California Events
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Sunday, November 3, 2024
ALAMEDA: Holiday Boutique November 2-3, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at DeWitt O' Club. Homemade and hand crafted items sold by more than 50 Crafters. Location: 641 W. Redline Ave., Alameda, CA. Free admission, alamedaholidayboutique.org
ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink November 1, 2024-January 5, 2025, 3-10 p.m. daily
APPLE VALLEY: Holiday Craft Fair November 2-3, 2024 at Apple Valley Conference Center. Handcrafted jewelry, woodwork, fabric arts, home decor, fine art, and much more. Kids can enjoy a free make-it and take-it craft. Location: 14975 Dale Evans Pkwy., Apple Valley, CA. Free admission, AppleValleyEvents.org | (760)240-7880
ARCADIA: Los Angeles Lantern Art Expo October 18-November 17, 2024, select days, 4-11 p.m. at Santa Anita Park. 66 sets of lanterns featuring themes from the Great Tang Dynasty, future and modern technology, holidays such as Halloween and Christmas, and Jurassic Journey featuring life size dinosaurs. 140 food vendors, merchandise galore, and more. Live Shows & Performances include traditional Chinese music, dance and contemporary acts. Location: 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. $10-40, $8 parking, santaanita.com
BUENA PARK: The 17th Door haunt September 27-November 3, 2024, 7-11 p.m. in Buena Park Downtown Mall. Experience an earthly hell where prisoners in the cell blocks have no concept of confinement and are thirsty for the sweet-smelling blood of new victims. Location: 8420 On the Mall Buena Park, CA. $39-up, the17thdoor.com
CARLSBAD: Carlsbad Village Faire November 3, 2024, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. State & Grand Parking Lot Carlsbad, CA carlsbad.org Free Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce hosts the semi-annual street fair. Over 900 vendors, 50 food booths, Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, Kids bounce houses, Beer & Wine Garden.
CHULA VISTA: Chula Vista's Sesame Place Halloween Spooktacular September 14-November 3, 2024. Location: Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA. Ticket specials, sesameplace.com
CLAREMONT: Padua Hills Art Fiesta November 3, 2024, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 50 area artists, art and craft demonstrations. music stage, tacos, festive foods, fine wines and craft beers for sale. Location: Padua Hills Theatre, 4467 Padua Ave., Claremont, CA. $10, clmoa.org
CONCORD: Dia de Los Muertos Music Celebration November 3, 2024, 2-5 p.m. Free, shoptheveranda.com Special afternoon in honor of Dia de Los Muertos at The Veranda with music of Mariachi Mexicanisimo throughout Fountain Pavilion Park. | day of dead
DAVIS: Davis Craft and Vintage Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, food, vintage and handmade goods Art, Crafts, Vintage, Up-cycled, Handcrafted, Spa, Food and live music! Location: Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA. daviscraftandvintage.org Additional dates: November 17, December 1 and December 15, 2024
FRESNO: Fresno Fall Home Improvement Show & Tiny Home Expo November 1-3, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Fresno Fairgrounds 1121 S Chance Ave. Fresno, CA $10 approx., $10 parking, fresnoshows.com | home shows
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Wiener Dog World Championship Races at Old World Village German celebration. Held at the Biergarten, and indoor/outdoor venue. $8, oldworldhb.com
IRVINE: Irvine Spectrum Holiday Ice Rink November 1, 2024-January 5, 2025 next to the Giant Wheel. Skating, shopping and dining all in one place! Location: 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, CA. $25, irvinespectrumcenter.com
LODI: Sandhill Crane Festival November 1-3, 2024 cranefestival.com
MORRO BAY: Morro Bay Triathlon, Coleman Park, 101 Coleman Dr., Morro Bay, CA runsignup.com. (844) 725-5688
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Pride Festival October 31-November 3, 2024. Includes free festival and parade plus activities ranging from forums, musicals, pool parties, military salutes, marches and more. pspride.org
PERRIS: Day Out With Thomas Train Festival at Southern California Railway Museum November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 11, 2024. $22.85 - $26.85, ticketwebdowt.com
PLEASANTON: Tri-Valley Veteran's Day Parade (and Concert) November 3, 2024, 1 p.m. marches down Main Street. 27th annual parade theme in 2024 is Military Chaplains. Organized and hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298, American Legion Post 237 and the city of Pleasanton to honor all who serve or have served in the nation's armed forces, the parade includes military, equestrian, bands and around 70 groups. A patriotic concert with Pleasanton Community Concert Band follows the parade near Veterans Memorial Building. Address: 301 Main Street Pleasanton CA. Free, trivalleyvdp.com | veterans
PLEASANTON: Tri-Valley Veteran's Day Parade and Concert November 3, 2024, 1 p.m. marches down Main Street. 27th annual parade theme in 2024 is Military Chaplains. Organized and hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298, American Legion Post 237 and the city of Pleasanton | veterans
PLEASANTON: Ia 'Oe E Ka La Hula Festival November 1-3, 2024. Kumu Hula Assoc. of Northern Calif. Celebrate Hawaiian culture and traditions through solo and group hula competitions, arts and crafts, and food, which is vital to sharing the traditions, values and art of hula with the world. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA. $30.42, VIP $100, kumuhulaassociation.com
POMONA: Pomona Fall Home Show November 1-3, 2024 at Fairplex. Location: 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Fairplex, Pomona, CA. Free admission, $18 parking, homeshowconsultants.com | home shows
RIDGECREST: Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival and Pow Wow November 2-3, 2024 FESTIVAL HOURS: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Leroy Jackson Park Ridgecrest, CA Free, rpfestival.com
SAN DIEGO: Art San Diego November 1-3, 2024. San Diego Convention Center, Hall C 111 W Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101. $20-30, redwoodartgroup.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Central Coast Craft Fair November 2-3, 2024, Veterans Memorial Largest Hand-made Craft Show on the Central Coast in beautiful downtown San Luis Obispo includes contemporary and country crafters and artisans, plus free Cider and Cookies in the Boutique Location: 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CAFree admission, free parking californiacraftshow.com
SANTA CLARA: Bay Area Fall Home Show November 2-3, 2024 Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA Free - $10, homeshowsanjose.com | home shows
SANTA MARIA: Pumpkin Smashing November 3, 2024, 1-3 p.m. at Town Center West Parking Area. Hold on to your pumpkins for the Pumpkin Smashing Event. Bring your pumpkins downtown and get ready to have some fun smashing them. Free, cityofsantamaria.org
SOMERSET: Fair Play AVA Wineries Harvest Festival Saluti Cellars November 2-3, 2024 7505 Grizzly Flat Road, Somerset, CA saluticellars.com Saluti Cellars celebration includes live music and the ever-popular Stomp in Grapes (get a grape stomped T-shirt). | stomp
SONOMA: Wine & Food Affair November 2-3, 2024, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $95-225, wineroad.com | 52 participating wineries
SOUTH EL MONTE: LA Fall Fair, October 25-November 3, 2024 at Whittier Narrows Recreational Area. Unlimited Carnival Rides, circus attraction and concerts in the park are FREE with admission. Closed Monday-Wednesday. 12 acres of amusement rides, carnival games, vendors, crafts, food and fun. Location: 1600 Rosemead Boulevard, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission at gate; $35 wrist bands for rides sold separately, LAFallFair.com | lapradaevents.com
TWENTYNINE PALMS: Twentynine Palms Weed Show November 2-3, 2024, Saturday 12-4 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 29 Palms Historical Society and Museum 6760 National Park Drive 29 Palms, California 92277 29palmshistorical.com
VALLEY CENTER: Christmas on the Farm Arts & Crafts Fair November 2-3, 2024, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Bates Nut Farm. Over 80 artisans, handmade crafts, fine art and band performs concert. East County Cruisers Car Show and Toy Drive on Sunday, November 3. Location: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA Admission and parking are free, batesnutfarm.biz
YUBA CITY: Sikh Festival November 1-3, 2024, Parade is Sunday at Sikh Temple. Location: Tierra Buena 2468 Tierra Buena Road, Yuba City, CA. sikhtempleyubacity.com
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