Nov 14 Sat
Chili Cook Off
Community chili-tasting competition and comfort food gathering. $10 adults, $5 children under 10.
Seasonal guides: Thanksgiving Week & Weekend Events · Holiday Lights, Christmas & Winter Events
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Mar 2027 13 Sat
Muddy Dash
Obstacle course and mud run with family-friendly participation.
Oct 17 Sat
Asian Glow Fest: Water Lanterns & Kite Festival
A lakeside festival of kites by day and floating lanterns at night. Admission is free; lanterns and Asian food are sold on site.
Nov 7 Sat
Family Wildlife Day
A nature education event at Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve in Murrieta. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.
Nov 28 Sat
City of Perris Night Market & Culture Walk
Evening street activation with local business showcases, art installations, live performances and food trucks.
Dec 15 Tue
Family Night at Perris Library
Casual, kid-friendly live theatrical performance for families.
Dec 3 Thu
Living 2 Live Family Night & Community Gathering
Screen-free family night with rock painting, cornhole, Plinko, coloring and local vendors. Donation-based admission.
Nov 11 Wed
Family Storytime
Weekly storytime for children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. Weekly registration required.
Oct 31 Sat
Halloween at the Museum
A children's halloween festival at March Field Air Museum in Riverside. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.
Nov 7 Sat
Veteran's Day Classic Car Show
A classic car exhibition at Crossings At Corona in Corona. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Nov 21 Sat
SoCal Fall Championships Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by ALBION SC Riverside, Empire Surf and Rebels SC at Galway Downs. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the hos...
Nov 28 Sat
Surf College Cup Youth Soccer Tournament (U8 to U14)
Surf's Thanksgiving weekend tournament for younger club teams (U8 to U14) at Galway Downs in Temecula. Each team plays three guaranteed games, and Sunday brings semifi...
Nov 28 Sat
SWSC Thanksgiving Showcase Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U19 teams, hosted by Southwest Soccer Club at Galway Downs. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules...
Dec 5 Sat
Temecula Holiday Classic Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by City SC Southwest at Galway Downs. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and...
Jan 2027 9 Sat
ALBION Cup San Diego Developmental Showcase Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by ALBION SC at Galway Downs. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules and spectat...
Jan 2027 31 Sun
Thrilling Temecula Scavenger Hunt
Outdoor family scavenger hunt and puzzle challenge.
Nov 8 Sun
Temecula Valley De Portola Wine Trail Harvest Festival
A harvest-season day at the wineries of the De Portola Wine Trail in Temecula Valley.
Oct 30 Fri
SAMLARC's Halloween Family Festival
Trick-or-treating, bounce houses, a costume contest for kids, pets and families, a photo booth, music and games.
Nov 7 Sat
Rockin for our Troops Fundraiser
A charity fundraiser concert at Cook's Corner in Trabuco Canyon. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Oct 30 Fri
Trunk or Treat
A halloween community gathering at The Learning Experience - Riverside in Riverside. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.
Oct 27 Tue
The Jam Night
An open jam session at The Concert Lounge in Riverside. Details and tickets through Instagram.com.
Oct 30 Fri
HalloWine Party
A halloween party at Peltzer Pumpkin Farm in Temecula. Details and tickets through Amazemanors.com.
Oct 30 Fri
Annual HalloWine Party
A halloween costume party at Peltzer Winery in Temecula. Details and tickets through Visittemeculavalley.com.
Oct 30 Fri
Classic Journey
A rock tribute concert at Mount Palomar Winery in Temecula. Details and tickets through Bandsintown.com.
Running all season
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Haunted San Juan Capistrano Tours
A guided ghost walk through old San Juan Capistrano, with stops under century-old pepper trees, stories from the Los Rios district and a walk toward the historic Mission.
Season Multi-week
Pumpkin City
Pumpkin patch with pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival games and kiddie rides.
Season Multi-week
Pumpkins & Harvest Festival
A pumpkin patch and harvest festival with family activities, local food and live entertainment. Times vary; check the festival site.
Season Multi-week
First Thursdays Art Walk
On the first Thursday of each month, Laguna Beach galleries stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
Season Multi-week
Laguna Art-A-Fair
Original work from more than 100 artists, with live music, workshops and daily demos.
Season Multi-week
Sawdust Art & Craft Festival
A long-running summer arts and crafts festival in Laguna Canyon with 180+ exhibiting artists, music and hands-on classes.
Year-round favorites
Good any week of the year∞ Any week
San Clemente Pier
Oceanfront dining, beach walks, fishing and Southern California sunsets.
∞ Any week
Dana Point Harbor
Waterfront dining, shopping, whale watching, harbor cruises and ocean views.
∞ Any week
Great Park Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market with produce, food trucks, live music and rotating car shows.
∞ Any week
Downtown Tustin Saturday Market
Weekly certified farmers market with seasonal produce from regional growers.
∞ Any week
Balboa Fun Zone
A waterfront classic with a Ferris wheel, arcade, harbor cruises and dining.
∞ Any week
Fashion Island
Open-air shopping and dining with ocean breezes and events through 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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