California Events
Pacific Islander Festival San Diego, Sept.23-24, 2023, Free!
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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
BAKERSFIELD: Kern County Fair September 23-October 4, 2026. Alaskan Pig Races, Turkey Stampede, Concerts, Rodeo and more. Location: 1142 South P St., Bakersfield, CA. kerncountyfair.com
CALABASAS: Calabasas Film Festival September 23-27, 2026. 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
CALABASAS: Night Of The Jack September 25-November 1, 2026, 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, nightofthejack.com
CONCORD: House of Floyd, tribute to the classic rock music of Pink Floyd, 6:30-8 p.m., Concord Music & Market at Todos Santos Plaza, Location: 2175 Willow Pass Willow Pass & Grant St. Concord, CA. Cost: Free, cityofconcord.org
DINUBA: Dinuba Annual Raisin Day Festival & Parade with the theme: All-American Harvest, takes place September 23-27, 2026 in Vuich Park. Celebrate the amazing raisin with a parade, carnival, contests, live music, food vendors and fun for all ages. Location: El Monte Way Dinuba, CA. Free admission, dinubachamber.com
FIREBAUGH: Cantaloupe Roundup September 24-27, 2026 at at Firebaugh Dunkle Park. Location: 1500 Q Street, Firebaugh, CA. Free admission, firebaugh.org
HANFORD: Motel Drive, under the influence of punk and country roots, 5:30-9 p.m., Hanford Market Place Concerts Downtown Hanford Between Doughty & Irwin St. Hanford, CA. Free, mainstreethanford.com
HOLLYWOOD: Jon Bellion, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.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
IRWINDALE: Mexican Independence Mariachi Fest September 3-24, 2026, 7-9 p.m. in Irwindale Park Plaza every Thursday in September, 7 p.m. at the Park Plaza. Event includes Mexican band, Craft Vendors, Loteria, Mexican food for sale. Free, irwindaleca.gov
KERNVILLE: Kern River Rock N Blues Festival September 24-27, 2026 at Frandy Campground. Location: 11252 Kernville Rd Kernville, CA. $20-up, kernriverrocknblues.com
LANCASTER: Antelope Valley Fair "Ruffling Feathers" September 24-27 & October 1-4, 2026. Bees & Honey, Antique Glass, Miniatures, Scarecrows, Open Wool Show, Gems & Minerals, Baking Challenge and more. Separate ticketed concerts. $11-15, avfair.com | fairs
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
ORANGEVALE: Later Days band performs 5-8 p.m. at Orangevale Bands & Brews Concerts. Market is open 4-8 p.m. Location: 6826 Hazel Ave., Orangevale, CA. Free, orangevalechamber.com
REDWOOD CITY: Oktoberfest September 18-27, 2026 (no event Monday, September 21) at Courthouse Square features 4-hours Oktoberfest sessions that include live, German bands performing. $10-up, all ages event, redwoodcity.org
SAN DIEGO: Little Italy State of the Neighborhood September 24, 2026, 5:30-9 p.m. at Kilroy's 2100 Kettner. Dinner event celebrates the vibrant culture and programs of the Italian - American community in San Diego's Little Italy. Location: 2100 Kettner Blvd. San Diego, CA. $53.76-65.08, littleitalysd.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
VENTURA: Nautical Thrust performs 4-7 p.m. at Seaside Live Concerts at Ventura Harbor Village. Location: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA. Free, venturaharborvillage.com
WESTMINSTER: Fall Festival September 24-27, 2026 at Civic Center Green. Family fun, delicious food, a lively beer garden, exciting live entertainment, and carnival rides! Location: Westminster Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA. Hours: Thursday 5-9 p.m.; Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday 12-11 p.m.; Sunday 12-9 p.m. Free admission, westminster-ca.gov
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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