Darker Waves Music Festival 2026
One-day beachfront festival of 80s, 90s, new wave, post-punk and goth rock, with Morrissey and Smashing Pumpkins.
On set dates
27 events
Saturday, Nov 14
Sunday, Nov 15
Huntington Beach Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern festival and parade at Old World Village.
Saint Martin Lantern Parade 2026
Join the German School Campus for our annual Saint Martin Lantern Parade (Laternenumzug) at Old World German Village! Celebrate this cherished German tradition with gl...
Saturday, Dec 12
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
Lighted boats cruise past the waterfront homes of Huntington Harbour. Free viewing from the bridges, Seabridge Park and Peter's Landing.
Tuesday, Oct 27
Old World Oktoberfest
German food, imported beers, bands from Germany, games and competitions at Old World German Village, through November 8.
Sunday, Nov 8
Saint Martin Day Lantern Parade 2026
A glowing evening lantern parade and music, honoring a German tradition.
St. Martin's Lantern Fest & Parade
A lantern procession through the German courtyard. Free.
Saturday, Nov 7
2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Fundraising walk for the Alzheimer's Association, the world's largest event to fight the disease.
Sunday, Nov 1
MARKO
A live music concert at Old World Biergarten Festival Hall & Concert Venue in Huntington Beach. Details and tickets through Events.oldworldhb.com.
The SoCal Vibe Fall Festival
A fall festival and market at The SoCal Vibe Events in Huntington Beach. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Saturday, Oct 31
HB Downtown Surf City Spooktacular
Main Street turns into a trick-or-treat route with a monster march, costume contest, character appearances and the Boo Wave, supporting Waymakers.
MARKO at Oktoberfest
A bavarian cultural festival at Old World Biergarten Festival Hall & Concert Venue in Huntington Beach. Details and tickets through Events.oldworldhb.com.
Thursday, Oct 29
Annual Oktoberfest Hosted by the Huntington Beach Host Lions Club
An oktoberfest festival at Old World Biergarten Festival Hall & Concert Venue in Huntington Beach. Details and tickets through Events.oldworldhb.com.
Wednesday, Oct 28
Comedy Night
A stand-up comedy at Bruno's Bar & Grille LLC in Huntington Beach. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.
Saturday, Oct 24
SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K
Run or trot into the sunset with beach views, Halloween fun and a Trunk-or-Treat Expo at 3 PM.
Saturday, Oct 17
Beach, Brews, & BBQ
25+ of SoCal's top craft breweries and 25+ pitmasters and restaurateurs come together for a good cause.
Friday, Oct 16
Oktoberfest at Old World
Bavarian celebration with German dishes, live brass music and imported beer, indoors and out.
Friday, Oct 2
Pacific Airshow
The 10th anniversary show brings jets and aerobatics over the Pacific, plus Aviation Alley and a Kids Zone. Watching from the sand is free; pier and lounge seating is...
Saturday, Sep 19
Surf City 10
A 5K, 10K or 10-mile run or walk along the Pacific Ocean.
Saturday, Aug 22
Plum Fest
The 30th annual plum-themed celebration with a live German band, plum cake, crepes and drinks.
Saturday, Aug 8
Bier Fest
German-style food, imported beer and live music with family-friendly entertainment.
Sunday, Aug 9
American Legion HB Post 133 Veterans Car Show
A family- and pet-friendly car show with music, food and opportunity drawings.
Old World Wiener Dog Races
Racing dachshunds, food, shopping, live entertainment and a biergarten.
Saturday, Jul 18
Surfin' Sundays
The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum's weekend of live music on the beach, clothing vendors and food.
Running all season
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Oktoberfest at Old World Village
German food and beer, oom-pah bands and dancing. Family-friendly by day, 21+ on weekend nights.
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞ Any week
Surf City Nights
Main Street closes for a weekly street fair with vendors, live music and food.
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