CAMBRIA: California Sculptors Symposium April 14-21, 2024. Instructors, workshops. californiasculptorssymposium.org
HOLLYWOOD: PaleyFest iconic television festival April 12-20, 2024 at Dolby Theater. Special screenings selected for this event by the producers followed by a conversation and Q&A include The Morning Show, Young Sheldon, Loki, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Family, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and more. Location: The Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. $20-up, approx., paleyfest.org
PALM DESERT: Glow in the Park March 16-April 28, 2024, 6:30-10 p.m. at The Living Desert Zoo. Hundreds o illuminated lanterns showcase the wonders of wildlife from across the globe. $, livingdesert.org
Past events
BELLFLOWER: Bellflower Easter Egg-stravaganza April 1-16, 2023 Free Community Egg Hunt sponsored by Bellflower Chamber of Commerce invites the public to play along - all ages may participate!
BUENA PARK Knott's Boysenberry Festival March 10-April 16, 2023. Local crafters, live music, musical stage shows, and entirely new food offerings featuring a selection of more than two dozen boysenberry food and drink items.
CAMBRIA: California Sculptors Symposium April 16-23, 2023. Instructors, workshops. californiasculptorssymposium.org
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 15, 2023. Bright yellow, orange, red, pink and white ranunculus to see and photographed! Location:5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $23, theflowerfields.com
CORONADO: Coronado Flower Show April 15-16, 2023 in Spreckels Park $, coronadoflowershow.com
FORT CROSS: Lilac Festival, weekends (Sat. & Sun) through April 23, 2023. Festival package includes Hayride, Folk Dancing, Jug Band Show, Petting Zoo, Reptile Show, Candle Dipping, Painting Craft, Old Time Games and Lilac Maze. Location: 4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070. $20-25 festival packages, fortcross.comFRESNO: Fresno State Vintage Days Craft Faire April 14-16, 2023, 10 a.m. daily. Three days of admission-free food and fun on the beautiful Fresno State campus and you're invited! Marketplace for over 100 exhibitors specializing in handmade items including jewelry, toys, home decor, and more. Fresno State Campus, Fresno, CA. Parking relaxed in all lots, fresnostate.edu/craftsfaire/
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Cherry Blossom Festival Orange County back in April 14-16, 2023. Held in Central Park, 18000 Golden West St., Huntington Beach, CA. Free, occbfest.com
INDIO: Coachella Music Festival April 14-16, 2022 and April 21-22, 2023 Empire Polo Club 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA coachella.com
IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire April 8-May 21, 2023. Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA. renfair.com
LONG BEACH: Grand Prix of Long Beach April 14-16, 2023. America's #1 Street Race is back in downtown Long Beach overlooking the waterfront and Queen Mary for a spectacular 3-day event which includes racing, music with bands, demos, vendors, foods, and entertainment for all ages. $38-175, gplb.com
LOS ANGELES: CicLAvia - Mid City Meets Pico Union, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Four miles of car-free open streets with three hubs: Mid City Hub on Washington Blvd (east of La Brea); Arlington Heights Hub on Venice Blvd (west of Arlington Ave); and the Pico Union Hub on Venice Blvd (west of Hoover St). Hubs have restrooms, free water refilling stations, free basic bike repair, bike parking, and first aid, plus free pedicab rides. Info: ciclavia.org
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: Mammoth Mountain Pond Skim April 16, 2023, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area - Canyon Lodge 10001 Minaret Road Mammoth Lakes CA 93546 800.MAMMOTH / 800.626.6684 mammothmountain.com
MONTEREY PARK: Cherry Blossom Festival April 15 & 16, 2023 at Barnes Park. Entry to the festival is Free, montereypark.ca.gov
MODESTO: National Garden Club Flower Show School April 14-16, 2023, gardenclub.org
QUARTZ HILL: Almond Blossom Festival themed Deep Roots & Blossoming Friendships. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Location: George Lane Park 5520 West Ave L-8 Quartz Hill, CA. Free admission, quartzhillchamber.com
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES: Universe Multicultural Film Festival April 14-16, 2023, 11 a.m.-1o p.m. at Promenade PV & Peninsula Center Library. 100+ films from 30+ countries, 6 industry panels, film market, opening gala, reception night and red carpet award ceremony. Cultural ambassador pageant and screenplay showcase live shows introduce fashion designers and screenwriters to the world. Locations: Promenade PV, 550 Deep Valley Dr., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274; Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates; CA90274. $10-388, umfilms.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 8-9 & 15-16, 2023. Webster Street Stage and the Grand Parade return in 2023. sfcherryblossom.org | flowers
SANTA ANA: Bubblefest March 31-April 16, 2023. discoverycube.org
SANTA MONICA: Artisan Bead & Design Show April 14-16, 2023, 10 a.m. daily. Handcraft and jewelry design, artistic beads, gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer clothing, jewelry-making supplies, and vintage items. Open to the public. Location: Fairmont Miramar, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401. $10, beadanddesign.com
SELMA: Sikh Parade 10 a.m.-2 p.m. starting at 2211 South Highland Avenue. Produced by Sikh Center of the Pacific Coast
SOUTH EL MONTE: Spring Fair April 7-23, 2023. Annual largest Latin Event in Los Angeles. Open Wed-Sun, including Easter. Live Entertainment, Carnival Games (wrist bands available for purchase). Exhibits, Large Food Court. Hours Thursday 5-10 p.m.; Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday 2-11 p.m.; Sunday 2-10 p.m. Free Parking. Location: Whitier Narrows Recreation Area, So El Monte, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission - pay cash at gate, lapradaevents.com
UPLAND: Upland Heritage Vintage Home Tour April 16, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $40, uplandheritage.org City of Upland Vintage Home Tour is self-guided and guests will drive to each home using provided maps and addresses. | homes
VISALIA: Tulare County Renaissance Festival April 15-16, 2023, 10 a.m. daily at Plaza Park. Features The Knights of Mayhem full contact jousting, Jugglers, Story Tellers, Dare Devils, Comedy, Period Clothing, great food and fun for all ages. $20, tularecountyrenfair.com | Renfairs
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