California Events
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
Saturday, September 12, 2026
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
AUBURN: Ain't Necessarily Dead Grateful Dead Tribute Festival September 12, 2026, 12-10 p.m. at Regional Park. Live Music with Grateful Dead tribute bands. Location: 3770 Richardson Drive Auburn, CA Free admission, auburnrec.com
AVALON / TWO HARBORS: Two Harbors Wine Fest September 12, 2026, 1-4 p.m. Tastings of all participating fine local and imported wines, live music, silent auction and complimentary appetizers. Presented by Catalina Island Company and Avalon Rotary this is a 21+ event. No dogs allowed. Location: 1 Banning House Rd, Avalon, CA. $, visitcatalinaisland.com | (877) 778-8322
BELL GARDENS: Fiestas Patrias Carnival September 12, 2026, 4-8 p.m. at Veterans Park Cultural festivities with games, art and activities for the entire family. Location: 6662 Loveland Street, Bell Gardens, CA 90201. Free, bellgardens.org | Fiestas Patrias
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
BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 12-November 14, 2026 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. Log Sawing, Stein Holding, German bands, beers & food, dancing, cool merch and more! $, bigbearevents.com
BISHOP: Hispanic Heritage and Cultural Celebration September 12, 2026, 3-9 p.m. Bishop, CA. Free, cityofbishop.ca.gov | Fiestas Patrias
BONITA: CHULA VISTA: Bonitafest September 12, 2026. Twilight Parade is at Sunnyside Saddle Club, 6 p.m. | Festival 6:30 p.m. at Arts Center Annual Bonitafest Street Fair and Performing Arts Festival takes place at Bonita Museum and Cultural Arts Center 751 Otay Lakes Road Admission and parking are free, chulavistaca.gov
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
CAPITOLA: Capitola Art & Wine Festival September 12-13, 2026. More than 20 wineries, gourmet food, fine art, entertainment, children's art area. Hours: Sept. 12, 10a-6p; Sept.13, 10a-5p. Location: Capitola Village, Monterey and Capitola Avenues with free parking & shuttles from Capitola Mall. Free admission | $ festival tasting glass & $ tasting tokens, capitolachamber.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,
CASTRO VALLEY: Castro Valley Fall Festival, September 12-13, 2026, 10a-6p on Castro Valley Blvd. Great food, awesome vendors and fun for the whole family! Location: Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA. Free, edenareachamber.com
CHULA VISTA: Sesame Place Halloween Spooktacular September 12-November 1, 2026, Saturdays & Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Special Halloween Shows, music, character photo ops, Trick or Treating in the theme park and Sesame Street's classic kids' rides. Location: Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA. Tickets, sesameplace.comCLEARLAKE: Tamborazo del Valle, 7 p.m. Clearlake Summer Concerts in Austin Park. Location: 14050 Olympic Dr. Clearlake, CA. Free, clearlake.ca.us
COLFAX: Colfax Railroad Days September 12-13, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Street Dance Saturday 5:30-9 p.m. Celebrate railroad history with Blacksmith demos; Grizzly Mountain Minis Highland Cows; Sunny Days Farms baby goats; Black Flag Gang gunslingers; Morman Battalion 1840s Pioneer Camp; train displays and free train rides; Food, Refreshment, live music. Festival Location: Main Street, Downtown Colfax, Free admission, colfaxrailroaddays.com
CRESTON: Creston Classic Rodeo September 10-12, 2026 is a Classic Rodeo tradition celebrated annually since 1996. Events include team roping, Steer Riding, Barrels, Team Sorting, Ladies Breakaway, Men's Tie Down Roping and more. Location: 6180 Webster Road Creston, CA. $10, crestonclassicrodeo.org | rodeos
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
DANA POINT: Maritime Festival September 11-13, 2026 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
DOWNIEVILLE: Downieville Mountain Brewfest September 12, 2026, 1-5 p.m. on Main Street. Sample local brews, listen to live music and sample delicious food. Only those wearing Brewfest wristbands will be served. An imprinted pilsner taster is included in ticket price and this is the ONLY container beer may be poured into. All beer samples will be poured in a quantity of 2 oz. and tastings can be for as many 2 oz samples as you can responsibly consume. Location: Downtown Downieville, CA. $35-45, downievillebrewfest.com
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
ELK GROVE: Butterfly Fest Weekends September 12-13, 19-20, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Celebrate beautiful, orange-winged Gulf Fritillary butterflies returning each year to lay their eggs on passionvine at The Secret Garden. Guided Life Cycle Tours at 11 a.m., help with starting your own butterfly garden, face painting, coffee cart serving drinks & treats and 15% off all perennials during the event! Location: 8450 W Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA. Free, secretgarden-online.com
ESCONDIDO: Fiestas Patrias September 12-13, 2026, Fri. 5-10; Sat. 11a-5p. at Grape Day Park. Live performances with Mariachi, Folklorico & Banda music, food vendors, artisan crafts, games & giveaways, kids zone, beer & spirit garden, El Grito de Independencia Ceremony, Catrinas & Charros roaming the park! Location: 321 North Broadway, Escondido, CA. Free, facebook.com/ FiestasPatriasEscondido/ | Fiestas Patrias
FERNDALE: Bargain Lovers' Weekend September 11-13, 2026. Town-wide garage sale takes place from Main Street to side streets and throughout the entire Victorian Village. Dozens of locations to check out, offering everything from antiques and collectibles to household items, tools, toys, electronics, clothing and more. visitferndale.com
FORESTHILL: Divide Heritage Festival September 12, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. Food, Craft Vendors, Old West Re-enactment, Historical Displays, Old Town Walking Tours, American Legion Pig Roast, Raffle for Black Powder Rifle and more. Foresthill Memorial Park 24500 - 24599 Harrison St. Foresthill, CA. Free, foresthillchamber.biz
FORT BRAGG: Shoreline Rodeo September 12-13, 2026. Junior Local Event each day. Tri-Tip BBQ Saturday 5 p.m. $25; Cowboy Breakfast 8-10 a.m. both days. Sunday ACTRA Roping at 9:30 a.m.; Location: 30601 Turner Road, Fort Bragg, CA. shorelineriders.com | rodeo
FORT BRAGG: Grand Tasting & Live Auction September 12, 2026, 11 a.m. Location: Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg, CA. $
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: The Original Lobster Festival September 11-13, 2026 at Fountain Valley Sports Complex. Music, entertainment and delicious, fresh, flown-in-daily lobster that's steamed, not boiled! $5-70, originallobsterfestival.com
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
HEALDSBURG: Let's Crush It! Harvest Party September 12, 2026, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. AVV's biggest all-day party of the year with grape picking & stomping and fun at Wetzel Estate. $120-133.35, avvwine.com | stomps
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
JUNE LAKE: June Lake Loop Jam Fest September 11-13, 2026 at Gull Lake Park. Line up: The Alligators, Jam-Fest-All-Stars, The All Stars Jam, Bella Rayne and Friends, Bishop Funk Collective , Blü Egyptian, Cubensis , Easy Wind, Grateful Roots Summit with Melody Trucks, GrooveSession, Hempstring Orchestra, Joe Marcinek Band, Lettuce, MHS Jazz Band, Rose's Pawn Shop, ShakyFeelin, The TanBand and The Two Tracks. Location: June Lake Loop, 47 Granite Ave., June Lake, CA. $86.85-up, junelakejamfest.org
LAKEWOOD: The Hollow Awakens September 12-October 31, 2026 (Wednesday-Sunday evenings) at Lakewood Center Mall. Check out Imaginarium's new Halloween themed attraction with nine haunt zones, circus entertainment and trick or treats. Location: 326 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA. $22-24, thehollowawakens.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
MARTINEZ: Martini Shake-off September 12, 2026, 6-10 p.m. Celebrate Martinez as the birthplace of the Martini! Local bars and restaurants prepare their take on this famous cocktail. Enjoy live music, a catered dinner, dancing, a Martini competition, and a silent auction. Location: Ignacio Plaza at City Hall 525 Henrietta St Martinez, CA Registration: Advance purchase required 21+ ONLY $124.56-up, martinezchamber.com
MARYSVILLE: Marysville Stampede PRCA Rodeo September 12-13, 2026 at Riverfront Park / Cotton Rosser Pavilion. Saturday is Patriot Day at Pro Rodeo gates open at 5 p.m. After Party 6:30-10 p.m. with Moonshine Crazy band. Location: 600 Biz Johnson Drive, Marysville, CA. $35, marysvillestampede.com | rodeo
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
MONTEREY: Festa Italia September 11-13, 2026 at Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey. Opening Ceremonies and Procession to Old Fisherman's Wharf for blessing of the fishing fleet followed by entertainment, food, vino and Bocce tournament. Free admission, FestaItaliaMonterey.org
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: Kidspace Halloween September 18-October 31, 2026, includes a Halloween Parade every day, costumes encouraged, plus Pumpkin bowling, Adopt-a-Monster workshop and Witch's Kitchen. Location: 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA. $17, kidspacemuseum.org
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
REDDING: Redding Roots Revival September 11-12, 2026 in Downtown Redding. Lineup: Chad Bushnell, Jelly Bread, The Brothers Reed, Vaughn Sims, Full Cup, Jacob Akana Band Redding, CA. $65-up, reddingrootsrevival.org
ROCKLIN: Oktoberfest at Kathrin's Biergarten September 12 & 19, 2026, 4-9:30 p.m. Sept.12 Gruber Family Band | Sept.19 Alpenband. Location: 4810 Granite Drive, Suite 1A, Rocklin, CA $20-25. Event does sell out. Presale tickets available online at kathrinsbiergarten.com/events | Oktoberfest
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 DIEGO: AleSmith Brewing Oktoberfest Celebration September 12, 19, 26, 2026. Featuring music, stein pours and specials of award-winning Oktoberfest. $,. alesmith.com | Oktoberfest
SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream September 11-November 1, 2026 is a special ticket, nighttime scare attraction with 6 haunted houses, 3 scare zones, vile vignettes, band/music, and themed bars with drinks for sale age 21+. $41.50-55 tickets, seaworld.com
SAN DIEGO: Old Town State Historic Park Fiestas Patrias September 12, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: San Diego Avenue Cascarones; Corn Husk Dolls; Paper Flowers; Live Entertainment throughout the day; artists and traditional folklorico dancers; Parade; Guac' Off best guacamole in Old Town San Diego. $1 per tasting, $5 for a flight. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=26879
SAN FRANCISCO: Sea Music Festival September 12, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. Five stages of live music, parade of historic boats, over-the-water jousting. Free, maitime.org | music
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
SAN JOSE: Chile, Mole, Pozole Festival September 12, 2026, 12:30-5 p.m. at Mexican Heritage Plaza. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with food, arts, salsa tasting, live music, dancing, vendors selling food, alcoholic beverages, and more. Location: 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA. $10-12.51 admission, schoolofartsandculture.org | Fiestas Patrias
SANTA ANA: Fiestas Patrias Santa Ana Festival,
Parade and El Grito September 12-13, 2026. The huge, 2-day event
returns to the popular historic district of Downtown, situated along 4th Street.
The parade takes place along Main Street.
Santa Ana, CA
Free, santa-ana.org/fiestas-patrias/
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
SEAL BEACH: Seal Beach Arts & Crafts Faire September 12-13, 2026, 9 a.m. both day at Eisenhower Park, foot of the Seal Beach Pier. Features over 100 arts & crafts vendors. Location: 820 Ocean Avenue, Seal Beach, CA. Free, sealbeachlions.org
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
UPPER LAKE: Blue Wing Blues Festival September 12-13, 2026 at Tallman Hotel. Line up: The Blues Project, The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra and Tia Carroll, headliners. Location: 9550 Main St., Upper Lake, CA. $, tallmanhotel.com
VACAVILLE: Downtown Shakedown Classic Car & Motorcycle Show September 12, 2026, 12-6 p.m.. on Main & Merchant Streets. Classic cars (1975 and older) and motorcycles (all years welcome), from beautifully restored originals to custom creations. Free to see! downtownvacaville.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
VENTURA: Art and Street Painting Festivals September 12-13, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Free Where: Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001 Parking: Free parking for the festival is available on Spinnaker Drive, and Ventura Harbor Village parking lots. Event information: venturaartfestival.com
VISALIA: Home Expo Remodeling & Decorating Show September 12-13, 2026 at Visalia Convention Center. Over 200 Exhibit including Tiny Homes, ADUs, Modern Sheds Remodeling, Redecorating, Energy Efficiency, Smart Home Security, Spooky Halloween Decor & Signature Christmas ornaments. $3-7, visaliahomeshows.com
WASCO: Festival and Rose Parade September 10-13, 2026. Celebrate "The Rose Capital of the World" with a themed parade and grand marshals, marching bands, floats, queen coronation, vendor faire, car show, deep pit BBQ, pancake breakfast, fun run and basketball tournament. Most events are free admission.
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
WILLITS: Flynn Creek Circus September 11-27, 2026 at The Skunk Train. Aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers, circus acts, and laugh out loud comedy, this circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes in The Cricket & the Wren. Location: 299 E. Commercial, St. Willits, CA. $$136.50 Big Top Includes a train ride through the redwoods, circus admission, and general seating, skunktrain.com flynncreekcircus.com
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