California Events
Sunday, April 12, 2026
ANAHEIM: California International Boat Show April 9-12, 2026 at Anaheim Convention Center. Daily entertainment includes Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel. Location: 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA. $, californiaboatshow.com | boat shows
AUBURN: Spring Auburn Home Remodel & Outdoor Expo April 10-12, 2026 2026 at Gold Country Fairgrounds. Top home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living, and lifestyle professionals, plus exclusive show deals to save money. Location: 209 Fairgate Road, Auburn, CA. $10, AuburnHomeExpos.com | home shows
BENICIA: Contra Costa Jazz Band, concert April 12, 2026, 2-3 p.m. at Benicia Library Concerts. Location: Benicia Public Library, 150 East L Street, Benicia, CA. Free, benicialibrary.org Spring Concert
BERKELEY: Berkeley Restaurant Week April 2-12, 2026 This year's theme, Seeds of Spring, is a tribute to flavors deeply rooted in spring's bounty across Berkeley's vibrant dining landscape. Enjoy discounts and prix fixe menus, BerkeleyRestaurantWeek.com
BEVERLY HILLS: Beverly Hills Film Festival April 12-19, 2026 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres with after parties & events at The Hollywood Roosevelt and nearby venues. beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com | film
CAMBRIA: California Sculptors Symposium April 12-19, 2026. Instructors, workshops for all skill levels at Camp Oceano Pines. Location: 1473 Randall Drive, Cambria, CA. $pre-registration for this week-long learning event is required, californiasculptorssymposium.org
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $, theflowerfields.com
CHERRY VALLEY: Bogart Fishing Derby April 11-12, 2026, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. approx. at Bogart Regional Park. Bring your own pole and bait. Prizes and trophies awarded for age 6 & under; 7-10; 11-14; 15-17 years with 1 hour to fish at assigned times on Saturday; On Sunday age 18+ years of age derby takes place 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: 9600 International Park Road, Cherry Valley, CA. $10 kid, $15 adult, bcvparks.com
CHICO: Chico Kite Day April 12, 2026, 12-3 p.m. Community Park, 1900 Dr. MLK Parkway, Chico, CA. Free, chicorec.com
CHINO: Chino Days April 11-12, 2026, 2-8 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Free for all ages. Free Carnival, Beer Garden, Cultural Arts, Entertainment, Displays & Demonstrations, Food Vendors, Retail Vendors & Art, Chalk Art and Writing contests. Location: Civic Center, 13220 Central Ave., Chino, CA Free, cityofchino.org
CHINO: Strange Cult's Monster Mall April 11-12, 2026, open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday at Chino Fairgrounds. Batty shopping event brings alternative brands featuring spooky, oddities, goth, and not the usual clothes, shoes, Coffin Croozers skateboards and items people talk about when you become a conversation piece. Costumes encouraged, and it's pet friendly. Location: Brinderson Hall, 5410 Edison Avenue, Chino, CA. Free admission, strangecvlt.com
CLOVIS: Big Hat Days April 11-12, 2026. The Clovis Chamber of Commerce kicks of Rodeo month the first weekend of April with their annual Big Hat Days, the largest two-day festival in Central California. Over 140,000 visitors fill the streets of Old Town with its community showcase and a tribute to western heritage. Free, clovischamber.com
DEL MAR: Goodguys Meguiar's Del Mar Nationals April 10-12, 2026, 8 a.m. daily. Over 2,500 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru '87 - cruisin', chrome, awards, autocross racing, nitro thunderfests, burnout competitions, live music and cold beverages at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA $28.67, good-guys.com
HOLLYWOOD: PaleyFest iconic television festival April 4-12, 2026 at Dolby Theater. Special screenings selected for this event by the producers followed by a conversation and Q&A. Location: The Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. $, paleyfest.org
INDIO: Coachella Festival (Music & Art Fest) April 10-12 and April 17-19, 2026 at Empire Polo Club. Location: 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. $499-up plus fees, approx., coachella.com
IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire Saturdays and Sundays April 4-May 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area. 12 Performance Areas with so many acts, you'll have to come back! General admission $40-50 approx. + $12 parking, renfair.com
INDIO: Coachella (Music & Art) Festival April 10-12 & April 17-19, 2026 at Empire Polo Club. Location: 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. $499-up, coachella.com
LA PUENTE: La Puente Spring Carnival April 9-12, 2026. Rides, games, car show, bands perform and more. Location: Glendora Ave. & Mayor Dave Way, La Puente, CA. Free admission, fee for activities, lapuente.org
MONTEREY: Monterey Whale Fest April 11-12, 2026, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. With a focus on learning, the festival includes a symposium with top researchers, plus public outreach with vendor booths, walks & talks, a full line up of musical entertainment and more! Custom House Plaza and Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA Free, montereywharf.com
MONTEREY PARK: Cherry Blossom Festival April 11-12, 2026 at Barnes Park. Traditional Japanese dancing, taiko drums, martial arts, tea ceremony, hand-made crafts, Asian foods, games & crafts and cultural displays. Location:350 S. McPherrin Avenue Monterey Park, CA. Free, montereypark.ca.gov
OAKDALE: Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo April 11-12, 2026 at Oakdale Rodeo Grounds. Location: 1624 E. F Street, Oakdale, CA. $20-25, oakdalerodeo.com | rodeo
PASO ROBLES: Art in the Park April 11-12, 2026 in City Park. Over 100 fine artists show and sell their original works in glass, wood, ceramics, metal, paint and photography. Location:801 11th Street, Paso Robles, CA. Free, pasoroblesartinthepark.com
PEBBLE BEACH: Pebble Beach Food & Wine April 9-12, 2026 at Pebble Beach Resorts. 4 Days, 40+ Events, 135 Chefs, 150 Wineries & Spirits. $, pebblebeachfoodandwine.com
QUARTZ HILL: Almond Blossom Parade and Festival April 11-12, 2026. Parade on 50th Street West!! Kicking off the Almond Blossom Festival on Saturday. Location: George Lane Park 5520 West Ave L-8 Quartz Hill, CA. Free admission, quartzhillchamber.com
SAN DIEGO: Mainly Mozart Festival's Savor Every Note April 12, 2026, 4 p.m. at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. Join North America's leading string players from the Boston Symphony Orchestra for an intimate performance paired with fine wine, charcuterie, chocolate, and more. Location: 15150 San Dieguito Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA. $131.25, mainlymozart.org
SAN DIEGO: Clairemont Garden Tour April 11-12, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit ten gardens on this self-guided tour in the Clairemont/ Bay Park/ Bay Ho area of San Diego, California. $40-45 approx., clairemontonline.com | garden tours
SAN DIEGO: Rolondo Street Fair April 12, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free all day concerts on Main Stage; $5 Play-all-Day Kids Zone with inflatables, climbing walls, games & crafts; 100 artists, maker & business vendor booths; dozens of local food trucks and restaurants. Location: Rolando Boulevard, San Diego, CA. Free, rolandocc.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 11-12 & April 18-19, 2026 with Webster Street Stage and the Grand Parade. Over 220,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the vibrant colors and grace of the Japanese culture each year. sfcherryblossom.org
SAN FRANCISCO: International Ocean Film Festival April 10-12, 2026 at Cowell Theater, Fort Mason San Francisco, California intloceanfilmfest.org | film
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Kite Festival April 12, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Santa Barbara City College West Campus. Childrens' Tail Chase invites kids organized by age groups, to chase and capture the tail of a kite, just part of the excitement! Location: 973 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. Free, sbkitefest.net
SANTA MARIA: Family Kite Festival April 12, 2026, 12-4 p.m. in Rotary Centennial Park. Location: 2625 S. College Drive. Free, smvdiscoverymuseum.org
SOUTH EL MONTE: Spring Fair April 3-19, 2026. Annual largest Latin event in Los Angeles. Open Thur-Sun. 12 acres of Live Entertainment, Carnival Games (wrist bands available for purchase), Exhibits, Large Food Court. Location: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission, lapradaevents.com
SUN VALLEY: Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden "Habits that Heal" Tour April 11-12, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Theodore Payne Foundation, 10459 Tuxford Street, Sun Valley, CA. $55, theodorepayne.org | garden tour
THOUSAND OAKS: The Kids' Adventure Garden (KAG) is open Sundays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden. There's a tree house, pirate's cave, zoo garden, hydroponic pod and nearby trails and a stream. Location: W. Gainsborough Road at Jeaunine Drive. between Lynn Road and Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA. Free admission conejogarden.org
THREE RIVERS: Jazzaffair April 9-12, 2026 Three Rivers Lions Club Roping Arena - 42490 N. Kaweah River Road & St. Andrews Retreat - 43816 Sierra Dr. Three Rivers, California $tickets: sierratraditionaljazzclub.com
VACAVILLE: VacaCon April 11-12, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ulatis Community Center and Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre. All ages event includes cosplay contest, artists and vendors, panels, celebrity guests, kids zone anime, pop culture and comics. $20-35, cityofvacaville.gov
VICTORVILLE: High Desert Home & Garden Spring Show April 10-12, 2026 at Victorville Fairgrounds. More than 100 Exhibitors showcasing the latest trends and products for your home and gardens. Victorville, CA. $6, highdeserthomeshows.com | home shows
WOODLAND: NorCal Celtic Festival April 11-12, 2026 at Yolo County Fairgrounds. Celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture with heavy athletics, piping, drumming, highland cows and Highland dancing. Celtic bands perform. Location: 1250 E Gum Ave. Woodland, CA $, norcalcelticfestival.com | Scots fest
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