THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Murrieta Market Nights
Walk through local vendor booths, food trucks and artisan displays with live music and family activities.
Best for: An easy local evening that does not require buying a ticket.
September 2026 Local Guide
Things to Do in Temecula & Murrieta This September
From free family festivals and downtown markets to grape stomps, comedy, concerts and wine-country date nights, these are the September events that are actually worth knowing about.
Last checked August 25, 2026: Dates, prices and restrictions below were verified through city, venue or event-organizer websites. Popular events may sell out, so use the official link before making plans.
Joel’s Three Best Picks
Best Family Value
Lorimar Harvest Festival
Only $10 for adults, children 12 and under can RSVP free, and it combines music, vendors, crafts and fall photo opportunities.
Best Date Night
Symphony Under the Stars
A full Temecula Valley Symphony performance in Europa Village’s outdoor Italian setting.
Best Free Option
Orchard Summer Fest
A free, family-friendly Saturday festival at Murrieta Town Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Early September
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Endless Summer: Beach Boys Tribute
Surf City Allstars headline this outdoor tribute night, with Jack French opening and Peltzer Provisions serving food.
Know before going: General admission is standing room with limited first-come seating. Outside chairs and drinks are not permitted.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
National Preparedness Fair
Meet local emergency and disaster-service organizations and learn practical ways to prepare your household.
Best for: Families who want something useful and different from the usual weekend festival.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Jeffrey Osborne & Marqueal Jordan
The Champagne Jazz Series continues with an outdoor evening performance in wine country.
Best for: A polished date night where the setting is part of the experience.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Latin Nights at Europa Village
René Latin Soul brings salsa, bachata and cumbia, with empanadas, tacos, margaritas, sangria and wine available.
Best bargain: One of the month’s least expensive adult nights out.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
25th Anniversary September 11 Remembrances
Both cities will hold community ceremonies. Temecula’s remembrance takes place outside City Hall and includes remarks, a video presentation and music from the Great Oak High School Jazz Ensemble.
Important: These are remembrance ceremonies rather than entertainment events.
Harvest Events, Festivals & Date Nights
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Wilson Creek Grape Stomp
The ticket includes a harvest buffet, one drink ticket, a live band and the winery’s grape-stomp competition.
Best for: Visitors who want the full dinner-and-harvest experience rather than a quick photo stop.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Free Country Line Dancing
Country line dancing takes place in the air-conditioned barrel room. Food, wine and beer are available for purchase.
Best bargain: Free admission; reservations are recommended.
SEPTEMBER 17–19
Don Friesen at Pechanga
The two-time San Francisco International Comedy Competition winner brings fast-paced comedy about marriage, parenting, technology and suburban life.
Date-night idea: Pechanga also advertises a Dinner & a Laugh package through participating restaurants, subject to availability.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Orchard Summer Fest
A free family-friendly festival hosted at Town Square Park and Amphitheater.
Joel’s pick: The best no-ticket family event on the September calendar.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Pechanga Tacos & Tequila Festival
Unlimited tacos and tequila, desserts, live music and performances fill the Summit Events Center. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley.
Best for: A high-energy food-and-drink event. Designated-driver tickets are available through the box office.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
The Great Taste of Europa
More than 50 wines, a beer-and-spirits garden, European-inspired food and entertainment create one of the month’s largest wine-country events.
Know before going: This is a cashless, adults-only event. No children, infants or strollers are permitted.
The Final Week of September
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
A Tribute to ABBA
A full evening of familiar ABBA music in Pechanga’s intimate 1,200-seat theater.
Best for: An easy midweek concert night without driving to San Diego or Orange County.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
TEDxTemecula: What If?
A local TEDx program built around new ideas and the theme “What If?”
Best for: Someone looking for something more thoughtful than another festival or concert.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Redneck Rodeo at Wiens Cellars
Close out the winery’s summer concert season with honky-tonk music, barbecue and a casual vineyard atmosphere.
Best bargain: One of September’s lowest-priced ticketed concerts.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Lorimar Harvest Festival
Live music, local vendors, kids’ activities, crafts, games, fall photos and a grape-stomp photo opportunity fill the vineyard lawn.
Joel’s family pick: It delivers the harvest atmosphere without the price of a full dinner event.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Symphony All’aperto III
The Temecula Valley Symphony performs beneath the stars at Vienza. A $125 dinner package and premium options are also offered.
Joel’s date-night pick: Probably the month’s most distinctive setting for live music.
One important September planning tip
September 19 has several major events occurring at the same time. Expect heavier traffic around Pechanga Parkway, Rancho California Road and wine country. Give yourself more time than the map suggests, especially if you have a timed entry.
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Disclosure: Exploring Temecula is not the organizer of these events. Schedules, pricing and availability can change. Always confirm the latest information with the official organizer before attending.