If you’re looking for things to do in Southern California this November, or fall events near Rancho Cucamonga, this list is a good place to start. Fidelity National Title put together 30 autumn and holiday events running from October 30, 2026 into January 2027. It covers the Inland Empire, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego and Ventura County, and each event has its dates and website. Here’s the whole list, sorted by date, plus my picks close to home.
Download the Autumn Events Southern California 2026 flyer (PDF)
Inland Empire picks near Rancho Cucamonga
- Oak Glen: Willowbrook Apple Farm. Open year-round, and it’s an easy fall drive from anywhere in the IE.
- Yucaipa: apple picking at Riley’s Farm, now through November.
- Big Bear Oktoberfest, now through November 14.
- Palm Springs Pride, November 6–8.
- Temecula Valley De Portola Wine Trail Harvest Festival, November 8.
- Corona Lakeside Night Market, November 13.
- Riverside Mission Inn Festival of Lights, November 21 through January 3, 2027. It’s one of the best-known holiday lights displays near Riverside.
Holiday lights in Southern California
- Santa Monica Frost on Fifth: Nov 5 – Jan 18, 2027
- L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow: Nov 13 – Jan 11
- Encinitas Lightscape: Nov 20 – Jan 3, 2027
- Riverside Mission Inn Festival of Lights: Nov 21 – Jan 3, 2027
- La Cañada Flintridge Enchanted: Forest of Light (Descanso Gardens): Nov 22 – Jan 9, 2027
Full list of 2026 fall events, sorted by date
| Dates | City | Event | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 – Nov 1 | Los Angeles | Comic Con | ComicConLA.com |
| Now – Nov 14 | Big Bear | Oktoberfest | BigBearEvents.com |
| Now – end of Nov | Yucaipa | Apple Picking at Riley’s Farm | losriosrancho.com |
| Open year-round | Oak Glen | Willowbrook Apple Farm | willowbrookapplefarm.com |
| Nov 1 | Carlsbad | Village Street Faire | carlsbad.org |
| Nov 1 | San Juan Capistrano | 250th Anniversary Official Celebration | missionsjc.com |
| Nov 1 – 8 | San Diego | Food + Wine Festival | sandiegowineclassic.com |
| Nov 1 – 15 | San Diego | Fleet Week | FleetWeekSanDiego.org |
| Nov 5 – Jan 18, 2027 | Santa Monica | Frost on Fifth | IceAtSantaMonica.com |
| Nov 6 – 8 | Palm Springs | Palm Springs Pride | PSPride.org |
| Nov 6 – 15 | San Diego | Beer Week | sdbeer.com |
| Nov 7 | Irvine | Holiday Faire | CityofIrvine.org |
| Nov 7 – 8 | Costa Mesa | Orange County Wine Fest | orangecountywinefest.com |
| Nov 8 | Temecula Valley | De Portola Wine Trail Harvest Festival | deportolawinetrail.com |
| Nov 13 | Corona | Lakeside Night Market | ShopDosLagos.com |
| Nov 13 – Jan 11 | Los Angeles | LA Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow | LAZoo.org |
| Nov 13 – 15 | Santa Ana | West Coast Gem & Mineral Show | MineralShowslld.com |
| Nov 14 | Del Mar | Uncorked Derby Days | dmtc.com |
| Nov 15 | Huntington Beach | Lantern Fest & Parade | events.oldworldhb.com |
| Nov 18 – 22 | Hollywood | LA Skins Fest | laskinsfest.com |
| Nov 20 – 29 | Los Angeles | LA Auto Show | LAAutoShow.com |
| Nov 20 – Jan 3, 2027 | Encinitas | Lightscape | sdbg.org |
| Nov 20 – Dec 20 | Laguna Beach | Sawdust Festival | sawdustartfestival.org |
| Nov 21 – Jan 3, 2027 | Riverside | Mission Inn Festival of Lights | MissionInn.com |
| Nov 21 – 22 | Long Beach | Aquarium of the Pacific: Autumn Fest | aquariumofpacific.org |
| Nov 22 | Encinitas | Holiday Street Fair | encinitas101.com |
| Nov 22 – Jan 9, 2027 | La Cañada Flintridge | Enchanted: Forest of Light | DescansoGardens.com |
| Nov 27 | San Juan Capistrano | Christmas Tree Season Opening Day | farmakisfarms.com |
| Nov 27 – 28 | Ventura | Turkey Night Midget Grand Prix | VenturaRaceway.com |
| Dec 5 | Oxnard | Tamale Festival | VenturaCountyCoast.com |
Dates and websites come from the Fidelity National Title flyer. Times, tickets and details can change, so check each event’s website before you go.
FAQ
What are the best things to do in Southern California this November?
November 2026 is packed. There’s San Diego Fleet Week (Nov 1–15), Palm Springs Pride (Nov 6–8), the Orange County Wine Fest (Nov 7–8), the Temecula De Portola Wine Trail Harvest Festival (Nov 8), the Corona Lakeside Night Market (Nov 13), the LA Auto Show (Nov 20–29), and holiday lights that open mid-to-late November.
Where can I see holiday lights near Riverside?
The Riverside Mission Inn Festival of Lights runs November 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027. Farther out, there’s L.A. Zoo Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 11) and Enchanted: Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens (Nov 22 – Jan 9, 2027).
What are some fall events near Rancho Cucamonga?
Close to home, you can visit Oak Glen’s Willowbrook Apple Farm (open year-round), go apple picking at Riley’s Farm in Yucaipa (through November), check out Big Bear Oktoberfest (through Nov 14) or the Corona Lakeside Night Market (Nov 13), or head to Temecula wine country for the Harvest Festival (Nov 8).
Where can I go apple picking in the Inland Empire?
The flyer lists Willowbrook Apple Farm in Oak Glen (open year-round) and apple picking at Riley’s Farm in Yucaipa (now through November).
Is there a printable list?
Yes. Download the PDF, or comment “FALL” on any of my posts and I’ll send it to you.
Share it with your clients
This makes an easy, useful thing to send clients and your sphere this season. If you’re an agent and want a copy to share, or you’re thinking about buying or selling in the Inland Empire, reach out to Ryan J. Orr, VP at Fidelity National Title in Rancho Cucamonga, at TeamTitleGuy.com.