California Events by City includes some of the highlights of the annual calendar of events for many cities and towns throughout the state. Some events are universally celebrated throughout California. Easter Egg Hunts are held in nearly every city, 4th of July celebrations are a standard event, and the Christmas tree lighting (sometimes called Tree Lighting,) and Santa visits appear in just about every city and town you'll find in California.

Events link		Highlights
Amador County		Gold mine tours, daylily festival, theater arts, rodeos, Christmas and more
Apple Valley		Holiday Fairs, 4th of July, Fall Festival, Equine Festival, Summer Concerts
Arcata		Kinetic Sculpture Race, Arcata Bay Oyster Festival and North Country Fair are a few not to be missed!
Atascadero		Art & Wine Tour Main St., Children's Day in Park, Concerts, Colony Homes Tour
Auburn		Wild West Stampede Rodeo, American River Confluence Festival, Auburn Food & Wine Festival, Mandarin Festival
Baldwin Park		Lunar New Year, Pride of the Valley 5K Run, Halloween Fest, Independence Day
Barstow		Route 66 Car Show, Mojave Trail Days, Bluegrass Hootenanny, Mardi Gras Parade on Main, Cinco de Mayo
Bellflower		Farmers Market, Race for Life, Chamber Mega Mixer, Concerts
Belmont Shore		Car Show, Stroll & Savor, Christmas Parade
Berkeley		Berkeley Bay Festival, Kids Triathlon, King Carnival, Earth Day
Beverly Hills		Music in the Mansion, Shakespeare in the Park, Greystone Mansion Councours d'Elegance
Brea		Brea Fest, Bridal Show, Country Fair and more!
Brisbane		Day in the Park, Brisbane Derby, Concerts in the Park and Habitat Restoration
Calaveras County
Calexico		Mariachi Festival, Rock the Border Concert, Mardi Gras Beer Fest
Calistoga		Napa County Fair, World of Outlaws, Earth Day, Downtown Calistoga Custom & Classic Car Show
Camarillo		Egg Hunt, Dead Man's Skate Party, Christmas Parade, Fright Fest Halloween Carnival
Capitola		Begonia Festival, Art & Wine Festival, Kite Classic, Surfin' Santa, Vintage Motorcycles Show
Dana Point		Festival of Whales, Grand Prix of Cycling, Winter Festival, Blues Festival
Eureka		Mad River Run, Brew at the Zoo, Blues on the Bay, Gotwit Days
Fountain Valley		Classic Car & Truck Show, Summerfest, Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park
Grass Valley		Nevada County Fairground features, County Fair, Music in the Mountains Concerts
Grover Beach Events		Dune Run Run, Summer Concerts
Huntington Beach		Polar Plunge, Marathon, Duck-a-thon, Paintball on the Beach, US Open Surfing & Beach Games, 4th of July & Fireworks, Woodie Car Show, Surf City Nights
Kernville		Kern River Valley Spring Nature Festival, Arts & Crafts Festival, Sierra Car Show, 4th of July, Hummingbird Celebration, Rubber Duck Race
Kingsburg		Farmer's Market, Swedish Festival, Summer Concerts, Julgransfest Christmas Tree Lighting
Los Gatos		Bunny Fun Hunt, 4th of July, Children's Holiday Parade
Morro Bay		Chili Cookoff & Beer Fest, Blessing of the Fleet, Cruisin Car Show, Music Festival, Avocado & Margarita Fest
Norco		Horse Week, National Day of American Cowboy, Free Summer Concerts, Easter Egg Hunt, Santa
Oceanside		Surfing Events, Concerts in the Park, Mother's Day Fancy Dress Swim & more.
Redondo Beach		Lobster Festival, Superbowl Sunday Run, Springfest, Riviera Village Summer Festival, 4th of July
Santa Cruz		Woodies on the Wharf, Polynesian Festival, Trick or Treat on the Wharf
Sausalito		Jazz and Blues by the Bay, Chili Cook-off, Halloween, Breakfast with Santa
Temecula		Bluegrass Festival, Balloon & Wine Festival, Rod Run, Hot Summer Nights, Jazz Festival, Winterfest
Tuolumne County		John Muir Festival, Firemans Muster, Groveland Car Show, 49'er Festival, Bach Festival, Jamestown Fall Festival, Sonora Christmas Parade
Ventura		Lots going on all year long in Ventura Harbor and downtown art galleries & museums.
Yermo		Civil War, Bluegrass Festival, Film Festival, Ghost Haunt, Holiday Fest, New Year's Celebration

 

Beyond the norm of events, however, there are some regional celebrations that are quite unique. Poison Oak Festival, Golf Cart Parades, Earthquake Festival, and a variety of fruits & nuts are on the plate and worth dedicating an entire event to. City events we listed are not all the events you'll find. This list of events highlights those that officials felt were important enough to mention. Get on your comfortable shows and get out and see the world of Calif. Events! Yoohoo!