The first weekend of 2026 is here! From live rock performances at Winter Fest OC and the Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk, to a Saturday brunch day party in NoHo, a meaningful community run in Altadena, and Sunday night DJs at Angel City Brewery, there’s plenty happening across Southern California January 2 through 4.
School of Rock Santa Ana at Winter Fest OC
Dates: January 2–4, 2026
Location: Winter Fest OC, OC Fair & Event Center – Lot A, Costa Mesa
School of Rock Santa Ana brings live student performances to Winter Fest OC, SoCal’s largest winter festival. The winter wonderland features ice skating under the stars, ice tubing, mini slides, snowball tossing, falling snow, carnival rides, live entertainment, holiday treats, and immersive photo opportunities. Sunday is the final day of the festival before it wraps up for the season.
More Info:
https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/santaana/events
A Day in LA! Brunch & Day Party
Date & Time: Saturday, January 3, 2026 | Daytime
Location: BlaqHaus NoHo, North Hollywood
A weekly Saturday brunch and day party celebrating classic L.A. vibes. Expect DJs spinning 90s and 2000s hip-hop, R&B, and Afrobeats, plus food, drinks, hookah, and a lively daytime atmosphere perfect for kicking off the new year.
More Info:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-day-in-la-brunch-day-party-tickets-831404432037?aff=
Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk
Date & Time: Sunday, January 4, 2026 | Afternoon and Evening
Location: Downtown Santa Ana
The Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk returns for its first-Sunday-of-the-month edition, featuring local artists, food vendors, and live music throughout the neighborhood. The free, family-friendly event includes performances by the School of Rock House Band and highlights Santa Ana’s vibrant arts scene.
More Info:
https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/santaana/events
Altadena Forever Run
Date & Time: Sunday, January 4, 2026 | 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Mariposa Junction, 849 E. Mariposa St., Altadena
The inaugural Altadena Forever Run winds through the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains as a tribute to recovery and resilience one year after the Eaton Fire. Proceeds benefit Altadena Eaton Fire survivors through the Altadena Eaton Fire Relief Fund and support the Sheriff’s Support Group of Altadena.
More Info:
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Altadena/LASAAMugRunLASDEliteTeamAltadenaStation
Spinnin’ Sundays at Angel City Brewery
Date & Time: Sunday, January 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Angel City Brewery & Public House, 216 Alameda St., Los Angeles
Wrap up the weekend with live DJs at Angel City Brewery during Spinnin’ Sundays. The weekly event offers a relaxed Sunday night vibe with music, drinks, and a casual downtown atmosphere.
More Info:
https://angelcitybrewery.com/event/spinnnin-sundays-2-2-2-2/2026-01-04/
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