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Four seasons of fundraisers and community traditions. Every one of them pays for something you can walk to.

Next up — Carnival Colossal, October 8–11. Early bird passes on sale Sep 5 at 7 AM.
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October
8–11
Thurs–Sun

Carnival Colossal

Vista Hermosa Sport Park · 987 Avenida Vista Hermosa

Rides, games, beer garden, live music and great food. Thursday opens with a 4–5 PM sensory-friendly hour at modified sound and lighting. Our biggest fundraiser of the year. Early bird passes go on sale on this site September 5 at 7:00 AM.

Event details
October
24
Saturday

Monster Dash Fun Run

5th Annual · Downtown San Clemente

A costume run through downtown, then pancakes. Two distances, a costume contest and live music at the finish.

5K Dash (3.1 miles)
Starts
8:00 AM
Early
$35
Late
$45
Creepy Crawl (1 mile)
Starts
9:30 AM
Early
$15
Late
$20
Post racePancake breakfast · Costume contest · Live music
Register now
Early registration ends 10/23/2026
Presented by the City of San Clemente Recreation Division · (949) 361-8264 · sanclemente.gov/events
October
27
Tuesday

Red Ribbon Walk & Rally

Be a hero, stay drug free · Linda Lane Park to the pier
4:00 PM
Walk begins at Linda Lane Park
4:30 PM
Rally at the pier
December
5
Saturday

Santa's Village by the Sea

4:30–9 PM · San Clemente Community Center

The City's holiday celebration in Downtown San Clemente, centered on the Community Center at 100 N. Calle Seville. Full program details for 2026 are still being announced.

Where
Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville
Host
City of San Clemente Recreation Division
Details and wristband information to come · City event listing · (949) 361-8264

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