Last updated October 13, 2026. There is a busy aviation season coming up! Here are some events around the valley, Southern California and Arizona. All times are local. Please check the official event links for tickets, directions and any schedule changes before heading out.
Chapter 1116 Young Eagles Season Kickoff
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Thermal Aviation, Hangar 2, 56935 Warhawk Way, Thermal.
Free introductory flights for young people ages 8 through 17. Follow the EAA signs to Hangar 2. The official event page currently offers waitlist registration. Joining the waitlist does not confirm a flight, so please check your registration status and assigned flight time before coming out. Official rally details and waitlist.
Pilots and ground volunteers can contact our Young Eagles coordinators to help with the season kickoff.
Walt Disney Grumman G-1 Interior Experience
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs.
A chance to see inside Walt Disney's restored airplane and hear from featured speakers. Attendance is limited, and a separate event ticket is required. Program information and tickets.
AKROFEST 2026, Borrego Springs
Practice Thursday, October 22, 2026. Competition Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, 2026.
Borrego Valley Airport, Borrego Springs.
IAC Chapter 36 has confirmed the competition dates. Public spectator access has not been confirmed. This is a competition notice, not a confirmed public viewing invitation. Please check with the organizer before planning to attend. Official AKROFEST information and organizer contact.
Palm Springs Air Museum Halloween Chili Tasting and Car Show
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs.
Bring the family for classic cars, vintage aircraft and Halloween activities. Museum admission applies, with chili tasting tickets sold separately. Tasting begins at 11:00 a.m. Event and admission details.
Palm Springs Air Museum 30th Anniversary Air Fair
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs.
The daytime Air Fair includes aircraft displays, family activities, veteran tributes and the F/A-18 Super Hornet dedication. Regular museum admission applies, and museum members are admitted free. This listing is for the daytime event only. Official event information.
Flabob Airport Veterans Celebration
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Flabob Airport, Jurupa Valley.
The 24th annual celebration is open to everyone, with free admission, vintage aircraft, a veterans ceremony, a car show and activities for the family. Some activities and aircraft rides cost extra. Follow the organizer's directions and event updates. Event information and free ticket link.
Palm Springs Air Museum Blue Angels F/A-18 Experience
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs.
An evening program featuring the museum's Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornet and a guest speaker. A separate event ticket is required. Program information and tickets.
Planes of Fame Hangar Talk and B-25J Mitchell Flight
Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Planes of Fame Air Museum, 14998 Cal Aero Drive, Chino.
Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Hangar Talk runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon, followed by the aircraft presentation at 12:15 p.m.
Regular museum admission applies, and museum members are admitted free. Aircraft operations and schedules are subject to change. Official event and admission information.
Snowtopia at Palm Springs Air Museum
Friday through Monday, December 18 through 21, 2026, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. each evening.
Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs.
The museum's family holiday celebration returns for four evenings. A separate event ticket is required. Check the museum for ticket availability and event details. Snowtopia information and tickets.
Buckeye Air Fair, Arizona
Friday through Sunday, February 26 through 28, 2027.
Buckeye Municipal Airport, 3000 South Palo Verde Road, Buckeye, Arizona.
A public aviation weekend with airshows, aircraft displays, demonstrations and activities for the family. A number of people from our area make the trip, so this is a good one to put on the calendar early. Check the organizer for the latest 2027 schedule, ticket and parking details, and pilot information before making plans. Official Buckeye Air Fair information.
Chapter 1116 dates
Additional chapter meeting dates and activities will be posted here as details are finalized. Official Chapter 1116 events published through EAA's calendar will appear automatically below. Young Eagles rallies and registration will also appear on our Young Eagles page once they are published. Please do not rely on an assumed recurring date.
Know about an aviation event our members should see? Send it to Chapter 1116.
