MOUNTAIN VIEW: Mountain View Art & Wine Festival September 12-13, 2026 in Downtown Mountain View. Location: Castro Street at Church Street, Mountain View, CA. Free admission, mvartwine.com

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ANAHEIM: PBR Team Series September 11-13, 2026 at Honda Center. Professional Bull Riders top action. Location: 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA. $, pbr.com | rodeos

APPLE VALLEY: Apple Valley Happy Trails Parade September 12, 2026, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Free, applevalley.org

ARCATA: Asha Nan band performs at Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.  Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org

AUBURN: Gold Country Fair September 10-13, 2026 at Gold Country Fairgrounds. Carnival and Midway, concerts, contests, livestock, reptiles, food, food, food! Location: 1273 High Street, Auburn, CA. $12-15 approx., goldcountryfair.com

BIG BEAR LAKE: Bardo + Mestizo Beat bands close out the summer concert series with some Latin heat, playing Latin rock & funk, 6 p.m. Big Bear Lake Village Concerts. Location: Big Bear Lake Village, Pine Knott Ave. & Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA. Free, bigbear.com

CAMINO: Folk on the Farm, concert with Slap Dragon band, 6-10 p.m. at Delfino Farms. Concert serving the farm's own Edio wine and Henrietta Stich hard cider. Music is focused on grassroots country, bluegrass, and folk. Location: 3205 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA. $ general admission, age 21+ only delfinofarms.com

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA: Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Festival September 12-13, 2026. Location: 3459 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA. $, cardiffgreekfestival.comAuthentic Greek food, music, live entertainment and dancing at the Annual Greek Festival where an open marketplace typifies traditional Bazaar with Greek imports,

CLEARLAKE: Tamborazo del Valle, 7 p.m. Clearlake Summer Concerts in Austin Park. Location: 14050 Olympic Dr. Clearlake, CA. Free, clearlake.ca.us

CRESTON: Creston Classic Rodeo September 11-12, 2026 is a tradition celebrated annually since 1996. The entire community participates in the rodeo events, including youngsters age 3-6 years who compete in the Mutton Bustin. Location: 56180 Webster Road, Creston, CA. Free-$10, crestonclassicrodeo.org

DUNCANS MILLS: Bay Area Rodeo Best Buck in the Bay September 12-13, 2026 at Rodeo grounds. Golden State Gay Rodeo Association annual event to benefit local charities.  Duncan Mills, CA. $, bayarearodeo.com | rodeos

GALT: Latin Magic band featuring great dance music from salsa to cumbia, 6-8:30 p.m. at Concerts on C Street in Downtown Galt, CA. Bring blankets and chairs and grab some grub at one of the food trucks on site. Free, cityofgalt.org

HOLLYWOOD: Fireworks Finale: OneRepublic, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Gypsy Dreams, Fleetwood Mac tribute, at  SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Free, sealegsatthebeach.com

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

LA MESA: New Catillacs, vintage rock & roll, 5-8 p.m. at Courtyard Concerts. Location: Grossmont Center Courtyard, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA. Free, grossmontcenter.com

MADERA: Madera District Fair September 10-13, 2026. Entertainment and concerts, Drone Show nights, Pig Races, Clown, Magician, Whiskerino contest.  Location: 1850 West Cleveland Ave., Madera, CA. $10-15, maderafair.com  | Sept. Fairs

MOUNTAIN VIEW: Mountain View Art & Wine Festival September 12-13, 2026 in Downtown Mountain View. Location: Castro Street at Church Street, Mountain View, CA. Free admission, mvartwine.com

NILES: Bayonics band plays Latin reggae at Concerts in the Plaza in Niles Town Plaza. Location: 37592 Niles Blvd.. Fremont, CA. Free, niles.org

ORANGE: Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch September 12-October 31, 2026. Annual attraction and popular place to take children for pumpkin pictures, crafts, kiddie rides, food and wholesome fun! Location: 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA. Free admission on weekdays; $, weekends - reservations required, IrvineParkRailroad.com

PASADENA: Troop, R&B, 6-10 p.m. at Levitt VIBE Summer Concerts in Memorial Park. Location: 85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, CA Free, levittvibepasadenamusicseries.com

ROSSMOOR: Rossmoor Family Festival Concerts with classic rock and pop tributes. Event is 3-8 p.m. Music usually at 6 p.m. at Rush Park. Location: 3001 Blume Drive. Rossmoor, CA. Free, rossmoor-csd.org

SAN ANSELMO: F.A.T. Betty + El Cajon/Le Minivans, 6-8:30 p.m. Live on the Avenue Summer Concerts in Downtown San Anselmo. Location: Creek Park, 451 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA. Free, liveontheavenue.org

SAN JOSE: Assyrian Food Festival September 12-13, 2026 at Assyrian Church of the East. traditional Assyrian food, live music, dancing, and entertainment; a wine bar; the original Samovar Alley, featuring exotic teas, coffee, and pastries; arts, crafts, and exhibits; various vendors; and a Kidzone. Location: 680 Minnesota Ave. San Jose, CA Free admission, assyrianfestival.com

SANTA BARBARA: Legendary band, Santana at Santa Barbara Bowl Concerts. Location: Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N. Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA. Tickets $67.50-up, sbbowl.com

SANTEE: The Ideas, rock and roll, 5-7 p.m. at Santee Lakes Summer Concerts. Location: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA. Free, santeelakes.com

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE:  Multicultural Celebration on Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Bijou Community Park. Location: 1201 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA City of South Lake Tahoe hosts free event with dance groups, live music, a juried art show, cultural displays, activities, food trucks, vendor booths, and more. Free admission, cityofslt.us

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Oktoberfest Fall Ale Fest & Wing Cook Off September 12, 2026, 1-5 p.m.  in Heavenly Village. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. $40, includes a wristband and commemorative glass.

TORRANCE: 512: The Selena Experience, Hispanic Heritage festival concert, 5 p.m. at Torrance Summer Nights Concerts in Wilson Park Amphitheatre. Location: 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA. Free, torranceca.gov

TULELAKE: Tulelake-Butte Valley Fair September 10-13, 2026 at Tulelake Butte Valley Fairgrounds. Greased Pig Contest & Barnyard Kids Rodeo, Gymkhana, Destruction Derby, Concerts and Parade on Saturday 10 a.m. at Main & Modoc. Location: 800 South Main St., Tulelake, CA. $, tbvfair.com

UNIVERSAL CITY: Halloween Horror Nights September 3-November 1, 2026, at Universal Studios Hollywood is back. New this year is Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness at Southern California's scariest Halloween event with terrifying haunted houses, the Terror Tram, sinister scare zones, live entertainment and attractions. halloweenhorrornights.com

VALLEJO: Oktoberfest September 12-November 1, 2026, Saturdays & Sundays, at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Premium beers, authentic German food, live entertainment. $, sixflags.com/discoverykingdom | Oktoberfest

 

 

Past events

 

BELL GARDENS: Fiestas Patrias Carnival September 12, 2025 at Veterans ParkCultural festivities with games, art and activities for the entire family. Location: 6662 Loveland Street, Bell Gardens, CA 90201. Free, bellgardens.org | fiestas patrias

DANA POINT: Maritime Festival September 12-14, 2025 at Ocean Institute. California's rich maritime history celebrated with visiting Tall Ships, Cannon Battles, Pirate and Mermaid Ball, Beer Garden, Seadog Saloon, Lil' Lads Landing, Sailor Camp, local marine life,  Vendors, Food Trucks and more!  Location: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA. Free areas at festival include Pirate Show, Sailor Camp, Beer Garden & Vendors Village on Saturday & Sunday;  paid tickets for experiences include Cannon Battle on board a ship, Beer Tasting Festival, Pirate & Mermaid Ball on Saturday, Mermaid Shows, School for Scallywags and Adventure Pass, Free - $, oceaninstitute.org

EL CAJON: Sycuan Pow Wow September 12-14, 2025. Dance and Singing Contests, Fashion Show, Peon Games, Food, Vendors and fun for entire public to attend. Location: Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, 5577 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA. sycuantribe.com  | pow wow

EUREKA: Cruz'n Eureka September 12-14, 2025.  Friday BBQ 12-3p, Show-n-Shine 2-5p, Cruise Old Town 6-7 p.m. | Saturday Car & Motorcycle Show plus Street Fair in Old Town 10a-4p, Burnout Competition on Samoa Dragstrip 5-7p | Sunday Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10a, Poker Run from Moose Lodge 10a. bgcredwoods.org/cruz-n-eureka

FRESNO: The Boys of Summer, Eagles tribute, 7-10 p.m. Engelmann Cellars Friday Night Wine Concerts Location: 3275 North Rolinda, Fresno, CA. $24.78 general admission online - concerts 21+ only, engelmanncellars.com

HAYWARD: Music Depot and Friends + Metal Fest 1-5 p.m. at Summer Concert Series at Hayward Memorial Park. Location: 24176 Mission Blvd. (behind Hayward Plunge) Hayward, CA Free, haywardlodge.org

HOLLYWOOD: Fireworks Finale: Chicago, 8 p.m., at Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com

LAGUNA BEACH: AVP Laguna Open September 12-14, 2025, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at Main Beach. 70th annual Laguna Open is an AVP Contender Event this year. Free to see, AVP.com

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

KERMAN: Kerman Harvest Festival & Parade September 11-14, 2025 in Downtown and mostly at Kerckhoff Park. $10 admission to festival includes concerts and entertainment, and wristbands for carnival rides are also sold.

LA PUENTE: Banda Primera Generacion, 6-10 p.m. La Puente Farmers Market Live Location: 15900 Central Avenue, La Puente, CA. Free, lapuentelive.com

MENDOCINO: Mendocino Open Paint Out (MOPO) September 7-13, 2026. Mendocino Art Center The annual Mendocino Open Paint Out includes paint sales each day in the Art Center, daily demonstrations and presentations. Find painters at beaches, bays, wineries, mountain landscapes, redwoods and more. All events are free and open to the public, including watching the artists paint. mendocinoartcenter.org

NAPA: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at Blue Note Summer Series. Location: The Meritage Resort and Spa, 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA. $ticketed concerts, bluenotejazz.com

PASADENA: Fiestas Patrias September 12, 2025, 5-9 p.m. at Villa Parke. Celebrate the independence of 18 Latin American Countries.This family-friendly event highlights the colors, richness and warmth of Latin American culture. Enjoy live music and traditional dances performed by local community groups.  Location: 363 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA. Call (626) 744-6530. Free, cityofpasadena.net  | Fiestas Patrias

PINECREST: Bear Music Fest September 11-14, 2025.   All inclusive includes cabin sleeping, all meals and concerts and music in this immersive event. Line up:  The Rumble, The Free Label, Stephan Grump's Rosetta Trio, Okan, Jen Chapin, Barnaby Bright, Boys Go to Jupiter, Grainne Hunt. Location: Lair of the Golden Bear 1 Camp Blue Road Pinecrest, CA$654-up, bearmusicfest.com

RICHMOND: Wolf Jett, alternative + The Lemonhammer, tribute, 5:30-8 p.m. Point Richmond Summer Concerts Location: Park Place & Washington Avenue, Richmond, CA. Free, pointrichmondmusic.org

SANTA MARIA: Fuzion, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Downtown Fridays Concerts at Santa Maria Town Center West Parking Lot, S. Broadway & Cook St., Santa Maria, CA. Free, dtfsantamaria.com

SONOMA: Sonoma Plein Air Festival Week September 14-19, 2026. Over 30 juried, nationally-acclaimed artists converge on Sonoma for a week to paint throughout the region, then show and sell their work to benefit youth arts education in Sonoma Valley.  sonomapleinair.com

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Cliff Porter of Jelly Bread, 5:45-9:15 p.m. Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com

TEMECULA: Raffia, Sade & Toni Braxton tributes, Thornton Winery Friday Night Music Series. Location: Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. ticket, thorntonwine.com

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

WHITTIER: Gordon D. Crowell Observatory Public Nights 8-10 p.m. at Rio Hondo College. Meade 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, one of the largest in Southern California, is open to the public, free on special nights. Location: 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA. Free, gorio.page/observatory-nights | additional dates: September 26, October 10, 17 & 24, November 7 & 21, and December 5, 2025

WILTON: Nudestock September 11-14, 2025 at Laguna del Sol. Music festival at clothing optional resort. 8683 Rawhide Lane Wilton, CA 95693 lagunadelsol.com 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.