April 2012

 

Sunday, April 1, 2012

ARROYO GRANDE  - Central Coast Orchid Show & Sale, March 31 & April 1, 2012.  17th Annual flower show event.
EXETER -Orange Blossom Junction says farewell, concert.  call (559)260-5591.
LA JOLLA - La Jolla Concours d'Elegance. 8th Annual car show at La Jolla Cove, CA  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ORANGE - Easter Eggstravaganza, March 17 - April 7, 2012.  irvineparkrailroad.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, March 23 - April 8, 2012.  oentertainment.net
 PETALUMA - Egg Hunt & Spring Festival.  Call: (707) 778-6494  | Region: Bay Area
SEBASTOPOL -  Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival, March 29 - April 1.  Call: (707) 829-4797  | Region: Bay Area
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Monday, April 2, 2012

ORANGE - Easter Eggstravaganza, March 17 - April 7, 2012.  irvineparkrailroad.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, March 23 - April 8, 2012.  oentertainment.net
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

HUNTINGTON BEACH  - Surf City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair. Time: 5-9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com
ORANGE - Easter Eggstravaganza, March 17 - April 7, 2012.  irvineparkrailroad.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, March 23 - April 8, 2012.  oentertainment.net
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

 

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

CAMBRIA - Piedras Blancas Tours, April 3 - 28, 2012.  Phone:  (805)927-6811
ORANGE - Easter Eggstravaganza, March 17 - April 7, 2012.  irvineparkrailroad.com
SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, March 23 - April 8, 2012.  oentertainment.net
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

ORANGE - Easter Eggstravaganza, March 17 - April 7, 2012.  irvineparkrailroad.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, March 23 - April 8, 2012.  oentertainment.net

VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

 

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Friday, April 6, 2012

OAKLAND -  Moonlight Hike. chabotspace.org
ORANGE - Easter Eggstravaganza, March 17 - April 7, 2012.  irvineparkrailroad.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, March 23 - April 8, 2012.  oentertainment.net
STANFORD - Josef Haydn: Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross St. Lawrence String Quartet.  livelyarts.stanford.edu
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Saturday, April 7, 2012

EL CENTRO - Music Festival and Fireworks Show. Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Location: Stark Field, El Centro, CA. cityofelcentro.org
GUALALA - Annual Chowder Challenge.  GualalaArts.org  
IRWINDALE - The Original Pleasure Renaissance Faire,  renfair.com
ORANGE - Easter Eggstravaganza, March 17 - April 7, 2012.  irvineparkrailroad.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, March 23 - April 8, 2012.  oentertainment.net
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Sunday, April 8, 2012   

 
CAMBRIA -  Easter Egg Hunt.   cambriachamber.org
DUNSMUIR - Soup & Song. dunsmuir.com
IRWINDALE - The Original Pleasure Renaissance Faire,  renfair.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
SOUTH EL MONTE - Spring Fair, March 23 - April 8, 2012.  oentertainment.net
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Monday, April 9, 2012

SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

HUNTINGTON BEACH  - Surf City Nights. Weekly Farmers Market and Street Fair. Time: 5-9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. hbdowntown.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Thursday, April 12, 2012

SAN DIEGO -  Tour de Cure San Diego, Touring Event, Call: 619-234-9897 x 7418. jduckworth@diabetes.org
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Friday, April 13, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO -  West Portal Sidewalk Fine Arts and Crafts Fair,  April 13-15, 2012,   pacificfinearts.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Saturday, April 14, 2012

BURBANK - Downtown Burbank ARTS Festival April 14-15, 2012, 10 a.m. Cost: Free. San Fernando Blvd. between Magnolia & Olive, Burbank, CA
CAMBRIA -  Barrel Tasting at Harmony Cellars.   HarmonyCellars.com
FERNDALE - Encore Performances of the 42nd Annual Easter Concert, April 14-15, 2012.  victorianferndale.com
FREMONT -   Tartan Day Scottish Faire.   tartanday.eastbayscots.org
FRESNO - Fresno State First Nations Powwow. Contact Angie Segura for an application or information: (559)307-7865
GEYSERVILLE -  Healdsburg Barn Dance Celebration.  Call: (707) 217-3438
IRWINDALE - The Original Pleasure Renaissance Faire,  renfair.com
JULIAN - A Taste of Julian. Time: 1- 4 p.m. Cost: $25. Call (760) 221-9608.   julianmerchants.org
OAKDALE - Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo PRCA Rodeo,  Apr 14-15. Parade  oakdalerodeo.com 
POMONA - Asian American Expo, April 14-15.  asianamericanexpo.com
PORTERVILLE - Spring Fishing Derby.   ci.porterville.ca.us
RED BLUFF -  Chili Cook-Off Red Bluff Round UP  PRCA Rodeo  kick off with the , live entertainment, pony rides, a kiddie parade, a car show, and food & souvenir booths in the downtown. Red  Bluff, CA. redbluffroundup.com
RIVERSIDE April 14-15, 2012 - 65th Annual Riverside Community Flower Show.  riversideflowershow.org
SAN FRANCISCO -  West Portal Sidewalk Fine Arts and Crafts Fair,  April 13-15, 2012,   pacificfinearts.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 14-15 and April 21-22, 2012.   nccbf.org
SANTA ANA - The Leaders & Loving Supporters Car & Bike Show.   feliciaalcaraz.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
STANFORD - Quatuor Mosaiques, concert. livelyarts.stanford.edu
THOUSAND OAKS - Scandinavian Festival  April 14- 15, 2012   scandinaviancenter.org
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Sunday, April 15, 2012

BURBANK - Downtown Burbank ARTS Festival April 14-15, 2012, 10 a.m. Cost: Free. San Fernando Blvd. between Magnolia & Olive, Burbank, CA
FERNDALE - Encore Performances of the 42nd Annual Easter Concert, April 14-15, 2012.  victorianferndale.com
IRWINDALE - The Original Pleasure Renaissance Faire,  renfair.com
OAKDALE - Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo PRCA Rodeo,  Apr 14-15. Parade  oakdalerodeo.com 
POMONA - Asian American Expo, April 14-15.  asianamericanexpo.com
RANCHO CORDOVA - Day to Remember Bridal Show.  pspros.com
RIVERSIDE April 14-15, 2012 - 65th Annual Riverside Community Flower Show.  Flower Show & Garden Tour, Elk's Lodge, 6166 Brockton Avenue, Riverside.  riversideflowershow.org
SAN DIEGO - College Area Taste. CollegeAreaBID.com
SAN DIEGO - Day at the Docks.  Location: San Diego Sportfishing Landings in Point Loma. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: Free. sportfishing.org
SAN FRANCISCO -  West Portal Sidewalk Fine Arts and Crafts Fair,  April 13-15, 2012,   pacificfinearts.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 14-15 and April 21-22, 2012.   nccbf.org
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
SANTA BARBARA -Katya Gotsdiner-McMahan In Concert.  trinitysb.org
THOUSAND OAKS - Scandinavian Festival April 14- 15, 2012   scandinaviancenter.org
VALLEJO -  Spring Break 2012,  March 31-April 15, 2012.   sixflags.com

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Monday, April 16, 2012

SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

RED BLUFF -   Red Bluff Round UP   redbluffroundup.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org

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Thursday, April 19, 2012

MONTEREY - 11seaotterclassic.com
NEWHALL - Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival  Apr. 19-22, 2012.
 cowboyfestival.org  
RED BLUFF -   Red Bluff Round UP   redbluffroundup.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
WOODSIDE - Filoli  Special Thursdays.  filoli.org

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Friday, April 20, 2012

COSTA MESA - America's Family Pet Expo - Orange County, April 20-22, 2012.   petexpoOC.org
MENLO PARK -  Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival - pacificfinearts.com
NEWHALL - Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival  Apr. 19-22, 2012. 
 cowboyfestival.org  
PACIFIC GROVE  Wildflower Show, April 20-22, 2012.   pgmuseum.org
RED BLUFF -   Red Bluff Round UP    redbluffroundup.com
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.   discoverycube.org
TEMPLETON - Central Coast's Earth Day Food & Wine Festival April 20-22, 2012 earthdayfoodandwine.com

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Saturday, April 21, 2012

ALAMEDA - Earth Day Festival. Includes 3rd annual Upcycling Team Sculpting.  cityofalamedaca.gov
BAKERSFIELD - Scottish Games. 17th Annual KCSS Games. kernscot.com
BANNING - Fire Memories Museum Pancake Breakfast. firememories.org
CAMBRIA - Chili Cook Off & Car Show 2012 - Car Show 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., cambriachamber.org
CORONADO - Coronado Flower, April 21 - 22, 2012.  coronadoflowershow.org
COSTA MESA - America's Family Pet Expo - Orange County, April 20-22, 2012.   petexpoOC.org
ENCINITAS - Encinitas Garden Festival.  encinitasgardenfestival.org IRWINDALE - The Original Pleasure Renaissance Faire,  renfair.com
LANCASTER  - California Poppy Festival  April 21-22, 2012
LOS OLIVOS - Vintners' Festival.  sbcountywines.com
MENLO PARK -  Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival. pacificfinearts.com
NEWHALL - Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival  Apr. 19-22, 2012.
 cowboyfestival.org  
PACIFIC GROVE  Wildflower Show, April 20-22, 2012.  pgmuseum.org
PASO ROBLES - Pasolooza 2012. 
RiverOaksHotSprings.com or pasolooza.com
RED BLUFF -   Red Bluff Round UP    redbluffroundup.com
REDLANDS - Flower Show, April 21-22, 2012. rhis.org
SAN FRANCISCO - Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 14-15 and April 21-22, 2012.   nccbf.org
SANTA ANA - Bubblefest,  March 31 - April 22, 2012.     discoverycube.org
SEBASTOPOL -Apple Blossom Festival & Parade  Apr. 21-22, 2012.  sebastopolappleblossom.org
TEMPLETON - Central Coast's Earth Day Food & Wine Festival April 20-22, 2012 earthdayfoodandwine.com
VENTURA - Gizmo Guys  Juggling Performance.  venturamuseum.org 

 

Sunday, April 22, 2012

CAMBRIA - California Sculptors Symposium 2012, April 22-29, 2012.  californiasculptorssymposium.org
CORONADO - Coronado Flower, April 21 - 22, 2012.  coronadoflowershow.org
COSTA MESA - America's Family Pet Expo - Orange County, April 20-22, 2012.   petexpoOC.org
IRWINDALE - The Original Pleasure Renaissance Faire,  renfair.com
LANCASTER  - California Poppy Festival  April 21-22, 2012
NEWHALL - Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival  Apr. 19-22, 2012.
 cowboyfestival.org  
PACIFIC GROVE  Wildflower Show, April 20-22, 2012.  pgmuseum.org
RED BLUFF -   Red Bluff Round UP    redbluffroundup.com
REDLANDS - Flower Show, April 21-22, 2012.   rhis.org
SAN FRANCISCO - Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 14-15 and April 21-22, 2012.  nccbf.org
SANTA BARBARA - Evolution of Man.  evolutionofman.org
SANTA MARIA - Family Kite Festival, all ages invited.  smvdiscoverymuseum.org  Call: (805) 928-8414
SEBASTOPOL -Apple Blossom Festival & Parade  Apr. 21-22, 2012.   sebastopolappleblossom.org
STOCKTON - Earth Day Festival The 24th Annual Stockton Earth Day Festival.  LiveGreenSanJoaquin.org
TEMPLETON - Central Coast's Earth Day Food & Wine Festival April 20-22, 2012 earthdayfoodandwine.com

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Monday, April 23, 2012

CARSLBAD - The Flower Fields   theflowerfields.com

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

APPLE VALLEY - High Tea.    applevalley.org
CARSLBAD - The Flower Fields   theflowerfields.com

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

COSTA MESA -  Southern California Spring Garden Show, April 26-29, 2012. 
PARADISE  - Gold Nugget Days, April 26-29, 2012. Town celebrates the discovery of a famous Magalia Gold Nugget.
REDONDO BEACH - Spring Fest, April 26- 29, 2012.   nrbba.org
SAN BERNARDINO -   Campus Invasion-College Night  www.66ers.com

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Friday, April 27, 2012  

CERRITOS -  Cerritos Birthday Festival, April 27-29, 2012.   oentertainment.net
COSTA MESA -  Southern California Spring Garden Show, April 26-29, 2012. 
PARADISE  - Gold Nugget Days, April 26-29, 2012. Town celebrates the discovery of a famous Magalia Gold Nugget.
REDONDO BEACH - Spring Fest, April 26- 29, 2012.    nrbba.org
SACRAMENTO - Cal State Flower, Food & Garden Show April 27-29, 2012.    calstategardenshow.com
UPLAND - Lemon Festival and Business Expo, April 27-29, 2012.   uplandpl.lib.ca.us

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Saturday, April 28, 2012 

BODEGA BAY -  Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival April 28 -29, 2012.    bbfishfest.org
CAMBRIA - Heart's Ease Fairie Festival -  Phone: (805) 927-5224
CAMBRIA - Annual Cambria Wildflower Show, April 28 - 29, 2012.
 Phone: (805) 927-2856
CERRITOS -  Cerritos Birthday Festival, April 27-29, 2012. oentertainment.net
COSTA MESA -  Southern California Spring Garden Show, April 26-29, 2012.   cupertinotoyokawa.org.
ENCINITAS -  Encinitas Street Fair April 28-29, 2012.    encinitas101.com
FOLSOM - Springtime in the Garden April 28 - 29, 2012. 
HALF MOON BAY - Pacific Coast Dream Machines, April 28-29, 2012 Car Show.   miramarevents.com
IRWINDALE - The Original Pleasure Renaissance Faire,  renfair.com
LONG BEACH -  Coalition for Tween Girls.  missexpo.org
MORAGA - Moraga Triathlon.   moragatri.com or call (925) 888-7035.
PARADISE  - Gold Nugget Days, April 26-29, 2012. Town celebrates the discovery of a famous Magalia Gold Nugget.
PETALUMA - The 31st Annual Petaluma Butter & Egg Days Celebration & Parade.   Historic Downtown Petaluma, CA 10 .m. to 5 p.m. The Parade Starts at 12 Noon. petalumadowntown.com
POWAY  - Train Song Festival.  bulldogcarsandcrafts.com
REDONDO BEACH - Spring Fest, April 26- 29, 2012.   nrbba.org
SACRAMENTO - Cal State Flower, Food & Garden Show April 27-29, 2012.    calstategardenshow.com
SANTA CRUZ -Logjam! 2012, April 28-29.    bigsticksurfing.org
WALNUT CREEK - Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, April 28 - 29, 2012.    pacificfinearts.com
WOODLAND - Scottish Games & Festival, April 28-29, 2012.  Location: Yolo County Fairgrounds, Woodland, CA. saccallie.com

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Sunday, April 29, 2012  

BIG SUR - Big Sur Marathon, A Sell Out Event  bsim.org  call 831.625.6226.
BODEGA BAY -  Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival April 28 -29, 2012.    bbfishfest.org
CAMBRIA - Annual Cambria Wildflower Show, April 28 - 29, 2012.
  Phone: (805) 927-2856
CERRITOS -  Cerritos Birthday Festival, April 27-29, 2012.    oentertainment.net
COSTA MESA -  Southern California Spring Garden Show, April 26-29, 2012. 
CUPERTINO -Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival - April 28-29, 2012.   cupertinotoyokawa.org.
ENCINITAS -  Encinitas Street Fair April 28-29, 2012.    encinitas101.com
FOLSOM - Springtime in the Garden April 28 - 29, 2012.
HALF MOON BAY - Pacific Coast Dream Machines, April 28-29, 2012 Car Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Location: Half Moon Bay Airport, Half Moon Bay, CA miramarevents.com
IRWINDALE - The Original Pleasure Renaissance Faire,  renfair.com
PARADISE  - Gold Nugget Days, April 26-29, 2012. Town celebrates the discovery of a famous Magalia Gold Nugget.
PETALUMA - Spring Antique Faire.    petaluamadowntown.com
REDONDO BEACH - Spring Fest, April 26- 29, 2012.   nrbba.org
SACRAMENTO - Cal State Flower, Food & Garden Show April 27-29, 2012.   calstategardenshow.com
SANTA BARBARA - Kirkin' o' Tartans.  trinitysb.org
SANTA CRUZ -Logjam! 2012, April 28-29.    bigsticksurfing.org
SARATOGA - Rivers of Chocolate Festival. Mountain Winery hosts the 16th annual Rivers of Chocolate Festival in Saratoga, California.
 1 - 5 p.m.  ehclifebuilders.org
WALNUT CREEK - Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, April 28 - 29, 2012.   pacificfinearts.com
WOODLAND - Scottish Games & Festival, April 28-29, 2012.  Location: Yolo County Fairgrounds, Woodland, CA. saccallie.com

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Monday, April 30, 2012  

CARSLBAD - The Flower Fields   theflowerfields.com