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California Annual Events

California events, festivals, exhibitions, fairs, and activities. Regional calendars and calendars for special interests.

California in Spring

Discover what makes spring in California special, what'[s open and when to see it. California in March | California in April | California in May

California in Summer

An overview of special events in California during the summer. California in June | California in July | California in August

California's Best Outdoor Summer Theaters

One of the best things to do on a California summer night is to watch great theater in beautiful surroundings, snuggling up to your partner as evening chill sets in. These are some of the best places to enjoy summer outdoor theater in California.

Summer Concerts in California

We can't think of anything nicer on a summer afternoon or night than a good musical concert. These are our favorites.

California Jazz Festivals

You'll find jazz festivals all over California, year round, in all kinds of places from hotels to the local park. These are some of the biggest, best and most popular - the ones that you might want to plan ahead for.

4th of July in California

Use this guide to find California's best 4th of July celebrations and fireworks displays

California in Fall

An overview of special events in California during the fall. California in September | California in October | California in November

Halloween in California

Find Halloween events in California - special theme park events, one-day parties, fairs, festivals and haunted places

Thanksgiving in California

If you need a break during the holiday weekend, we've got some great ideas for you: run off the calories, skate them away, get in the Christmas spirit or just relax with the family.

California in Winter

Winter is California's rainy season, but there's still a lot to do. California in December | California in January | California in February

New Year's Eve in California

Find New Year's Eve events in California - special theme park events, one-day parties, fairs, festivals and haunted places

Food Festivals

Festivals featuring fruits, nuts and vegetables.

Mavericks Surf Contest

Guide to watching the Mavericks Surf Contest - the season, how to find out when it's held, how to get there

Tour de California Bicycle Race

Guide to the Amgen Tour de California - race route, where to watch and when, how to understand who's winning

California Rodeos

Yup, we got 'em!
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