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Pechanga’s 4th Annual Tacos & Tequila Festival
Pechanga Resort Casino   September 20, 2025   45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula, CA 92590   Pechanga Resort Casino’s 4th annual Tacos & Tequila Festival keeps the heat going through the end of the summer. Ticket holders also can enjoy limitless bites of gourmet tacos, grilled up by Pechanga’s award-winning chefs. Whether you prefer al pastor, chicken, carne asada, or even veggie tacos, there is something savory wrapped in a tortilla for every guest. Festival goers will also enjoy a decedent dessert bar with chocolate fountains, mouth watering cakes, churros and cookies and more. Within the ... Continue reading...
The 4th Annual Great Taste of Europa Wine & Food Festival
September 14, 2025 | 11 am - 4 pm | Join us for California's Biggest European Wine & Food Festival | Are you ready to experience the amazing? Sip, savor, and uncork Europe with the expanded flavors and fun at, The Great Taste of Europa Wine & Food Festival! What makes it unique? - Explore over 50+ exquisite European Wines. - Indulge your tastebuds with beer and spirits in Vienza’s Libation Garden. - Treat yourself to unique European bites from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Norway. - Support gastronomy's future and our community, empowering local culinary students and assisting ... Continue reading...
4th of July Parade
Old Town Temecula / July 4, 2025 / Temecula, CA 92590 / Begin your morning with spirited marchers and patriotic entries at the 4th of July Parade in Old Town! In the afternoon, head over to the sports park to enjoy live music, vendors and a fun zone for the kids. End the celebration with the spectacular fireworks display. The parade will begin at 10am. sharp at the intersection of Old Town Front & 2nd Streets. All entries will travel north on Old Town Front Street and end at 6th Street. Applications to participate as a parade entry will open on April 1, ... Continue reading...
Temecula Rod Run
Old Town Temecula  |  May 2, 2025 - May 3, 2025  |  41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590  |  Time to get under the hood, and tune up that engine! The City of Temecula proudly welcomes all car enthusiasts (novice and expert) to join us at the annual Temecula Rod Run in historic Old Town. This event draws tens of thousands of visitors and classic hot rods for miles! The festivities kick off with the Friday Night Cruise from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm up and down Old Town Front Street.  The excitement continues the next day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with the Saturday Show & Shine. Come and see over ... Continue reading...
See Wisteria Blooms in Temecula Valley This Spring
Each Spring in the Temecula Valley, Wisteria trees put on a spectacular display of wonderfully fragrant flowers with cascading blooms. If you’re planning a trip in late April or early May, it’s worth seeking them out. Known botanically as Wisteria sinensis, Wisteria first came to the U.S. in the early 1800s from Asia. This woody vine boasts stunning blooms within the first five years of planting, grows 10 to 25 feet or higher, and can live for a hundred years or more. There are several places in the Temecula Valley where you can marvel at this stunning perennial vine, which makes a ... Continue reading...
PECHANGA’S 15TH ANNUAL WINE FESTIVAL & CHOCOLATE DECADENCE
Pechanga Resort Casino * Saturday, March 8, 2025 * 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula, CA 92590 * VIP Entry 11AM * General Admission Entry 1PM * Guests can  indulge taste buds, and their sense of goodwill. Event-goers are treated to a day filled with wine tasting with their choice of more than 100 varietals, sampling gourmet food made by award-wining chefs, savoring decadent chocolate bites by acclaimed Pechanga pastry chef, Deden Putra, and his team, live music and a silent auction. Just as sweet, the event benefits Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley. Visit ... Continue reading...
Epic Proposals: Ten Great Places To Pop The Question in Temecula Valley
With its fairy-tale vineyards and gorgeous rolling hills, Temecula is a fantastic destination for fun and romance. Couples looking for a flawless backdrop and memorable experience will find no shortage of amazing places to pop the question or steal a kiss. And with nearly 50 wineries (and counting), most are more than happy to help visitors arrange for unique and memorable marriage proposals. https://www.visittemeculavalley.com/blog/post/epic-proposals/     We recommend spending some time in Temecula before choosing the location that suits you and your beloved best. Here are ten ... Continue reading...
LA STRONG – Support Wildfire Relief Efforts
As the City continues aggressively responding to the fires in LA, we know that there are people from all over the country who are reaching out in support of our communities. The following link lists ways to help: https://lacity.gov/LAstrong#givefinancialsupport Continue reading...
Temecula On Ice
City of Temecula * December 12, 2024 - January 5, 2025 * 41000 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590 * Come skate with us this holiday season in Old Town Temecula under the lights! Open from December 12th, 2024 - January 5th, 2025! Open daily rain or shine! Open on Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day! Hours of Operation: Sun - Thu 10am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm * Christmas Day 12pm-9:30pm * Special New Year's Eve Skate 10:30pm-12:30am ($30). Fees: $21 General Admission (includes skate rental), $10 Bobby Skating Aid, $19 Military/College Student Discount, New Year’s Eve ... Continue reading...
Bolero Restaurante - Thanksgiving Feast Buffet
The holidays have never been so quick, easy and delicious. This Thanksgiving, Bolero Restaurante is doing the cooking for you with their delightful Thanksgiving feast buffet, featuring traditional holiday flare and other Spanish favorites. Don’t miss out on this incredible feast that will leave no one hungry. Adults: $79 | Members: $71.10. Children: $39 | Members: $35.10. For reservations please call 951.414.3802. Use the link for additional information and to view the menu: https://www.europavillage.com/event/13838/ Continue reading...