Calendar Events
Loomis Cowpoke Fall Gathering
Saturday, November 9, 2024
ANAHEIM: Veteran's Day Flags of Honor November 8-11, 2024, at Eucalyptus Park in Anaheim Hills. Remembrance Ceremony November 10, 2024, 10 a.m. 200+ U.S. flags stand in solemn formation to honor our heroes. The flags fly for three days so visitors can walk through the field to read the posted dedications attached to each flag. Location: 100 N. Quintana Drive, Anaheim, CA. Free, Sponsored by Anaheim Rotary Club. facebook.com/ AnaheimHillsRotaryClub/ | veterans
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 with life size dinosaurs. Live Shows & Performances include traditional Chinese music, dance and contemporary acts. 140 food vendors, merchandise galore, and more. Location: 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. $10-40, $8 parking, santaanita.com
ARTESIA: Veterans Day Celebration November 9, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Artesia Park at Veterans Memorial. Music, a Veteran's Breakfast (free while supplies last), display booths, kids area, vehicle display of a Vietnam era Huey Helicopter, and an Air Force Flyover! Honored guest speaker for the event is Retired U.S. Army Major Ed Choi, a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. Location: 18750 Clarkdale Ave., Artesia, CA cityofartesia.us | veterans
ATASCADERO: Holiday Boutique at the Pavilion on the Lake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kick off the holiday season in Atascadero! This year, the Holiday Boutique will be offered 100% outside at Atascadero Lake Park next to the Pavilion on the Lake, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, CA. Call (805) 470-3178 visitatascadero.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: Oktoberfest through November 9, 2024 at Big Bear Lake Convention Center. 53rd Annual Oktoberfest. Nine consecutive weekends
BUELLTON: Buellton Fall Fest November 8-10, 2024 at Avenue of the Flags. Fun for the Whole Family with Concerts on 2 Stages, Carnival Rides and Games Including Ferris Wheel on Avenue of the Flags! Street Faire & Food Vendors. Free admission, buelltonfallfest.com
CLAREMONT: Festival at Pilgrim Place November 8-9, 2024. Over 65 booths offering Jewelry, Fabric Creations, Children’s Activities, Woodworking, Paintings, Metal Sculpture, Stained Glass, Jams/Jellies, Vintage Clothing, Antique Items, Furniture. Location: Pilgrim Place, 625 Mayflower Road, Claremont, CA. pilgrimplace.org | (909) 399-5500
COMMERCE: Citadel Outlets Tree Lighting Ceremony and Concert November 9, 2024, 5 p.m. 23rd Annual Citadel Outlets 100 Citadel Dr. Commerce, CA 90040 Free, citadeloutlets.com
CONCORD: Ice at the Veranda November 9, 2024-February 2025 at The Veranda shopping mall. Celebrate the grand opening of the 2024 Season of Ice at The Veranda with Costume Skate starting at 5 p.m.!
COSTA MESA: Salute to Veterans November 9, 2024, 12-3 p.m. Swing dancing and musical performances, arts & crafts, a cookie decorating contest, opportunities to connect with local veterans' organizations, free hot dogs and drinks, and more! The community is invited to this free event. Location: OC Fair & Event Center - Heroes Hall, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Free. ocfair.com | veterans
COSTA MESA: Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival November 8-9, 2024 at OC Fairgrounds. Location: 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. $ sugarplumfestivals.com
DEATH VALLEY: Death Valley 49ers Encampment November 6-10, 2024. deathvalley49ers.org
DUBLIN: Dublin Craft Boutique November 9, 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dublin Senior Center. Location: 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin, CA. Free admission, dublin.ca.gov
FOLSOM: Historic District Ice Rink Opening Day Ice Skating at Folsom Historic District Ice Rink November 8, 2024-January 13, 2025. This real ice rink surface is ideal for both novice and pro skaters.
GLENDALE: Montrose Wine Walk Montrose Holiday Wine walk November 9, 2024, 5-8 p.m. The Montrose Shopping Park Presents its annual Holiday Wine Walk. Sample wines from 30+ pour stations hosted by our merchants and businesses. Each location serves red and/or white wines and snacks for your enjoyment. Complimentary bottled water also available. Enjoy live music and activities throughout the Shopping Park. Check-in Booth open 4-6:45 p.m. $55, shopmontrose.com
HAYWARD: Veterans Day Ceremony November 9, 2024, 1-2 p.m. at Lone Tree Cemetery. Location: 24591 Fairview Avenue, Hayward, CA. Public invited, lonetreecemetery.com | veterans
LAWNDALE: Annual Field of Honor November 7-12, 2024 at Lawndale Civic Center, 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260 Flags fly in tribute to Veterans, those currently serving in the Armed Forces and those who died defending our nation on battlefields far from home. healingfield.org | veterans
LONG BEACH: Veterans Day Festival November 9, 2024, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Houghton Park. Food trucks, live music and this year Beach Streets open streets event is held in conjunction with Veterans Day event to make for more attendance as bikes, blades and pedal power takes over. Veterans Recognition Ceremony at 2 p.m. Location: Houghton Park near Veterans Valor Plaza, 6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach, CA. Free, longbeach.gov | veterans
LOOMIS: Cowpoke Fall Gathering November 7-9, 2024 at Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95650 $55 approx. cowpokefallgathering.com
MERCED: Field of Honor November 9-16, 2024, 1-6 p.m. Includes $ Run for the Fallen 5K, 10K at Merced College on 11/10 and Veterans Parade on 11/11. Free, mercedfieldofhonor.org/
MURRIETA: Field of Honor November 9-16, 2024 at Town Square Park. Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, 10 a.m. Starts with National Anthem, possibly a flyover, too. Ivy & Washington, B Street to Town Square, Murrieta, CA murrietaca.gov
ORANGE: Field of Valor November 9-15, 2024. Opening ceremony Nov.9, 2:30 p.m.; Marine Corps Birthday Nov.10, 10 a.m.; Veterans Day Ceremony Nov.11, 11 a.m.; all events at Handy Park. Flag sponsorship $35. Location: 2143 E. Oakmont Ave., Orange, CA. Free, communityfoundationoforange.org | veterans
PASADENA: Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair, November 9-10, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Central Park. Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair in Old Pasadena showcases 200+ selected artisans selling handmade, specialty, trendsetting Indie fashion and jewelry design, ceramics and paper products, home decor, housewares, art, photography, and more. Location: 275 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA. Admission is free, jackalopeartfair.com
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
POWAY: Train Song Festival, November 9, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Old Poway Park. Main stage musical entertainment from San Diego Folk Heritage, model railroad layouts in the Great Room, the Nelson House and Museum will be open for tours, hand-crafted items at the Boardwalk Craft Market and you can ride aboard the 1907 Steam Engine for a nominal fee. Location: 14134 Midland Road Poway, CA. Free admission, poway.org
RANCHO MIRAGE: Armenian Cultural Festival November 9-10, 2024, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Food such as beef, lamb or chicken kebab, Baklava, beer, wine & rich-tasting Armenian coffee, music & dance by Gevorkyan Dance Academy, Tevit Samuelian, Ararn Lepejian, DJ Greg, kids bounce house and vendor exhibits. Location: 38905 Monterey Ave., Rancho Mirage, CA. $5, armenopole.com
RIVERSIDE: A Salute to Veterans Parade and Expo November 9, 2024, 10 a.m. Parade: starts near the Upper Parking lot at RCC. It makes its way down Magnolia Avenue turning right on 10th, then left on Main Street. The Expo is held at the end of the parade at John G. Gabbert Judicial Plaza, 3650 11th St.. Pancake Breakfast 7-9 a.m. at Lower RCC Parking Lot is fundraiser charging fee. Free to see, asalutetoveteran.org | veterans
ROSEMEAD: Rosemead Pumpkin Derby, 1-4 p.m. Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex 8471 Klingerman Ave. Rosemead, CA $15-20 registration (limited space) includes derby kit for 1 pumpkin, cityofrosemead.org
SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Asian Film Festival November 7-16, 2024. Most showings are held at Edwards Mira Mesa, while galas and awards take place at other venues. $15-up, pacarts.org | film
SAN GABRIEL: Veterans Day Ceremony November 9, 2024, 10-11 a.m. at Plaza Park, 428 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA. Brought to you by the City of San Gabriel and the San Gabriel Veterans Memorial Coalition. For additional information or questions call the Community Services Office at 626-308-2875 or email CommSrvInfo@sgch.org. | veterans
SAN JOSE: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show November 8-10, 2024 at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA. Holiday shopping, hundreds of vendors, entertainment, food and more. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $5 admission, harvestfestival.com
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Holiday Craft Fair November 9, 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Groves Apartments. Hand sewn items, fresh baked goods, holiday decor, pet items, crocheted items, homemade tamales, resin art, quilted, jewelry and more. Location: 30333 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA. Free admission, sanjuancapistrano.org
SANTA CRUZ: Sea Glass Festival November 9-10, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cocoanut Grove. $5, facebook.com SantaCruzSeaGlassFestival
SANTA YNEZ: Santa Ynez Vaquero Show & Sale November 9, 2024 santaynezmuseum.orgSHASTA LAKE: Shasta Lake Lions Veterans Day Parade November 9, 2024, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Shasta Lake Lions 31st Annual Veteran's Day Parade, the second largest Veteran's Day Parade in California, begins with a pancake breakfast at the fire hall (7am), followed by the parade down Shasta Dam Blvd (10am), and concludes with a luncheon at the American Legion Hall. Location: Highway 51 and Shasta Dam Boulevard, Shasta Lake CA. facebook.com/ events/ 1692618844820365 | veterans
TUSTIN: Veterans Day Celebration and Car Show November 9, 2024, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Veterans Sports Park. Location: 1645 Valencia Ave., Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org/ 1272/ Veterans-Day-Celebration
California Outdoor Ice Skating
ALPINE: Viejas Casino Resort Ice Rink invites the public to enjoy Southern California's largest outdoor ice rink throughout the season!
CONCORD: New rink at The Veranda
SAN FRANCISCO: Union Square Ice Rink, a gathering spot with access to the famous foods, drinks, shopping and transportation. There's no excuse not to check out the Ice Rink.
SANTA MONICA: ICE at Santa Monica November 8, 2024-January 20, 2025
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Ice Rink
Past events
SAN FRANCISCO: Macy's Holiday Tree, November 9, 2023-January 1, 2024. No official tree light ceremony this year but the tree is a holiday tradition you can see.
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