California Events
Celebrate Grapes, Bananas, Lemons, Sweet Potatoes, Cantaloupe and more
Saturday, September 26, 2026
AMADOR CITY: Highway 49 band performs at Dancin' in the Street Concerts 6-9 p.m. Location: Old Highway 49, Main Street Amador City, CA Free
ANAHEIM: Halloween Time August 21-October 31, 2026 at Disneyland. Main Street Pumpkins, Halloween Screams show, Nightmare Haunted Mansion, Halloween confections, and photo ops galore. Location: 1313 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA.
ANGELS CAMP: Blues & Bones Festival at The Calaveras County Fairgrounds. Location: 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, CA. $, frogtown.org
ANTIOCH: Boots & BBQ September 26, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Waldie Plaza. Bands Burke, Houston, an Amateur BBQ Cook Off Competition, a Cornhole Tournament, Line Dancing with Instruction, a Kid Zone, and a shaded Beer and Wine Garden. celebrateantioch.org
APPLE HILL: Johnny Appleseed Day September 26-27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Apple Hill participating apple farms and wineries. Many fun activities and events plus a contest to spot Johnny Appleseed, take a picture and submit it for a chance at a special gift. Free, applehill.com
ARCATA: Makenu band performs at Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
ARROYO GRANDE: Harvest Festival & Parade Sept.25-26, 2026. Entertainment, bands, food, scarecrow and baking contests, games for the kids. Free, agharvestfestival.com
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
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
BUENA PARK: KNOTTS SCARY FARM September 17-October 31, 2026 at Knotts Berry Farm = Mazes, Scare Zones, Coasters in the Dark scary rides, bands performing. 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
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: 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
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
CAMPBELL: Groovin' in the Garden, a 70s Flashback Fundraiser September 26, 2026, 6-9 p.m. at Ainsley House. The 101-year old Ainsley House invites you to step back into the 1970s for an evening of live music, dancing, cocktails, and celebration in support of Ainsley House. Location: The Ainsley House, 300 Grant Street, Campbell, CA. $77.90, campbellmuseums.com
CAPITOLA: Capitola Beach Festival September 26-27, 2026 - Held the last Full weekend in September, especially in Night Time Nautical Parade Esplanade Beach Capitola, CA Free admission, capitolabeachfestival.com
CARLSBAD: Legoland Brick-or-Treat September 19-November 1, 2026. See Brick or Treat Street - an all-new interactive trick-or-treat experience featuring six life-sized LEGO Monster homes inspired by fan-favorite LEGO Minifigures! $, legoland.com/california
CHULA VISTA: Sesame Place Halloween Spooktacular September 12-November 1, 2026, Saturdays & Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Special Halloween Shows, music, character photo ops, Trick or Treating in the theme park and Sesame Street's classic kids' rides. Location: Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA. Tickets, sesameplace.com
CLOVIS: ClovisFest September 26-27, 2026, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fall Festival in Clovis, CA with Balloon Ascension to launch the day. clovischamber.com
COLFAX: SteelHorse Stampede, country, rock, southern rock classics, originals + Alison Bohannon, singer-songwriter, Americana, blues, folk, country, 5-9 p.m. Live in Colfax - Summer Music Series Art Park in Downtown Colfax South Main Street Colfax, CA Free, liveincolfax.com
COLUMBIA: Fiddle & Bango Contest September 26, 2026 at Columbia State Historic Park Gazebo, Columbia, CA. Free to see, $15 to register and perform, visitcolumbiacalifornia.com
COMPTON: Croatian Festival & Picnic September 26, 2026, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at Compton Hunting & Fishing Club. Celebrate Croatian culture with traditional Croatian food, beverages, music, dance, and outdoor games and activities at St. Anthony Croatian Catholic Church's annual event. Location: 1625 Sportsman Dr., Compton, CA $ admission, croatianchurchla.org
COULTERVILLE: Coyote Fest & Howl September 26, 2026, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 40th Annual CoyoteFest On Historic Main Street Main Street & Park is a day of howlin' good fun with a car show, vendors, food, kids zone, and the famous Coyote Howl Contest. Location: Coulterville, CA. Free, coyotefest.org
CYPRESS: Cypress Community Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Cypress Community Festival at Oak Knoll Park. City of Cypress community festival includes the Annual Cypress Car Show and Chili Cookoff and concert. Location: 5700 Orange Ave. Free admission, cypressfestival.com
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
DUARTE: Duarte Route 66 Parade & Street Fest. Parade at 10 a.m. on Huntington Drive to Highland. Street Fest 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Highland Avenue. Live entertainment, special carnival rides and attractions, a classic and custom car show, boutique vendors, and a few anniversary surprises. Free, accessduarte.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
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 SEGUNDO: Main Street Fair September 26, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Eight city blocks with 160+ booths for artisans, designers, photographers and live music also includes a food court featuring local restaurants with Fair exclusive deals, and the Main and Beer Garden stages with live and local musical performances. The Main Street Fair is produced by the El Segundo Kiwanis Club and is a fundraiser benefiting children. Free admission, elsegundo.org
EL SOBRANTE: Canyon Fest, 12-7:30 p.m. at Wildcat Canyon Community School. Music by Combo Tezeta, Mae Powell, Kind Word, fpodbpod, and Z'Amico, with DJ Andy Cabic. Location: 3800 Clark Rd., El Sobrante, CA. $49.87, facebook.com/ WildcatCanyonCommunitySchool
FAIRFIELD: Jelly Belly Candy Palooza September 26-27, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jelly Belly Visitor Center in Fairfield plans to modify its tours in anticipation of large crowds attending Candy Palooza candy festival. Jelly Belly Visitor Center, 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield CA Free admission, jellybelly.com
FELTON: Moonlight Dinner Party. Roaring Camp's Moonlight Dinner Steam Train September 26, 2026 begins with a BBQ. Then take a ride on the steam train up to Bear Mountain at Roaring Camp Railroads. Live music with Nels Andrews Trio, line dancing, and a campfire are included in the 4 hours of fun. $101, roaringcamp.com
FIREBAUGH: Cantaloupe Roundup September 24-27, 2026 at at Firebaugh Dunkle Park. Location: 1500 Q Street, Firebaugh, CA. Free admission, firebaugh.org
FOLSOM: B-Side Band 6-9 p.m. at Palladio Back Bistro Live Music September-October. Location: Palladio, 350 Palladio Parkway. Folsom, CA. Free, gopalladio.com
FULLERTON: Ghost Walking Tour September-October 2026, select nights. Stroll the streets of Fullerton learning about its dark side and haunted past in this 90-minute walking tour. $34.24, fullertonmuseum.com
GARDENA: Food, Wine & Brew September 26, 2026 at Gardena City Hall Complex. Location: 1700 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA. $, cityofgardena.org
GOLETA: Goleta Lemon Festival September 26-27, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Road Free admission lemonfestival.com
HEMET: Pumpkin Plunge at Diamond Valley Rec Center Pool, September 26, 2026, 12-4 p.m. $7 approx., gorecreation.org
HOLLYWOOD: Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: No Duh, tribute to No Doubt & Gwen Stefani at SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Free, sealegsatthebeach.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
JUNE LAKE: June Lake Autumn Beer Festival September 26, 2026, 12-5 p.m. at Gull Lake Park. Craft brewers, food vendors, stein-holding competition, crafts people and music. Admission is free and open to the public. Location: 90 West Granite Ave, June Lake, CA 93529. $ Beer garden tickets sell out facebook.com/ JuneLakeAutumnBeerFest
KELSEYVILLE: Pear Festival September 26, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Downtown Kelseyville. Parade, foods, vendors, arts & crafts, games, historical pear displays and more. Free admission, pearfestival.com | pear fests
KERNVILLE: Kern River Rock N Blues Festival September 24-27, 2026 at Frandy Campground. Location: 11252 Kernville Rd Kernville, CA. $20-up, kernriverrocknblues.com
LA JOLLA: San Diego Spirits Festival September 26-27, 2026 at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Fueled by top spirits & magnificent works of art, the world-class cocktail and cultural event, is shaking things up with all-inclusive cocktails from over 65 brands (including High end Spirits, ready to drink cocktails and seltzers,) delicious bites from eateries, live music and entertainment, access to galleries and more. Hours: Sat 2-6 p.m. and Sun 1-5 p.m. Location: 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla CA. Tickets: $88.90, sandiegospiritsfestival.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Annual Lake Arrowhead Home Tour September 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. See 5 beautiful homes in Lake Arrowhead. $95-100, LakeArrowheadHomeTour.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
LATHROP: Dell'Osso Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch October 2-31, 2026. One of the largest, most popular Halloween pumpkin patch & maze attractions in the nation gets over 250,000 visitors annually. Location: 501 Manthey Road, Lathrop, CA. $24-33, pumpkinmaze.com
LIVINGSTON: Livingston Sweet Potato Festival September 25-27, 2026 at Max Foster Sports Complex. Location: 2600 Walnut Ave. Livingston, CA. $2 admission, $5 parking livingstoncity.com
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
LOS ALTOS HILLS: Touch a Truck September 26, 2026, 9-11 a.m. at Gardner Bullis School. See trucks that keep the Town of Los Altos Hills running - from Public Works, Santa Clara County Fire, Santa Clara County Sheriff, PalAmerican Security, and GreenWaste Recovery. Free, losaltoshills.ca.gov
LOS ANGELES: Autry Museum Block Party 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Griffith Park. Autry of the American West. Concerts by bands The Midnight Cowgirls, Las Chorizeras, The Volcanics, Holy Crow Jazz Band, Country Vision Band, and Mr. Silly Gloves. Cultural Performances and Dancing: Wildhorse Singers and Dancers, Mike's Country Dancing, the Inglewood Guys and Dolls Square Dancers, and Calpulli Xiuh Arte. Food Trucks and Beverage Stations. $4.75 admission on this one special day, theautry.org
MAMMOTH LAKES: OkTuberFest September 26-27 & October 3-4, 2026 in the Village. Free event includes a pumpkin patch, face painting, drink & food specials, Woolly's Dance Party and Beer Hoist. Location: Woolly's Adventure Summit 9000 Minaret Rd Mammoth Lakes, CA. Free admission, mammothmountain.com
MILL VALLEY: Concerts in the Plaza 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. is Mill Valley's biggest, free concert event of the year featuring 6 bands: Give Me a Dollar; Lorin Rowan & The Deep Blue Jam; Caroline De Lone; Musical Feast; HowellDevine; The Rubinoos. Location: 87 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, CA. Free, cityofmillvalley.gov
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
MOORPARK: Country Nation band, playing country favorites and country rock, 6 p.m. at Moorpark Summer Concerts in Arroyo Vista Park. Location: 4550 Tierra Rejada Rd., Moorpark, CA. Free, moorparkca.gov
MORAGA: Pear & Wine Festival September 26, 2026 at Moraga Commons Park. Activities for all ages. Annual Moraga Pear & Wine Festival is a family friendly event with activities for all ages celebrating Moraga Pear history! Free, moragaparks.org/pears.html
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Ludwig's Oktoberfest September 26, 2026, 12-10 p.m. at Ludwig's Mountain View. features Zicke-Zacke-Band, Best Dindl & Best Lederhosen, Stein Holding contest, cold, German import beers and great German foods. Location: 383 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA. $, ludwigsmv.com | Oktoberfest
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
NEWARK: Fear Overload Scream Park September 25-November 7, 2026 at NewPark Mall. Though Ravenwood Sanitarium is supposed to be closed, something still operates inside. You can't prepare for this nightmare...it's sick! Location: 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark CA. $23.99-up, fearoverload.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Surf Championship for Amateurs Only, September 26-27, 2026 at 54th Street or 56th Street, depending on the best conditions. Presented by Salty Crew and Parks & Rec. Department, the event is open to all ages with categories by age, plus Open Girls (all ages). $33-40, newportbeachca.gov/surfchamps
OAKLAND: The Lao Tizer Band, jazz, September 26, 2026, 3-6 p.m. at Black Culture Zone (Levitt Vibe) Concerts in Arroyo Viejo Park. Location: 7701 Krause Ave., Oakland, CA. Free, blackculturalzone.org
OCEANSIDE: KÜF Knotz and Christine Elise; opening act The Brothers Burns, September 26, 2026 at Music Series by Levitt Bloc in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Location: 4300 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA. Free, oceansidemusicseries.com
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Palisades Tahoe Oktoberfest in The Village September 26, 2026, 12-6 p.m. The largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe. palisadestahoe.com
OROVILLE: Oroville Salmon Festival, September 26, 2026, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Oroville Street Fair, Car Show, Food Vendors, Salmon Festival River Trips, Feather River Fish Hatchery Viewing Window & Salmon Ladder and St. Thomas Smoked Salmon sale. visitoroville.com
PACIFICA: Fog Fest Sand Sculpture Contest September 26-27, 2026 at Rockaway Beach. Location: Palmetto at Highway 1, Pacifica, CA pacificcoastfogfest.com
PALO ALTO: Great Glass Pumpkin Patch September 26-27, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Palo Alto Art Center. Annual festival of blown glass pumpkins where guests can shop for their favorites to gift someone or add to a personal collection. Free admission, greatglasspumpkinpatch.org
PALO CEDRO: Honey Bee Festival September 26-27, 2026 at Bishop Quinn Community Center. Over 90 vendors, information and food plus Live Bee Beard Demo, Bee Costume Parade and NorCal Antique Tractor & Engine Parade. Location: Old 44 Drive, Palo Cedro. Time: Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sunday 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. pcpark.org/honeybee-festival
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
PATTERSON: Farm to Fork September 26, 2026, 6-9 p.m. at the Downtown Circle. Shining a light on local farms and businesses, this outdoor dining event is hosted by the City of Patterson's Recreation and Community Services Department and the Farm to Fork Community Committee. Tickets go on sale July 1. Sponsorships: gnybug@pattersoca.gov | $100 person, pattersonca.gov
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
POMONA: Grand National Truck Show September 26-27, 2026 at Fairplex. Hundreds of trucks, vans and SUVs compete for World's Most Beautiful Truck. Vendors, great food and live entertainment. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. Spectators $27.84, $20 parking, rodshows.com
PORT HUENEME: Port Hueneme Banana Festival September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Port of Hueneme Harbor District, 105 East Port Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme, CA. Free admission, BananaPortFest.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
RIALTO: Viva la Fiesta September 26, 2026, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Rialto City Park. Free music and dance shows. Fee for activities such as mechanical bull, pinatas, petting zoo, pony rides, crafts and games. Location: 130 E. San Bernardino Ave., Rialto, CA. Free admission, $5-7 wrist band for activities, rialtoca.gov
ROSEMEAD: Rosemead Pumpkin Dive September 26, 2026, 12:30-2 p.m. at Aquatic Center, 9155 E. Mission Ave., Rosemead, CA $7, must pre-register, cityofrosemead.org
SACRAMENTO: Der Biergarten Oktoberfest Street Party Midtown September 26, 2026, 3-9 p.m.. Location: 2332 K Street, Sacramento, CA block of 24th & K Street, Midtown Sacramento, CA. $25-30, age 21+ only downtownsac.org | eventbrite.com
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Ultimate Terror Scream Park September 12-November 7, 2026, select days. Four radically different nightmares in one all-access ticket. Location: 4909 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento CA. $, screamparkcalifornia.com
SACRAMENTO: Holo Holo Music Festival September 26-27, 2026 at Heart Health Park at Cal Expo. Lineup: The Green, Hirie, The Natural Vibrations, K'Nova, Bros, Shaggy, Ekolu, High Watah, Elil-Mac, Sudden Rush Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $158-up, holoholofestival.com
SALINAS: California International Air Show September 26-27, 2026 at Salinas Municipal Airport. Event has hosted United States Navy Blue Angels and top aviation craft and pilots. Location: 30 Mortensen Ave. Salinas, CA $25-up, salinasairshow.com
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: Pacific Island Festival September 26-27, 2026. Emphasis on the Indigenous People of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Ski Beach, Mission Bay. pifasandiego.com | polynesian
SAN DIEGO: AleSmith Brewing Oktoberfest Celebration September 12, 19, 26, 2026. Featuring music, stein pours and specials of award-winning Oktoberfest. $,. alesmith.com | Oktoberfest
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
SAN DIEGO: Haunted Trail in Balboa Park September 25-November 1, 2026 includes two walk-through scares - The Experiment Maze plus Haunted Trail - with zombies, ghouls, loud noises and flashing lights. $34.99-up, hauntedtrail.net
SAN FRANCISCO: Bay Area Chuseok Festival September 26, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Presidio Main Parade Lawn. Celebrating with Korean food (both traditional and fusion), exciting live performances from local Korean cultural performance groups, traditional Korean games and activities, traditional & Kpop dance. K-BBQ, Korean street food, Noodles, and more as well as beer, soju, makgeoli (Korean rice wine) and other non-alcoholic beverages. Location: Montgomery St San Francisco, CA. Free admission, koreancentersf.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Portola Festival September 26-27, 2026 at Pier 80. Acts like Christina Aguilera, The Dare, The Prodigy, X Club, The Rapture, The Hellp, The Chemical Brothers, Maribou State and more. $250-up, portolamusicfestival.com
SAN JOSE: Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House select nights September 18-November 1, 2026. Eerie Halloween adventure through a haunted mansion designed by Sarah Winchester, heiress to the Winchester Rifles fortune. Inspired by her communication with spirits, the 160-room estate and grounds are filled with mysteries, oddities and resident ghosts. Location: 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose, CA. $ tickets, festivalfrightnights.com
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival September 26-27, 2026 at San Juan Capistrano Community Center. Greek Pastries, and Greek food and great entertainment for the whole family. Location: 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA. $, facebook.com/ SJCGreekFestival/ | Greek
SANTA CRUZ: The Santa Cruz Live Oak Glass Pumpkin Patch September 26-27, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Live Oak Grange Hall, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA chrisjohnsonglass.com | glass pumpkins
SANTA ROSA: Sonoma County VegFest September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building. Dozens of Bay Area vendors with delicious vegan food, drinks, wellness and nutrition information, sustainable and eco products, lots of samples, speakers, vegan cooking and food prep demonstrations, and music all day. This event is a fundraiser for the non-profit Compassionate Living. Location: 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa CA. socovegfest.org
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY: Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Fest October 1-31, 2026. Spooky, whimsical, creative and cool scarecrows are on view in Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang on California's Central Coast! See map / locations: syvscarecrows.com
SANTEE: Appian Way, soul, blues & rock, 5-7 p.m. at Santee Lakes Summer Concerts. Location: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA. Free, santeelakes.com
SOLVANG: Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch September 25-October 31, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Back for another season with 50 varieties of pumpkins and a 14-acre corn maze! Location: 1035 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA. Free pumpkin patch admission
SONOMA: Free concerts with 4 bands 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sonoma Valley Plaza, valleyofthemoonvintagefestival.org
SONOMA: Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival. Includes Blessing of the Grapes 10 a.m.; both adult and youth grape stomps 10 a.m.-4 p.m.! The number of teams will be limited. $, $125/team of two, valleyofthemoonvintagefestival.org
SOQUEL: A Taste of Soquel September 26, 2026, 12-4 p.m. at Congregational Church of Soquel. Restaurants + Wineries + Breweries + Live Music in a benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank, hosted by the Congregational Church of Soquel. Bands: Rivets & Rust + B Movie Kings + The Bourbon Brothers. Location: 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel CA. $33.85, tasteofsoquel.org
TEMECULA: South Coast Winery Fall Harvest Festival and Grape Stomp September 26, 2026, 11 a.m. Join the annual Grape Stomp. Location: South Coast Winery Resort & Spa $, reservations are a must! southcoastwinery.com | stomps
THOUSAND OAKS: Reign of Terror (ROT) haunted attraction September 25-November 1, 2026. Opens at 7 p.m. at Janns Marketplace. 11 themed haunts in a seamless scare experience. Location: 285 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. $42-up, rothauntedhouse.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
VALLEJO: Oktoberfest September 12-November 1, 2026, Saturdays & Sundays, at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Premium beers, authentic German food, live entertainment. $, sixflags.com/discoverykingdom | Oktoberfest
WALNUT CREEK: Downtown Walnut Creek Oktoberfest September 25-26, 2026 in Civic Park. Free admission! Another epic Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek.
WATTS: Simon Rodia Watts Tower Day of the Drum Festival September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival September 27, 2026. Drums lineup: Taikoproject, SHINE Muwasi, Kati Hernandez & Kimbambula, Danza Azteca Xochipilli, Gan Gan Akojopo, Bloco Obini. Location: Watts Towers Campus, 1727 E. 107th St., Watts, CA. Free wattstowers.org
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
WINDSOR: Windsor Day Parade & Festival September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Parade "Fly Me to the Moon" at 10 a.m. from Windsor High School to Town Green, then Festival on the Green with live music, kids activities, food, drinks, and more! Free, townofwindsor.ca.gov
YERMO: Calico Days September 26-27, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Calico Ghost Town, 36600 Ghost Town Road. $10, sbcountyparks.com
YUCAIPA: The Answer, classic rock, September 26, 2026, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park Location: Yucaipa Community Park Amphitheater, 34900 Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen Road at Second Street, Yucaipa, CA. Free, yucaipa.org theanswertoclassicrock.com
CALIFORNIA FRUIT & VEG FESTIVALS
- APPLES: Apple Hill Johnny Appleseed Day
- BANANAS: Port Hueneme Banana Festival
- CANTALOUPE: Firebaugh Cantaloupe Roundup
- GRAPES: Sonoma Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival with Grape Stomp
- HONEY: Palo Cedro Honey Bee Festival
- RAISINS: Dinuba Raisin Festival
- LEMONS: Goleta Lemon Festival
- PEARS: Kelseyville Pear Festival | Moraga Pear & Wine Festival
- PRODUCE: Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival
- PUMPKINS: Pomona Pumpkin Festival
- SWEET POTATOES: Livingston Sweet Potato Festival
- VEGETABLES: Santa Rosa Veg Fest
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.