Save the Date(s)!

FROM THRILLING AND FUN TO HEARTWARMING AND SENTIMENTAL, MANY SIGNATURE EVENTS IN SURF CITY USA® ARE JUST AS POPULAR WITH LOCALS AS THEY ARE WITH OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR these fun-filled, memory-making events happening in Huntington Beach over the next 12 months.

SUMMER

Huntington Beach 4th of July

JUNE 30 - JULY 4, 2023

The iconic celebration, dating back to 1904, is one of the most famous of its kind in the U.S. Enjoy a fun parade, the Surf City 5K Run along historic Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway, Pier Plaza Festival, beautiful fireworks, and more. hb4thofjuly.org

U.S. Open of Surfing

JULY 29 - AUGUST 6, 2023

The week-long celebration of surfing and surf culture returns to the sands of Huntington City Beach for the largest professional surfing competition in the world. Watch elite surfers competing and join other attendees chanting, “Surf City USA!” usopenofsurfing.com

FALL Oktoberfest

SEPTEMBER 17 - NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Since 1977, the Biergarten at Huntington Beach’s Old World Village has hosted Orange County’s biggest Oktoberfest, a German beer festival with authentic German food, awardwinning bratwurst, imported German beers, bands straight from the homeland, festivities, games, and more. Come early to the Oktoberfest Parade (September 24) and German Unity Day (October 6); the first 500 guests receive free admission and a $10 German meal. oldworldhb.com

Pacific Airshow

SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 1, 2023

Free to the public, this event has grown to become the most attended airshow in the U.S. since its launch in 2016. The three-day weekend features heart-pumping aerobatic demonstrations by the world’s finest display teams, and an exhilarating boat race around Catalina Island. Watch the show from one of the four oceanfront hotels in Huntington Beach. Parking is available but limited. pacificairshow.com

Fall Corgi Beach Day

OCTOBER 28, 2023

The largest bash of its kind in Huntington Beach celebrates Corgis—the cute little dogs known for their great personalities, adorable coats, and smiles. Held at Dog Beach, the event features costume contests, a pet-centric Corgi marketplace, and more than 1,000 Corgis frolicking across the sand. All breeds (and owners) are welcome to attend. socalcorgibeachday.com

WINTER Magic on Main Street

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2023

Truly the “most wonderful time of the year” happens when the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District fills Main Street with entertainment, holiday craft vendors, photos with Santa, and more—a great way to ring in the holiday. Magic on Main Street has all the right holiday ingredients including a bustling holiday market and festive light displays. hbdowntown.com

Surf City Winter Wonderland

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2023

Where the ice meets the sand, Surf City Winter Wonderland is the newest addition to Huntington Beach's catalog of epic events, featuring a beautiful oceanfront ice skating rink located at the base of the historic Huntington Beach Pier. surfcitywinterwonderland.org

PACIFIC AIRSHOW

Top Ongoing Events

Don’t fret if you just missed one of the big annual events in HB—there are plenty of regular happenings to keep you busy.

ARTS & CRAFTS MARKETPLACE

Presented by RC Palmer & Co., this Marketplace is held at Old World Village on select weekends throughout the year. Shop hand-picked artisans, crafters, makers, and vendors as they showcase their latest collections of art, jewelry, and handcrafts. rcpalmer. com/markets

BOLSA CHICA BIRD TALK AND NATURE WALK

Every last Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m., join Amigos de Bolsa Chica for a free bird talk and nature walk at the Bolsa Chica

Ecological Reserve led by a volunteer naturalist. The Bolsa Chica Wetlands provides a feeding and nesting habitat for thousands of birds. amigosdebolsachica. org

SURF CITY ARTISAN FAIR

This family-friendly event at Pier Plaza showcases the creativity of 40+ local artisans and musicians every Friday and on select weekends. hbdowntown.com/scaf

SURF CITY NIGHTS

Every Tuesday evening from 5 to 9 p.m., the first three blocks of Main Street closes to vehicles for the weekly farmers’ market, street fair, live music, and tons of fun activities for the kids. hbdowntown.com/scn

SURFIN’ SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES

Running from April until October, Pier Plaza provides the soundtrack with live surf music from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free concert series, activities, and vendors support Huntington Beach’s surf culture and museum exhibits. huntingtonbeach surfingmuseum.org

TRIVIA NIGHT

Round up a crew of your friends and family for some bar trivia in Huntington Beach while enjoying delicious beer and food. A number of bars and restaurants offer trivia nights, including Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill, Four Sons Brewing, and Riip Beer Co.

Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Cruise of Lights®

DECEMBER 2023

Both locals and visitors share the beauty of thousands of lights and animated displays on brightly decorated homes, docks, decks, and boats during this festive annual event. Reservations are required for the 45-minute narrated boat tour that floats through Huntington Harbour, with cruises departing the dock every hour from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. cruiseoflights.org

Light a Light of Love

DECEMBER 2023

This annual celebration benefits the Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter, an emergency crisis and intervention program that focuses on family reunification for abused, homeless, and struggling children ages 11 to 17. There are 80 snowflakes that light up the Huntington Beach Pier, each one donated by the local community. waymakersoc.org

Surf City Splash

JANUARY 1, 2024

Celebrate New Year’s Day with this annual dip into the chilly Pacific Ocean to help fundraise for the North Orange County Surfrider Foundation. The event takes place right next to the Pier and includes a costume contest. thelocalhb.com/surf-city-splash

Surf City Marathon

FEBRUARY 3-4, 2024

This award-winning qualifying course for the Boston Marathon is considered one of the best in the country. Well known for being scenic and flat, runners come from all over to experience the exhilarating run, which starts along PCH and passes by the Pier. More than 2,000 volunteers and several surf bands along the way make the race feel very local. runsurfcity.com

SPRING

Orange County Cherry Blossom Festival

APRIL 2024

The Orange County Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture in Southern California. With cherry blossoms in Huntington Central Park providing a picturesque backdrop, the event features a lit-up Sakura Night Market, food and entertainment, arts and crafts, activities, and more. Drumming, minyo, classic dance, origami and ikebana are presented alongside cosplay contests and anime characters. occbfest.com

Sunset Beach Art Festival

MAY 11-12, 2024

For over 50 years, this annual art festival has been hosted by Las Damas, a non-profit organization of volunteer women looking to promote the arts, philanthropy, and education. Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a walk down Sunset Beach’s famous greenbelt and enjoy unique vendors, live entertainment, and activities for the kids. sunsetbeachartfestival.net

AVP Pro Series Huntington Beach Open

MAY 2024

The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) showcases the world’s best beach volleyball athletes and Olympians in this high-profile tournament. Since 2000, Surf City USA® has hosted more AVP events than any other location, proving it to be a hotbed for beach volleyball talent. avp.com