California Events
Thursday, September 21, 2023
ANTIOCH: Big Truck Day 4-8 p.m. at Antioch Community Center. All ages! Free, antiochca.gov
APPLE VALLEY: B OK band performs 6-8 p.m. at Apple Valley Commons Concerts in the Courtyard in a free concert. Location: Highway 18 and Dale Evans Pkwy., Apple Valley, CA. AVRecreation.org
BAKERSFIELD: Kern County Fair September 20-October 1, 2023. 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 20-24, 2023 at Freight & Salvage and Ashkenaz. Concerts, dances, string band contest, workshops and more! berkeleyoldtimemusic.org | lineup
BUENA PARK:
KNOTTS SCARY FARM:
mazes and scare zones, bands performing throughout the park, rides and some
pretty cool shows in the oldest, largest and most dedicated Halloween scare
experience celebrating 50 years in 2023.
BUENA PARK: Vampirates Halloween Dinner Show at Pirate's Dinner Adventure. Evil Captain Sebastian the Black and a band of vampires have taken over in a battle of good versus evil aboard the 18th-century Spanish galleon as you, the audience, pitch in to save the day during your 3-course dinner experience. Location: 7600 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA $, piratesdinneradventureca.com
BURBANK: Burbank International Film Festival September 21-24, 2023 at AMC 16 Theaters. BIFF begins with an Opening Night Ceremony, Featured films and Gala Reception. Location: 125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA $20-up approx., burbankfilmfest.org | film
DINUBA: Dinuba Annual Raisin Day Festival & Parade Dinuba Raisin Harvest Festival September 21-24, 2023, 10 a.m., Vulch Park El Monte Way Dinuba, CA dinubachamber.com
ENCINITAS: Classic 3rd Thursday Car Cruise Nights, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Coast Highway 101 and adjacent streets. No admission fee. encinitas101.com
GRASS VALLEY: Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair September 21-24, 2023. In between the Draft Horse performances, the Harvest Fair is bustling with activity. The Harvest Fair is an experience that can be enjoyed by kids and adults - and admission is free! Don't miss the opportunity to visit the barns and meet the horses, taste the delicious Treat Street goodies. Location: 11228 McCourtney Road Grass Valley, CA. $17-20-up, nevadacountyfair.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Old World Village Oktoberfest September 17-November 5, 2023. Held at the Biergarten, and indoor/outdoor venue.
IRWINDALE: Mariachi Fest at Dan Diaz Recreation Center every Thursday in September. Event includes Mexican band Mexican food for sale, BalletFolklorico Dancers (youth group), Craft Vendors, Free, irwindaleca.gov
KERNVILLE: Kern River Rock N Blues Festival September 21-24, 2023 kernriverrocknblues.com
MENDOCINO: Mendocino Open Paint Out (MOPO) September 18-23, 2023 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
ORANGE: Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch. Free admission, parking fee charged and activities require tickets. Pumpkin patch, train ride, hay ride, face painting, pumpkin decorating and more!
PALM SPRINGS: The Dinah Largest Girl Party Music Festival in the World September 20-24, 2023 $, thedinah.com 21+, guys welcome | lineup
PALM SPRINGS: September Palm Springs Villagefest 7-10 p.m. on Palm Canyon Drive. Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs this Thursday for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday evening,...entertainment, activities and attractions include: music, art, crafts, food, vendors. Location: 100 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA. Free, villagefest.org
REDWOOD CITY: Oktoberfest September 20-24, 2023 at Courthouse Square. $10-27, redwoodcity.org
SAN FRANCISCO: After Dark 6-10 p.m. at Exploratorium. Location: Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. Age 18+ only, $19.95, exploratorium.edu
UNIVERSAL CITY: HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023 offers new thrills such as the Terror Tram where the bug-heads that run it want to exterminate us humans!
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Chucky's back, then there's The Exorcist, Stranger Things 4, Holidayz In Hell, Scare Zones, rides like Revenge of the Mummy and a total of 20 attractions unleashed at night. Opens at 7 p.m.
VISALIA: Oktoberfest September 21, 2023 Chamber Of Commerce Oktoberfest at Vossler Farms. The best of Central Valley's food, beer, wine & entertainment. 21+ $60.54, visaliachamber.org
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