California Events
Sunday, September 27, 2026
tomorrow | yesterdayANAHEIM: Mickey's Halloween Time Aug. 21 through Oct. 31, 2026, Disneyland, In Disney California Adventure Park three attractions take on Halloween transformations: Luigi’s Honkin' Haul-O-Ween, Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree and Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark. In Disneyland Park, guests can enjoy the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay inspired by Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Location: 1313 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA $, Disneyland.com/Halloween
ANTIOCH: 925 Fest, 1-7 p.m. at Contra Costa County Fairgrounds. Music, food, small businesses, artists, creators, unique vendors. Location: Contra Costa Fair & Event Park 1201 West 10th Street Antioch, CA. Free admission, contracostafair.com
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
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
BAKERSFIELD: Tejon Indian Tribe Powwow Honoring Our Ancestors September 26-27, 2026, 12 p.m. Grand Entry both days. Contest dancing, drum groups, food and craft booths. MC Randy Pico; Arena Directory Victor Chavez; Head Man Louie C Medina; Head Woman Neela Samayoa; Head Judge Wambdi Hotain; Northern Host Storm Valley; Southern Host Southern Boyz; Invited Drum Indian Hill.Open Sat. 12-10 p.m. & Sun. 12-6 p.m. Location: Bakersfield College football field, 1801 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, CA. Free admission & parking, facebook.com/tejonindiantribe/ | pow wow
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.
BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 12-November 14, 2026 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. Log Sawing, Stein Holding, German bands, beers & food, dancing, cool merch and more! $, bigbearevents.com
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
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
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
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
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
DEL MAR: Del Mar Community Picnic 1-4 p.m. at Powerhouse Park. Food, music, arts & crafts. Public invited to this free event. delmarfoundation.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
DIXON: World's Largest Corn Maze at Cool Patch Pumpkins September 19-October 31, 2026. There is no entry fee to the pumpkin patch. All other purchases including other attractions, pumpkins, food and drink must be completed on site. Location: 6150 Dixon Ave. W., Dixon, CA. $, age 5 years & under are free admission, coolpatchpumpkins.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
ENCINITAS: Oktoberfest September 27, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Mountain Vista Drive. Carnival & Artisan Faire. Free & festive with carnival rides, beer garden, food court & more. encinitasoktoberfest.com
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
FIREBAUGH: Cantaloupe Roundup September 24-27, 2026 at at Firebaugh Dunkle Park. Location: 1500 Q Street, Firebaugh, CA. Free admission, firebaugh.org
FORT BRAGG: The Longest Table, 1-5 p.m. on 300 block of North Franklin Street. Free Community Celebration to bring neighbors together and foster stronger connections. It's a simple idea with a big impact: bringing people together one conversation at a time. Dance the afternoon away to band West of Nowhere. Prizes awarded for Best Table Decor & Best Dressed! visitfortbraggca.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
GOLETA: Goleta Lemon Festival September 26-27, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Road Free admission lemonfestival.com
HOLLYWOOD: Jon Batiste, 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
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Dubbest + Tunnel Vision, September 27, 2026, 2 p.m. concert at Reggae Sundays Free Concerts at SeaLegs at the Beach. Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint & Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. $parking fee, concerts are free, sealegsatthebeach.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
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
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
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Village Oktoberfest September 19-October 25, 2026, Saturdays & Sundays with music provided by an authentic Bavarian band at each event filled with Oktoberfest merriment, beer, dancing, contests, German food & more. Plus, free admission! lakearrowheadoktoberfest.com
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
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: Patriotic music at Ye Olde Towne Band Summer Concerts 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Shoup Park. Location: 400 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA. Free, windband.org/oldtowne
LOS ANGELES: Haunted Hayride September 18-November 1, 2026 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $38.99-up, losangeleshauntedhayride.com
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
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: Underwood Farms Fall Harvest Festival September 26-October 31, 2026, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. has tons of pumpkins to admire and purchase and barnyard critters. On themed weekends there are pig races, animal shows, a corn maze, live music and special entertainment. Location: 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA. $16 weekdays at gate only; $25-38 online, space limited, underwoodfamilyfarms.com
MORAGA: Pear & Wine Festival Concert: Houserockers band, rock & soul music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Moraga Summer Concerts at Moraga Commons Park Bandshell. Location: Moraga Rd. and St. Mary's Rd., Moraga, CA. Free, moragaparks.org
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
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
REDONDO BEACH: Redondo Beach Pier Car Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Annual event takes place on Redondo Pier and Fisherman's Wharf. It's a free, family fun day of beach activities.
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
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
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: 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 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: 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 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
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 FRANCISCO: Celebrating German Culture with polkas, waltzes, marches and more, 1 p.m. at Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts. Location: Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA. Free, goldengateparkband.org
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
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 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
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
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
VALENCIA: Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Annual event with mazes, scare zones and bands & DJs performing.
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
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. Jazz lineup: Adaawe, Todd Cochran Trio, Bobby Matos Tribute Band, Tai Chi Chuan, Larry Nash and the Jazz Symphonic All-Stars, Caribbean Allstars, Medusa Tha Gangsta Goddess. 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
WESTMINSTER: Barber City Women's Club Handmade 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Craft Fair, Bake Sale & Lunch at Women's Club. Location: 14046 Rancho Road, Westminster, CA. Free admission, $15 optional lunch. facebook.com/ BarberCityWomensClub#
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: Tomato and Art Fest September 27, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Windsor Farmer's Market. Taste Heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, local salsa sampling, art displays, chalk art, Kidz Dig it Painting and Kidz Cooking Class. Free, windsorfarmersmarket.com
YERMO: Calico Days September 26-27, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Calico Ghost Town, 36600 Ghost Town Road. $10, sbcountyparks.com
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