California Events
Thursday, April 16, 2026
ARCATA: Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival April 16-19, 2026. Take a tour of the Arcata marsh and participate in many seminars, tours and activities. Registration: godwitdays.org | birding
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. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com
DUBLIN: Farmers' Market April 2-September 24, 2026 on Thursdays, 4-8 p.m. at Emerald Glen Park. Location: 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin, CA. Free, dublin.ca.gov
LEUCADIA: Taste of Leucadia April 16, 2026, 5-8 p.m. 20+ Tastes from local restaurants along Highway 101. $50-60, leucadia101.com | taste
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach International Boat Show April 16-19, 2026 at Lido Marina Village. Location: 3434 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, CA. $25-40, nbibs.com | boats
PLYMOUTH: Military Vehicle Collectors of California April 15-18, 2026. Camp Plymouth Swap Meet & Military Vehicle Display, 49er RV Village & Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth, CA. All types of privately owned, ex-military vehicles invited. Free admission and parking. Military parts and military collectibles vendors only. Camping and other info at MVCCNews.net
SALINAS: Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival April 16-19, 2026 at Laguna Seca Recreation Area. Over 300 Races, Ride Zone to test out gear & Demo. There's a sports expo, kids zone and opportunities to check out new lines of sports gear. Location: 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA. Spectator $, seaotterclassic.com
SAN BERNARDINO: National Orange Show April 15-19, 2026 at National Orange Show Fairgrounds. Carnival, foods, animals, bands, speedway, kids zone and more. Location: 690 S. Arrowhead Ave. San Bernardino, CA. Free-$, nationalorangeshow.com | fairs
SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Dance Week April 16-24, 2026. Dancing in the Streets, Dancing in Unlikely Places, Open Classes and more. scdanceweek.com
SOUTH EL MONTE: South El Monte Night Market Celebration April 16, 2026, 6-9:30 p.m. Beer Garden, band, pooch derby, kids corner, local vendors. Location: 1459 Santa Anita Street South El Monte, CA cityofsouthelmonte.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
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