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Southern California Events By Month


 
January
Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show discover authentic travel experiences, win trips and giveaways, and be entertained and delighted.
Los Angeles Times Travel Show event will showcase hundreds of possible destinations and include demonstrations of entertaining activities
February
Riverside Fair and Date Festival - Camel races, beauty pageant, rides and attractions highlight this annual fair held at the Riverside Fairgrounds.
March
California Poppy Reserve - March through May. April and May are usually the best viewing months depending on how much rain the fields get.
Carlsbad Flower Fields - The flowers have been blooming in the hills above the pacific ocean for nearly fifty years. March through May.
Dana Point Festival of Whales - One of Southern California's largest whale celebrations. Celebrate the annual migration of gray whales
Railfest in Fillmore - Celebration of trains is being presented by the Santa Clara River Valley Historical Society and the Fillmore & Western Railway.
Summer Opportunities Jamboree - Located at the Great Park of Orange County. Exhibitors representing summer camps, classes and activities.
Annual OjaiWordFest -. A festival of words, ideas and stories unfolds this Spring in one of the most beautiful settings in California.
April
Fallbrook Avocado Festival - Contests for best guacamole, best salsa, Best citrus dish, and the most creative avocado dish.
Long Beach Grand Prix - Three day of racing, events and concerts. Held mid April in downtown Long Beach, California.
Upland Lemon Festival - Held in Historic Downtown Upland, the festival offers something for everyone
May
Keys Creek Lavender Farm - In northern San Diego County is open to the public during the blooming season. May - June.
Mothers Day Events - List of fun things to do with mom on here special day. Unique places to go on Mother's Day.
OC Greek Festival - Held at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church in Anaheim. Greek food and dancing.
Conejo Valley Days - Old fashion fair with rides, shows and concerts. Over fifty years at same location at Conejo Creek Park, Thousand Oaks, CA
National Train Day Union Station - Live entertainment, interactive exhibits, culinary demonstrations, kids activities, model trains and Amtrak tours.
Fullerton Railroad Days - Kids activities, exhibits, model train displays and train tours. Free admission
Doheny Blues Festival - Recognized as one of the top blues music festivals in the nation.
Planes of Fame Air Show - Features historic aircraft performing and static displays.
June
Ojai Music Festival - Holds its concerts in the Libbey Bowl, marked sacred by the Chumash Indians.
KidsFest San Diego - Fun for the whole family with loads of hands-on activities. Entrance free covers all, no need for extra tickets.
July
Orange County Fair - This huge county fair is held in Costa Mesa, California each year. Rides, shows, speedway racing, animals and farm displays.
August
Orange County BBQ Bonanza - Features top BBQ cookers in the country including PorkyNBeans America's Best Ribs and Howling Coyotes.
September
LA County Fair - One of the largest county fairs in the country. Over one million people attend this fair each year.
Oceanside Harbor Days - A two day event that features arts and craft exhibits, food booths and lots of fun activities for the entire family.
Orange County Auto Show - Features hundreds of the hottest new cars and trucks and exotics autos. Hooter girls and live entertainment.
West Beach Music and Arts Festival -Annual event held each year at Santa Barbara California. Music, arts and California beach fun.
October
Ojai Day is a the annual downtown street fair with art, food, spiritual incantations, multi-ethnic celebrations and good old fashion fun and games.
Julian Apple Days - Celebrate the fall season with U-Pick apple at the quaint mountain village of Julian in northern San Diego county.
Oak Glen - U-Pick apples and pumpkins only 90 minutes from Los Angeles. Apple pies and cider are on the menu at Oak Glen.
Knott's Halloween Haunt - Seven live shows and hundreds of monsters roaming the ghost. Premier Southern California Halloween event.
Six Flags Fright Fest - Spend a day enjoying the rides and when darkness falls the monsters come out to play.
Queen Mary Dark Harbor - Village of the dammed and a ship full of creepy mazes make this Southern California's most popular Halloween event.
Legoland Brick-or-Treat Party Nights - even LEGO-themed treat stations offer candy, healthy snacks and a few surprises.
Miramar Air Show - One of San Diego's biggest and best known public events and its free. Miramar air show features the Blue Angels.
Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade - Features decorated electric golf cars, marching bands, celebrities and local dignitaries.
Scary Places from Los Angeles to San Diego. Events range from family friendly to age restricted haunted places.
November
Los Angeles Auto Show - The show highlights automobile innovations in design, luxury and performance.
Thanksgiving Weekend Day Trips - Popular day trips and things to do for the Thanksgiving holiday.
2011 Ramona Days - Camulos National Historic Landmark. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume and character for a fun experience.
December
Christmas Light Boat Parade Newport Beach - The biggest and best Christmas boat parade in California.
Garden of Light Encinitas 100,000 lights decorate the San Diego Botanic Gardens. Visit with Santa, Live music, wagon rides and refreshments.
Hollywood Christmas Parade - Over eighty years in the running the Hollywood Christmas Parade kicks off the holiday season.
Knott's Merry Farm - Peanuts holiday parade, Snoopy's Cool Christmas ice spectacular, Knott's Christmas Crafts Village and Santa's Toy Barn.
Sawdust Art Festival - Laguna Beach features the fine art and craft of hundreds of exhibitors over four weekends.
Fairplex Pomona Harvest Festival - This is the largest arts & crafts festival on the west coast. Shop for holiday gifts and handmade items.
 
New Year's Eve Events
Medieval Times Extravaganza. New Year's Eve Party family friendly event that includes dinner, entertainment and breakfast.
Pirate's Dinner Adventure New Year's Eve Show a unique family friendly and affordable New Year's Eve Party.
 
 
 
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