17: SANTA’S ARRIVAL Santa and his elves appear magically in the sky and land on the beach in front of Pacific City to welcome the holiday season. GoPacificCity.com
DECEMBER
2: LIGHT A LIGHT OF LOVE Big, brilliant snowflakes light up the Huntington Beach Pier. Meet Surf City Santa at this celebration benefiting the Wayfinders Huntington Beach Youth Shelter. WaymakersOC.org 8-9: HUNTINGTON HARBOUR BOAT PARADE Decorated boats wind their way through Huntington Harbour for an evening cruise celebrating the holidays. HHBoatParade.org 14-17, 21-23: CRUISE OF LIGHTS Narrated boat tours cruise the waterways of Huntington Harbour to showcase the beauty of the waterfront homes, docks, and yachts adorned with colorful lights—all to benefit the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic. CruiseOfLights.org
2019 JANUARY
1: SURF CITY SPLASH Be brave and take the polar bear plunge on New Year’s Day. The winter tradition starts with a pancake breakfast, followed with the brisk dip near the pier in support of the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. HBSurfCitySplash.com
FEBRUARY
1-3: SURF CITY USA MARATHON Start off Super Bowl Sunday with a run along the oceanfront course to Central Park, with a half-marathon route to boot, in addition to a beachside health and wellness expo. MotivRunning.com/Run-Surf-City
16-17: THE REVOLUTION History buffs of all ages delight in this two-day American Revolution reenactment over Presidents Day weekend. There will be live period music and dancing, visits by the founding fathers and mothers, a few skirmishes, and a chance to visit the American and British camps. HBHistory.org
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22-25: HUNTINGTON BEACH FILM FESTIVAL Celebrate the best in independent cinema with up-and-coming filmmakers at the Central Library. HBFilmFest.com
MARCH
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL You know it’s spring when the first pink blossoms begin to bloom on the cherry trees in Central Park. Enjoy dance and music performances, Japanese cuisine, and cultural exhibits with our Sister City Anjo, Japan. HBCBFest.com
COMPLIMENTARY HUNTINGTON BEACH TR ANSPORTATION FOR THE SHUTTLE SCHEDULE AND LIVE GPS TRACKING VISIT
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ONGOING EVENTS
24-25: BEACHCRUISER MEET
SURF CITY NIGHTS Every Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the first three blocks of Main Street—from Pacific Coast Highway to Orange Avenue—are closed to automobiles for the weekly farmers market and street fair. Taste farm-to-table offerings and foods from local eateries, buy fresh flowers, and collect artful pieces from creative Californians while dancing in the street to live music. And there are lots of fun activities for the little ones. SurfCityNights.com
It’s all about classic cars—including the official car of Surf City USA, the Woody. Cars line the length of Main Street, Walnut, and Olive avenues, and park at Pier Plaza in the historic downtown all day.
PIER PLAZA ART-A-FAIRE & FARMERS MARKET Art, jewelry, handcrafts, and a farmers market fill Pier Plaza every Friday and select weekends, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. (or sunset). Look for the market tents along Pacific Coast Highway next to the pier and shop al fresco. HBArtAFaire.com / OCFarmBureau.org
APRIL
SPRING SO CAL CORGI DAY Over 800 corgis take over Dog Beach for a day of tail-wagging fun, with meet-and-greets, doggie limbo, costumes and talent contests, and plenty of photo ops. SoCalCorgiBeachDay.com/Events SURF CITY ESCAPE TRIATHLON 2nd annual Olympic- distance race begins with a 1-mile, open-water swim in the Pacific near the pier, followed by a 12-mile double-loop bike ride along the breathtaking Pacific Coast Highway, with a final 6.2-mile run on deep beach sand. EscapeSeriesTri.com
28: TASTE OF HUNTINGTON BEACH It’s a foodie’s dream come true, with local restaurants and catering companies dishing out signature bites, plus unlimited sips from the region's top wineries and breweries at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex near Central Park. Come hungry! TasteHB.com
OLD WORLD VILLAGE Shop the farmers market, art, and collectibles the first weekend of the month, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Old World Village, a “little Germany” filled with shops and restaurants. Proceeds support The Johnny O foundation. TheJohnnyO.org SURFIN’ SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES During the summer months, Pier Plaza is filled with the sound of live surf music from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hosted by the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, the free concert series, activities, and vendors support our surf culture and museum exhibits. Check the museum website for featured musicians and dates. SurfingMuseum. org HB CONCERT BAND SUMMER SERIES Bring the family, lawn chairs, and picnic gear for these popular Sunday concerts in Central Park. The eleven week series features a new band each week, ranging from Latin to big band swing to Americana. HBConcertBand.org COOL SUMMER NIGHTS AT SHIPLEY NATURE CENTER Shipley Nature Center is the cool place to be on Thursday nights in the summer. Each week features a different educational program for the entire family. Pet a reptile, gaze at the stars, and learn about different cultures and music. ShipleyNature.org
Find additional details on these and more events at SurfCityEvents.com
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