Calendar Events
Sunday, November 9, 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
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 Art Exhibition & Sale November 9, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at New Brighton Middle School. • 100+ paintings on display • Fine art sale • People’s Choice Award • Free Admission! • Food Truck. Location: 250 Washburn Ave., Capitola, CA. cityofcapitola.org
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
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
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
LODI: Sandhill Crane Festival November 8-9, 2025, lodisandhillcrane.org
MERCED: Field of Honor November 8-15, 2025, 1-6 p.m. Includes $ Run for the Fallen 5K, 10K at Merced College on 11/10 and Veterans Parade on 11/11. Free, mercedfieldofhonor.org/
MURRIETA: Field of Honor November 8-15, 2025 at Town Square Park. Murrieta, CA murrietaca.gov
NORTH HILLS: Galpin Car Show November 9, 2025, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. San Fernando Valley's largest car show celebrates over 130 years of automotive history with more than 1,000 vehicles displayed across nine different locations along Roscoe Blvd. Exotics like Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, plus Lowriders, the Batmobile, the Munster Mobile, the Bathtub Buggy and more. Location: Galpin Motors, 15505 Roscoe Blvd., North Hills, CA. Free, galpin.com/car-show/
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 at Handy Park. Flag sponsorship $35. Location: 2143 E. Oakmont Ave., Orange, CA. Free, communityfoundationoforange.org | veterans
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Pride Festival November 6-9, 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
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
PLEASANTON: Tri-Valley Veteran's Day Parade and Concert November 9, 2025, 1 p.m. marches down Main Street. 28th annual parade theme in 2025 is United States Marine Corps. Organized and hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298, American Legion Post 237 and the city of Pleasanton | veterans
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
POWAY: Train Song Festival, November 8, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Old Poway Park. Main stage musical entertainment from San Diego Folk Heritage, model railroad layouts in the Great Room, the Nelson House and Museum will be open for tours, hand-crafted items at the Boardwalk Craft Market and you can ride aboard the 1907 Steam Engine for a nominal fee. Location: 14134 Midland Road Poway, CA. Free admission, poway.org
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 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 at Santa Monica November 7, 2025-January 19, 2026
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
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
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