2026 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals
The 75th anniversary NHRA season finale; kids 12 and under are free and every ticket is a pit pass.
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Apple Picking at Riley's Farm
U-pick apples in Oak Glen, available through November.
Applefest Weekend 1
Fall festival with live music and apple pressing.
At Your WΓΌrst w/ Dale Howard
House and electronic music night.
Big Bear Oktoberfest
German food, beer, music and entertainment at the 56th annual Oktoberfest in Big Bear. It runs weekends through Nov 14.
Book Arts Day for Girls
Girls ages 10 to 18 explore how books are made and modern book arts.
Cal Baptist Men's Water Polo vs. LMU
Cal Baptist Men's Water Polo hosts LMU at Lancer Aquatics Center. Game-day note: Senior Day.
Cal Poly Women's Volleyball vs. Sacramento State
Cal Poly Women's Volleyball hosts Sacramento State at Mott Athletics Center.
Cal State Fullerton Women's Tennis: Pomona Pitzer Invitational
Cal State Fullerton Women's Tennis plays the Pomona Pitzer Invitational at Claremont.
Cal State Fullerton Women's Volleyball vs. UC Riverside
Cal State Fullerton Women's Volleyball hosts UC Riverside at Titan Gym.
Chase Walker Band & Danny Avila Band
Blues-rock night. Music at 8:30 PM. Cover starts at $21.50.
Chili Cook Off
Community chili-tasting competition and comfort food gathering. $10 adults, $5 children under 10.
CicLAvia Pasadena
Open-streets event closing miles of city roads to car traffic for walking, skating and biking.
CIF-SS Boys' Water Polo Championships
CIF Southern Section boys' water polo championship finals, all divisions.
CIF-SS Cross Country Prelims
Section prelims. Divisions 1 and 5 on Friday, Divisions 2, 3 and 4 on Saturday.
Darker Waves Music Festival 2026
One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.
Del Mar Uncorked Derby Days
A day of racing at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, listed as part of the track's Uncorked series.
Evelyn Champagne King Live!
Disco and dance classics.
Francophone Night & AfroBeats
Guest DJs playing amapiano, dancehall and hip-hop.
Frost on Fifth
Outdoor holiday ice skating in downtown Santa Monica, open from early November into mid-January.
Hemet Film Fest
Independent film festival with Inland Empire films, student showcases and filmmaker Q&As. $20 all-access passes.
Holiday Craft Show
A holiday craft fair at Woodbridge Village Association in Irvine. Details and tickets through Simpletix.com.
Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum Center
Outdoor holiday ice rink at Irvine Spectrum Center, listed as opening November 1 with evening skate sessions. Check the Spectrum website for current prices, hours and...
Jackalope Art Fair
200+ hand-selected artisans with indie fashion, jewelry, paper goods, home decor, art and food.
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20 Years Later: The Great Picture
A City of Irvine exhibit at Irvine City Hall marking 20 years since The Great Picture.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at MainPlace
A monthly blood donation drive at MainPlace Mall, noon to 6 PM.
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Courageous Companions: Animals in American Wars
A Heroes Hall exhibition about animals who served in American wars. (End date assumed to be Sept 1, 2027; confirm on the OC Fair site.)
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First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
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Juan Manuel Gomez: In the Deep and All Together! (exhibition)
An exhibition by Juan Manuel Gomez, En Lo Profundo / In the Deep and All Together!, on view at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.
Season Multi-week
Mini Melodies, a free monthly music program for young children and their families at MainPlace Mall
A free monthly music session for young children, held the first Wednesday of each month. Mini Melodies is a free monthly music hour for toddlers and young children hel...
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞ Any week
Balboa Fun Zone
A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.
∞ Any week
Crystal Cove State Park
Bluff-top trails, beaches, tide pools and coastline.
∞ Any week
Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.
∞ Any week
Downtown Tustin Saturday Market
Weekly certified farmers market with seasonal produce from regional growers.
∞ Any week
Farmers markets
Fresh produce, flowers and artisan goods at markets across Orange County.
∞ Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through the year.
∞ Any week
Gaslamp Artisan Market
Local eateries, boutique shopping and waterfront dining.
∞ Any week
Great Park Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market with produce, food trucks, live music and rotating car shows.
∞ Any week
Liberty Public Market
Local eateries and shopping with waterfront dining.
∞ Any week
Los Angeles Zoo Daily Animal Talks
Daily talks: Flamingo Mingle 10:30 AM, Gorilla Talk 11:00 AM, Chimp Chat 12:30 PM.
∞ Any week
San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.
∞ Any week
San Diego Farmers Markets
Fresh produce, flowers and goods at markets across San Diego County.
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