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14 events
Oct17Sat

Beach, Brews, & BBQ

Sat, Oct 17  ·  12 PM
PCH & Huntington, Huntington Beach

25+ of SoCal's top craft breweries and 25+ pitmasters and restaurateurs come together for a good cause.

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Oct24Sat

SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 24  ·  4:30 PM
Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lot 25, Huntington Beach

Run or trot into the sunset with beach views, Halloween fun and a Trunk-or-Treat Expo at 3 PM.

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Oct31Sat

HB Downtown Surf City Spooktacular

Sat, Oct 31
Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, Huntington Beach

Main Street turns into a trick-or-treat route with a monster march, costume contest, character appearances and the Boo Wave, supporting Waymakers.

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Oct2Fri

Pacific Airshow

Oct 2 to 4  ·  Flying about 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Huntington City Beach, Huntington Beach

The 10th anniversary show brings jets and aerobatics over the Pacific, plus Aviation Alley and a Kids Zone. Watching from the sand is free; pier and lounge seating is...

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Sep19Sat

Surf City 10

Sep 19 to 20
Huntington Beach

A 5K, 10K or 10-mile run or walk along the Pacific Ocean.

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Aug22Sat

Plum Fest

Aug 22 to 23  ·  Noon
Old World Biergarten, Huntington Beach

The 30th annual plum-themed celebration with a live German band, plum cake, crepes and drinks.

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Aug8Sat

Bier Fest

Aug 8 to 16  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach

German-style food, imported beer and live music with family-friendly entertainment.

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Aug9Sun

Old World Wiener Dog Races

Sun, Aug 9  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach

Racing dachshunds, food, shopping, live entertainment and a biergarten.

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Jul18Sat

Surfin' Sundays

Jul 18 to 19
Huntington Beach

The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum's weekend of live music on the beach, clothing vendors and food.

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Jul12Sun

German Heritage Day

Sun, Jul 12  ·  12 to 10 PM
Old World Biergarten, Huntington Beach

Celebrate German heritage with food, drink and a party at Old World.

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Jul3Fri

4th of July in Huntington Beach 2026

Jul 3 to 5  ·  Festival 10 AM; Jul 4: run 7 AM, parade 10 AM, fireworks 9 PM
HB Pier, Huntington Beach

The fireworks show over the ocean, the biggest parade west of the Mississippi, the Surf City 5K run and a community festival. This year's theme is America 250.

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Oktoberfest at Old World Village

Select days through Nov 8  ·  Times vary
Old World Village, Huntington Beach

German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.

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Surf City Nights

Every Tuesday, 5 to 8 PM
Huntington Beach

Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.

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