Events in California April 10

California Events

Friday, April 10, 2020

ANAHEIM: WonderCon Anaheim April 10-12, 2020 Anaheim Convention Center comic-con.org | cons

AVALON: Catalina Art Association April 10-12, 2020. Annual Catalina Island Spring Arts & Crafts Festival. One of the longest running and most acclaimed art festivals in California. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Free. Location: Cafe Art Fair Catalina Island, Avalon, CA catalinaartassociation.org

BUENA PARK Knott's Boysenberry Festival March 20-April 19, 2020 (updated) Buy tickets

CAMARILLO: Flashlight Egg Hunt, April 10, 2020, 7:30-9 p.m. for ages 13 up.

Past Events

AGOURA HILLS: Mulholland Challenge, The toughest Century in So Cal! 52, 73 & 106 mile options planetultra.com | cycling

AGOURA HILLS: Breakfast with the Bunny, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Reyes Adobe Historical Site $2, ci.agoura-hills.ca.us

ALAMEDA: Egg Scramble, 10 - Noon 12 p.m. Rain date is Apr.20 Crab Cove Picnic Area 1252 McKay Ave. (Free Parking available at Otis and Westline Parking Lot) alamedaca.gov

ALPINE: Alpine Spring Arts & Music Festival April 13, 2019. Location: Alpine Community Center. The festival includes a stage with live music, arts and craft show, Queen Bee Brunch, kids' activities, a beer garden, and car show. The event is free for the community to attend. alpinechamber.com

ANTIOCH: Somersville Mall Brunch with the Easter Bunny April 13, 2019, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free, but RSVP - somersvilletownecenter.com

ANTIOCH: Asahicon - at Antioch High School. Sci-fi is this year's theme! asahicon.org

AVILA BEACH: Easter Party & Egg Hunt April 13, 2019, 10 - 11:30 a.m. 191 San Miguel Street Avila Beach, CA avilabeachcc.com

BAKERSFIELD: Medieval California Festival April 13-14, 2019, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Kern County Museum Pioneer Village 3801 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93307 $, medievalcaliforniafestival.com

BRAWLEY: Taco Showdown, 5-9 p.m. North Plaza Park. Best Taco Contest, Taco Eating Contest, Beer Garden, Live Entertainment, Lucha Libre. brawleychamber.com

BUENA PARK: Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival April 11-13, 2019. This is one of the largest arts and crafts festivals of its kind in Southern California. Free Admission! Location: Buena Park Downtown Mall, 8420 On The Mall, Buena Park, CA. sugarplumcrafts.com | Region: Orange County

CHICO: Chico Brew Fest April 13, 2019, 1-4 p.m. Chico Elks Lodge No.423 1705 Manzanita Avenue $70-100, chicobrewfest.com

CHICO: Chico Comedy, 8-10 p.m. Location: Festival Tender Loving Coffee 365 East 6th Street Chico, CA 95928. $7-10, eventbrite.com | comedy

CLAYTON: Rakkasah West April 12-14, 2019. Middle Eastern dance and music festival. Location: Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Rd., Clayton, CA Cost: $18-20. rakkasah.com

CORONADO Coronado Flower Show April 13-14, 2019. The Coronado Flower Show is held in Spreckels Park coronadoflowershow.com | flowers

COSTA MESA: OC Fair & Event Center Imaginology April 12-14, 2019. 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/imaginology/

COVINA: Chalk Art Family Festival & Summer Talent Show, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Heritage Plaza, 400 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA
Sponsored by Covina Cultural Arts Advisory Commission
and Covina Parks & Recreation Department. covinaca.gov | chalk art

DAVIS: Picnic Day Saturday, April 13, 2019, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. UC Davis Campus 1 Shields Ave Davis, CA (530) 752-1011 ucdavis.edu Free admission

EL DORADO HILLS: Spring Carnival April 11-14, 2019. Thurs. 4-10 p.m. | Friday 4-11 p.m. | Saturday 12-11 p.m. | Sunday 12-10 p.m. Carnival Rides and Games for All Ages. Carnival Free to Enter, edhtowncenter.com

FRESNO: We Love Earth Fest, 1-5 p.m. at Lafayette Neighborhood Park, 1516 E. Princeton Ave, Fresno, CA 93704 Bring the family and celebrate beautiful Earth with: Bounce Houses, Carnival Games, Watermelon Eating Contest, Potato Sack Race, Hula-Hoop Contest, Various Yard Games, Face Painting, Music Live Entertainment, Prizes, Pie Walk, Bike Rodeo, Information Booths, and Free Hot Dog with Chips and Drink (One lunch per person - while supplies last.) fresno.gov

GILROY: Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour 35 Miles, 100K (62.6 Miles) or 100 Miles, 7 a.m. $70-up, tierrabella.org | cycling

GUSTINE: Gustine Chamber of Commerce annual Wine, Beer & Cheese Tasting And Dinner, 5-9 p.m. at the Al Goman Center. Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased at the Chamber office, gustinechamber@att.net, (209 ) 854-6975

HALF MOON BAY: Coastal Wildflower Day & Earth Day April 13, 2019, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Half Moon State Beach - Francis State Beach, 95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA coastalwildflowerday.wordpress.com | flowers

HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Anniversary Parade and Carnival Celebrating Hawaiian Gardens Super Heroes April 12-14, 2019. Parade The Parade will be on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. from Fedde Middle School, going down Norwalk Blvd. to Carson and ending at Furgeson Elementary School. Carnival The Carnival will be at Furgeson Elementary School 22215 S. Elaine Ave. Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716. Enjoy live music, food, games, and carnival rides. Free admission, hgcity.org

HEMET: Ramona April 13-May 5, 2019 Featuring Kayla Contreras and Eli Santana at Ramona Bowl, 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd. Tickets $20-47, ramonabowl.com

HOLTVILLE: Holtville Derby Days, 5:30-11:30 p.m. An exciting evening at the races to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Imperial Valley's Holtville. Dress in derby gear and be eligible to win a prize. Location: The Swiss Club 1585 E. Worthington Road, Holtville, CA (760) 344-2040. $20, bgciv.org

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Bolsa Chica Earth Day Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bolsa Chica Conservancy free family fun celebration educational activity booths, tours, food & a bounce house. Location: 3842 Warner Avenue, HB. Free, bolsachica.org

INDIO: Coachella Music Festival April 12-14, 2019 and April 19-21, 2019 Empire Polo Club 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA coachella.com

IRVINE: Casey's Cup Charity Hockey Tournament 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. at Great Park Ice & Five Points Arena, Irvine, CA. 3v3 Ice Hockey Tournament to raise funds for cancer research. 80 teams participating, auctions, entertainment, food trucks & more. Free admission, Contact: Traci Strale, 949-910-9886, email: caseyscup@gmail.com or Nan Alonso, 847-878-5871, email: nanalonso05@gmail.com

IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire April 6-May 19, 2019, Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA. renfair.com

LA JOLLA: La Jolla Concours d'Elegance April 12-14, 2019 Annual car show at La Jolla Cove, CA Presented by La Jolla Historical overlooks La Jolla Cove in Scripps Park and features over 150 automobiles judged in 30 specialty car classes. Keith Martin returns as the emcee. Cars on the Saturday Motor Tour, Concours specialty classes and special awards. LaJollaConcours.com | concours

LINDSAY: Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival April 6-13, 2019. Event includes a parade on Saturday at 10 a.m., Fun Run on Saturday at 7 a.m., Parade on Saturday at 10 a.m., cooking contest, horseshoe competition and carnival. Lindsay, California lindsayorangeblossom.org

LONG BEACH: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 11-14, 2019. Saturday spectator gates open at 7 a.m. Evening concert at 6 p.m. features headliner, Cold War Kids with Special Guest Moontower. Tickets: gplb.com

LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Spring Fling, April 13-21, 2019. Location: 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 lazoo.org

LOS ANGELES: LA Parks Egg Hunts Pershing Square Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pershing Square 532 S. Olive Los Angeles, CA Free, laparks.org/pershingsquare

LOS ANGELES: Vintage Fashion Show and Tea, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy a fashion show of authentic period costumes around the theme of "Romance Through the Ages" surrounded by historic Victorian homes while enjoying special tea service. Location: Heritage Square, 3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA. $55 ($45 members, $10-15 ages 6-12), heritagesquare.org or (323) 225-2700

LOS ANGELES: Indian Film Festival April 11-14, 2019 presents narrative and documentary features, shorts, and gala events during its 17th annual event at Regal LA Live, A Barco Innovation Center in Los Angeles 1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Tickets: indianfilmfestival.org | film

LOS ANGELES: Pacific Pole Championships April 13-14, 2019 Pacific Pole & Aerial Championships. Location: Tom Bradley Theater Center, 514 S. Spring, Los Angeles, CA $40-up, polesportorganization.com

LOS ANGELES: Folkworks Folk and Roots Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. St. John's Presbyterian Church 11000 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 fwfolkrootsfestival.com | bluegrass

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books April 13-14, 2019 on USC Campus. Free admission, $12 parking, Hours Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

MALIBU: Malibu Chumash Powwow April 13-14, 2019, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Malibu Bluffs, Ca Chumash Day Powwow Malibu Bluffs Park 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, Ca Free admission, malibucity.org | pow wow

MENLO PARK: Menlo Park Sidewalk Spring Art Stroll April 12-14, 2019 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Santa Cruz Avenue at El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA Free, menloparkchamber.com

MERCED: Lao New Year Waterfestival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Downtown Merced. Schedule: 10 a.m. Give alms to monks | 12:30 or 1'ish p.m. Parade. parade as we walk from Bangkok Restaurant' front. Wear Laos, Thai, Cambodian and Hmong traditional costume in the parade. | Baci Blessing 4 p.m. | Reception 7 p.m.-12 a.m. laomerced.org or mercedcountyevents.com

MOUNTAIN VIEW: America's Greatest Composer at 120, Duke Ellington, 12:30 p.m. at Tateuchi Hall 230 San Antonio Circle, Tickets arts4all.org

NORCO: Horse Week April 12-21, 2019. 10 a.m. Parade: Sixth Street in Norco Norco Horseweek Parade goes from Corona Ave/6th St. to Ingalls Arena Ingalls Park, 4 p.m. Gates open Age 3 and under free! 5 p.m. Lawn Mower Races 7 p.m. Extreme Ranch Rodeo Day two- Extreme laughs and excitement! norcohorseweek.com

OAKDALE: Oakdale Rodeo. 2nd Weekend in April Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo-PRCA Rodeo. Parade takes place at on Saturday at approx. 9 a.m., dance at night. Rodeo tickets: $10-15 - up. Location: Oakdale Rodeo Grounds Oakdale, CA. oakdalerodeo.com | rodeo

PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Fashion Week April 11-13, 2019, 6-10 p.m. Palm Spring Fashion Week at the iconic Riviera Hotel pool in Downtown Palm Springs, brings together the best in Festival, Swimwear, & Resort Fashion Brands. At the forefront of the global fashion scene, the event promotes and fosters creativity in the fashion and music cultures. Location: Riviera Palm Springs Hotel $50, psfashionweek.com

PALO ALTO: Earth Day & Great Race for Saving Water. Free, cityofpaloalto.org

PASADENA: Son of Monsterpalooza, April 12-14, 2019. Vendors selling toys and collectibles, monster maker up demos, costume contest, lots of Halloween entertainment. monsterpalooza.com

PEBBLE BEACH: Food & Wine April 11-14, 2019 Pebble Beach Food & Wine features more than 100 celebrity chefs and 250 acclaimed wineries. During this unforgettable four-day celebration, enjoy intimate access. pbfw.com

RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Whale of a Day Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Point Vicente Interpretive Center 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West / parking at Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Free, losserenos.org

RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round-up Regional April 13, 2019. In front of Courthouse Red Bluff, CA | ICS competition, chilicookoff.com | chili

RIVERSIDE: Riverside Flower Show April 13-14, 2019 See hundreds of prize winning plants, flowers, floral arrangements, garden art, and home grown produce. Meet with Master Gardeners and attend seminars to answer all your garden questions. Included with your ticket is also a map to a self guided tour of 6 enchanting local gardens at Woodland Enchantment - Riverside Flower Show and Garden Tours. Location: Elks Lodge, 6166 Brockton Ave. $15, riversideflowershow.com

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Dog Show April 11-14, 2019. The Sacramento Kennel Club's Sacramento Dog Show is one of the longest-standing dog shows in the country, at almost 100 years old. Location: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. admission, parking, sacramentodogshow.com

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival April 13-14, 2019 In honor of one of the world's greatest comfort foods, grilled cheese, Sacramento's festival has invited vendors and asked them to showcase their talents with both standard and non-traditional grilled cheese recipes. Southside Park T & 8th Sacramento, California sacgrilledcheese.com

SALINAS: Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival April 11-14, 2019 at Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Salinas, CA. Location: 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway Salinas, CA. Spectator $15-up seaotterclassic.com

SAN CLEMENTE: Micro-Brew Fest April 13, 2019, 12-5 p.m scchamber.com

SAN DIEGO: Butterfly Jungle at San Diego Zoo's Safari Park March 23-May 12, 2019 The Safari Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road Escondido, California, sdzsafaripark.org | tickets

SAN FRANCISCO: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 13-14, 20-21, 2019 sfcherryblossom.org

SANTA BARBARA: Lucidity Festival Moon's Eye View April 12-14, 2019 Live Oak Campground - Santa Barbara, CA
Tickets: $250-up lucidityfestival.com

SANTA CLARITA: Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival April 13-14, 2019

SARATOGA: Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Heritage Orchard and Saratoga Civic Center, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA saratogahistory.com Free admission

SEAL BEACH: Ohana Day, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Hosted by Surfrider Foundation near Seal Beach Pier hbsurfrider.org

SEBASTOPOL: Apple Blossom Festival April 13-14

STOCKTON: San Joaquin Asparagus Festival April 12-14, 2019 at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way
Stockton, CA 95202 $12-15, sanjoaquinasparagusfestival.net

TEMECULA: Temecula Bluegrass Festival April 12-14, 2019

THREE RIVERS: Jazzaffair April 13-14, 2019 Three Rivers, California sierratraditionaljazzclub.com/

TURLOCK: San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival, 9 a.m.-12 a.m. Location: Stanislaus County Fair, 900 North Broadway
Turlock, CA, $10, SJVportuguesefestival.com | festivals

VAN NUYS: Spring Fling Car Show April 13-14, 2019. Location: Woodley Park. Largest Mopar car show and swap west of the Mississippi. Gates open at 10 a.m. cpwclub.com

VISALIA: Tulare County Renaissance Festival April 13-14, 2019, Plaza Park, W Airport Dr & S Plaza St, Visalia, CA, $15, facebook.com/TCRF1 | Ren faires

VISALIA: Chalk Walk, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Perry Family Park, Visalia, CA. Free, supportvisaliaparks.com | chalk art

VISTA: Spring Fling, 2-5 p.m. The Gloria McClellan Center free Spring Fling, includes lite bites and mocktails, plus music by the Sundance Band. Bring your friends and make new ones too. Location: Gloria McClellan Center Park Terrace, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Reservations recommended by calling (760) 643-5288. Free, cityofvista.com

WEST HOLLYWOOD: Spring Fest in the Park, 1-4 p.m. An all ages, free event at West Hollywood Park's Great Lawn, West Hollywood, CA weho.org

YUCAIPA: Spring Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m. at Yucaipa Community Center. Egg Hunt, Prizes, Photos, Food. Bring a basket. Event is for ages 1-10 years, yucaipa.org