California Events
Mammoth Mountain Annual Pond Skim. Wet & Wild!
Friday, April 17, 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
ARTESIA: City of Artesia Golf Tournament April 17, 2026 at La Mirada Golf Course, 15501 E. Alicante Road, La Mirada, CA. $165 per person, cityofartesia.us
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
BEVERLY HILLS: Archer Film Festival April 17, 2026, 6 p.m. at The Writers Guild Theater. Film fest is about empowering female voices. Location: 135 S Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA. $, archerfilmfestival.org | film
BOONVILLE: DJ DLT, 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Valley Brewing Company Concerts. Location: 17700 CA-253, Boonville, CA. Free, avbc.com
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
FORT BRAGG: Rhododendron Walks March 20-April 24, 2026 Fridays in March and April, 1-3 p.m. at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Location: 18220 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA. $20, gardenbythesea.org
FRESNO: Fresno State Vintage Days Craft Faire April 17-19, 2026, 10 a.m. daily. Closes 6 p.m., except Sunday at 5 p.m. 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/
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Hawaiian Gardens Carnival April 17-19, 2026. Enjoy live music, food, games, and carnival rides. Hours: Friday 5-10 p.m. Saturday 2-10 p.m. Sunday 2-10 p.m. Location: 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. Free admission, Carnival Tickets $25-35 approx., hgcity.org
IMPERIAL: Desert Sunsets Tattoo Expo April 17-19, 2026 at Cambria Hotel El Centro - Imperial. Quality Tattooing, Music, Food and Drinks! All Ages Welcome, 18+ with ID card to get tattooed. Location: 1500 N. Imperial Ave. Imperial, CA | tattoos
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
KINGSBURG: Kingsburg Car Show April 17-18, 2026. Downtown streets are filled with beautifully restored antiques, automobiles, muscle cars, street rods, trucks, and more beginning Friday night with the car cruise down Draper Street. Dance the night away to live music. On Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. car enthusiasts of all ages can see the gleaming beauties on display. Location: 1475 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA kingsburgchamber.com
LANCASTER: California Poppy Festival April 17-19, 2026 at Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center. Location: 2551 West Avenue H, Lancaster, CA. $, poppyfestival.com
LONE PINE: Owens Lake Bird Festival April 17-19, 2026. Celebrate the migration of thousands of birds as they alight at Owens Lake during their transcontinental journey. Register online for trips at friendsoftheinyo.org/birdfestival
LONG BEACH: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 17-19, 2026. Get tickets for America's #1 Street Race, gplb.com
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
NORCO: Norco Horseweek April 17-26, 2026 at Ingalls Event Center Park. Includes a parade, extreme bullriding, extreme ranch rodeo, barrels, team sorting and obstacle course. Location: 3737 Crestview, Norco, CA. $ Free to fee, norcohorseweek.com
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
POWAY: Sing Out Poway April 17, 2026, 6-8 p.m. at Old Poway Park. Performances from talented singers and bands competing on stage, plus a special martial arts demonstration during intermission. Location:14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA. $10 door; $35 VIP, thesandiegoconnection.com
RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round-Up April 17-19, 2026 at Tehama District Fairgrounds. Timed Event Slack, Open 4D Barrel Race, more. Location: 670 Antelope Blvd. Red Bluff, CA. $, redbluffroundup.com | rodeos
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Zoo After Hours concert with Fast Times, 6-9 p.m. Age 21+ party at the zoo includes foods and drinks you can purchase. Location: $20-30, saczoo.org/ zoo-after-hours
SACRAMENTO: "Timeless Orchids" Sacramento Orchid Society Orchid Show & Exotic Plant Sale Preview Night. Carmichael Elks Lodge, 5631 Cypress Ave., Sacramento, CA Sacramento Orchid Society Show $40-45, sacramentoorchids.org
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
SANTA MARIA: Marca Desconocida performs April 17, 2026, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Santa Maria Downtown Fridays Concerts March-October in Town Center West Parking Lot. Location: S. Broadway & Cook St., Santa Maria, CA. Free, dtfsantamaria.com
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
TULARE: California Antique Farm Equipment Show April 17-18, 2026 at International Agri-Center Location: 4500 South Laspina Street, Tulare, CA. $10, antiquefarmshow.org
TURLOCK: Stanislaus Home Improvement Show April 17-19, 2026 at Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. Location: 900 N. Broadway, Turlock, CA. $, metroexpositions.com | turlockhomeshow.com | home shows
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