California Events
Thursday, September 25, 2025
APPLE VALLEY: The Modd Rodds Beach party, surf rock, 6-8 p.m. at Apple Valley Sunset Concerts. Location: Apple Valley Commons, Highway 18 and Dale Evans Pkwy., Apple Valley, CA. Free, applevalley.org
ANAHEIM: Orange County Auto Show September 25-28, 2025 at Anaheim Convention Center. Admission: $15, autoshowoc.com
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
BURBANK: Burbank International Film Festival September 23-28, 2025. AMC 16 Theaters 125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA. 60 countries, 180+ feature and short films, red carpet receptions Tickets are free for some panels, $20 for most screenings and $250 VIP all-access, burbankfilmfest.org | film
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
CARUTHERS: Caruthers District Fair, California's Largest and Longest-Running Free-Gate Fair, September 24-27, 2025 Small Community, Big Heart. caruthersfair.com
CONCORD: The Purple Ones, Prince tribute, 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 Dinuba Raisin Harvest Festival September 24-28, 2025 in Vulch Park. Location: El Monte Way Dinuba, CA dinubachamber.com
EDWARDS: Wasteland Weekend September 24-28, 2025! Lots of bands at this Mad Max-style, post-apocalyptic themed event. $405 approx., wastelandweekend.com
FIREBAUGH: Cantaloupe Roundup September 25-28,
2025 at at Firebaugh Dunkle Park. Location:
1500 Q Street,
Firebaugh, CA
Free admission, firebaugh.org
FULLERTON: Babylon Rockers, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fullerton Market Concerts at Downtown Fullerton Plaza, 125 E. Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA. Free, cityoffullerton.com
HANFORD: Vibe Check, soul, covers, 5:30-9 p.m., Hanford Market Place Concerts Downtown Hanford Between Doughty & Irwin St. Hanford, CA. Free, mainstreethanford.com
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - LCD Soundsystem PULP, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
IRWINDALE: Mexican Independence Day Fiesta October 18, 2025 September 18, 2025 in conjunction with Mariachi Fest, includes music, Loteria, a costume contest and fun.
KERNVILLE: Kern River Rock N Blues Festival September 25-28, 2025 at Frandy Campground. Location: 11252 Kernville Rd Kernville, CA. $20-up, kernriverrocknblues.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Oktoberfest September 7-November 9, 2025 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
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
LANCASTER: Antelope Valley Fair "Pig Ture Perfect" September 24-28, 2025. Bees & Honey, Antique Glass, Miniatures, Scarecrows, Open Wool Show, Gems & Minerals, Baking Challenge and more. Separate ticketed concerts. $15, avfair.com | fairs
MAMMOTH LAKES: Rotary Oktoberfest September 25, 2025, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Toomey's Mammoth, 6085 Minaret, Mammoth Lakes, CA.
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
ORANGEVALE: Todd Morgan and the Emblems, 5-8 p.m., Bands & Brews at Orangevale Farmers Market. Location: 6826 Hazel Ave., Orangevale, CA. Free, sactownfarmersmarkets.com
PALM SPRINGS: The Dinah Largest Girl Party Music Festival in the World September 24-28, 2025 $57.30-up, thedinah.com 21+, guys welcome
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 FRANCISCO: Bia Ferreira Funky Beats, Reggae Grooves, And Soaring Soul Balladry. 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Yerba Buena Gardens Summer Concerts, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA. Free, ybgfestival.org
WESTMINSTER: Fall Festival September 25-28, 2025 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 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
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