofthedead/
SACRAMENTO: Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink at the Square on 7th & K Street runs November 4, 2026-January 18, 2027. $, godowntownsac.com
SAN GABRIEL: Veterans Day Ceremony November 7, 2026, 10-11 a.m. at Plaza Park, 428 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA. Brought to you by the City of San Gabriel and the San Gabriel Veterans Memorial Coalition. Free, sangabrielcity.com | veterans
SAN RAFAEL: San Rafael Day of the Dead Celebration November 7, 2026, 3-9 p.m. Albert J. Boro Community Center 50 Canal St. San Rafael, CA dayofthedeadsr.org |cityofsanrafael.org
SANTA MONICA: ICE Grand Opening Celebration 6 to 10 p.m. at 5th & Arizona. The festivities kick off a live DJ, on-ice skating performances, giveaways and a magical snow surprise and free ice skating (available on a first-come, first-served basis). iceatsantamonica.com
SHASTA LAKE: Shasta Lake Lions Veterans Day Parade November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Shasta Lake Lions Annual Veteran's Day Parade, the second largest Veteran's Day Parade in California, begins with a pancake breakfast at the fire hall (7-10 a.m.), followed by the parade down Shasta Dam Blvd (10am), and concludes with a luncheon at the American Legion Hall. Location: Highway 51 and Shasta Dam Boulevard, Shasta Lake CA. Free, cityofshastalake.gov | veterans
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.
TUSTIN: Veterans Day Celebration and Car Show November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Veterans Sports Park. Flag Ceremony, Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden. Location: 1645 Valencia Ave., Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org
TWENTYNINE PALMS: Twentynine Palms Weed Show November 7-8, 2026. 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
VACAVILLE: Día de Los Muertos November 7, 2026, 3-6 p.m. in Andrews Park. Bring a photo of a loved one to add to the community altar; Live music and folklorico dancers; Food, beer & wine, crafts, artwork and gifts for sale. Bring your own chairs or blankets for seating. Free, cityofvacaville.gov
VALLEY CENTER: Christmas on the Farm Arts & Crafts Fair November 7-8, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Bates Nut Farm. Over 80 artisans, handmade crafts, fine art and band performs concert. Location: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA Admission and parking are free, batesnutfarm.biz
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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