California Events
Thursday, September 26, 2024
BUENA PARK: KNOTTS SCARY FARM September 19-November 2, 2024 at Knotts Berry Farm = 30 nights, 10 Mazes, 5 Scare Zones, Coasters in the Dark scary rides, bands performing and Yours Cruelly, Elvira Experience (Cassandra Peterson's appearance details tba.) 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
BURBANK: Burbank International Film Festival September 25-29, 2024. AMC 16 Theaters 125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA. 60 countries, 180+ feature and short films, red carpet receptions Tickets: burbankfilmfest.org | film
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, facebook.com/ camarillooldtown/ | Additional date: October 24, 2025
DINUBA: Dinuba Annual Raisin Day Festival & Parade Dinuba Raisin Harvest Festival September 26-29, 2024, 10 a.m., Vulch Park El Monte Way Dinuba, CA dinubachamber.com
EDWARDS: Wasteland Weekend September 25-29, 2024! Lots of bands at this Mad Max-style, post-apocalyptic themed event. wastelandweekend.com | line up
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Camilo + Nuestro Lugar Feliz Tour September 26, 2024, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
IRWINDALE: Mariachi Fest at Dan Diaz Recreation Center every Thursday in September, 7 p.m. at the Park Plaza. Event includes Mexican band, Craft Vendors, Loteria, Mexican food for sale. Line up: Mariachi Divas Sept.5; Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas Sept.12; Mariachi Ausente Sept.19; Mariachi Espectacular Sept.26, 2024. Free, irwindaleca.gov
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Lakes Rotary Oktoberfest September 26, 2024, 5:30-9 p.m. Toomey's Mammoth 6085 Minaret Road Mammoth Lakes, CA $45 includes Bavarian buffet & games, mammothlakesrotaryclub.org
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Harbor Elks Oktoberfest September 26-29, 2024, 4-11 p.m. Collector Elks Steins available, Costume contest on Saturday, No tickets needed. Location: 3456 Via Oporto Newport Beach, CA. newportelks.com (949)673-6110
PALM SPRINGS: The Dinah Largest Girl Party Music Festival in the World September 25-29, 2024 $, thedinah.com 21+, guys welcome | lineup
REDWOOD CITY: Oktoberfest September 20-29, 2024 at Courthouse Square features 4-hours Oktoberfest sessions that include live, German bands performing. $10-30 for all ages event, redwoodcity.org
SAN FRANCISCO: After Dark: Land Use, 6-10 p.m. at Exploratorium. Location: Pier 15, Embarcadero at Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. Age 18+ only, $22.95, exploratorium.edu
SAN RAFAEL: Downtown Trick or Treat on 4th Street, 1-3 p.m. at Downtown City Plaza and the West End Village plus Trunk or Treat, as well. Location: 990 Fourth Street downtownsanrafael.org
SONOMA: Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival September 26-28, 2024 Includes both adult and youth grape stomps! The number of teams will be limited. $, $125/team of two, valleyofthemoonvintagefestival.org
WESTMINSTER: Fall Festival September 26-29, 2024 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, September 26, 5-9 p.m.; Friday, September 27, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, September 28, 12-11 p.m.; Sunday, September 29, 12-9 p.m. westminster-ca.gov
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