What's happening around town.

Community Ofrenda

Lewis Family Playhouse

A community ofrenda for Día de Muertos at the Lewis Family Playhouse.

Fall Concerts in the Park: MJ Vibes

Civic Center Park Amphitheater, 43900 San Pablo Ave

A Michael Jackson tribute act closes the free fall concert series in Civic Center Park.

Halloween Costume Contest & Trunk or Treat

Ontario City Hall, 303 East B Street

A free Halloween event with trick-or-treating, a Trunk-or-Treat, light refreshments and family fun.

Pumpkin Bash

A Halloween-season Pumpkin Bash on the City of Canyon Lake's event calendar.

Día de los Muertos: Magic of the Altars

Roosevelt-Walker Community Center, 816 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana

A free City of Santa Ana gathering about Día de los Muertos traditions of remembering loved ones.

Halloween Carnival

Civic Center, 41000 Main St.

An annual family event with games, costume contests and trunk-or-treating with local first responders.

Halloween on the Pier

Redondo Beach Pier, Fisherman's Wharf

A free Halloween evening on the Redondo Pier, weather permitting.

SAMLARC Halloween Family Festival

Central Park

A Halloween family festival at Central Park.

Trick or Treat

The Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive

Free candy, craft stations, a photo booth and games while supplies last.

Trick or Treat at Sea Country

Sea Country Senior & Community Center

Trick-or-treating for families at the Sea Country Senior & Community Center.

Annual Trunk or Treat

Summerwind Park, 1000 Engleman Dr.

The City of Calimesa's annual Halloween trunk-or-treat at Summerwind Park.

Halloween Carnival

Carson Event Center, 801 E Carson St

The City of Carson's Halloween carnival at the Carson Event Center.

Halloween Carnivals

Biscailuz, Bloomfield, Bolivar, Boyar, Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks

Halloween carnivals at eight City parks, with haunted houses at three of them. Games are free; inflatables at Mayfair cost extra.

Halloween Hi-Jinks

Rialto Civic Center

Free trick-or-treating, food vendors, costume contests and scare mazes at the Rialto Civic Center.

Halloween Spooktacular

Ruben S. Ayala Park

The City of Chino's Halloween celebration at Ruben S. Ayala Park.

Surf City Spooktacular

Main Street, Downtown Huntington Beach

A Halloween afternoon on Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach, with vendors.

Trick or Treat at Feldheym Central Library

Feldheym Central Library

Trick-or-treating at the Feldheym Central Library.

Bowers Museum Day of the Dead Family Festival

Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana

A free family festival with live performances, art-making and face painting.

Dia de los Muertos

La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza

The 3rd Annual City of Dana Point's Dia de Los Muertos celebration with ofrendas, live bands, dancing, art, and food at La Plaza Park.

Día de los Muertos at the A.K. Smiley Public Library

A.K. Smiley Public Library

A Día de los Muertos celebration at the A.K. Smiley Public Library.

Tastes & Sounds: Pulp Vixen

Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero

A free evening concert in the Tastes & Sounds series.

Coachella Valley Days of Los Muertos

Sunnylands, 37977 Bob Hope Dr.

A five-day Día de los Muertos celebration at Sunnylands with decorated gardens, crafts and ofrendas.

Open Mic Night at Central Library

Central Library, 500 W. Broadway

Poetry, music, storytelling and comedy, with a featured performer each time. Come to perform or just listen.

First Fridays in Bixby Knolls

Atlantic Avenue between San Antonio & Bixby Road

A monthly evening street event along Atlantic Avenue in Bixby Knolls. It is listed on the City's special events calendar.

Friday Night at the Fights

Carson Event Center, 801 E Carson St

An evening of boxing at the Carson Event Center. Check the city's listing for tickets and pricing.

1st Annual Kiddie Parade

A kids' parade on the City of Needles events calendar.

3rd Annual Fall Festival & Centennial Celebration

The City of Needles fall festival and centennial celebration.

57th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Faire

Ken Miller Recreation Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd.

Two days of handmade goods from local vendors. Admission and parking are free.

Día de los Muertos

Albert A. Chatigny Sr. Community Recreation Center, 1310 Oak Valley Parkway

Beaumont's third annual Día de los Muertos celebration with a community pet ofrenda, a Catrina contest, mariachi music, crafts and a kids zone.

Holiday Craft Fair

On the Town of Apple Valley's 2026 list of community events.

Noche de Altares

4th Street between Ross Street and Broadway, Downtown Santa Ana

A Día de los Muertos celebration on 4th Street with community altars, artisans and food vendors.

Tastes & Sounds: Fields of Valor

Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero

A free Veterans Day celebration with live music, food vendors and a flag display on the Festival Lawn.

Field of Honor Flag Display

Lawndale Civic Center

A public flag display at the Civic Center honoring local military veterans.

Salute to Service

The City's annual event honoring Chino Hills military veterans.

Veterans Day Celebration

Veterans Park, 22400 Moneta Ave

The city's yearly Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park.

Veterans Day Celebration

Central Park

The City of Menifee's Veterans Day celebration at Central Park.

Veterans Day Ceremony

Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza

The City of Irvine's annual Veterans Day ceremony.

Veterans Day Ceremony

The City of Rancho Cucamonga's Veterans Day ceremony.

Veterans Day Commemoration

Cerritos Civic Center, near the Veterans Memorial, 18125 Bloomfield Avenue

The City's yearly Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on the Civic Center grounds. The public is invited.

Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony

Old Town Victorville Veterans Memorial, 7th Street and Forrest Avenue

Victorville's annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony.

Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony

10th St & Beaumont Ave, then the Civic Center lawn

A parade honoring veterans, followed by the annual ceremony and the reopening of the renovated Memorial Plaza.

Veterans Day Services

Strands Vista Park, 34201 Selva Road

A service recognizing all Veterans for their service and sacrifice, presented by the Dana Point VFW Post 9934, Ladies Auxiliary, and the City of Dana Point.

Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square

Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St., Los Angeles

A seasonal outdoor ice rink in downtown Los Angeles; tickets are sold online.

Cruizin the Century Car Show

A car show on the City of Needles events calendar.

Fall Arts Festival

Potocki Center for the Arts, 27301 La Paz Road

A free arts and crafts event with hands-on workshops and live demonstrations.

Star Party at the Monument

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Hwy 74

Volunteer astronomers lead free telescope viewing of planets, star clusters and galaxies.

Friends of the Canyon Hills Library Book Sale

Canyon Hills Branch Library

A two-day used book sale that raises money for the library.

1976 Time Capsule Opening Ceremony

Carson City Hall, 701 E Carson St

Carson opens a time capsule sealed in 1976 at an evening ceremony at City Hall.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Signal Hill City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue

Holiday tree lighting with performances, a Winter Village, seasonal treats and carolers.

Friends of the Anaheim Public Library Book Sale

Central Library, 500 W. Broadway

Used books for sale at the Central Library, raising money for library programs.

Festival of Lights Switch-On Ceremony

Orange St. & Mission Inn Ave., Downtown Riverside

The 34th switch-on ceremony lights up the Mission Inn and downtown, followed by fireworks.

Turkey Run

On the Town of Apple Valley's 2026 list of community events.

Downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire

Downtown Torrance, 1317 Sartori Ave.

A monthly outdoor antique and vintage market in Old Torrance. Free admission; appraisals are $3 per item.

Festival of Lights

Downtown Riverside

Six weeks of downtown holiday lights with Santa, live entertainment and food vendors (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas).

Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot (3-mile fun run)

Lowe's parking lot near Skypark Dr.

The city's Thanksgiving morning 3-mile fun run. Registration is $30–$40 depending on when you sign up.

Long Beach Turkey Trot

Granada Launch Ramp, Belmont Shore

A Thanksgiving morning run and walk that starts at the Granada boat launch ramp in Belmont Shore.

Art on Main Street

Old Town La Quinta, 78100 Main St

A free outdoor art event on Main Street in Old Town La Quinta.

Santa's Arrival and Lighting Celebration

City Hall, 200 Civic Center

A holiday festival that ends when Santa arrives on a fire engine and turns on the city's lights.

Christmas Tree Lighting

On the Town of Apple Valley's 2026 list of community events.

Torrance Memorial 43rd Annual Holiday Festival

Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd.

A yearly holiday festival on Dec 1–3, 5 and 6. General admission is free; the fashion show and gala are ticketed separately.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive

A ticketed holiday concert at the City's performing arts center.

Cal Heights Tree Lighting

3764 Orange Avenue

A neighborhood holiday tree lighting in the California Heights area.

Open Mic Night at Central Library

Central Library, 500 W. Broadway

Poetry, music, storytelling and comedy, with a featured performer each time. Come to perform or just listen.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

The city's holiday tree lighting ceremony.

Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll

Old Town Tustin, El Camino Real and 3rd Street

Tustin's tree lighting and holiday stroll in Old Town.

Tree Lighting

Lakewood City Hall East Parking Lot, 5050 Clark Ave.

The City's yearly holiday tree lighting at the Civic Center, with Santa photos, carnival games and face painting.

42nd Belmont Shore Christmas Parade

East 2nd Street, Belmont Shore

The yearly evening holiday parade along East Second Street in Belmont Shore. Admission is free and no RSVP is needed.

Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar

MSJC Menifee

The city's Christmas tree lighting with a holiday bazaar.

Holiday Snow Day

A city holiday snow day for families.

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

City Hall

Entertainment, photos with Santa, hot chocolate and cookies before the city's 30-foot tree is lit.

Illuminate Irvine

Palm Court Arts Complex, Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd.

The city's signature holiday event, with winter activities, holiday shopping, live performances and the lighting of the Holiday Tree.

Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade

Downtown Palm Springs, S. Palm Canyon Dr.

A long-running downtown holiday parade with marching bands, performing groups and Santa.

Rialto Holiday Festival & Parade

Free entertainment, a tree lighting, posada, vendors and holiday fun for all ages.

Winter Festival & Tree Lighting

City Hall, 14343 Civic Drive

Snow play, ice gliding, photos with Santa and a tree lighting at City Hall.

Winter in the Grove

Village Green Park

Garden Grove's annual holiday celebration at Village Green Park.

Winterfest

Downtown Main Street

A free family holiday celebration on Main Street with vendors, entertainment, photos with Santa and a holiday parade.

Nutcracker Holiday Village & Tree Lighting

Center Street Promenade & City Hall, Downtown Anaheim

Downtown Anaheim's holiday village with entertainment, crafts, shopping and food, ending with the city tree lighting at City Hall.

Irish Christmas in America

James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr.

A ticketed holiday show of Irish music, song and dance, presented by the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation.

King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade

King Harbor

Decorated boats parade through King Harbor in the evening, with a paddle craft parade earlier in the afternoon.

Naples Boat Parade

Alamitos Bay & Naples Canals

Decorated boats parade at night through Alamitos Bay and the Naples canals.

Party on Pine

Pine Avenue between 3rd & 5th Streets

A downtown street event on Pine Avenue between 3rd and 5th Streets.

Pier Holiday Celebration

West end of the pier at Fisherman's Wharf

Carolers, a holiday concert, a photo station and crafts on the pier.

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Newport Harbor

The 118th Christmas Boat Parade sails Newport Harbor for five nights, opening with fireworks off Newport Pier.

Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2026

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive

A ticketed holiday jazz concert, with shows on two nights at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.

Santa Claus Park Visits

Eight Lakewood parks (Biscailuz, Bloomfield, Bolivar, Palms, Mayfair, Boyar, San Martin, Del Valle)

Santa makes scheduled stops at eight City parks over one morning, two parks per hour.

Los Angeles Symphony: Peace on Earth Holiday Concert

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive

A ticketed orchestral holiday concert at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.

Downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire

Downtown Torrance, 1317 Sartori Ave.

The monthly outdoor antique and vintage market in Old Torrance. Free admission; appraisals are $3 per item.

New Year's Eve Grape Drop

Civic Center, 41000 Main St.

Temecula's New Year's Eve countdown with live music, food and a 9 PM drone show with an animated grape drop.