California Events
Greek Festivals in Santa Barbara & Camarillo!
Sunday, June 29, 2025
ANAHEIM: OC Summer Home & Backyard Show June 27-28, 2025 at Anaheim Convention Center. Location: 800 W. Katella Blvd. Anaheim, CA Free, homeshowconsultants.com | home shows
AUBURN: Boot Juice, band at Auburn Summer Concerts at School Park Preserve Cooper Amphitheater, Free, auburnca.art
DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair "Summer Pet-tacular", June 11-July 6, 2025, closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Special concerts & events with a focus on we humans and our relationships with our beloved pets. San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the US. Address: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014. $tickets, sdfair.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Long Beach Community Band Free Summer Concerts June 29, 2025, 5-7 p.m. in Central Park. Popular and standard music. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Free, hbconcertband.org
PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fair June 13-July 6, 2025, 12-11 p.m.
Wednesdays-Sundays. Celebrate Summer is theme for 2025 season of the fair
held at
Alameda County Fairgrounds. Location:
4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA.
$15-20, alamedacountyfair.com
Past events
ARCADIA: Harlem Nights concert 7:30 p.m. at Los Angeles County Arboretum Summer Pops, 5:30 p.m. gates open for picnicking. Location: 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007 $tickets, pasadenasymphony-pops.org
IRWINDALE: 4th of July Red, White & You BBQ 4-9 p.m. at Irwindale Park. Chili Cookoff, Pie Eating and Watermelon Contests, Cornhole Tournament, vendors, games and fun. Balance Band performs at this free event. The Fireworks show is on July 4. Location: 5050 Irwindale Blvd., Irwindale, CA. Free, irwindaleca.gov
AUBURN: Jen and Tonics at Auburn Music Around the Square 7-9 p.m. Central Square Downtown Auburn, CA Free, downtownauburnca.com
AZUSA: 4th of July Laser Light Show, 8:30 p.m. at Valleydale Park. Get ready for a spectacular laser light show set to an exciting musical backdrop with stunning fog effects, the night sky will come alive. The shows kick off at nautical twilight, approximately 8:30 p.m., and dazzle for 20-30 minutes. Location: 5525 N. Lark Ellen Ave., Azusa, CA. Free, facebook.com/ parks.lacounty.gov/
BELL GARDENS: All Ages Skate Jam with Live Music by Triceradrops, 6-9 p.m. at Bell Gardens Skate Park. Location: 6645 Florence Place, Bell Gardens, CA. Free, bellgardens.org
BENICIA: Benicia Community Picnic 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at City Park. Bring a picnic basket, a ball to play with and have some fun, mixing & mingling with the community. Location: 1149 1st St., Benicia, CA. Free, beniciarec.org
CAMARILLO: Camarillo Greek Festival June 28-30, 2024 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Location: 5575 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, CA (free parking by shuttle off-site). $6, vcgreekfestival.org | Greek
CAMARILLO: Smith, Country Camarillo Community Band Concerts Constitution Park, free
CARMICHAEL: 4th of July Fireworks Celebration and concert, free at Carmichael Park and La Sierra Community Center
CARSON: Independence Day Celebration at the International Printing Museum 10 a.m-4 p.m. Showtimes at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Step into history and celebrate the birth of America with a trio of Founding Fellows - Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson & Betsy Ross. Hear fascinating stories about their role in the creation of our great nation. Franklin will also entertain audiences with his Glass Armonica, the musical instrument he invented. Throughout the day, guests can print their own copy of the Declaration of Independence and other founding documents. There’ll also be interactive tours, printing demos, and hands-on activities. Location: 315 W Torrance Blvd., Carson CA. Tickets $15, $12 students, & seniors, age 3 & under are free at printmuseum.org/ events
CHICO: Let Freedom Ring Let Freedom Ring! 4th of July celebration of America with a live music festival and traditional 4th of July food at Chapman Park, 775 E 16th St, Chico, CA. chicorec.gov
CHICO: Red, White & Brew Fest June 29, 2024, 5:30-9 p.m. Chico City Plaza. Music from music from Michael Russel Trio, Heirloom Quartet, Not The Same Band and The Jeff Pershing Band! Chico, CA $65-95, chicocraftbrewfest.com | beer
CHINO: Fireworks Spectacular - A Salute to Our Armed Forces Heroes June 28-29, 2024 at Ayala Park. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnics, and family games and spend the day. June 28, 2024, 4-10 p.m. Carnival Rides & Games; June 29, 2024, 1-10 p.m. Carnival, Concert and Spectacular Fireworks Show at 9 p.m. Free, cityofchino.org
CITRUS HEIGHTS: Stars & Stripes Concert & Fireworks June 29, 2024, 6-10 p.m. at Van Maren Park. City of Citrus Heights inaugural 4th of July celebration invites the public to bring lawn chairs, buy chow from food trucks and take the youngsters to the kid's zone, while listening to Pop Fiction band perform 7-9:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m. Free, citrusheights.net
CLAREMONT: 4th of July Celebration Fun Run through the village
COSTA MESA: Heart-N~Soul Latin, R&B at Costa Mesa Concerts at the Metropointe Mall Metro Pointe Shopping Mall 901 S. Coast Dr. Costa Mesa, CA. Free. metropointe.com
CULVER CITY: Fiesta of Gems Show with theme: Turquoise, June 28-29, 2024, 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. 35 gem and mineral dealers present & sell fossils, gems and mineral exhibits, jewelry making demonstrations, gem, mineral dealers, tools, and books sales. Featured gemstone is Druzy, The Culver City Rock and Mineral Club Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Location: 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90230. Free admission & free parking, culvercityrocks.org
DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair "Get Out There", June 12-July 7, 2024, closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Special event Lumia, travel through the Metaverse. San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the US. Address: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014. $tickets, sdfair.com
EASTVALE: Picnic in the Park June 28-30, 2024 includes a fun zone, carnival, a concert each evening, fireworks show on Saturday, picnic foods, games and fun. $5 admission, jcsd.us/parks
FOLSOM: Historic Folsom Hometown Parade on Sutter Street from Scott Street to Reading Street, 9:30 a.m. 70 entries including the Marching Bands, Creative Floats, Service Organizations, Wild West Groups, vintage fire, and police vehicles, horses, and more! Activities in the district after the parade to continue the celebration. Free to see, historicfolsom.org
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - Roots Picnic: Hip-Hop is the Love of My Life + The Roots + Queen Latifah + Common + Digable Planets + Arrested Development + The Pharcyde + Black Sheep + Jungle Brothers + and more June 29, 2024, 8 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Blonde Ambition Madonna tribute Lake Arrowhead Free Summer Concerts in the Village Lake Arrowhead Village in the towering pines of the San Bernardino Mountains 28200 Highway 189 Lake Arrowhead, CA
LAKE SELMAC: Siskiyou Folk & Bluegrass Festival June 29, 2024, Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce production at Lake Selmac, Selma, Oregon siskiyoubluegrassfestival.com
LAKEWOOD: City of Lakewood Fireworks Extravaganza 9:15 p.m. and Civic Center Block Party 4-9 p.m. at Lakewood Center. A 15-minute professional aerial fireworks display launches from 340 Faculty Avenue. Lakewood Civic Center rocks with hours of live musical performances, a Family Fun Zone and the Taste of Lakewood with food vendors selling all sorts of fare. The Family Fun Zone features mechanical bull, giant slide, adrenaline obstacle course, bouncers, joust war game, rock climbing wall, a pirate ship, mechanical cars and trackless train. Clark Avenue & Civic Center, Lakewood, CA. Free admission, lakewoodcity.org
LONG BEACH: Shakespeare by the Sea at Recreation Park Bandshell features Henry IV by William Shakespeare. Free performances throughout Southern California during the summer months. Donations and fund drive help keep it going, shakespearebythesea.org
LONG BEACH: Max Esparza, 90s, 2000s at Long Beach Summer Concerts Shoreline Village Long Beach, CA Free, shorelinevillage.com
LONG BEACH: Shakespeare by the Sea presents Henry IV, 8 p.m. at the Bandshell at Recreation Park. Free admission, shakespearebythesea.org
LOS ANGELES: Indian Film Festival June 27-30, 2024 indianfilmfestival.org Regal LA Live, A Barco Innovation Center in Los Angeles 1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 | film
LOS ANGELES: Caberoke, 8 p.m. at Theatre of NOTE. Laid-back event where the first half is curated cabaret performances, and the second half is a free-for-all karaoke party! Location: 1517 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. $10 online, $15 at the door, theatreofnote.com
LOS ANGELES: Cali Soul Jam Andre Cruz, Chris Luban, Joey Quinones and more! 5-10 p.m. Grand Park Free Summer Concerts Grand Park California Plaza 350 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90071 Free with RSVP on eventbrite.com, grandperformances.org
LOS ANGELES:Inspector, La Pobreska, and Chencha Berrinches co-presented by Radikal LA and Nothing Less Booking Ska, Latin Rock, Hardcore 7-10 p.m. at Levitt Pavilion Free Summer Concerts W. 6th Street & South Park View Street Los Angeles, CA. Free, levittlosangeles.org
LOS ANGELES: Brent Fischer + Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Group Latin Sounds 5 p.m. at Los Angeles County Museum of Art Free Summer Concerts, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Free, lacma.org
MARIPOSA: Little Tiger concert at Mariposa Art Park Free Summer Concerts Art Park Highway 140 at 4th Street Mariposa, CA Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MISSION VIEJO: Free Give-away of 500 multi-sport style black helmets to ages 2-17 years, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Shops at Mission Viejo Center Court, Level 1, near Old Navy. Providence Mission Hospital trauma team distributes helmets while supplies last to promote head injury prevention. Location: 555 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA. facebook.com/ ShopsAtMissionViejo
MONTEREY PARK: 2024 Independence Day Firework Show 4-9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Monterey Park will celebrate our American Independence Day holiday on Saturday, June 29 at Barnes Park.
MORGAN HILL: Boots & Brews Music Festival June 29, 2024, 1-10 p.m. Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Complex 27150 Boquet Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA $72-up, bootsandbrews.com
MURRIETA: City of Murrieta Birthday Bash 2-9 p.m. at Oaks Sports Park. Divas of Rock performs in concert and Fireworks at 9 p.m. Location: 40600 California Oaks Rd, Murrieta, CA 92562. Free, murrietaca.gov
NEVADA CITY: Storytelling Festival June 28-29, 2024. For one magical weekend in July, settle back and hear stories unfold beneath the big trees and nighttime stars of California's Sierra foothills. Storytellers spin tales spanning the centuries and connecting generations. Location: North Columbia Schoolhouse, 17894 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA $40-50 approx. per day, sierrastorytellingfestival.org
NOVATO: Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band playing Reggae + ska at Hot Amphitheater Nights, 5-7 p.m. at Hamilton Amphitheater. Location: 601 N. Hamilton Parkway Novato, CA Free, novato.org
OAKLEY: Oakley Summer Fest July 29, 2024, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Main Street between Norcross and Vintage Parkway. Parade 9-10 a.m. in Downtown Oakley on Main Street starting at 5th St. and ending at Norcross. Concert performance, beer & wine, car show, vendors, food and fun zone. Over 6,000 people are anticipated to attend this fantastic summer celebration on the Saturday before the 4th of July. Location: Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main Street, between Norcross Ave. and Vintage Parkway, Oakley, CA. Free, oakleysummerfest.com
OCEANSIDE: 28th Annual Independence Day Parade June 29, 2024, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in Downtown Oceanside. A local tradition since 1892, the Oceanside Independence Parade is returning to Downtown Oceanside. Come see floats, bands, walking groups, vintage cars, and more go by on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue north to Civic Center Drive just past City Hall. This year's theme is "Celebrating Our Heritage" and once again will honor three "Hometown Heroes." Free to see, mainstreetoceanside.com/ independence-parade
PERRIS: Perris Con June 29-30, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Perris High School. Collectibles, Vendors, Demos, Cards and Much More. Location: 175 E. Nuevo Road Perris, CA. perrisfandomcon.org
PLACERVILLE: Annual Lavender Festival June 22-23 & June 29-30, 2024, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The annual festival on the Bluestone Meadow lavender farm grounds includes crafters, train ride, live music, picnic areas, food. Bluestone Meadow 2025 Carson Road, Placerville, CA. Reservations highly recommend due to limited parking. $5.50 parking fee, bluestonemeadow.com
PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fair "That Summer Feeling" June 14-July 7, 2024, Wed.-Sun. at the Fairgrounds. Carnival, Pig Races, Horse Racing, Animals, Concerts, Contests, Food, Fun. Location: 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA. $16-20, concerts extra, parking fee. alamedacountyfair.com
RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Bartune Network at Rancho Palos Verdes Concerts at Terranea Resort & Spa 100 Terranea Way Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Free for hotel guests but now charging $30 ticket fee for non-guests, terranea.com
REDDING: Sundial Splash Community Float June 29, 2024, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Turtle Bay Boat Launch. Join the Paddle Sport Community for a fun race and massive public float down the Sacramento River through Redding. This event is open to citizens at every level of paddle ability—no experience necessary. Ages: 16+ Location: Fee: $20 (Pre-Reg) | $25 (Day of Event) sundialsplash.com
PORTERVILLE: Freedom Fest June 29, 2024, 5 p.m. at Porterville Sports Complex. Saturday before the Independence holiday, the Freedom Fest showcases musical entertainment, a patriotic aerial performance by Skydive Elsinore, an array of local food vendors, and more. The finale to the evening is the spectacular display of fireworks! Parking $15-30, ci.porterville.ca.us
REDONDO BEACH: Summer Festival June 28-30, 2024 at Riviera Village offers free concerts, shopping, eating great street food and carnival rides, all on a hill above the sandy beaches and Pacific Ocean! Beautiful!
REDWOOD CITY: The Cheeseballs 4:30-7 p.m. at Rock the Dock Concert Series Port of Redwood City 59 Seaport Court Redwood City, CA $5-20 Donation, rockthedockrwc.com
RIDGECREST: Fireworks Celebrate Freedom June 29, 2024, 6:30-11 p.m. with Fireworks at 9 p.m. at Desert Empire Fairgrounds. Food vendors & and alcoholic beverages for sale, entertainment, DJs and fireworks to celebrate freedom! Bring chairs & blankets. Location: 520 S. Richmond Rd, Ridgecrest, CA. $5-7 age 9 and older. ridgecrestfireworks.com
ROCKLIN: Celebrate America Fireworks and Family Fun June 28-29, 2024, 6-10 p.m. both days at Twin Oaks Park. Aerial fireworks shows both nights, a tribute to the military, patriotic musical favorites presented by a large choir, and reenactments of historic moments in our nation’s history. Expanded Kid Zone, a pre-show line-up of bands, and admission is free! Location: 5500 Park Dr Rocklin, CA Sponsored by Destiny Community Center. Free, destinyonline.com
SAN DIEGO: Mainly Mozart Festival Closing Concert 6-7:30 p.m. at UCSD Amphitheatre (Outdoor). BRUCH: Scottish Fantasy MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 Soloist: Stefan Jackiw, violin. Location: UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Dr, San Diego, CA $25-149, mainlymozart.org
SAN FRANCISCO: SF Uke Jam's Summer Uke-Splosion Presented By Kala Brand Music at Yerba Buena Gardens Music Festival. Location: Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA. Free, ybgfestival.org
SAN JACINTO: 4th of July Parade and Festival
SAN MARINO: 57th Annual Cactus and Succulent Society Show & Sale June 28-30, 2024 at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Over 500 staged specimen cactus and succulent plants on display, plus a sale featuring 20 master growers and potters Sponsored by the Cactus and Succulent Society of America. Location: 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA 91108 More info: cssashow.com Tickets: huntington.org
SANTA BARBARA: Lucidity Festival June 28-30, 2024 Live Oak Campground - Santa Barbara, CA Tickets: lucidityfestival.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Wine Festival June 29, 2024, 2-5 p.m. at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. $, sbnature.org | wine
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Greek Festival June 28 & 29, 2024 at Chase Palm Park Field. Location: 236 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA $5, sbgreekfest.org | Greek
SANTA MONICA: Pier 360 Ocean Sports Beach Festival at the Santa Monica Pier June 29-30, 2024, The Races Paddleboard & SUP Long Course, Fun Paddle, and Elite Race Ocean Swims & Run-Swim-Run, Lifeguard Dory Races, Tommy Bahama PaddleCross, Juniors Swim Juniors Paddle / SUP Races Free Youth Beach Activities. Ocean Festival Events. Location: 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA. Free, santamonicapier.org
SIMI VALLEY: The 805 Social Club, Pop music tribute, summer dance party, 6-9 p.m. Simi Concerts in the Courtyard at Civic Center Plaza, Tapo Canyon (between the 118 & Alamo, by the Regal Theatres) Simi Valley, CA Free
SONOMA: The Henry Coopers perform at Sonoma Summer Concerts Cornerstone Sonoma Concerts 23570 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476 Free, cornerstonesonoma.com
SONORA: Mother Lode Fair June 27-30, 2024, Tractor Pulls, Monster Trucks, Roaming entertainment: Violin on Fire, Leapin' Louie Lichtenstein, Saftari Sam and Oscar the Ostrich, The Roaming Hillbilly. Concerts and more. Location: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, CA. $12-15 (includes arena events), motherlodefair.org
SOUTH EL MONTE: 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, June 29, 2024, 6-9:30 p.m. at South El Monte High School.
Concert by the Platinum Beat. Location: 1001 N. Durfee Ave., South El Monte, CA.
Free, facebook.com/
CityOfSouthElMonteGovernment
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Golden Cadillacs, Country, 5:45-9:15 p.m. at Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
SYLMAR: 4th of July Laser Light Show, 8:30 p.m. at El Cariso Park. Get ready for a spectacular laser light show set to an exciting musical backdrop with stunning fog effects, the night sky will come alive. The shows kick off at nautical twilight, approximately 8:30 p.m., and dazzle for 20-30 minutes. Location:13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar, CA. Free, facebook.com/ parks.lacounty.gov/
THOUSAND OAKS: Conejo Valley Days June 20-23 & June 26-30, 2024 Conejo Creek South Park 1300 E Janss Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA. $10, conejovalleydays.us
THOUSAND OAKS: Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival Much Ado About Nothing, 8 p.m. at Kingsmen Park. Shakespeare in the Park outdoor performances on the campus of California Lutheran University. $, kingsmenshakespeare.org
TORRANCE: Andy & Renee Hard Rain Woodstock retrospective at Torrance Music Festivals and Concerts Torrance Summer Nights Wilson Park Amphitheatre 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA Free, torranceca.gov
TRES PINOS: San Benito County Rodeo June 28-30, 2024. Plenty of free events such as Class Eliminations, Western Art & Equipment Show, Dane Browning Music and more. Tickets sold to Beer & Wine tasting, and Cowboy BBQ & Dinner Dance. Horse Show & Rodeo, $15, sanbenitocountyrodeo.com | rodeoss
TURLOCK: Turlock Independence Day Celebration June 28, 2024 Parade 6:30 p.m. and Drone Show 9 p.m.; June 29, 2024 Car Show 8 a.m.-1 p.m. takes place Downtown. Free, cityofturlock.org
TWAIN HARTE: Cool Beans band performs at Twain Harte Summer Concerts in Eproson Park 22901 Meadow Drive Twain Harte, CA Free, twainhartecc.com
VENTURA: X-Games June 28-30, 2024 at Ventura County Fairgrounds. Women's and Men's Skateboard and BMX competitions for best trick, street, vert, dirt, quarter pipe high air and whip in outdoor arenas to the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA. $, xgames.com
WASCO: Red, White and Boom Fireworks Festival June 29, 2024, 4-10 p.m. at Barker Park. It includes a flag ceremony, bike parade, Car Show & Shine, Watermelon Eating 7 p.m., pool party, music, food vendors, contests and games. Location: Poso Drive & Poplar Ave., Wasco, CA. Free admission, facebook.com/ wascoparks
WILLITS: Frontier Days June 21-July 6, 2024. Carnival is open. Some events are free, some charge a fee.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.