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Lighted Candle Society
Please help stop Bad Media's assualt on our children!
Finding the faith for David to slay the Goliath's of our day with five small smooth stones.

    Los Angeles Fairplex
    Fairplex is the home of the historic L.A. County Fair (Sept) and other quality year-round educational, multi-cultural and entertainment events tailored for business and industry and for the enrichment and enjoyment of Southern California's adults, youth and families.

    Tour CalPoly Pomona
    California Polytechnic University Pomona
    1,400 acre campus is home to a 18,000-student facilty of higher education. Also home to Fine Arts, Music, Theatre, Bronco Athletics and other exciting student life adventures.

    Mt Sac Performing Arts Center
    Ongoing stage student performances from Mt San Antonio College for Art, Choral, Dance, Instrumental and Theatre. Vocal Groups include Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Fermata Nowhere, Frontline Jazz, Singcopation, Women's Ensemble, Instrumental Groups include Chamber Winds, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble.

    Go Card USA - Top USA Attractions for 1 Low Price!

    West Covina Street Festival Farmers Market
    Sat AM & Tues PM

    In addition to the freshest produce and edibles, the festival features a wide variety of crafts and unique gifts. As a complement to the shopping experience, live pop and folk music is now playing weekly. Kids love the music, colors, and delicious smells.

Hot Links January Festivals & Events

Family Theme Parks
Disneyland California - The Happiest Place on Earth celebrates its 50th anniversary
Universal Studios: Hollywood - Several new thrill rides added
Six Flags Magic Mountain - Best rollercoasters in California
Sea World San Diego - Home of Shamu the Killer Whale
Legoland California - Fun adventure for little kids
Knott's Berry Farm - Check out Camp Snoopy and many thrill rides

    Pasadena Tournament of Roses
    New Years Day Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game

    Featuring over 120 units including majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands. Starts at 8AM on New Years Day and will be televised across the nation. Definitely the biggest annual parade event in the world. Followed later in the day by championship collegiate football.

    January Festivals
    Pomona Home & Garden Show [JAN] - exhibitions about buying, selling, upgrading, furnishing, landscaping, remodeling or decorating your home.
    Kellogg Horse Show - CalPoly Pomona - 1st Sunday of month Oct-Mar / Kellogg Arabian Horse Center.

    L.A. Lakers - NBA West
    Since 1947, this team has been a dominant force in NBA professional basketball, winning many games and tournament championships.

Hot Links February Festivals & Events

    The Buffalo Run - Catalina Island - Early Feb
    Race course usually traverses off-road trails of Santa Catalina Island. Hotel space very limited. Register and reserve travel early. (714) 978-1528

    Santa Anita Park
    Breeders Cup [Late October] - The 20th running of the Breeders' Cup, consisting of eight races with purses and awards totaling $13 million, will be run next year on Saturday, October 25, and will be televised live by NBC Sports. Sponsored by the Oak Tree Racing Association.
    Santa Anita Derby [April] - American Grade 1 thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds run each April at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California and carries a purse of $750,000.
    Santa Anita Handicap [Late Winter] - This ten furlong horse race offers a prize purse of $1,000,000 each winter race season at Santa Anita.

    NHRA Winternationals at Pomona Raceway [FEB]
    This 1/4 mile long straight track is Historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, the oldest venue on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series circuit.

    Other Special Events
    Kellogg Horse Show - CalPoly Pomona - 1st Sunday of month Oct-Mar / Kellogg Arabian Horse Center.

Hot Links March Festivals & Events

Tour Legoland California
Only themepark of its kind in America, over 40 major rides and attractions in the bright Legobrick colors.

    Irish Fair & Music Festival
    March - LA County Fairplex; Event Website;
    Since 2003, The Irish Fair & Music Festival has grown into the largest festival of its kind in Southern California. With 8 stages featuring true Irish music from the likes of Celtic Spring, Des Regan Band, The Mulligans, Diane the Bard, and many more. Popular performers include the Cripple Creek Cloggers and the McCartan School of Dance. Other events include Sheep Herding Demonstrations, the Scottish Athletic Association, an Irish Dog Show, the largest Irish Import Street in the west, Leprechaun Village, Pipers and the Celtic Arts Center with fine Irish dinning.
    LA County Fairplex - More info on this topic.

    L.A. Dodgers Spring Training - [MAR]
    The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.

    Other Special Events
    Kellogg Horse Show - CalPoly Pomona - 1st Sunday of month Oct-Mar / Kellogg Arabian Horse Center.

Hot Links April Festivals & Events

So Calif Baseball Central
MainTour's Premier Baseball Ticket Exchange
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L.A. Dodgers - Tickets & Schedule
S.D. Padres - Tickets & Schedule
Anaheim Angeles -Tickets & Schedule
All-Stars, Playoffs & World Series
Ticket Exchange - Sold Out Games
California Baseball Hall of Fame
California Minor League Teams
MLB Spring Training Camp
NCAA, High School, Little League


Pasadena Hilton Resort
The Hilton Pasadena hotel is a cozy boutique-style hotel in the heart of Pasadena, California. Each of the Hilton Pasadena hotel's 296 guestrooms are designed with technology in mind and equipped with the 'Smart Desk.'

    L.A. Dodgers - [APR-SEP]
    The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.

    Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
    Major autorace on city streets near downtown in mid-April.

    Santa Anita Park
    Santa Anita Derby [April] - American Grade 1 thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds run each April at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California and carries a purse of $750,000.

    Ramona Pageant - Hemet CA [Apr/May]
    An outdoor play featuring a cast of over 400 presented at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater in Hemet CA. It has run every year since 1923 making it the longest running outdoor play on the US West Coast.

    Renaissance Pleasure Faire
    Sat/Sun - April / May - Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area;
    15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, Ca 91706; 626-969-4750; Festival Website;

    Swashbuckling Heroes, merry Minstrels, dazzling Daredevils, Dancers, Jugglers, and hundreds of Colorful Characters fill our eleven stages and bustling streets bringing you non-stop entertainment throughout the day. This fair also features pony rides, music, food, costume helps, traditional arts, crafts and games.
    Santa Fe Dam Recr Area - More info on this topic.

    San Dimas Festival of Western Art
    Last Weekend April - Civic Center Plaza
    245 East Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, CA; 909-599-5374; Festival Website;

    Since 1977 San Dimas has presented this 3-day legacy tribute to fine art that preserves our history and the cultural heritage of the American West. They exhibit approximately 150 pieces of original art in various categories, such as paintings, drawings, sculpture and other media. An estimated 6,000 guests come throughout the weekend to enjoy the Art Gallery as well as the Trading Post, seminars on art creation, the artists Quick Draw, food booths, entertainment and Sunday’s Art Auction.
    Tour San Dimas - More info on this topic.

    Taste of Claremont [APR]
    Sponsored by Claremont Rotary; 4PM-8PM @ Taylor Hall, 1775 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont. 909-624-3377; Festival Website;
    Gourmet food and wine tasting - It showcases the finest foods and wine in and around Claremont, as well as wineries from all over California.

    International Place Festival [APR]
    11 am 'til 4 pm at the McKenna Quad at Claremont McKenna College. Free admission. 909-607-7868; Festival Website;
    Food from around the world. Music and dance from 15 countries.

    April Festivals
    Pomona Spring Home & Garden Show [APR] - exhibitions about buying, selling, upgrading, furnishing, landscaping, remodeling or decorating your home.
    Kellogg Horse Show - CalPoly Pomona - 1st Sunday of month Oct-Mar / Kellogg Arabian Horse Center.
    Mt Sac Relays [APR] - 3 day track & field event attracts 15,000 athletes from over 300 colleges, universities and high schools. This event has featured many great olympian competitors. Golf Cruises! Click here

Hot Links May Festivals & Events

Tour Dana Point California Adventure

Tour Dana Point California
Truly one of the most beautiful man-made harbor in California. There is a lot to do along the beach, marina, adjacent shops and restaurants and the assortment of local attractions.

California Missions
Old historic landmarks
Museum / guided tours
Religious artwork

    Scottish Highland Games
    Memorial Day Weekend, Fairplex; Event Website;
    Presented by United Scottish Society of Southern California at the Fairplex this popular 2-day festival features traditional scottish pipes & drumming, dancing, athletics, clan costumes, food and more.
    LA County Fairplex - More info on this topic.

    Renaissance Pleasure Faire
    Sat/Sun - April / May - Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area;
    Swashbuckling Heroes, merry Minstrels, dazzling Daredevils, Dancers, Jugglers, and hundreds of Colorful Characters fill our eleven stages and bustling streets bringing you non-stop entertainment throughout the day. This fair also features pony rides, music, food, costume helps, traditional arts, crafts and games.

    Championship of Off-road Racing CORR [MAY]
    Pomona Fairplex - CORR Website;
    CORR brings high action four wheel motorsports including 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive trucks onto closed course off road tracks divided into two series, Pro and Sportsman.

    Caribbean Holiday Sale

    JPL Open House - [MAY]
    This popular event will celebrate JPL's accomplishments with exhibits and demonstrations about the Laboratory's ongoing research and space exploration. Many of the Lab's scientists and engineers will be on hand to answer questions about how spacecraft are sent to other planets, how scientists utilize space technologies to explore Earth and how researchers are now searching for planets beyond the solar system. Visitors will see exhibits, displays, demonstrations and presentations about new technologies, solar system exploration, spacecraft communication and much more.

    L.A. Dodgers - [APR-SEP]
    The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.

    Other May Events
    Kellogg Horse Show - CalPoly Pomona - 1st Sunday of month Oct-Mar / Kellogg Arabian Horse Center.

Hot Links June Festivals & Events

    L.A. Dodgers - [APR-SEP]
    The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.

    Pasadena Chalk Festival [JUNE]
    Paseo Colorado, Festival Website; The world’s largest street painting festival, will draw nearly 600 artists from across Southern California, who will use 25,000 sticks of pastel chalk to create spectacular murals on pavement the size of two city blocks! Amazing works of art from every style imaginable, classical to contemporary, whimsical and fantastic to socially relevant, will be created and shown over the course of the weekend.

    June Festivals
    Pomona Summer Home & Garden Show [JUN] - exhibitions about buying, selling, upgrading, furnishing, landscaping, remodeling or decorating your home. Discount Vacation Rentals

    BSA Scout Expo - SGVC
    First Saturday in June at Santa Anita Racetrack infield; Expo Website;
    This energetic event draws more than 15,000 Scouts, friends who are interested in Scouting, family and people from the three participating Scout Councils. There are merit badge demonstrations where requirements can be completed, Cub Scout belt loop activities, rock climbing and much more.
    San Gabriel Valley Council BSA - Character Building Adventure Opportunities for Youth and their families.

    West Covina Obon Festival
    West Covina Buddhist Temple - Late June; Festival Website;
    The Obon Festival features a day full of Japanese culture, cuisine and of course, the exciting Obon Odori Dancing.

Hot Links July Festivals & Events
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    Los Angeles County Arboretum
    127 acre botanical garden with trees and schrubery arranged by continent of origin. The Arboretum offers many classes, programs, seminars, lectures, and other educational resources for people of all ages. It also hosts many horticulture-related shows & expositions. Also the California Philharmonic features Summer Concerts at the Arboretum.

    Jazz Fest West - July - Bonelli Park
    Bonelli Park - San Dimas CA; Festival Website
    Since 1996 this festival features another year of incredible music, great people-watching, shopping, tasty food & catching up with old friends. This year's event will feature an eclectic mix of music; Jazz, R&B, Vocals, Funk, and everything in between! For this two day event there will be six main stage performances each day, each lasting 45-90 minutes. During the 30-minute intermissions, the Second Stage will feature additional performances.

    July 4th Rose Bowl Celebration
    July 4th Rose Bowl Celebration - Features all day family fun festival, food court, fireworks and patriotic music concert featuring the California Philharmonic Orchestra.

    Levitt Pavilion - Pasadena CA
    Presenting over 50 free, family-oriented concerts in the park - bring a picnic to enjoy a concert with family and friends. Music including Jazz, Latin, World, R & B and Children’s Night featured in five concerts every week during the summer at a safe, well-run community gathering place.

    L.A. Dodgers - [APR-SEP]
    The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.


    Dancing Under the Stars [Jul-Sep] - Friday and Saturday Night concerts in Pasadena's historic Paseo Colorado.

Hot Links August Festivals & Events

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    Drum Corps International World Championships
    Rose Bowl Stadium - 1st Week of Aug
    Event Website;
    Marching Band Music - Major League Event. Competative Youth Activity. Experience the world of competitive drum and bugle corps is an intense, choreographed musical adventure staged on football stadium fields by students achieving high levels of excellence in performance.

    L.A. Dodgers - [APR-SEP]
    The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.


    Dancing Under the Stars [Jul-Sep] - Friday and Saturday Night concerts in Pasadena's historic Paseo Colorado.

Hot Links September Festivals & Events


Tour Key Largo Florida

Vacation paradise and Dive Capital of the World. The first and longest of the Florida Keys, Key Largo's main feature here is the Florida Reef at John Pennecamp State Park, a preserve of living coral reef, probably one of the most colorful in the world. Excellent location for snorkeling, scuba diving and glass-bottom boat tours.

    Los Angeles County Fair [SEP]
    Get your fix of extreme monster truck and motocross action, cheer on a raucous demolition derby, or kick out the jams with some of the biggest names in rock n’ roll, disco, funk, R & B and country music. With the most rides, great food, spectacular attractions, nighttime concerts, and vendors from all over the world, the L.A. County Fair is one of Southern California’s greatest traditions.

    L.A. Dodgers - [APR-SEP]
    The Dodgers have played over 40 seasons of Major League Baseball at their Elysian Park stadium. They have played in eight World Series and the Dodgers have won four World Championships.

    Claremont Depot Jazz Series [Sep/Oct]
    Sponsored by the City of Claremont. Free. Call 909-399-5490; Festival Website;
    Friday evenings 7 - 8:30 pm at the Claremont Depot Station.


    Dancing Under the Stars [Jul-Sep] - Friday and Saturday Night concerts in Pasadena's historic Paseo Colorado.
    La Fiesta de Mission San Gabriel [Labor Day Weekend] - Annual ringing of the bells started in 1771 with history reenactments and founders memorial mass.

Hot Links October Festivals & Events


Pasadena Sheraton Resort
The hotel features a full-service, 24-hour business center and a well-equipped fitness center with Life Fitness treadmills, Lifecycle and multi-station gym equipment. Guests can enjoy California-style dining in Restaurant Soleil, or a delicious happy-hour hors d'oeuvres buffet from Charlie's Bar.

    Pasadena Fall Golf Show [OCT]
    The Pasadena Center; Show Website;
    Demo the latest clubs from top manufacturers — Callaway, Cleveland, Titleist, Nike, Taylor Made and many more! More than 70 exhibitors showcasing everything in the golf industry — getaways, instruction, gear and more! Contests: Win clubs, rounds of golf and other prizes in the Short Game Challenge, Target Shot, Long Drive Competition, 50-Foot Putting Championship.

    Santa Anita Park
    Breeders Cup [Late October] - The 20th running of the Breeders' Cup, consisting of eight races with purses and awards totaling $13 million, will be run next year on Saturday, October 25, and will be televised live by NBC Sports.

    NHRA Sport Compact World Finals [OCT - Pomona Raceway]
    This 1/4 mile long straight track is Historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, the oldest venue on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series circuit. It has been home to NHRA's season opener, the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, since 1961 and to the season closer, the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, since 1984.

    Claremont Depot Jazz Series [Sep/Oct]
    Sponsored by the City of Claremont. Free. Call 909-399-5490; Festival Website;
    Friday evenings 7 - 8:30 pm at the Claremont Depot Station.

    Claremont Village Venture Faire [LATE OCT]
    Free admission; 909-624-1681; Festival Website;
    Features more than 450 booths of unique handcrafted items as well as international foods and children's games. Entertainment, children's Halloween costume parade, scarecrow and pumpkin contests. Produced by the Claremont Chamber of Commerce.

    Other Special Events
    Kellogg Horse Show - CalPoly Pomona - 1st Sunday of month Oct-Mar / Kellogg Arabian Horse Center.
    Mt Sac Cross Country Invitational [OCT] - Mt. SAC is home to the largest Cross Country Invitational in the world. This very challenging course takes starts runners from a mile long airstrip and then runs over three hills.

Hot Links November Festivals & Events

L.A. Lakers - NBA West
Since 1947, this team has been a dominant force in NBA professional basketball, winning many games and tournament championships.

Tour Gatorland Florida
Since 1949, Gatorland has delivered an incredible display of huge alligators and crocodiles, train ride, aviary, breeding marsh and bird sanctuary, petting zoo, nature walk, gift shop, and one-of-a-kind shows such as the world famous Gator Jumparoo. A popular half day attraction Gatorland is a 110-acre alligator theme park and wildlife preserve. Known internationally as the Alligator Capital of the World.

    Pomona Harvest Festival
    Nov Last Weekend, Fairplex; Event Website;
    Meet over 300 artisans with more unique handmade arts and crafts than ever before.
    LA County Fairplex - More info on this topic.

    San Dimas Wildlife Art Show
    3rd Weekend October - Civic Center Plaza
    245 East Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, CA; 909-599-5374; Festival Website;

    San Dimas presents this 3-day legacy tribute to fine art that preserves our history and the cultural heritage of the American West. They exhibit approximately 150 pieces of original art in various categories, such as paintings, drawings, sculpture and other media.
    Tour San Dimas - More info on this topic.

    NHRA So California Finals [NOV - Pomona Raceway]
    This 1/4 mile long straight track is Historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, the oldest venue on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series circuit. It has been home to NHRA's season opener, the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals, since 1961 and to the season closer, the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, since 1984.

    Arcadia Festival of Bands - 3rd Sat in Nov
    Festival Website;
    Annual music event since 1954 featuring many of the best school marching bands from across the southland featuring band review and field show.

    Other Special Events
    Kellogg Horse Show - CalPoly Pomona - 1st Sunday of month Oct-Mar / Kellogg Arabian Horse Center.

Hot Links December Festivals & Events

So Calif Christmas Festival
Family Fun Adventures for the Holiday Season
Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Concert Series
Parades & Festivals
NCAA Bowl Games

So Calif First Night Celebration
Family Fun Adventures for the Holiday Season
First Night Concert Series
Celebration Parties
Rose Parade & Bowl Game

    Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K [DEC]
    Competitors will run past some of Pasadena’s greatest landmarks including the Rose Bowl, the Colorado Bridge, the Arroyo Seco, Devil’s Gate Dam, JPL, and the new Flintwash Bridge. A major course section runs on the nature trails of Hahamonga Watershed Park.

    Other Special Events
    Kellogg Horse Show - CalPoly Pomona - 1st Sunday of month Oct-Mar / Kellogg Arabian Horse Center.


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