Events

It’s finally that time of year— Santa Claus has come to town! Kick off a season full of holiday magic with Murrieta’s very first Santa in the City event, which transforms various locations throughout the community into holiday havens. Each with Polar Express-themed experiences like visits with Santa, music, crafts, treats and more! Tell your kiddos to don their finest pajamas and join us December 5-9 for a week of festive family-friendly activities they’ll never forget.

Murrieta’s tree lighting ceremony is back, and better than ever! Meet us in Town Square before the ceremony for an evening full of crafts, character appearances, a holiday story reading, and more! As you’re dazzled by holiday cheer, enjoy the smooth festive tunes of a brass quartet and jazz trio at the nearby Town Square Park Amphitheater. At 6:30pm, the entire community will gather in the heart of Town Square as the city’s spectacular 40’ pine is lit up with sparkling lights and tinsel.

Craft Beer week returns October 15 – 23 where local breweries offer specials and collaborations throughout the week. Conveniently located in the heart of Murrieta, many of these independent and creative breweries are within walking distance from one another. Along with the specials throughout the week, join us for the annual Brew Masters Golf Tournament […]

The City of Murrieta’s summer concert series is back with Concerts in the Park! Each Saturday in July, join the City of Murrieta from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Square Park Amphitheater for a fun outdoor concert. Admission is free and attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs and blankets for seating.

The Tour de Murrieta is one of California’s most prestigious race weekends, hosted right in the heart of Historic Downtown Murrieta. As an official USA Cycling event, the race welcomes some of the most competitive race teams in the state in a one-mile course through Downtown and a 3.5-mile circuit just outside the city.

There’s no better way to celebrate Planet Earth than the Murrieta Public Library’s Earth Day Celebration and Plant Trade. Stop by for a day of plant trading (potted, cuttings, seeds, accessories and more), in addition to seed planting and kids’ crafts like rock painting, sand slime and Planet Earth art.

Celebrate Spring with a fun morning of egg hunting for kids aged 3-10! With different egg hunt times depending on age, and over 10,000 eggs to be hunted, this is the perfect way for your little ones to celebrate the season while having an absolute blast. Don’t forget a bag or basket!

After a two-year hiatus, Murrieta Fire & Rescue’s Annual Firefighters BBQ is back and bigger than ever! Held in Murrieta’s Town Square Park Amphitheater, barbeque guests will enjoy a smoked tri-tip lunch, music, beer and wine garden, bag-toss tournament and vendors’ market. Attendees can also cheer on fire explorers from throughout Southern California as they […]

Join us in honoring the fallen during Murrieta’s Memorial Day Observance Ceremony, a tribute to the service persons who have selflessly laid down their lives to protect our freedoms.

If you’re looking for something fun (and free!) to do for Father’s Day, look no further than Murrieta’s Father’s Day Car Show. In addition to a showcase of the coolest cars around, the event will also have music, vendors and other fun for the whole family to enjoy.

The Father’s Day Car Show is a great way to celebrate dads, grandfathers, and all father figures and promises a fun day for car enthusiasts. The Father’s Day Car Show will take place on Saturday, June 18 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at California Oaks Sports Park. Thousands of people are expected to attend […]

Join the City of Murrieta on Saturday, June 25, for its annual birthday bash! The event will take place from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. at California Oaks Sports Park where you will enjoy a variety of exciting family-friendly activities including live entertainment, a firefighter’s hose down, delicious food vendors, and the eagerly anticipated fireworks […]