California Events
Goleta Lemon Festival Sept.28-29, 2024
Sunday, September 29, 2024
ALAMEDA: Speisekammer Oktoberfest September 22 & 29, 2024 + October 6, 2024, 12-6 p.m. German Restaurant serves up an amazing Oktoberfest celebration. 2424 Lincoln Ave., Alameda, CA speisekammer.com
ANDERSON:
Hawes Farms Watermelon Festival September 21-29, 2024. Held during the last two weekends of September, along with the Sunflower & Zinnia Festival,
the event includes watermelon eating contest, melon sampling, flower picking,
games, food concessions and more. Location:
21923 Dersch Rd.,
Anderson, CA.
$10-up, historichawesfarms.com
APPLE VALLEY: All Saints Lunatic Asylum Haunted Attraction set in the shuttered, REAL lunatic asylum! Select days through October 31. Location: 23275 Ramona Ave, Apple Valley $, allsaintsasylum.com
BAKERSFIELD: Tejon Indian Tribe Powwow Honoring Our Ancestors September 28-29, 2024, 12 p.m. Grand Entry both days Bakersfield College 1801 Panorama Drive Bakersfield, CA Free, public invited facebook.com/tejonindiantribe/ | pow wow
BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest September 7-November 2, 2024 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. Log Sawing, Stein Holding, German bands, beers & food, dancing, cool merch and more! $, bigbearevents.com
BISHOP: Paiute Pabanamanina Gathering, Parade and Pow Wow September 27-29, 2024 Bishop Paiute Reservation 390 N. Barlow Lane Bishop, CA bishopvisitor.com | pow wow
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
CABAZON: Morongo Thunder & Lightning Pow Wow September 27-29, 2024 Held at Morongo Casino Resort 495000 Seminole Dr. Cabazon, CA Free admission morongopowwow.com| pow wow
CALABASAS: Nights Of The Jack September 27-November 2, 2024, 6-10:30 p.m. at King Gillette Ranch. Immersive Halloween experience for all ages includes Jack o' lanterns along a 3/4th mile trail, activities, foods and beverages for sale and spooky fun. Location: 26800 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas, CA. $30-up, pre-purchase required, nightsofthejack.com
CAPITOLA: Capitola Beach Festival September 28-29, 2024 - Held the last Full weekend in September 2024: Celebrate the Good Times Past, Present and Future Theme. Location: Esplanade Beach Capitola, CA. Free admission, capitolabeachfestival.com
CARSON: Calas Park Volunteer Association 11th Annual Car Show September 29, 2024, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Calas Park. Location: 1000 E. 220th Street, Carson, CA. ci.carson.ca.us (310) 518-3565
CHULA VISTA: Chula Vista's Sesame Place Halloween Spooktacular September 14-November 3, 2024. Location: Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA. Kids go free tickets, sesameplace.com
DANA POINT: Ohana September 27-29, 2024 at Doheny State Beach. Wet, wild concert on the sand includes 2024 headliners Friday: Pearl Jam; Saturday: Neil Young Crazy Horse; Sunday: Pearl Jam, Alanis Morissett. Location: Dana Point, CA Tickets: ohanafest.com
DAVIS: Davis Craft and Vintage Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, food, vintage and handmade goods Art, Crafts, Vintage, Up-cycled, Handcrafted, Spa, Food and live music! Location: Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA. daviscraftandvintage.org Additional dates: October 13, October 27, November 3, November 17, December 1 and December 15, 2024
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
EL CAJON: Oktoberfest September 27-October 6, 2024 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. $5 admission
ENCINITAS: Oktoberfest September 29, 2024, 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
FAIRFIELD: Jelly Belly Candy Palooza September 28-29, 2024, 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 26-29,
2024
at at Firebaugh Dunkle Park. Location:
1500 Q Street,
Firebaugh, CA
Free admission, firebaugh.org
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens The Great Big Boo Halloween September 27-October 27, 2024. Fun & Safe Trick or Treating, Halloween themed stage shows, themed beverages, foods and rides. $50+ $20 parking approx., Location: 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy CA. gilroygardens.org
HAYWARD: East Bay Symphonic Band at Hayward, California Free Summer Concerts Hayward Memorial Park 24176 Mission Blvd. (behind Hayward Plunge) Hayward, CA Free, haywardlodge.org
HOLLISTER: Northern California Renaissance Faire September 14-October 20, 2024 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: Forever Summer Concert Season - Neil Young Crazy Horse Love Earth Tour September 29, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Village Oktoberfest September 14-October 27, 2024, Saturdays & Sundays with musik provided by an authentic Bavarian band at each events, bier, dancing, contests, German food & more.
LIVINGSTON: Livingston Sweet Potato Festival September 27-29, 2024 at Max Foster Sports Complex. Location: 2600 Walnut Ave. Livingston, CA (209) 394-8830 Free admission, $ parking livingstoncity.com
LOS ALAMOS: Los Alamos Old Days Festival September 27-29, 2024. Annual festival in Los Alamos Admission is FREE lavmc.org/los-alamos-old-days
LOS ANGELES: Haunted Hayride thru November 2, 2024 in Griffith Park features themed scare attraction, including the Haunted Hayride. $38.99-up, losangeleshauntedhayride.com
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
PALO ALTO: Great Glass Pumpkin Patch September 28-29, 2024 at Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd. Palo Alto, CA
PLEASANTON: Pirates of Emerson Alameda September 27-November 2, 2024. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds select nights, this pirate-themed Halloween attraction celebrates 34 years of unparalleled costumes, acting and thrills. Tickets sold online only: $40-100, piratesofemerson.com
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 DIEGO: Haunted Trail in Balboa Park September 27-November 2, 2024. Two attractions or haunts at Balboa Park - The Experiment Maze and the Haunted Trail. $32.99-up, hauntedtrail.net
SANTA CRUZ: The Santa Cruz Live Oak Glass Pumpkin Patch September 28 - 29, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Live Oak Grange Hall, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA chrisjohnsonglass.com | glass pumpkins
UNIVERSAL CITY: HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS at Universal Studios Hollywood offers new thrills such as the Terror Tram where the bug-heads that run it want to exterminate us humans! Opens at 7 p.m.
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
WATTS: Simon Rodia Watts Tower Day of the Drum Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Watts Towers Campus 1727 E. 107th St. Watts, CA Free wattstowers.org | music
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
Past events
BUENA PARK:
KNOTTS SCARY FARM:
mazes and scare zones, bands performing throughout the park, rides and some
pretty cool shows in the oldest, largest and most dedicated Halloween scare
experience celebrating 50 years in 2023.
CALIFORNIA CITY/EDWARDS: Wasteland Weekend September 27-October 1, 2023. Worlds largest Post-apocalyptic music festival takes place in the Mojave Desert with a Mad Max style car show, costume parties and contests, and some Burning Man style elements. $200 approx., wastelandweekend.com | lineup
CHICO: Oktoberfest September 29-30 & October 6-7, 2023 at Sierra Nevada brewery festival field includes music by the band, Lucky Chops, and two Bavarian band each night. Location: 1075 East 20th Street Chico, CA. $60, sierranevada.com
EDWARDS: Wasteland Weekend September 27-October 1, 2023! Lots of bands at this Mad Max-style, post-apocalyptic themed event. wastelandweekend.com | music
FRESNO: Reel Pride Film Festival September 29-October 1, 2023 Historic Tower District venues: The Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Avenue Vista Theater 1296 N. Wishon Avenue Fresno, CA reelpride.com | film
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens Boo Halloween September 30-October 31, 2023. Attractions include the Boo Show, a Trick or Treat trail and fun entertainment for youngsters and their adults.
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Old World Village Oktoberfest September 17-November 5, 2023. Held at the Biergarten, and indoor/outdoor venue.
HUNTINGTON BEACH: The Great Pacific Airshow September 29-October 1, 2023 pacificairshow.com
LIVINGSTON: Livingston Sweet Potato Festival September 29-October 1, 2023 at Max Foster Sports Complex. Location: 2600 Walnut Ave. Livingston, CA (209) 394-8830 Free admission, $5 parking livingstoncity.com
SAN JOSE: Winchester Mystery House Unhinged: Housewarming Sept.22-Oct.31, 2023. $69.99-99.99, winchestermysteryhouse.com
SANTA CLARA: California's Great America Tricks & Treats Sept.22-Oct. 28, 2023, Fridays 4-10 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays 12-10 p.m. California's Great America Tricks & Treats, a Family Fun Halloween Adventure $34 online-up, cagreatamerica.com 4701 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95054 Tickets
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