Pictured: Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival April 19-23, 2017 William S. Hart Park, Santa Clarita, CA

Sunday, April 23, 2017

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CALIFORNIA: National Parks Free Admission Days April 22-23, 2017

ARCATA: Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival  April 19-25, 2017 Keynote Lecturer David Sible |  Featured Speaker Noah Strycker | and Keynote Lecturer Dr. Bridget Stutchbury. godwitdays.org | birding

CAMBRIA: California Sculptors Symposium April 23-30, 2017. Instructors, workshops. californiasculptorssymposium.org

CARSLBAD: The Flower Fields. Take Interstate 5 and exit at Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad (look for the Windmill). Go east approximately one block to the first intersection, which is Paseo Del Norte, and turn left. Make the next right into the parking lot. theflowerfields.com

CHULA VISTA: Chula Vista Maritime Festival April 22-23, 2017 Chula Vista Maritime weekend Festival of Art, Music and Maritime on the Waterfront features live music, roving entertainment, a Tall Ship and variety of boats on display, and waterfront tours. Displays with hands-on nautical activities, a marine science lab and more, pirates are welcome! Location: Chula Vista Marina, 600 Marina Parkway Chula Vista, California, chulavistaca.gov

COSTA MESA: OC Fair & Event Center Imaginology April 21-23, 2017 OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA. Free, Competitions, exhibits and activities all designed to explore the fun of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.) Exciting workshops, build-your-own scarecrow contest, scavenger hunts, hands-on activities and more will fuel imaginations.  ocfair.com/steam

DALY CITY: Tribal 420 Reggae Festival April 21-23, 2017   Cow Palace, Daly City, CA hempcon.com | cowpalace.com| reggae

DEL MAR: Del Mar Spring Home Decorating & Remodeling Show April 21-23, 2017. $13 parking, free admission. Opens 10 a.m. daily. homeshowsusa.net Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA, delmarfairgrounds.com

DEL MAR: Del Mar Antique Show & Sale April 21-23, 2017. Featuring 55,000 square feet of quality vintage antique & collectibles dealers. Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA $8 admission, $13 parking. calendarshows.com | delmarfairgrounds.com

DEL MAR: La Jolla Half Marathon. Starts 7:30 a.m. Picturesque  race begins at the Del Mar Fairgrounds with a scenic coastal route before reaching the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park. lajollahalfmarathon.com 

EL DORADO: El Dorado Wine Adventures Passport April 22-23, 29-30, 2017 $46-66 approx. passporteldorado.com 26 years strong, this annual touring and tasting event showcases the award winning wines and unique and charming tasting rooms at foothill vineyards with their stunning views. Your Passport includes commemorative wine glass and access to over 20 participating wineries.

EMERYVILLE: Emeryville Earth Day Celebration

FALLBROOK: Fallbrook Avocado Festival. Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. FREE Avocado Festival focuses on the central role that the avocado plays in our lives. It is the immensely popular avocado that has become Fallbrook's trademark product. fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org

FRESNO: Fresno State Vintage Days Craft Faire April 21-23, 2017. Marketplace for over 100 exhibitors specializing in handmade items including jewelry,  toys, home decor, and more.  Fresno State Campus, Fresno, CA fresnostate.edu/craftsfaire/

GLENDALE: Live Mariachi with Esperanza Florez, Ballet Folklorico at San Gabriel Mission Playhouse 320 S. Mission Dr. Glendale, CA $22, itsmyseat.com 

HEMET: Ramona April 22- May 7, 2017, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd. Hemet, CA ramonabowl.com
Cost: $18-44

INDIO: Coachella Music Festival April 14-16, April 21-23, 2017 Empire Polo Club 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA coachella.com

KERNVILLE: Kern River Festival April 21, 22, 23, 2017 -- It's back! Riverside Park Kernville, California kernfestival.com

LANCASTER: California Poppy Festival April 22-23, 2017

LEMOORE: Lemoore Central Valley Pizza Festival April 21-23, 2017. Free

LOMPOC: SpringFest April 21-23, 2017. Presented by Lompoc Valley Festival Association in Ryon Park, Lompoc, CA. Car & Motorcycle shows, vendors, entertainment. Free. 

LONG BEACH: Ronald McDonald House Walk for Kids at Shoreline Park. walkforkids.org

LONG BEACH: South Bay Home & Garden Show April 21-23, 2017. Home Improvement | Remodeling | Decorating | Landscaping | Pools | Spas | Kitchens | Bathrooms | Windows | Doors | Patios | Ponds | Bar-B-Ques | Sun Rooms | Additions | Air Conditioning | Heating | Going Green.  Free Admission! Long Beach Convention Center, 300 Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA homeshowconsultants.com

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books April 22-23, 2017 USC Campus Free admission events.latimes.com/  festivalofbooks/usc.edu Author readings, book signings, seminars, sales, book fair, food trucks, musical entertainment and more | books

LOS ANGELES: First Glance Film Festival April 20-23, 2017  firstglancefilms.com

MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Pond Skim. 2-4 p.m. 8:30am  Tickets issued to first 50 people in line at registration to guarantee a spot | 9am Registration at Canyon Lodge | 2pm  Pond Skim  | 4pm Spring Party at the Canyon Beach Bar. The first 50 competitors in costumes will get a coveted spot in the 2017 skim. You must BE IN COSTUME at registration to secure your place = no costume, no entry.

MENLO PARK: Menlo Park Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival April 21-23, 2017 Santa Cruz Avenue at El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA. pacificfinearts.com

NEWHALL: Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival April 22-23, 2017 cowboyfestival.org

NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach Film Festival April 20-27, 2017. Over 300 features and shorts from over forty different countries. newportbeachfilmfest.com

NORCO: Horse Week April 21-30, 2017 norcohorseweek.com 

OAKHURST: Oakhurst Ragtime Festival April 21-23, 2017. Oakhurst Community Center, 39800 Road 425-B, Oakhurst, CA

OCEANSIDE: Oceanside Days of Art April 22-23, 2017.
Oceanside Days of Art is conveniently held at the corner of Coast Hwy 101 and Pier View Way in downtown Oceanside.
Civic Center and Pier View Way Oceanside, CA
ocaf.info

PASADENA: Concorso Ferrari  10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Located in Old Pasadena on three blocks of Colorado Boulevard from Pasadena Avenue to Raymond Avenue, the Concours is limited to 140 of the finest vintage and modern-day Ferrari vehicles. Free to see. fca-sw.org/calendar/event/535

PEBBLE BEACH: Food & Wine April 20-23, 2017
pbfw.com  Pebble Beach Food & Wine features more than 100 celebrity chefs and 250 acclaimed wineries. During this unforgettable four-day celebration, enjoy intimate access.

REDONDO BEACH: Earth Day Marina Clean Up. Public is invited to event sponsored by Shade Hotel. Meet in front for issuance of gloves, trash bags. rb.shadehotel.com

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento International Film Festival April 22-30, 2017. Produced under the umbrella of the California Film Foundation. sacramentofilmfestival.com

SALINAS: Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival April 20-23, 2017 Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Salinas, CA. Location: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway Salinas, CA. Spectator $15-up seaotterclassic.com

SAN DIEGO: Butterfly Jungle at Safari Park March 11-April 23, 2017 The Safari Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road Escondido, California 760-747-8702, sdzsafaripark.org  | butterfly

SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Spring Showcase  April 20-27, 2017
UltraStar Mission Valley Theaters San Diego, CA pacarts.org

SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Green Film Festival April 20-26, 2017. Bay Area's only event dedicated to film and media that explore green issues and sustainable living.   sfgreenfilmfest.org

SAN DIEGO: Gem Faire April 21-23, 2017 gemfaire.com
Scottish Rite

SAN FRANCISCO: Bay Area Dance Week April 21-30, 2017
San Francisco City Hall kick-off April 21, 2017
bayareadance.org

SAN FRANCISCO: Festival of the Mandolins, Croatian American Cultural Center 60 Onondaga Ave San Francisco, CA  $15-20 approx. children free slavonicweb.org

SAN JOSE: sjDANCEco Festival, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Santana Row Park 368 Santana Row between Olin Avenue and Olsen Drive Stevens Creek Boulevard San Jose, CA 95128 Celebrate National Dance Week with the kickoff to sjDANCEco Season. Admission is Free.

SAN MARTIN: Razorback 100K Endurance Race April 22-23, 2017. Razorback 6hr/12hr/24hr/100 mile, Harvey Bear Ranch, San Martin, CA westcoasttrailruns.com

SANTA BARBARA: Vintners Spring Weekend April 20-23, 2017 sbvintnersweekend.com Grand tasting on April 22, 2017, 1-4 p.m. at Buellton River View Park Tickets $85-200 approx.

SANTA CLARA: Going Native Garden Tour April 22-23, 2017, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free, but registration needed: gngt.org | gardens

SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Dance Week April 20-28, 2017
scdanceweek.com Dancing in the Streets, Dancing in Unlikely Places, Open Classes and more.  | dance

SANTA MARIA: Family Kite Festival, Time: 12 Noon - 4 p.m. Cost: Free Rotary Centennial Park 2625 S. College Drive
Santa Maria, CA smvdiscoverymuseum.org

SEBASTOPOL: Apple Blossom Festival & Parade April 22-23, 2017. Annual Apple Blossom Festival and Parade includes community entries with fun, whimsical floats and lots of apple foods, vendor sales and musical entertainment. Ives Park/Sebastopol Veterans Memorial Bldg, 282 High Street, Sebastopol Tickets: $10-20. Time: Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. appleblossomfest.com

STOCKTON: Asparagus Festival April 21-23, 2017. San Joaquin Asparagus Festival location: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds 1658 S. Airport Way Stockton, CA 95202
sanjoaquinasparagusfestival.net

STOCKTON: Stockton Earth Day Festival

VISALIA: Tulare County Renaissance Fair April 21-23, 2017 Plaza Park, Visalia, CA | renfaires

VALLEY CENTER: Heartbeat Classics Car Show April 23, 2017, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Pre 1976. This year also include the Big Rig Tractors, no trailers. Location: Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center, CA. theheartbeatclassics.com

WALNUT CREEK: Spring Contra Costa Cry Fair April 22-23, 2017  Civic Park Community Center  Saturday, April 22, 10am - 6pm  Sunday, April 23, 10am - 4pm  $12 for the weekend (12 and under free)  crystalfair.com Find a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, gems, jewelry and metaphysical healing tools with thousands of items at excellent prices. Get a massage, have your aura read, and a psychic reading. Location: Civic Park Community Center 1375 Civic Drive at Broadway Walnut Creek

WATSONVILLE: Watsonville Earth Day Events

WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Rotary Annual Street Fair. Westlake Village Rotary Street Fair. rotarywlv.org.

WINDSOR: Windsor Earth Day Festival & Wellness Festival April 23, 2017, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Windsor Town Green 701 McClelland Drive Windsor, CA townofwindsor.com

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