Events

Upcoming Events
31st Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture – Children’s Pavilion
31st Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture – Children’s Pavilion
Date:
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Venue:
Point Fermin Park, 807 West Paseo Del Mar Los Angeles, CA 90731

Celebrate the spirit of community and togetherness at FPAC – Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture. Come for the music, stay for the food, and enjoy the company of fellow festival-goers. With a diverse lineup of artists, there’s something for everyone at FPAC – Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture.

Register for FREE and we’ll see you September 13 at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, CA.

 

Fall Into Books Fest 2025
Fall Into Books Fest 2025
Date:
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Venue:
Hyatt Regency Orange County,11999 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove, CA 92840

Garden Grove, 11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840, USA

More info on their website here.

Signing with NYT-bestselling author Kalyn Josephson at Barnes & Noble, San Luis Obispo
Signing with NYT-bestselling author Kalyn Josephson at Barnes & Noble, San Luis Obispo
Date:
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Time:
9/25/25 5:30 pm - 9/25/25 6:30 pm
Venue:
B&N San Luis Obispo, Downtown Centre, 894 Marsh St., Bldg G, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Spooky Reads Author Panel
Spooky Reads Author Panel
Date:
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Time:
9/25/25 4:00 pm
Venue:
San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403

Kick off the fall season with authors Kalyn Josephson, Tracy Badua, and Nicholas Belardes as they discuss their spooky, autumn books at the SLO Library. Are you a fan of Halloweentown? Ghostbusters? Stephen King? This event is for you!

Moderated by local librarian Jane Hawley, this event is perfect for kids, teens, and adults alike, with books for every age category. The authors will have books available for sale (and giveaways!) to follow the discussion.

More info here.Β 

Central Coast Writers Conference
Central Coast Writers Conference
Date:
Friday, 26 September 2025
Venue:
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo

The 41st Annual Cuesta College Central Coast Writers’ Conference (CCWC) is expanding to two days in Fall 2025! Join us at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 & 27, 2025.

Register online here.

La Jolla Library’s Filipino American History Month Festival
La Jolla Library’s Filipino American History Month Festival
Date:
Saturday, 4 October 2025
Time:
10/4/25 2:00 pm
Venue:
La Jolla/Riford Library Community Room, 7555 Draper Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037

This FREE event will feature Philippine folk dancers, singers, food, and fun for the whole family! More info here.

North Park Book Fair 2025
North Park Book Fair 2025
Date:
Saturday, 18 October 2025
Time:
10/18/25 10:00 am - 10/18/25 5:00 pm
Venue:
North Park Way, San Diego, CA

The Real North Park Book Fair Returns!
πŸ“šβœ¨ Saturday, October 18, 2025
πŸ•™ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
πŸ“ North Park Way (between Granada Ave & Ray St), San Diego, CA

Join us in the heart of North Park for the return of theΒ North Park Book Fairβ€”a vibrant open-air celebration of all things literary! Featuring a curated lineup ofΒ booksellers, local authors, small presses, artists, zinemakers, andΒ bookish creators, this event brings together readers, writers, and creatives for a full day of community and discovery.

✨ Highlights include:
– Over 100 vendors
– Costume Contests & live poetry
– Hands-on bookish activities & installations
– Trick-or-treating for kids
– Food & drinks from local vendors
– Free & family-friendly!

Whether you’re a lifelong book lover or just looking for a fun fall event in San Diego, the North Park Book Fair has something for everyone.

Free to attend – all are welcome!
Follow us on Instagram at @NorthParkBookFair for updates and vendor features.

Liwanag Lit Fest 2025
Liwanag Lit Fest 2025
Date:
Saturday, 25 October 2025
Venue:
Michelle Obama Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805

Liwanag Lit Fest 2025 returns to the Michelle Obama Library in Long Beach CA on Saturday 10/25 from 11am to 5pm!

Learn more at belcantobooks.net/liwanag

Signing at Barnes & Noble Encinitas
Signing at Barnes & Noble Encinitas
Date:
Sunday, 26 October 2025
Time:
10/26/25 12:00 am
Venue:
Barnes & Noble, 1040 North El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024