Calendar Events
World's Tallest 115' Live-Cut Tree @ Citadel
Saturday, November 8, 2025
ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink November 7, 2025-January 4, 2026, 3-10 p.m. daily
ANAHEIM: Veteran's Day Flags of Honor November 7-11, 2025, at Eucalyptus Park in Anaheim Hills. Remembrance Ceremony November 8, 2025, 10 a.m. 200+ U.S. flags stand in solemn formation to honor our heroes. The flags fly for three days so visitors can walk through the field to read the posted dedications attached to each flag. Location: 100 N. Quintana Drive, Anaheim, CA. Free, Sponsored by Anaheim Rotary Club. facebook.com/ AnaheimHillsRotaryClub/ | veterans
ARTESIA: Veterans Day Celebration November 8, 2025, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Artesia Park at Veterans Memorial. Music, a Veteran's Breakfast (free while supplies last), display booths, kids area, vehicle display of a Vietnam era Huey Helicopter, and an Air Force Flyover! Honored guest speaker for the event is Retired U.S. Army Major Ed Choi, a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. 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 6-8, 2025, held at various locations throughout Carmel and Big Sur $, bigsurfoodandwine.org
BRENTWOOD: Brentwood Veterans Day Parade November 8, 2025, 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 7-9, 2025 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. Free admission, buelltonfallfest.com
CAPITOLA: Capitola Plein Air November 3-9, 2025. See 40 artists paint the town! Art exhibition & sale November 9, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at New Brighton Middle School, 250 Washburn Ave., Capitola, CA. cityofcapitola.org
CLAREMONT: Festival at Pilgrim Place November 7-8, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 65 booths offering Jewelry, Fabric Creations, Children’s Activities, Woodworking, Paintings, Metal Sculpture, Stained Glass, Jams/Jellies, Vintage Clothing, Antique Items, Furniture. Location: Pilgrim Place, 625 Mayflower Road, Claremont, CA. pilgrimplace.org
COMMERCE: Citadel Outlets Tree Lighting Ceremony and Concert November 8, 2025, 5 p.m. 24th 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, 2025 at OC Fairgrounds. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. $ sugarplumfestivals.com
COSTA MESA: Salute to Veterans November 8, 2025, 12-3 p.m. Musical performances, arts & crafts, opportunities to connect with local veterans' organizations, free hot dogs and drinks, and more! The community is invited to this free event. Location: OC Fair & Event Center - Heroes Hall, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Free. ocfair.com | veterans
DUBLIN: Dublin Craft Boutique November 8, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dublin Senior Center. Location: 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin, CA. Free admission, dublin.ca.gov
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/
FRESNO: Fresno Fall Home Improvement Show & Tiny Home Expo November 7-9, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Fresno Fairgrounds 1121 S Chance Ave. Fresno, CA $10 approx., $10 parking, fresnoshows.com | home shows
GLENDALE: Montrose Wine Walk Montrose Holiday Wine walk November 8, 2025, 5-8 p.m. The Montrose Shopping Park Presents its annual Holiday Wine Walk. Sample wines from 30+ pour stations hosted by our merchants and businesses. Each location serves red and/or white wines and snacks for your enjoyment. Complimentary bottled water also available. Enjoy live music and activities throughout the Shopping Park. $55, shopmontrose.com
HAYWARD: Veterans Day Ceremony November 8, 2025, 1-2 p.m. at Lone Tree Cemetery. Location: 24591 Fairview Avenue, Hayward, CA. Public invited, lonetreecemetery.com | veterans
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Oktoberfest September 7-November 9, 2025 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
LAKEWOOD: Imaginarium's Zenthara August 28-November 9, 2025 at Lakewood Center Mall. Over 5 million lights create a fantastical landscape of larger-than-life Creatures and Dragons. Location: 326 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA. $23-up, imaginarium360.com
LAWNDALE: Annual Field of Honor November 6-12, 2025 at Lawndale Civic Center, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260 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. healingfield.org | veterans
LODI: Sandhill Crane Festival November 8-9, 2025, lodisandhillcrane.org
LONG BEACH: Veterans Day Festival November 8, 2025, 12-4 p.m. at Houghton Park. Food trucks, live music including The Satin Dollz and Knyght Ryder. Veterans Recognition Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Location: Houghton Park near Veterans Valor Plaza, 6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach, CA. Free, longbeach.gov | veterans
LOOMIS: Cowpoke Fall Gathering November 6-8, 2025 at Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95650 $63.65-up, cowpokefallgathering.com
MERCED: Field of Honor November 8-15, 2025, 1-6 p.m. Includes $ Run for the Fallen 5K, 10K at Merced College on 11/9 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
ONTARIO: Imaginarium September 5-November 9, 2025 at Ontario Mills. Millions of lights in colorful displays just in time for the holidays at the Alice in Wonderland themed attraction! Location: Ontario Mills Mall, 4377 Mills Circle, Ontario, CA. $27-up, imaginarium360.com
ORANGE: Field of Valor November 8-13, 2025. Opening ceremony Nov.8, 11:30 a.m. at Handy Park. Location: 2143 E. Oakmont Ave., Orange, CA. Free, communityfoundationoforange.org | veterans
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Pride Festival November 6-9, 2025. Parade is on November 9. Includes free festival and parade plus activities ranging from forums, musicals, pool parties, military salutes, marches and more. pspride.org
PALO ALTO: Winter Lodge Seasonal Ice Rink October 18, 2025-April 12, 2026, is back with public skating sessions, lessons and more. $20 session, $6 skate rental, winterlodge.com
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
PARADISE: Bags & Beans Cornhole Tournament & Chili Cookoff November 8, 2025, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Terry Ashe Park and Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway Paradise, CA. paradiseprpd.com
PASO ROBLES: Warbirds Wings & Wheels, Car Show, Motorcycles & Swap Meet 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Estrella Warbirds Museum. Friday Nite dinner Dance with Monte Mills, 27 Classes of Cars, Motorcycles and Dragsters, Kids Activities - Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Museum Display Buildings, Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band and 805 Beer Garden & Eberley Wines for sale. $10-15, ewarbirds.org
PERRIS: Day Out With Thomas Train Festival at Southern California Railway Museum November 1, 2, 8, 9 & 11, 2025. $22.85 - $26.85, ticketwebdowt.com
PLEASANTON: Fuel Curve Autumn Get-Together November 8-9, 2025 at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Over 2,500 of the baddest American-made & powered show cars - hot rods, muscle cars, trick trucks, lowriders and more! Hayward Firefighters Local 1909 Smash for Cash charity demolition Derby on Saturday! Live music and family fun zone. Hours: Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA. $31.62, good-guys.com
POMONA: Pomona Fall Home Show November 8-9, 2025 at Fairplex. Location: 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Fairplex, Pomona, CA. Free admission, $20 parking, homeshowconsultants.com | home shows
RIVERSIDE: A Salute to Veterans Parade and Expo November 8, 2025, 10 a.m. Parade: starts near the Upper Parking lot at RCC. It makes its way down Magnolia Avenue turning right on 10th, then left on Main Street. The Expo is held at the end of the parade at John G. Gabbert Judicial Plaza, 3650 11th St. Free to see, asalutetoveteran.org | veterans
SAN BERNARDINO: Veterans Day Salute & Resource Fair November 8, 2025, 10 a.m. at Court Street Square, 349 N. E Street, San Bernardino, CA. Resource Fair is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free, sanbernardino.gov | veterans
SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Asian Film Festival November 6-15, 2025. Most showings are held at Edwards Mira Mesa, while galas and awards take place at other venues. $15-up, pacarts.org | film
SAN GABRIEL: Veterans Day Ceremony November 8, 2025, 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 JOSE: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show November 7-9, 2025 at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA. Holiday shopping, hundreds of vendors, entertainment, food and more. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $9 admission, harvestfestival.com
SANTA CRUZ: Sea Glass Festival November 8-9, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cocoanut Grove. $5, facebook.com SantaCruzSeaGlassFestival
SACRAMENTO: Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink November 5, 2025-January 19, 2026 at the Square on 7th & K Street. A tradition for over 30 years, the affordable holiday attraction only charges $15, skate rental included! godowntownsac.com
SANTA MONICA: ICE November 7, 2025-January 19, 2026 at 5th & Arizona. 8,000 square feet of skating ice, including a kids zone for little ones. $22 admission & skate rental, iceatsantamonica.com
SANTA YNEZ: Santa Ynez Vaquero Dinner November 8, 2025, 5-9 p.m. santaynezmuseum.orgSHASTA LAKE: Shasta Lake Lions Veterans Day Parade November 8, 2025, 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, 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: Peltzer Ice Rink November 10, 2025-Janaury 19, 2026 at Peltzer Farm & Winery. Location: 39925 Calle Contento, Temecula, CA. $23.05 for 75 minute skate session, rental skates included, peltzerfarms.com
TUSTIN: Veterans Day Celebration and Car Show November 8, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Veterans Sports Park. Location: 1645 Valencia Ave., Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org
VALLEY CENTER: Christmas on the Farm Arts & Crafts Fair November 8-9, 2025, 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 6-November 9, 2025. 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
WOODSIDE: Spooky Nightfall October 3-November 10, 2025 at Filoli is a Gothic dream. The fantasy 16-acre estate & 54,000 sq. ft. mansion in Santa Cruz mountains has surprises - Shadow Creatures, Blacklight Mushroom Forest, Witches Apothecary, Pumpkin Meadow, Hay Maze and more. $, filoli.org
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