Calendar Events
Sunday, November 11, 2018
AMERICAN CANYON: November 11, 2018, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. City of American Canyon Community Center Gym, 100 Benton Way. Includes presentation, invocation and guest speakers. cityofamericancanyon.org
AUBURN: Auburn Veterans Day Parade, 100 Years of Remembrance, November 11, 2018, 10:50 a.m. Parade starts at Lincoln Way and Cleveland Street | vet parades
BEVERLY HILLS: Dance Sundays with Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen & Friends. Family-friendly Salsa dancing class taught by Debbie Allen with assistance from Lyrik Cruz of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, 12-2 p.m. Location: Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, GET DIRECTIONS 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA. Free, thewallis.org
CERRITOS: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2018, 1:45 p.m. The community is invited to attend the City of Cerritos Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11 near the Cerritos Veterans Memorial in the Cerritos Civic Center, 18125 Bloomfield Ave. The event features patriotic music, a color guard provided by Southeast Academy Military and Law Enforcement High School, City Council and dignitary comments, wreath laying and a moment of silence. The event is being held in honor of those who have defended our nation's freedom by serving in the United States Armed Forces. cerritos.us Parking is available at the Civic Center. Event will occur rain or shine.
COPPEROPOLIS: Copperopolis Veterans Day Parade, 1 p.m. on Main Street -- this is a rain or shine event. Food and events at 370 Main Street after the parade. | vet parades
DANA POINT: Driftwood Festival, November 10-11, 2018, 12-10 p.m. Country music, craft beer and BBQ with food trucks and restaurants serving artisan nibbles! In addition to 100's of craft beers to taste, the music stage features country music. Location: Doheny State Beach 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive Dana Point, California. $39.50-up, driftwoodfest.com
DEATH VALLEY: November 4-11, 2018 Death Valley 49ers Encampment deathvalley49ers.org/encampment/
ELK GROVE: Elk Grove Veterans Day Parade and Salute Ceremonies at 10 a.m. Join thousands to honor our Men and Women Veterans of the Armed Forces. elkgrovecity.org | vet parades
FAIRFIELD: Veterans Day Commemoration and Parade, 12:30-2 p.m. Commemoration Ceremony 10 a.m. Parade will be traditional, allowing one minute for a salute at Reviewing Stand and will not include political entries. | vet parades
FAIRFIELD: Veterans Day Service with Alive Music Orchestra, 11 a.m. at Fairfield Theater Downtown Free admission, vacajazz.com
FALLBROOK: Veteran's Day Parade in Downtown Fallbrook - Main Street from Fallbrook St. to Alvarado St. VFW Post 1924. Marching vets, Fallbrook High School Marching Band, Air Patrol Cadets, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org
FOLSOM: Wayne Spence Veterans Day Parade, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The 1.5-mile parade concludes with a brief ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Folsom City Lions Park. 3,000 participants include marching bands, floats, classic cars, riders on horseback, color guard and more. | vet parades
FRESNO: Veterans Day Parade, Largest Veterans Day Parade on the West Coast, 11:11 am in front of Fresno City Hall, Fresno, CA. 10:15 a.m. Dignitaries; 11 a.m. Opening Ceremony. The goal is to honor all of our service men and women in a huge show of appreciation each year. fresnovdp.org
GASQUET: Veterans Day 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Gasquet American Legion Post 548 1555 Gasquet Flat Road Gasquet, CA 95543
GREENVILLE: Annual Veterans Day Parade Parade, 11 a.m. The parade begins on Main Street and concludes with a short presentation in front of Hunter's Hardware. facebook.com/IVCoC/
HERMOSA BEACH: 24th Annual Veterans Day Commemoration & Candlelight Ceremony, 5 p.m. at Hermosa Beach Veterans Memorial, Community Center East Lawn, Pier Avenue & Pacific Coast Highway Hermosa Beach, CA
HESPERIA: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2018 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hesperia Lake Park 7500 Arrowhead Lake Road Hesperia, CA
HOLLISTER: Veteran's Day Parade, 1:30 p.m. Come downtown to celebrate and remember the courageous men and women of the armed forces who protect and serve the nation. downtownhollister.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Timeless Treasures Boutique November 8-11, 2018 at 6906 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA Free admission, timelesstreasuresboutiques.com
INDIAN VALLEY / LAKE ALMANOR: Holiday Home Tour November 9-11, 2018, mountainaffairs.com
INGLEWOOD: Inglewood Open Studios November 10-11, 2018, 12-5 p.m. Artists and galleries throughout Inglewood open their doors to the public. Kickoff reception November 9, 5-8 p.m. at Residency Gallery, 310 E Queen St. inglewoodopenstudios.com
JACKSON: Jackson Veterans Day Parade, 10 a.m. in Downtown Jackson is proudly presented by American Legion Post 108. ci.jackson.ca.us
LAWNDALE: Field of Honor November 11-13, 2018. Flags may be sponsored for $25, and the sponsors retain the flags at the close of the event to be displayed in Lawndale and surrounding communities as mementos. Lawndale Civic Center, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA. healingfield.org
LEMOORE: Veterans Day Parade hosted by American Legion Post 100, 6 p.m. on D Street in Lemoore. lemoore.com
LOOMIS: Annual Cowpoke Fall Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering November 8-11, 2018
LOS ANGELES: Great Bridal Expo, 12-4 p.m. The L.A. Hotel Downtown 333 S Figueroa St. $10, greatbridalexpo.com
LOS ANGELES: American Indian Arts Marketplace November 10-11, 2018, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Autry National Center 4700 Western Heritage Way
LOS ANGELES: Forest Lawn Memorial Park Flags Fly on Veterans Day November 11, 2018 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills 6300 Forest Lawn Drive Los Angeles, CA 90068
LOS ANGELES: Israel Film Festival November 6-20, 2018 Screenings of over 40 narrative films, documentaries, and television series, as well as short films, at the Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills and the Laemmle Town Center 5 Theatre in Encino. IsraelFilmFestival.com
MERCED: Veterans Day Parade, 12 p.m. in downtown Merced features an opening ceremony at Bob Hart Square and the parade. co.merced.ca.us
MERCED: Field of Honor Flag Commemoration Open to Public
MODESTO: Modesto Veterans Day Parade, 9 a.m. Parade begins at 10th & O Street, proceeds down Needham Street to Graceada Park. Ceremony & vendors at the park following the parade. visitmodesto.com
MURRIETA: Veterans Day Parade, 1 p.m. at Ivy Street / Washington Avenue to B Street and ends at Town Square Park. Parade includes an aviation flyover and The National Anthem. murrietaca.gov
NAPA VALLEY: Napa Valley Film Festival November 7-11, 2018 Multiple venues, multiple cities $, nvff.org | film
OJAI: Ojai Film Festival November 1-11, 2018. Enriching the Human Spirit Through Film. ojaifilmfestival.com
OROVILLE: Veterans Day Parade honors service men and women with a parade beginning at Feather River Blvd. Event hosted by the Exchange Club of Oroville cityoforoville.org
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade, 3:30 p.m. in Downtown Palm Springs psveteransday.com
PASADENA: Craftsman Weekend November 9-11, 2018 pasadenaheritage.org/craftsmanweekend | home tour
PERRIS: Thomas the Train Festivals Day Out with Thomas Orange Empire Railway Perris, California November 9-11, 2018. Info: thomasthetrain.net featuring Percy 2201 South A Street Perris, CA
PETALUMA: North Bay Veterans Day Parade and Flyover, 12 p.m. Music in the Gazebo at 12 p.m. Parade starts at 1 p.m. The largest Veterans Day Parade in Northern California petalumaveteransparade.com
PLACERVILLE: Veterans Day at El Dorado County November 11, 2018 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. El Dorado County Veterans Monument 360 Fair Lane Placerville, CA 95667
RANCHO MIRAGE: Armenian Cultural Festival November 10-11, 2018, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Food, music, dance, cultural vendor exhibits. 38905 Monterey Ave. $3, aacod.org
REDLANDS: The Redlands Veterans Day Parade and Picnic, 9 a.m. Parade begins at Redlands Blvd. and Citrus Ave. Celebration in park follows. Redlands, CA cityofredlands.org
RIVERSIDE: Riverside County Square & Round Dance Festival November 8-11, 2018 National Date Festival Fairgrounds 46350 Arabia Street, rivcosquaredance.com
SACRAMENTO: Veterans Day Parade, 10 a.m. begins at Capitol Mall & 3rd. It includes military organizations, high school marching bands, vintage military vehicles and community organizations. Free. cityofsacramento.org
SACRAMENTO: Veterans Day Train Rides November 11, 2018 To honor their service and celebrate the patriotic holiday, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are proud to offer veterans and active military personnel complimentary train excursion train rides and complimentary Museum admission on Saturday, November 11, 2018. With patriotic music playing aboard the trains, veteran and active military personnel are encouraged to wear their uniforms with pride while enjoying a special excursion train ride at 11 a.m. Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Veteran's Day. californiarailroad.museum
SACRAMENTO: Honoring Our Veterans | November 11, 2018 November 11, 2018 11 a.m.-12 a.m. California Mexican-American Veterans Memorial Jesse Unruh State Office Bldg 10th Street and Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA
SALINAS: Veteran's Day Parade, 2 p.m. From 1 to 2 p.m. there's an Opening Ceremony. salinasveteransparade.org
SAN BERNARDINO: Veterans Day Salute & Parade November 11, 2018, 11 a.m. Parade begins at 11 a.m. at 7th & D Streets, ending at Meadowbrook Park, 250 N. Sierra Way, for a ceremonial salute. Free.
SAN BRUNO: Golden Gate National Cemetery Veterans Day Program November 11, 2018 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Golden Gate National Cemetery 1300 Sneath Lane San Bruno, CA
SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Asian Film Festival November 8-17, 2018. Pac Arts presents the, a week-long mini-festival featuring box office hits, independent gems, documentary portraits, and other special presentations. pacarts.org
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Beer Week, November 2-11, 2018 Hundreds of beer-centric events take place throughout the county during this 10-day festival highlighting San Diego's award-winning craft beer, breweries and pubs. sdbeer.com
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY: Veteran's Day Parade, 11:11 a.m. The parade begins at Laurel Canyon Blvd. and San Fernando Mission Blvd. There will be a carnival at the Ritchie Valens Recreation Center afterward. sfvveteransdayparade.com | vet parades
SAN JOSE: Veterans Day Parade, 11 a.m. Sponsored by the UVC with support from the City of San Jose and County of Santa Clara, Veterans Day Parade is one of the largest in Northern California | vet parades
SAN PEDRO: Annual City of Los Angeles & Battleship USS Iowa Veterans Day Music Festival November 11, 2018. The festival will show appreciation for all that this nation's veterans have done to protect our freedoms. The free events is for the whole family and will include live music, a resource fair, free food, and loads of activities! Location: 250 S. Harbor Blvd. Berth 87 San Pedro, CA Free (310) 732-3508 pacificbattleship.com
SANTA CLARITA: Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2018 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Veterans Historical Plaza 24275 North Walnut Street Santa Clarita, CA
SANTA YNEZ: Santa Ynez Vaquero Show & Sale November 9-11, 2018 at Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum (SYVHM), 3596 Sagunto Street in downtown Santa Ynez. santaynezmuseum.org
STUDIO CITY: Studio City International Film Festival November 9-15, 2018. Studio City International Film Festival takes place near CBS Studios and a few miles away from Universal Studios and Warner Bros. studiocityfest.com
TEMECULA: Temecula Holiday Home Tour November 10-11, 2018. $42, VIP Experience $150 | Bistro $16, tvwc.com tvwc.com | home tour
VENTURA: Gold Coast Veterans Foundation Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2018 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ventura County Veterans Memorial 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009
VISALIA: Visalia Veterans Day Parade at Visalia Public Cemetery November 11, 2018, 9-10:15 a.m. Parade around the cemetery to be led by The Patriot Guard Riders, PatriotMOMS and VFW Aux. 1864. Veterans Day Presentation begins with the raising the military flags. | vet parades
WEST SACRAMENTO: West Sacramento Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11, 2018, 1 p.m. The parade, featuring floats, bands and a Dinner Dance to follow at West Sacramento VFW. cityofwestsacramento.org | vet parades
2017 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.