Save The Date: 8 Events You Can’t Miss This Fall
Get ready because fall in Newport Beach is about to be packed with sunshine, seaside charm, and plenty of can’t-miss fall events in Newport Beach. From sipping and savoring at the Pacific Wine & Food Classic to cheering on athletes at the beach, there is something exciting every weekend. Do not forget the family-friendly Fall Faire and the revved-up Newport Beach Car Fest, where classics and exotics steal the spotlight. Whether you are local or just visiting, these unforgettable events in Newport Beach are the perfect excuse to soak up the fall season by the coast!
Pacific Wine & Food Classic
Where: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina
When: Sept. 20
The award-winning Pacific Wine & Food Classic returns with a renewed focus on what makes Southern California’s culinary scene extraordinary: its local talent. Unlike festivals that spotlight celebrity chefs from afar, this event proudly elevates the chefs who define our region’s food culture and honors them as Restaurant Royalty. New for 2025, guests can also enjoy The Dessert Garden, a decadent stroll-through experience featuring artfully crafted desserts paired with wines, dessert wines, and imaginative confections that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
20th Annual Art in the Park
Where: Newport Beach Civic Center
When: Sept. 20
Stop by to enjoy a festive day with the arts. Mingle with the artists and artisans who will be exhibiting and selling their original art and fine crafts. There is jewelry, sculpture, photography, paintings, and textiles and more. Admission is free! Free parking in the Civic Center parking structure.
Beach Pro Tour Elite 16
Where: Blackie’s Beach, Newport Pier
When: Oct. 7-11
Olympians and elite international players will take center court in Newport Beach, competing for $300,000 in prize money. The world’s best men’s and women’s teams will battle it out, with live global coverage on VBTV. Admission is free for all fans, with exclusive VIP upgrades available for the ultimate experience.
Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational
Where: Blackie’s Beach, Newport Pier
When: Oct. 12
Catch all the action at the Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational, the premier 4×4 beach volleyball tournament. World-class pros will go head-to-head for a $250,000 grand prize, set against Newport Beach’s stunning oceanfront. Admission is free for all fans, with exclusive VIP upgrades available for the ultimate experience.
50th Annual Fall Faire
Where: Environmental Nature Center
When: Oct. 12
The Environmental Nature Center’s largest fundraiser of the year, the Fall Faire is a family-friendly celebration that supports the ENC’s mission to provide transformative experiences connecting people with nature. Enjoy a festive day filled with activities like a “Craft Crawl,” nature-themed games, delicious treats from SavorOC restaurants, pumpkin picking, and more—all with nominal fees that directly support ENC programs. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season, have fun with family and friends, and make a difference in the community.
The Faire is free to attend, but to make this a zero-waste event, guests are encouraged to bring their own reusable cups, plates, and utensils. Those who elect to do so will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate good for the gift shop or an ENC or ENC Tucker Nature Camp!
3rd Thursdays
Where: Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar
When: Oct. 16
Join us for 3rd Thursday, 5:00PM-8:00PM, for a vibrant community celebration throughout Corona del Mar Village! CdM residents, visitors, and other attendees can expect open businesses throughout the village offering delicious food, live music, new offerings, sales, discounts, and community fun in exciting activations like pet events, meetup groups, classes, scavenger hunts, art exhibitions, and much more.
Newport Beach Film Festival
Where: Various venues across Newport Beach, including Fashion Island, The New Port Theater, Lido Theater, and more
When: Oct. 16-23
Celebrating its 26th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the premier luxury lifestyle film festivals in the U.S. Showcasing more than 300 films from over 50 countries, this acclaimed event pairs world-class cinema with unforgettable experiences along the Southern California coast. Festival highlights include the dazzling Opening Night Gala at Fashion Island, which kicks off the week in style, and a robust lineup of panels and industry discussions hosted at venues throughout the city that connect filmmakers, artists, and the community in meaningful dialogue.
Newport Beach Car Fest
Where: Balboa Pier
When: Oct. 24–25
This two-day celebration revs up Southern California car culture with a family-friendly fundraiser showcasing classic, vintage, exotic, hyper cars, and trucks. The action kicks off Friday evening with a Cruise-In Party at Class of ’47 (4–9 p.m.), then continues all day Saturday on the pier with live DJs, food and beverage vendors, music, exhibits, a silent auction, vendor displays, raffle prizes, a bike parade, trick-or-treating, and a festive Halloween twist—even the golf carts get in on the costume fun. Presented by The Johnny O Foundation and the Newport Beach Peninsula Club, this event benefits the Green Beret Foundation and local nonprofits. Attending is free—just bring your enthusiasm (and maybe an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots).
