California Events
Friday, September 25, 2026
ARROYO GRANDE: Harvest Festival & Parade Sept.25-26, 2026. Entertainment, bands, food, scarecrow and baking contests, games for the kids. Free, agharvestfestival.com
ATASCADERO: Fall Sip & Shop Downtown, 5:30-8 p.m. 20+ businesses offer wine, cider, craft beer, and goodies! Ticket includes a wine glass, tastings and tours of Historic City Hall. On the evening of the event, visit the booth near Atascadero City Hall on Palma Ave. to pick up your wine glass and wristband for the tastings. $30-35, atascaderochamber.org | (805) 466-2044.
ATASCADERO: The Curse of the Crimson Tide haunted scare attraction September 25-November 1, 2026 at 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA $14.13 approx., thehauntinatascadero.com
AUBURN: Reeljams band features Celtic fiddle and guitar, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Square in Downtown Auburn. Location: 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA. Free, exploreauburnca.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
BEAUMONT: Oktoberfest September 25-27, 2026 at Noble Creek Park is an all ages event with games, contests such as log sawing and bier stein holding, and the ever popular wiener dog race.
BISHOP: Bishop Pabanamanina Pow Wow September 25-27, 2026, on the Bishop Paiute Reservation. All drums, dancers and spectators welcome to see contests honoring the Paiute way of life such as hand game tournaments, hand drum and clapper contests. Location: 390 N. Barlow Lane, Bishop, CA | pow wow
BUENA PARK: The 17th Door, a Halloween scream returns with new thrills, September 18-November 1, 2026, 7-11 p.m. at Buena Park Downtown Mall. Location: 8420 On the Mall Buena Park, CA 90620 $39-up, the17thdoor.com
CABAZON: Morongo Thunder & Lightning Pow Wow September 25-27, 2026 at Morongo Casino Resort. Fri 4p-12a with Grand Entry 8p; Sat 11a-12a (midnight) with Grand Entry 1p; Sun 11a-6p with Grand Entry 1p. Emcees are Taite Honadick and Juaquin Hamilton. No drugs & alcohol allowed at event. Location: 495000 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, CA. Free admission, morongopowwow.com| pow wow
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
CAMARILLO: Camarillo Old Town Car Cruise, 4-7 p.m. on Ventura Blvd. Participate with your classic or collector car, or come admire the beauties every 4th Friday during the months of March through October. Vendors, Face Painting, and over 200 Classic Cars at this FREE event! Location: Studio Channel Islands Art Center, 2222 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA. Free, camarillomerchant.org | Additional dates: October 23, 2026.
CARSON: Country Western Fair September 25, 2026, 5 p.m. at Dominguez Park. Live music, line dancing, entertainment, food vendors and a drone show finale. Location: 21330 S. Santa Fe Ave., Carson, CA. Free, carsonca.gov
CATHEDRAL CITY: Art Walk September 25, 2026, 4-7 p.m. fourth Friday highlights over 50 established, mid-career, and emerging artists in their studios and galleries. Over 50 artists in buildings A, C, H, and I as well as home stores and galleries in the 68929 building, The Perez Art District. ThePerezArtDistrict.com
CLOVIS: Ripe for Pickin', with fiddle, viola, mandolin, dobro, banjo, guitar, vocals & keyboard, 6:30 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!
DANA POINT: Ohana September 25-27, 2026 at Doheny State Beach. Wet, wild concert on the sand includes major headliners. Location: Dana Point, CA Tickets: ohanafest.com
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
EL CAJON: The Scare Trail at Haunted Amusement Park September 25-November 1, 2026. Mile-long trail includes a Haunted Manor, Mausoleum, Graveyard, Witch's Cottage and Spider Cave - just for starters. Location: 14039 Ridge Hill Road, El Cajon, CA. $25-40, scaretrail.com
EL CAJON: Oktoberfest September 25-October 4, 2026 hosted by German American Societies of San Diego. Music Die Guggenbach-Buam, from Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Location: 1017 S. Molliison Ave., El Cajon, CA. $15 general admission; $5 Sundays - Family Day, germanclubsandiego.org
ESCONDIDO: Manny Cepeda Orchestra, big band, salsa at Music in the Plaza concert series, 7-9 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, Lyric Courtyard. Location: 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA. Free RSVP admission or $20 VIP tickets, artcenter.org
FIREBAUGH: Cantaloupe Roundup September 24-27, 2026 at at Firebaugh Dunkle Park. Location: 1500 Q Street, Firebaugh, CA. Free admission, firebaugh.org
FREMONT: Foreverland, Michael Jackson tribute concert, 7-9 p.m. Pacific Commons Concert Series, Pacific Commons Shopping Center. Location: 43440 Boscell Rd., Fremont, CA. Free, pacificcommons.com
HOLLYWOOD: The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA + Men Alive, 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
KERNVILLE: Kern River Rock N Blues Festival September 24-27, 2026 at Frandy Campground. Location: 11252 Kernville Rd Kernville, CA. $20-up, kernriverrocknblues.com
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
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
LONG BEACH: Dark Harbor at Queen Mary September 18-November 1, 2026. Scary Mary, The Ringmaster, terrifying mazes, carnival rides and ghostly experiences. There's drinking, dining, dancing, swinging (axes) and lots of screaming! $, queenmary.com
LOS ALAMOS: Los Alamos Old Days "Boots, Buckles & 80 Years of Memories" September 25-27, 2026. Two parades, concerts, cookouts, food trucks and food vendors, car show, 5K Run, contests & games, bounce house, artisan vendors and three days of non-stop activities in Los Alamos. Admission is free, lavmc.org
MODESTO: Dennis Choate band, 7-9 p.m. Modesto Music in the Plaza 10th Street Plaza Modesto, CA. Free, visitmodesto.com
MONTEREY: Monterey Jazz Festival September 25-27, 2026 at Monterey County Fairgrounds Lineup includes dozens of classic jazz artists plus emerging jazz bands from schools. $63-up, montereyjazz.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Heartless, tribute to the band Heart, performs at Concerts on the Plaza 6-7:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza Location: 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA. Free, mountainview.gov
MURPHYS: Ironstone Concours d'Elegance September 25-26, 2026 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ironstone Vineyard. Location: 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys CA. $ ironstoneconcours.com | concours
PASO ROBLES: SLO County Sheriff's Rodeo September 25-27, 2026 at Paso Robles Event Center & Fairgrounds. Location: 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA. $, midstatefair.com | rodeo
PLACERVILLE: Handblown Glass Pumpkin Patch September 18-26, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bluestone Meadow. Public invited to this anticipated annual event. Location: 2025 Carson Rd., Placerville, CA. Free admission & parking, applehill.com
POWAY: Poway PRCA Rodeo September 25-26, 2026 at Poway Valley Riders Association Grounds 14336 Tierra Bonita Rd. Poway, CA. 92064 $, powayrodeo.com | rodeo
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 BERNARDINO: San Bernardino County Sheriff's PRCA Rodeo September 25-27, 2026. Location: 11755 Glen Helen Pkwy San Bernardino, CA 92407 $20-30 approx., $10 parking, sheriffsrodeo.com | rodeo
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: MCAS Miramar Blue Angels Air Show September 25-27, 2026. Blue Angels as well as fighter jet demos and military fly-bys and a simulated battle with tanks. Free, miramarairshow.com
SAN DIEGO COUNTY: BONITA, DEL MAR, ESCONDIDO & NATIONAL CITY: Pumpkin Station September 25-October 31, 2026. Five locations include 2 farms: Rancho Bernardo Farm in Escondido or Bonita Pumpkin Farm in Bonita with corn mazes, hayrides, petting zoos and Sunflower Fields. Pumpkin Stations at National City's Plaza Bonita, and Del Mar Fairgrounds include kiddie rides, giant slides and petting zoos. Free admission, $5/ea. ticketed attractions, pumpkinstation.com
SANTA BARBARA: Alabama Shakes with Tyler Ballgame at Santa Barbara Bowl Concerts. Location: Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N. Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA. Tickets $76.50-up, sbbowl.com
SANTA MARIA: Banda Tierra Nueva at Friday Concerts in Downtown Santa Maria - McClelland Street from Boone Street to the Library, Santa Maria, CA. Free, dtfsantamaria.com
SANTEE: The Tradesmen, country & oldies, 5-7 p.m. at Santee Lakes Summer Concerts. Location: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA. Free, santeelakes.com
SAUSALITO: West Coast Blues Society, blues, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay in Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, CA. Free grass seating, first come first serve, or purchase tickets for reserved table seating, sausalitoca.gov
TEMECULA: 24K Magic, tribute to Bruno Mars at Thornton Winery Friday Night Music Series. Location: Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. thorntonwine.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
VISALIA: Visalia Oktoberfest September 25, 2026, 5-9 p.m. at Mooney Grove Park. Chamber Of Commerce Oktoberfest event features the best of Central Valley's food, beer, wine & entertainment for ages 21+. Location: 27000 S. Mooney Blvd. Visalia, CA $58.83-105, visaliachamber.org
WALNUT CREEK: Downtown Walnut Creek Oktoberfest September 25-26, 2026 in Civic Park. Free admission! Another epic Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek.
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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