Your guide to concerts, festivals, farmers markets, and everything happening in Murrieta, Temecula, and Southwest Riverside County
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Year-round certified farmers market every Wednesday. Fresh produce, flowers, gourmet foods, and artisan goods from local growers. October markets bring apples, winter squash, pumpkins, and the season's last sweet peppers. The next market is Wednesday, September 30.
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Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, gourmet food, and handcrafted items from local growers and artisans every Sunday, year-round. October brings apples, squash, and the first pumpkins of the season. A wonderful weekend tradition. The next market is Sunday, October 4.
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Evening street market on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month featuring local vendors, food trucks, live music, and artisan booths. The next markets are Thursday, October 1 and Thursday, October 15. A lively community tradition.
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The 30th annual pumpkin season at Peltzer Farms opens September 19 and runs through October 31. Attractions include a petting farm, pony rides, train rides, free pig races, a John Deere tractor collection, and pumpkin painting. Admission $2-$4. A beloved Temecula Valley tradition for the whole family.
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Recurring monthly wellness market and free outdoor yoga/fitness event the last Sunday of every month. Features 40+ curated local vendors, complimentary wellness classes including yoga and sound baths, and discounted twilight access to the resort's geothermal mineral pools. Free to attend. The next market is Sunday, October 25.
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The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce presents the 2026 State of the City address by Mayor Jon Levell, themed "Murrieta on the Move." VIP Reception at 5:30 PM, public address at 7:00 PM. Tickets available through the Chamber.
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A vibrant year-round Saturday morning market in the heart of Old Town Temecula. Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, baked goods, artisan crafts, and live music along the historic streets. A beloved weekend tradition for the whole family.
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A midweek farmers market at Vail Headquarters with fresh produce, flowers, and gourmet foods from local growers and makers. A convenient Tuesday stop for farm-fresh shopping in the Temecula Valley.
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Punk and thrash legends D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) bring their high-energy live show to Solaris Beer & Blending in Murrieta. Doors at 7 PM, show at 7:30 PM. Tickets available through TicketWeb.
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An annual tradition featuring over 500 classic cars (1980 and older). Friday Oct 9 is Cruise Night (4-8 PM), Saturday Oct 10 is Show & Shine (9 AM-4 PM). Live music, food vendors, and family fun. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the Oak Grove Center for at-risk youth.
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A family-friendly open-air night market on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month on the Town Square Park lawn. Handcrafted artisan and vintage vendors, a gourmet food court with local treats, and live music. The next markets are Thursday, October 8 and Thursday, October 22. Free to attend.
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A lively Oktoberfest celebration at Stone Church Brewing in Old Town Temecula, with German beer steins, brewery refills, and a festive community atmosphere. Free to enter; steins and beer sold separately. Dust off your lederhosen for this annual favorite.
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The legendary soft-rock duo Air Supply performs timeless hits like "All Out of Love" and "Lost in Love" live at Pechanga's Summit Events Center. An evening of classic ballads that will have everyone singing along. Tickets available through Pechanga.
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The City of Murrieta kicks off the Halloween season with Dark in the Park, a spooky-themed concert and laser light show featuring the Monster Mash House Band, a dazzling laser display, and local food vendors. Free and family-friendly at Town Square Park & Amphitheater.
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The world-renowned Led Zeppelin tribute Led Zepagain headlines the LEGENDS series at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, faithfully recreating the power and spectacle of one of rock's greatest bands. Tickets available through the theater.
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Vocal powerhouse Debby Holiday brings her celebrated Tina Turner tribute to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, delivering the Queen of Rock'n'Roll's greatest hits with high energy and soul. Tickets available through the theater.
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Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter Chris Botti headlines Thornton Winery's acclaimed Champagne Jazz Concert Series under the stars. Gates open at 6 PM, show at 7 PM. Tickets available through the winery.
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The 27th annual Outdoor Quilt Show, presented by the Valley of the Mist Quilt Guild with the City of Temecula, fills the streets of Old Town with hundreds of handmade quilts on display. Free to attend, with the guild's opportunity quilt auctioned throughout the day.
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Comedian and actor Bobby Lee brings his The Finally Tour to the Pechanga Theater for a night of sharp, unapologetic stand-up comedy. Tickets available through Pechanga and Ticketmaster.
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Kick off your shoes and stomp grapes at Maurice Car'rie's Ultimate Grape Stomp and Harvest Party, with live music, wine, and food from the bistro. Every ticket includes a welcome glass of the house Cuvée. Tickets available through Ultimate Vineyards.
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Four-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist Boney James joins guitarist JJ Sansaverino for an evening of smooth jazz in Thornton Winery's Champagne Jazz Concert Series. Gates open at 6 PM, show at 7 PM. Tickets available through the winery.
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A festive community Oktoberfest at Vail Headquarters in Old Town Temecula, with German beer, brats, live music, and family fun on the historic grounds. Free to attend, with food and drink available for purchase. Prost!
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Soulful vocalist Will Downing, saxophonist Marion Meadows, and keyboardist Alex Bugnon team up for a memorable evening of smooth R&B and jazz in Thornton Winery's Champagne Jazz Concert Series. Gates open at 6 PM, show at 7 PM. Tickets available through the winery.
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The 5th annual Battle of the Burgers brings roughly a dozen Temecula Valley restaurants together to compete for the Golden Burger Award. A loaded-fries competition pairs TVUSD culinary students with local chefs, and proceeds benefit the district's CTE Culinary Arts program. Tickets available through Visit Temecula Valley.
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The City of Lake Elsinore kicks off the Halloween season with its annual family-friendly Trunk or Treat on Main Street, where local businesses and organizations hand out candy from decorated vehicles. Free and open to the community.
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The beloved pumpkin patch and harvest festival returns to Promenade Temecula, open daily September 27 through October 31 with free admission and parking. Unlimited inflatables, a petting zoo, carnival games, mini tractor rides, face painting, treats, and pumpkins of every size. Hours vary by day, so check the patch before you go.
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The City of Temecula presents Art Off The Walls, its monthly First Friday art walk in Old Town Temecula, with gallery exhibitions, live music, artist meet-and-greets, and refreshments at local shops and studios. Free and family-friendly, the next walk runs Friday, October 2 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
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The first-Friday food and vendor night returns to the MSJC Menifee campus on October 2 with more than 60 food vendors, boutique shopping, live music, a beer garden, and kids' activities including bounce houses and a train. Free to attend and family-friendly, 5:00 to 9:00 PM.
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R&B legend Keith Sweat brings his signature new-jack-soul sound to the Pechanga Theater, performing hits like Twisted, I Want Her, and Right and Wrong. A smooth, timeless evening of R&B for fans of classic 90s soul. Tickets available through Pechanga and Ticketmaster.
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A Western-themed charity festival at Old Town Ranch featuring AK Bucking Bulls junior bull riding, ranch sorting, live country music, line dancing, and a food truck alley. Presented by the nonprofit Charity for Charity, with past events running from noon to 10:00 PM. Tickets available through the festival website.
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Emmy-winning comedian John Mulaney brings his new stand-up show, Mister Whatever, to the Summit Events Center at Pechanga for an evening of sharp storytelling and hilarious observational comedy. Tickets available through Pechanga and Ticketmaster.
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The City of Menifee hosts its annual free Fall Festival at MSJC with family entertainment, food and treats, craft vendors, a costume contest, trunk-or-treat, a car cruise-in, community performances, and a kids zone. Saturday, October 17 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
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Bonfire, one of the most popular AC/DC tributes in the world, cranks up the volume at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater with the thunderous riffs and stadium anthems of the legendary hard rockers. Tickets available through the theater.
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Co-hosted by the City of Wildomar and Southwest Healthcare, this free family fair includes trick-or-treating, pony rides, food trucks, local vendors, live entertainment, and goody bags for kids in costume. Saturday, October 17 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
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The City of Menifee honors Dia de los Muertos with an evening of traditional music, dance, food, and community celebration at MSJC. Saturday, October 24 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Free to attend.
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The Temecula Rodeo brings two days of team sorting, barrel racing, and Bulls & Broncs to California Ranch Company in Temecula wine country, with live music, dancing, and a VIP Rodeo Party option. Confirmed for Friday and Saturday, October 23-24. Visit temecularodeo.com for times and tickets.
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In The Loop presents Starlight BIZARRE, the free, family-friendly Halloween night market at Promenade Temecula. Local artisans, live music, a costume contest, kids' activities, and food from local restaurants. Recent editions ran 4:00 to 9:00 PM, so confirm hours on the event page.
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Classic rock icons America bring The Happy Trails Tour to the Pechanga Theater, performing timeless hits like A Horse with No Name, Ventura Highway, and Sister Golden Hair. Tickets available through Pechanga.
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The City of Temecula hosts its free annual Halloween Carnival with carnival games, costume contests, and trunk-or-treating with local first responders. Friday, October 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on the Civic Center grounds. Family fun for all ages.
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Sunridge's annual community trunk-or-treat carnival features decorated trunks, candy, games, and family fun. A sensory-friendly early entry runs 5:30 to 6:15 PM, with the main carnival following until 8:30 PM. Sunday, October 25.
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The fourth-Friday night market returns to Central Park with food and drinks, local vendors, live entertainment, and a beer garden. Free to attend and family-friendly. The next market is Friday, October 23 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM.
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