Green Hills Harvest Festival in Rancho Palos Verdes

Fall arrives a little late in Southern California, but the Green Hills Harvest Festival is one of the local events that makes it feel official. Set in Rancho Palos Verdes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, it is the kind of community gathering that rewards a short drive south from the city, and it belongs on any list of things to do in Los Angeles County this October.

When: Sunday, October 11, 2026 (see the note on timing below) Where: 27501 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Source: Local Anchor community listing

What to expect

Harvest festivals in this part of the Peninsula tend to be relaxed, daytime, family-oriented affairs built around the season: pumpkins, seasonal photo spots, food, music and activities for kids. Past editions of local harvest celebrations on the Peninsula have leaned that way, and the name here points to the same spirit. Treat the details as a general picture and confirm the lineup of activities before you go, since the listing we have does not spell out a schedule or ticket details.

If you are scanning for LA events this weekend, note that this one sits on the quieter, coastal edge of the county, far from the usual downtown and Hollywood crowds. That is part of the appeal. Parking is easier than at most big-city festivals, the pace is slower, and the views along the Peninsula are a bonus.

Planning your visit

The address is on South Western Avenue in Rancho Palos Verdes, at the southern end of Western Ave near the top of the hill. From central Los Angeles, plan on roughly 35 to 50 minutes by car depending on traffic, and leave extra time if you are coming from the Westside or the Valley. Public transit options are limited out here, so driving or a rideshare is the realistic way to arrive.

A few practical notes:

• Price is not listed in the source we have, so check before you go rather than assuming it is free.
• Our listing shows an 8:00 AM placeholder start time, which means the real hours were not published. Do not arrive at dawn on that basis.
• Another listing we came across gave a different date (Tuesday, October 13, 2026), so verify the day and time with the organizers.
• Bring sunscreen, a hat and comfortable shoes. Fall afternoons on the Peninsula can run warm.

Why go

If you are building a plan around upcoming events in Los Angeles this month, a harvest festival is an easy way to mix a drive along the coast with something seasonal and low-key. Pair it with a walk along the bluffs or a meal in nearby San Pedro, and you have a full day out that feels far from the freeway grind.

Browse more seasonal picks on our festivals page and see what else is happening across Los Angeles neighborhoods.