Thu 8 · 5pm + sunset · Pacific City · free
Sunset Music + Back to the Future
Ocean Deck, lower level. Live music 5pm, movie at sunset. RSVP at gopacificcity.com. Dogs: unknown.
Events · 8–15, not 80
Thursday through next Wednesday
A Great Day in the Stoke takes the south side of the pier Saturday, free, 7am–6pm. Sunday: wiener dog races at Old World, 10am–2pm. Coastal Flood Advisory through Tuesday: high tides 6.5–7 ft, beach lots can flood.
This week
Thu 8 · 6–10pm · Old World
Oktoberfest Thursday
Marko on stage. Through Nov 8. OktoberfestHB.com. Dogs: unknown.
Fri 9 · Downtown · free
Surf City Artisan Fair
Local makers downtown. hbdowntown.com/scaf. Dogs: unknown.
Sat 10 · 7am–6pm · Pier, south side · free
A Great Day in the Stoke
5th year. World’s largest gathering of Black surfers, between lifeguard towers 3 and 5 (325 PCH). Contest, free lessons, 5K, yoga, Double Dutch, vendors, music. Some activities need sign-up at agreatdayinthestoke.com. Dogs: no (crowds).
Sat 10–Sun 11 · 10am–5pm · Central Library · free
Japan Culture Fair
7111 Talbert Ave. Ikebana, bonsai, tea ceremony (small fee), taiko, kids’ crafts; Sat tuna cutting, Sun kimono show. HB Sister City Association. Dogs: unknown.
Sat 10 · 11am–midnight · Old World
Oktoberfest Saturday
All weekend at 7561 Center Ave. Dogs: unknown.
Sat 10 · 2–6pm · SeaLegs · free
Your Mom
Live on the sand, 17851 PCH (Bolsa Chica State Beach). All ages. Dogs: unknown (State Beach rules).
Sun 11 · 10am–2pm · Old World
Wiener Dog “Oktoberfest Stakes” Race
Free–$18. All ages (under 21 with a parent). Dogs: yes.
Sun 11 · 2–6pm · SeaLegs · free
Nick Sefakis x Seed Heads
Sunday reggae on the sand. All ages. Dogs: unknown.
Mon 12 · 6–8pm · Old World
Gilbert Bonilla classic rock dinner show
Free admission. Dogs: no (indoors).
Tue 13 · 4:30–8:30pm · Main Street · free
Surf City Nights
Farmers market and street fair, PCH to Orange Ave. Cars off downtown streets by 2pm. 90 minutes free at 200 Main. Leashed dogs yes.
Tue 13 · 6–9pm · Old World
Elvis tribute dinner show
Jager Room. Free admission, reservations recommended. Dogs: no (indoors).
Wed 14 · 6–10pm · Old World
Oktoberfest midweek
Through Nov 8. Dogs: unknown.
Big shows nearby
- Chayanne — Thu Oct 8, 8pm — Honda Center, Anaheim (nearby)
- oskar med k — Thu Oct 8, 7pm — The Observatory, Santa Ana (nearby)
- Benmont Tench — Thu Oct 8 — The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano (nearby)
- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, final week — Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11 — Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa (nearby)
- sombr — Fri Oct 9, 7:30pm — Honda Center, Anaheim (nearby)
- Ty Herndon — Fri Oct 9 — The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano (nearby)
- Irvine Global Village Festival, free — Sat Oct 10, 10am–6pm — Great Park, Irvine (nearby)
- Phillip Phillips — Sat Oct 10, 7pm — House of Blues Anaheim (nearby)
- Ronstadt Revival — Sat Oct 10 — The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano (nearby)
- The Mamas & The Papas Experience — Sun Oct 11 — The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano (nearby)
- Ducks vs. Calgary Flames — Tue Oct 13, 6:45pm — Honda Center, Anaheim (nearby)
- Thibaudet, Batiashvili, Capuçon Trio (sold out, waitlist) — Tue Oct 13, 8pm — Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa (nearby)
Early next week
- Phil Wickham — Thu Oct 15, 7pm — Honda Center, Anaheim (nearby)
- Dinosaur Jr. — Thu Oct 15, 7pm — House of Blues Anaheim (nearby)
- Houston Ballet, Sons de l’âme — Thu Oct 15–Sun Oct 18 — Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa (nearby)
- Ducks vs. Boston Bruins — Fri Oct 16, 7pm — Honda Center, Anaheim (nearby)
- California Wine Festival — Fri Oct 16–Sat Oct 17 — Paséa Hotel & Spa, HB (in town, 21+)
- Moto Beach Classic — Sat Oct 17, 10am–6pm — Bolsa Chica State Beach, HB (in town, free)
- Los Tigres del Norte — Sat Oct 17, 8:30pm — Honda Center, Anaheim (nearby)
- Mega Night Market — Sat Oct 17–Sun Oct 18 — Great Park Live, Irvine (nearby)
- Turnstile — Sun Oct 18, 5:30pm — Observatory Festival Grounds, Santa Ana (nearby)
Big dates · through February 2027
The town-fillers. Weekly markets and dinner shows stay on this week’s list. Confirm tickets and hours; we do not invent a date the organizer has not posted.
GoTicketed
Sun Soaked
Ran last Saturday. Kaskade / Insomniac on the sand. Left here so the six-month list stays honest.
Go
Oktoberfest · Old World Village
German bands, beer, dachshund races on Sundays they schedule them. First weekends are easier parking than October. Confirm tickets on OktoberfestHB.com.
Go
Surf City 10
This weekend. Beach Mile Saturday 9am. 5K, 10K, 10-miler Sunday on PCH at Main. Free to spectate. PCH is a race course that morning.
GoTown is full
Pacific Airshow
Ran last weekend. Tenth year. Left here so the six-month list stays honest.
A Great Day in the Stoke
This Saturday. Black surfers, competition, free lessons, 5K, yoga, community awards. Fifth year. Sign up for activities at agreatdayinthestoke.com.
Punk Rock Masters
Pro climbing plus a music weekend on the pier. Not a quiet Saturday.
California Wine Festival
Next weekend. Fri 6:30–9pm Rare & Reserve; Sat 1–4pm Beachside (VIP noon). californiawinefestival.com
Main Street Halloween
Trick-or-treat, kiddie rides, Main closed-ish. Annual. Hours on downtown HB.
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Darker Waves
One-day post-punk / new wave on the sand. Morrissey, Smashing Pumpkins, Simple Minds, Bad Religion, and a long bill. This is not a free pier concert. PCH will feel like Airshow-lite.
Light a Light of Love
Pier lighting. Family. We will put the night here when they lock it.
Go
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
Lights on boats. Theme: America 250 / To the Moon & Back. Dress warm. Cruise of Lights is the narrated tour boats — same season, different ticket; dates when the harbour association posts them.
Surf City Marathon
Full, half, 5K, Beach Mile. Oceanfront, Boston qualifier. PCH is a race course that morning. 2026’s race was Feb 1; 2027 is Feb 7 on the running calendars.
Kowabunga VW Bus Show
Vintage buses on the pier. Free to walk. We will date it when they post it.
Not in this six-month window: US Open of Surfing (typically late July) and July 4. We will add 2027 dates when WSL and the city post them. Missed a town-filler? hello@thisweekhb.com