California Events
Capitola Lighted Nautical Parade on Soquel Creek Sept.27, 2025
Sunday, September 28, 2025
ANAHEIM: Halloween Time August 22-October 31, 2025 at Disneyland. Main Street Pumpkins, Halloween Screams show, Nightmare Haunted Mansion, Halloween confections, and photo ops galore. Location: 1313 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA.
ANAHEIM: Orange County Auto Show September 25-28, 2025 at Anaheim Convention Center. Admission: $15, autoshowoc.com
ATASCADERO: Dr. Frankenstein's Monsters haunted scare attraction September 26-November 1, 2025 at 5805 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA $11.33 approx., thehauntinatascadero.com
BAKERSFIELD: Tejon Indian Tribe Powwow Honoring Our Ancestors September 27-28, 2025, 12 p.m. Grand Entry both days. MC is Val Shadowhawk; Head Man Nick Garfield; Head Woman Kat Yanez. Location: Bakersfield College football field, 1801 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, CA. Free admission & parking, facebook.com/tejonindiantribe/ | pow wow
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
BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 6-November 2, 2025 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 26-28, 2025, 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
BREA: The Phoenix Club Oktoberfest September 27-October 19, 2025 held on weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) with Saturday age 21+ only and Sunday bring the kids. Live German band at each event. Pre-purchase tickets online only, no sales at door.
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
CABAZON: Morongo Thunder & Lightning Pow Wow September 26-28, 2025 Held at Morongo Casino Resort 495000 Seminole Dr. Cabazon, CA Free admission morongopowwow.com| pow wow
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
CAPITOLA BY THE SEA: Capitola Beach Festival, an all-day event carrying on the autumn festival tradition. September 27-28, 2025. Held the last full weekend in September. Vacation Snapshots is 2025 theme. Location: Esplanade Beach, Capitola, CA Free admission, capitolabeachfestival.com
CHULA VISTA: Sesame Place Halloween Spooktacular September 13-November 2, 2025. Perfect for youngsters, get ready for some not-too-spooky fun at The Count's Halloween Spooktacular! Location: Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA. FREE child with each full-paid adult through Dec.31, 2025, sesameplace.com
DANA POINT: Ohana September 26-28, 2025 at Doheny State Beach. Wet, wild concert on the sand includes 2025 headliners Eddie Vedder, Kings of Leon, Hozier, Leon Bridges, Green Day, Cage the Elephant. Location: Dana Point, CA Tickets: ohanafest.com
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
ENCINITAS: Oktoberfest September 28, 2025, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Mountain Vista Drive. Carnival & Artisan Faire. Free & festive with carnival rides, beer garden, food court & more. encinitasoktoberfest.com
CAPITOLA: Capitola Beach Festival September 27-28, 2025 - 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 Monster Party September 20-November 1, 2025. Meet LEGO Mummy & Spider Lady before brick-or-treating through the Park's candy trails, watch Zombie Cheer Crew on Fun Town stage and show off your costume at Lord Vampyre's Very Important Monsters Costume Contest & Party.
CLOVIS: ClovisFest September 27-28, 2025, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fall Festival in Clovis, CA with Balloon Ascension to launch the day. clovischamber.com
EL CAJON: Oktoberfest September 26-October 5, 2025 is held for two weekends at German American Societies Of San Diego. Bring your family and friends. Location: 1017 S. Molliison Ave., El Cajon, CA. $ admission fee.
EDWARDS: Wasteland Weekend September 24-28, 2025! Lots of bands at this Mad Max-style, post-apocalyptic themed event. $405 approx., wastelandweekend.com
EUREKA: Irie Rockerz, Reggae, 1-3 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden Summer Music Series. Location: 7707 Tompkins Hill Road Eureka, CA 95503 $10-15, hbgf.org
FAIRFIELD: Jelly Belly Candy Palooza September 27-28, 2025, 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 Free admission, firebaugh.org
FIREBAUGH: Cantaloupe Roundup September 25-28,
2025 at at Firebaugh Dunkle Park. Location:
1500 Q Street,
Firebaugh, CA
Free admission, firebaugh.org
GOLETA: Goleta Lemon Festival September 27-28, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Road Free admission lemonfestival.com
HAYWARD: HHS Maraching Band + East Bay Symphonic Band Marches, pop hits, show tunes, symphonies, 1-5 p.m. Summer Concert Series, Location: Memorial Park, 24176 Mission Blvd., (behind Hayward Plunge) Hayward, CA. Free, haywardlodge.org
HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 13-October 19, 2025, weekends. Meet Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, see minstrels, sword fights, jugglers and jesters, shop for cool stuff, eat neat foods and have the time of your life pretending you stepped into the Renaissance era with actors, great costumes, music and entertainment. Location: Casa de Fruta $, norcalrenfaire.com
HOLLYWOOD: John Legend, 7:30 p.m., at Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
LA JOLLA: San Diego Spirits Festival September 27-28, 2025 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 92037 Tickets: $79.64-89.93 eventbrite.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Village Oktoberfest September 20-October 26, 2025, Saturdays & Sundays with musik provided by an authentic Bavarian band at each events, bier, dancing, contests, German food & more. Plus, free admission! lakearrowheadoktoberfest.com
LIVINGSTON: Livingston Sweet Potato Festival September 26-28, 2025 at Max Foster Sports Complex. Location: 2600 Walnut Ave. Livingston, CA. $1 admission, $5 parking livingstoncity.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
LATHROP: Dell'Osso Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch October 3-31, 2025. 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
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
LOS ALAMOS: Los Alamos Old Days Festival September 26-28, 2025. Annual festival in Los Alamos Admission is FREE lavmc.org/los-alamos-old-days
LOS ALTOS: Ye Olde Towne Band, patriotic music, marches, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Summer Concerts in the Park. Location: Shoup Park 400 University Avenue Los Altos, CA Free, windband.org
LOS ANGELES: Haunted Hayride September 20-November 2, 2025 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $38.99-up, losangeleshauntedhayride.com
MOORPARK: Underwood Farms Fall Harvest Festival September 27-October 31, 2025, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. has tons of pumpkins to admire and purchase, barnyard critters, pig races, animal shows, a corn maze and themed weekends with live music and entertainment. Location: 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA. $, underwoodfamilyfarms.com
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
PALM SPRINGS: The Dinah Largest Girl Party Music Festival in the World September 24-28, 2025 $57.30-up, thedinah.com 21+, guys welcome
PLEASANTON: Pirates of Emerson Alameda September 26-November 2, 2025. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds select nights, this pirate-themed Halloween attraction celebrates 35 years of unparalleled costumes, acting and thrills. Tickets sold online only: $40-100, piratesofemerson.com
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: Season Finale: A Final Concert of Gratitude, 1 p.m. Golden Gate Bandstand Concerts. Location: Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA. Free. goldengateparkband.org
SAN JOSE: Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House select nights September 26-November 1, 2025. 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 DIEGO, BONITA, DEL MAR, ESCONDIDO & NATIONAL CITY: Pumpkin Station September 26-October 31, 2025. 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, Del Mar Fairgrounds and San Diego's Mission Valley include kiddie rides, giant slides and petting zoos. Free admission, $5/ea. ticketed attractions, pumpkinstation.com
SAN DIEGO: Haunted Trail in Balboa Park September 26-November 1, 2025 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 MATEO: Arts & Culture Fest at September Nights on B Street 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in Downtown. Live music & art event produced by San Mateo Chamber of Commerce. Location: B Street & Baldwin between 1st & 2nd Avenues, San Mateo, CA. Free, cityofsanmateo.org
SANTA CRUZ: The Santa Cruz Live Oak Glass Pumpkin Patch September 27-28, 2025, 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, 2025. 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 26-November 2, 2025, 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
SCOTTS VALLEY: Fishhook + The Houserockers, rock, blues, funk, 60s, Scotts Valley Summer Concerts - Music at Skypark Scotts Valley, CA Free, svkiwanis.org
WATTS: Simon Rodia Watts Tower Day of the Drum Festival September 27, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival September 28. Watts Towers Campus, 1727 E. 107th St., Watts, CA. Free wattstowers.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 a fair of 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
WINDSOR: Tomato and Art Fest September 28, 2025, 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
2025 at multiple locations. Events include: Los Olivos Dinner, Breakfast Ride Horseback at Alisal Ranch, 3 Ziplines with Highline Adventures, Buellton Beer Focused Tasting, Stolpman Hike with Wine Tasting, Los Alamos Wine Tasting Reception, Solvang Food and Wine Tasting. Tickets: visitsyv.com
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