California

Upcoming family events, one city at a time. Parks, markets, the library, and the plans worth making.

Cities

South Carlsbad State Beach, with bluffs above a sandy shore and people on the sand.

Carlsbad, California

Sunday is the Super Hero Obstacle Race at Alga Norte. Wednesday afternoon is the State Street market. Oct. 16 is the first night of As You Like It at New Village Arts.

A coastal city in northern San Diego County.

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The stone Folsom Powerhouse beside the American River, with a penstock and a footbridge.

Folsom, California

Wednesday morning is the Palladio market. Saturday is the Sutter Street market, then a free foam party. The soap box derby takes Sutter Street the next weekend.

A city on the American River.

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The orange Great Park Balloon on its lawn, with the carousel and visitors below.

Irvine, California

Monday morning is Toddler Town at Pretend City. Saturday afternoon is Mehregan at Great Park Live. Oct. 10 is Global Village's 25th year at Great Park.

A master-planned city in central Orange County.

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Main Street in downtown Pleasanton, with angled parking and two-story storefronts.

Pleasanton, California

Saturday is Pleasanton Palooza on Main Street, the same morning as the farmers market. Oct. 17 is Boo Bash, then a free Diwali celebration.

A Tri-Valley city in the East Bay.

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The Maidu Museum and Historic Site, a round earth-toned building with a grass-covered roof.

Roseville, California

Saturday is the community yard sale at Mahany. Sunday is OAKtober at the Maidu Museum. Friday, Oct. 16 is Trunk or Treat.

A Placer County city in the Sacramento region.

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San Ramon City Hall, a curved concrete building with a reflecting pool and Mount Diablo behind it.

San Ramon, California

Friday morning is nature storytime at Crow Canyon Gardens. Sunday, Oct. 11 is the Run for Education at Iron Horse, with a kids zone until noon.

A San Ramon Valley city in the East Bay.

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