California Events
Friday, September 19, 2025
AVALON: Annual Catalina Festival of Art, September 19-21, 2025, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily One of the longest running and most acclaimed art festivals in California! Artists from all over the country exhibit along Crescent Avenue and sell their works of fine art, sculpture, fine crafts & photography. Highlights include charity art auction and kids art show. Catalina Art Association. Located on Crescent Avenue, along the waterfront, this three day art fair features local and mainland artists, crafts, musical entertainment, kids activities and more. Catalina Art Association. catalinaartassociation.org
BAKERSFIELD: Kern County Fair September 17-28, 2025. Alaskan Pig Races, Turkey Stampede, Concerts, Rodeo and more. Location: 1142 South P St., Bakersfield, CA. kerncountyfair.com
BERKELEY: Berkeley Old Time Music Convention September 17-21, 2025 at Berkeley Main Library, Freight & Salvage and Ashkenaz. Concerts, dances, string band contest, workshops and more with performers: Jake Blount, Judy Hyman & Jeff Claus, Bruce Molsky, Ozark Highballers, Sarah Kate Morgan, Black Banjo & Fiddle Fellows, Suzy Thompson, Aux Cajunals, WB Reid & Bonnie Zahnow, Manning Mud Stompers, Susan Michaels and Connor Maguire. $, berkeleyoldtimemusic.org
BISHOP: Millpond Music Festival September 19-21, 2025 at Millpond County Park. Line up: Roy Rogers And The Delta Rhythm Kings, Clinton Davis Stringband, The Motet, Locura, Bodie601, Squideye, Las Cafeteras, Tanasi, The Vaudevillian, The Real Sarahs, $40-120, inyo.org Camping is also available by reservation | lineup
CALABASAS: Nights Of The Jack September 26-November 1, 2025, 6-10:30 p.m. at King Gillette Ranch. Jack o' lanterns along a 3/4th mile trail, activities, and spooky fun. Location: 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, CA. $, pre-purchase required, nightsofthejack.com
CALABASAS: Calabasas Film Festival September 17-21, 2025. Annual festival showcases major film premieres, student films, documentaries and top quality film selections from all genres that are guaranteed to entertain. calabasasfilmfestival.com | film
CLOVIS: Tule Fog Boys band with mandolin, vocals, guitar, banjo & bass, 6 p.m. to dusk at Bluegrass in the Park. Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial Park (Liberty Park), 901 Fifth St., Clovis, CA. Free concert, great music!
FRESNO: Fresno Greek Festival September 19-21, 2025. St. George Greek Orthodox Church 2219 N. Orchard Fresno, CA fresnogreekfest.com Fresno's Premier Greek Festival is Back! Tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. | Greek
FRESNO: Bee Gees Gold, Bee Gees 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
GALT: Band in Concert, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Galt Sounds of Summer Concerts, details not announced as of August 1, 2025. Stay tuned! Galt, CA. Free, cityofgalt.org
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
LA PUENTE: Suave the Band, 6-10 p.m. La Puente Farmers Market Live Location: 15900 Central Avenue, La Puente, CA. Free, lapuentelive.com
MODESTO: Modesto Fall Home Improvement Show September 19-21, 2025. Modesto Centre Plaza 1000 L St. Modesto, CA $, metroexpositions.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Turning Point, classic rock, 6-7:30 p.m. Concerts on the Plaza Location: Mountain View Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA. mountainview.gov
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: Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch September 13-October 31, 2025. 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
ORANGEVALE: Concert with band, 6-9 p.m. Orangevale Summer Nights. Location: Orangevale Grange 5807 Walnut Ave. Orangevale, CA Free, ovfocf.org
PASADENA: Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Uncover the darker side of the City of Roses through its eerie alleys, hidden courtyards, and historic sites like mortuaries. $30, pasadenawalkingtours.com/ hauntedpasadena
REDWOOD CITY: Oktoberfest September 19-28, 2025 (no event Monday, September 22) at Courthouse Square features 4-hours Oktoberfest sessions that include live, German bands performing. $10-up, all ages event, redwoodcity.org
SAN BERNARDINO: San Manuel Pow Wow September 19-21, 2025 Cal State University, San Bernardino 5500 University Pkwy San Bernardino, CA sanmanuel-nsn.gov/Culture/Pow-Wow | or socalpowwow.com/ pow wow
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco, A Taste of Greece September 19-21, 2025 at Annunciation Cathedral. Beloved Greek Food Festival, newly rebranded. Location: 245 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA. Free admission, annunciation.org | Greek
SAN JACINTO: All Native Fast-pitch September 19-21, 2025 at Soboba Indian Reservation. National Indian Athletic Association All Native Fast-pitch Tournament. Registration, sponsorship and vendor opportunities: soboba-nsn.gov/niaa
SAN JOSE: Larussell, Music in the Park at Cesar Chavez Park, San Jose, CA. $, sjdowntown.com
SANTA MARIA: Banda Perla Gitana, 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
SOLVANG: Solvang Danish Days September 19-21, 2025 includes Danish food, themed entertainment, and vendors selling unique gifts. Sept.19 features free concert with The Rincons, and free Torchlight Parade for all to enter. Free, SolvangDanishDays.com
STOCKTON: Feast at the Fox September 19, 2025, 6 p.m. on Main Street in front of Fox Theater. Live musical entertainment, delectable appetizers, locally sourced wine and beer, and a four-course dinner expertly crafted by The Kitchen at StoneBrier. $, stocktonlive.com/ events/ detail/ feast-at-the-fox-2025
TULARE: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink, 4 p.m. gate opens - racing at 7 p.m. at Thunder Bowl Raceway. Location: 620 S. K Street, Tulare, CA. $50-55, thunderbowlraceway.com
VISALIA: Visalia Oktoberfest September 19, 2025, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Vossler Farm. Chamber Of Commerce Oktoberfest event features the best of Central Valley's food, beer, wine & entertainment for ages 21+. Location: 26773 S. Mooney Blvd. Visalia, CA $68.83-79.22, visaliachamber.org
WATSONVILLE: Sixth Street Alternative, 6-8 p.m., Watsonville Music in the Plaza. Downtown City Plaza, Watsonville, CA. Free, watsonville.gov
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
Past events
BUENA PARK: Vampirates Halloween Dinner Show at Pirate's Dinner Adventure. Evil Captain Sebastian the Black and a band of vampires have taken over and you pitch in to save the day during your 3-course dinner experience. Location: 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA $, piratesdinneradventureca.com
BUENA PARK: KNOTTS SCARY FARM September 19-November 2, 2024 at Knotts Berry Farm = 30 nights, 10 Mazes, 5 Scare Zones, Coasters in the Dark scary rides, bands performing and Yours Cruelly, Elvira Experience (Cassandra Peterson's appearance details tba.) Hours: Select Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 7 p.m.- 1 a.m. plus Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Location: 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA., $59.99-up, knotts.com
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.