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Oct3Sat

2026 Waterwise Garden & Pumpkin Fest

Sat, Oct 3  ·  9 AM to noon
Waterwise Community Center, Montclair
about 2.2 mi (city area)

A free morning of family activities at the Waterwise Community Center: crafts, face painting, plants for sale and pumpkins to pick and decorate. Hosted by the Chino Ba...

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Nov12Thu

2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals

Nov 12 to 15  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 3.5 mi (city area)

The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.

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Nov21Sat

SoCal Fiber Fair

Nov 21 to 22  ·  10 AM to 5 PM
Fairplex Pomona, Pomona
about 3.5 mi (city area)

A weekend for knitters, crocheters, weavers, embroiderers and yarn lovers.

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Nov6Fri

Cali Cup

Nov 6 to 8  ·  Schedule TBA
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 3.5 mi (city area)

California's premier tabletop wargaming event.

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Oct31Sat

NIGHT OF SINISTER SEDUCTION

Sat, Oct 31  ·  7:00 PM
The Fox Theater, Pomona
about 3.5 mi (city area)

A Classical arts and theatre event at The Fox Theater. Tickets and details through Ticketmaster.

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Oct23Fri

Haunted House at Palomares

Oct 23 to 24  ·  Oct 23 from 6 PM; Oct 24 until 9 PM
Palomares Park, Pomona
about 3.5 mi (city area)

A two-day haunted house event at Palomares Park.

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Oct17Sat

Fairplex Oktoberfest

Fri, Oct 2 and Sat, Oct 3 and Fri, Oct 9 and Sat, Oct 10 and Fri, Oct 16 and Sat, Oct 17  ·  6 to 11 PM
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 3.5 mi (city area)

The 12th annual Oktoberfest with German beers, hearty eats and live music.

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Oct11Sun

Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show

Sun, Aug 16 and Sun, Oct 11  ·  5 AM to 2 PM
Fairplex, Pomona
about 3.5 mi (city area)

Thousands of classic cars and over 2,400 swap spaces of car parts and accessories.

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Jul11Sat

LA Pet Fair

Jul 11 to 12  ·  Sat 10 AM-6 PM; Sun 11 AM-5 PM
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona
about 3.5 mi (city area)

Bird, aquarium, succulent and reptile super shows plus pet supplies and education.

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Oct31Sat

Harvest Fest

Sat, Oct 31  ·  5:00 PM
Victory Outreach Ontario Bilingual Church, Ontario
4.2 mi away

A family harvest festival at Victory Outreach Ontario Bilingual Church in Ontario. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Oct31Sat

Harvest Festival & Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 31  ·  6:30 PM
Living Word Assembly, Chino
4.4 mi away

An autumn community festival at Living Word Assembly in Chino. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Feb 202722Mon

Harlem Globetrotters Rivalry Tour at Toyota Arena

Mon, Feb 22, 2027  ·  7:00 PM
Toyota Arena, Ontario
about 4.5 mi (city area)

Live basketball show with trick shots, dunks and fan interaction, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Free pre-game party when doors open and a 5th Quarter autograph session with...

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Oct31Sat

Halloween at Center Ice

Sat, Oct 31  ·  4:45 PM
Center Ice Skating Arena, Ontario
4.7 mi away

A halloween festival at Center Ice Skating Arena in Ontario. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Oct30Fri

Patio Dining Experience

Fri, Oct 30  ·  5:30 PM
Vincenzo's Terrazza at The Walker House, San Dimas
5.1 mi away

An outdoor dining at Vincenzo's Terrazza at The Walker House in San Dimas. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Oct29Thu

Carly O'Neill

Thu, Oct 29  ·  5:30 PM
Magic Lamp Inn, Rancho Cucamonga
5.3 mi away

A live restaurant music at Magic Lamp Inn in Rancho Cucamonga. Details and tickets through Bandsintown.com.

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Oct30Fri

Saturday Live Music

Fri, Oct 30  ·  6:00 PM
Metabolic Brewing Co. Alternative Craft, Ontario
6.4 mi away

A live brewery music at Metabolic Brewing Co. Alternative Craft in Ontario. Details and tickets through Metabolicbrewing.com.

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Oct29Thu

Halloween Run Club

Thu, Oct 29  ·  6:30 PM
REC Shop Training Facility, Chino
6.6 mi away

A themed community run at REC Shop Training Facility in Chino. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.

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Oct30Fri

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo Ontario

Fri, Oct 30  ·  9:00 AM
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario
6.8 mi away

A scrapbooking and craft expo at Ontario Convention Center in Ontario. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays in October, plus Oct 31
Downtown Fullerton, Fullerton
about 20 mi (city area)

A guided downtown walk that blends local history with stops at reputedly haunted landmarks, led by the Fullerton Museum Center. Tours run Wednesdays through Fridays in...

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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Through Oct 31  ·  Park hours
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim
about 21 mi (city area)

Giant pumpkins on Main Street, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Halloween overlays on popular rides.

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Oogie Boogie Bash

Select nights through Oct 31  ·  6:00 to 11:00 PM
Disney California Adventure, Anaheim
about 21 mi (city area)

Separately ticketed Halloween party with a parade, Villains Grove and treat trails. Often sells out early.

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Knott's Scary Farm

Select nights through Oct 31  ·  7 PM to 1 or 2 AM
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
about 23 mi (city area)

The 53rd annual Halloween Haunt, with new mazes, scare zones and the return of the Hanging show.

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Knott's Spooky Farm

Thu to Sun through Oct 31  ·  Park hours
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
about 23 mi (city area)

A daytime, not-scary Halloween celebration for ages 3 to 11 with trick-or-treating and a costume contest.

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