Oct26Mon
Nevermore: a Poe murder mystery dinner
An event at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Rancho Cucamonga. Details and tickets through Foothillandvine.com.
Looking back
35 events
Oct17Sat
Beach, Brews, & BBQ
25+ of SoCal's top craft breweries and 25+ pitmasters and restaurateurs come together for a good cause.
Oct17Sat
Fairplex Oktoberfest
The 12th annual Oktoberfest with German beers, hearty eats and live music.
Oct16Fri
Oktoberfest at Old World
Bavarian celebration with German dishes, live brass music and imported beer, indoors and out.
Oct16Fri
Patches & Pins Expo Halloween Food Festival
Free outdoor night festival with 30+ food vendors, DJs, taco and pizza eating contests, a car show and a pin-trading expo.
Oct17Sat
Taste of Santa Ana at MainPlace
A tasting event at the mall featuring local restaurants.
Oct11Sun
Off the Hook Santa Monica Seafood Festival
Seafood from the city's best chefs, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
Oct9Fri
OB Oktoberfest
Live music, German food, beer gardens, contests and beachside entertainment.
Oct8Thu
Free Grocery Food Box (Great Park)
A City of Irvine free grocery food box distribution at the Great Park, Parking Lot 2.
Oct8Thu
Passport to Flavor: Chocolate
Taste chocolates from around the world while learning about their history and ingredients.
Oct6Tue
Snacks Around the World: the Netherlands
Adults 18+ taste snacks from a different country each month; October's theme is the Netherlands.
Sep30Wed
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
Celebrity chefs, celebrated restaurants, wine tastings and culinary experiences throughout Del Mar.
Oct2Fri
L.A. Greek Fest
Greek food, wine, traditional dancing, a Latin band on Saturday and a kids zone.
Oct2Fri
Oktoberfest at St. Martin's Church
A family-friendly Oktoberfest weekend run by the church, with food, drink and community.
Oct2Fri
Harvest Wine Dinner
A multi-course harvest-inspired dinner with wine pairings by the Pacific.
Oct1Thu
Taste of Laguna
Restaurant samples, drinks and live music on the Festival of Arts grounds.
Sep26Sat
San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival
Authentic Greek food, pastries, live music, dancing and shopping.
Sep19Sat
Toast to the Casa
Support Casa Romantica with fine wine, cuisine, live music and ocean views.
Sep11Fri
Original Lobster Festival
Fresh Maine lobster, music, rides, food and family fun.
Sep12Sat
Pacific Wine and Food Classic
Gourmet cuisine, premium wines, craft cocktails and live entertainment along the waterfront.
Aug22Sat
Plum Fest
The 30th annual plum-themed celebration with a live German band, plum cake, crepes and drinks.
Aug21Fri
Coffee Fest Los Angeles 2026
Specialty coffee brands, suppliers, educators and experts under one roof.
Aug14Fri
626 Night Market
Hundreds of foods, crafts, artists, games and live concerts.
Aug8Sat
Bier Fest
German-style food, imported beer and live music with family-friendly entertainment.
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