California Events
UC Davis Picnic Day happens each April
Saturday, April 18, 2026
ALAMEDA: Alameda Spring Shindig April 18, 2026, 12-3 p.m. at Alameda Point Gym Multipurpose Field & Skate Park, Alameda, CA Free, alamedaca.gov
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
ATASCADERO: Party for the Planet, April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Charles Paddock Zoo. Education, conservation and fun for all ages. Location: 9100 Morro Road Atascadero, CA 93422. $, charlespaddockzoo.org
BAKERSFIELD: Mac & Cheese Festival April 18, 2026, at Kern County Fairgrounds. 20+ wineries and breweries, Gourmet food samplings from Bakersfield restaurants, music, games, and photo booths. Location: 1142 South P Street, Bakersfield, CA. $55-125, themacandcheesefest.com
BAKERSFIELD: Kern County Scottish Games and Gathering April 18-19, 2026 at Kern County Fairgrounds. Gathering & Games. Location: 1142 South P St., Bakersfield, CA. $25-45, kernscot.org
BENICIA: Opening Day on the Strait April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Benicia Yacht Club. A full day of fun with music, yacht parade, entertainment, food and marine activities. Location: Benicia Yacht Club 400 East Second Street Benicia, CA 94510 Free, public invited beniciayachtclub.org Public invited, free admission, beniciayachtclub.org
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
CARMEL BY THE SEA: Wildflower Show April 18-19-2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Carmel Woman’s Club, chapters.cnps.org/montereybay/
CARSON: Spring Krazy Krafts Day April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at International Printing Museum. Printmaking, paper arts, bookmaking, mini-tours, live printing demonstrations, and 15 different hands-on activities designed to appeal to all. Location: 315 W. Torrance Blvd., Carson, CA. $15 registration: printmuseum.org
CLAREMONT: Taste of Claremont April 18, 2026 at Claremont Colleges Services. Dozens of vendors offer food, wine, beer! $, tasteofclaremont.com | taste
CORONADO: Coronado Flower Show April 18-19, 2026 in Spreckels Park. Floral competitions, educational lectures and demonstrations, live bandstand entertainment, food, beer & wine garden with locally crafted beers, and shopping. Location: 601 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA. Hours: Sat. 1-5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 approx., coronadoflowershow.com
COSTA MESA: OC Wine Fest April 18-19, 2026, 12-8 p.m. at The Hangar at OC Fair & Event Center. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $74.74-125, orangecountywinefest.com | wine
COSTA MESA: Earth Day Festival April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at City Hall Lawn. Live music, activities, giveaways, and more! Location: 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Free, facebook.com/ CostaMesaCityHall/
DAVIS: UC Davis Picnic Day April 18, 2026, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. This is the 112th Annual Picnic Day! Location: UC Davis Campus, 1 Shields Ave Davis, CA. Free admission, ucdavis.edu
ELK GROVE: Taste of Elk Grove April 18, 2026, 6-9 p.m. at Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation. $, tasteofelkgrove.org | taste
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Summerfest June 18-21, 2026 at the FV Sports Park. Carnival, Beer & Wine Garden, Entertainment, Concerts featuring rock tributes, Food Booths and Vendors selling merch, gifts, goods. $5, fountainvalley.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/
FRESNO: Fresno County Historical Museum Open April 18, 2026 at Fresno County Historical Museum & Big Fresno Fair Museum OPEN! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, Free to attend, fresnofair.com | additional dates: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, November 21 & December 19, 2026
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
HEMET: Ramona Pageant April 18, 19, 25, 26 and May 2 & 3, 2026 at Ramona Bowl. Location: 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd. Hemet, CA $38.17-53.59, ramonabowl.com
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 Festival (Music & Art Fest) April 10-12, 2026 and April 17-19, 2026 at Empire Polo Club. Location: 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. $499-up, 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
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
LAFAYETTE: Gauntlet Garden Open Day April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Participating Garden requires visiting this website and reserving tickets, gardenconservancy.org | garden tours
LA MESA: La Mesa Earth Day Fair April 18, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Macarthur Park. Vendors, Food Trucks, Eco-learning, Kids Activities and fun for all. Location: 4900 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA. Free, cityoflamesa.us
LANCASTER: California Poppy Festival April 17-19, 2026 at Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center. Location: 2551 West Avenue H, Lancaster, CA. $, poppyfestival.com
LAVERNE: A Sip of La Verne Wine Walk, April 18, 2026, 5-8:30 p.m. Wander the Old Town, listen to bands performing live music and visit merchants offering sips of wine and food samples in this annual, sell-out event. Location: D and 3rd Streets just south of Bonita Ave., La Verne, CA $55-73.48, oldtownlaverne.org | wine
LINDSAY: Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival "Home Grown" April 18, 2026, 10 a.m. Location: 147 N. Gale Hill Ave., Lindsay, CA. lindsayorangeblossom.org
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
LOS ANGELES: Trinity Recreation Center Spring Egg Hunt April 18, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts & Crafts, Lawn Games, Egg Hunts, Snacks and Community Resources. Location: 2415 Trinity St. Los Angeles, CA. Free
LOS ANGELES: Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour April 18-19, 2026 at Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall. Dragon Ball fans of manga, anime, films, games, figures, and toys can look forward to a special stage featuring the latest announcements, as well as tournaments Dragon Ball Fighterz, Dragon Ball Super Card Game Masters, Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World, and Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World Digital. Location: 665 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Free admission; fee to enter tournaments: dbgbh.bn-ent.net
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books April 18-19, 2026 on USC Campus. Free admission, upgrades available for seminars, lectures, etc., $ parking
LOS BANOS: Spring Street Faire April 18, 2026, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in Downtown Los Banos, Main Street. Street Faire with Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Vendors, Live Entertainment, Music, Information Booths. To Be a Vendor or For More Info Call: (209) 826-2495 | losbanos.com
MATHER: Kite Festival April 18, 2026, 11 a.m. at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Sacramento. Celebrate and enjoy kite flying, food stalls and more. Kite Flying, Food Stalls and Family Fun. Location: 10548 Armstrong Avenue Mather, CA 95655. Free, but registration needed on eventbrite.com | more info
MODESTO: Earth Day in the Park, April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Graceada Park. Free, modestogov.com
MORAGA: Hidden Away Gardens Open Day April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Participating Garden requires visiting this website and reserving tickets, gardenconservancy.org | garden tours
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
OAK GLEN: Apple Blossom Festival April 18-19 & 25-26, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Los Rios Rancho. Orchard hard cider tastings, apple blossom crafts, cider mill production tours, orchard walks, lawn games and live music. Location:
PERRIS: Health Fair & Color Run April 18, 2026, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at City Hall Campus. Health Screenings, Kids Corner, Entertainment, Prizes. Location: 101 North D Street, Perris, CA. Free, cityofperris.org
PETALUMA: Petaluma Butter & Eggs Day Parade & Festival April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. downtown. Free event celebrates the city's egg heritage & history with contests like The Cutest Little Chick and much more. petalumadowntown.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
RAYMOND: Raymond Parade April 18, 2026 in downtown Raymond. Parade entries, craft booths, vendors, food trucks, and live performances by local bands throughout the day. Additionally, the festival provides numerous activities for children. raymondcommunityassociation.org
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. $24-122, redbluffroundup.com | rodeos
RIVERSIDE: Tamale Festival April 18, 2026, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. White Park 3885 Market Street Riverside, CA. facebook.com/RivTamaleFest/
SACRAMENTO: "Timeless Orchids" Sacramento Orchid Society Orchid Show & Exotic Plant Sale April 18-19, 2026 | Carmichael Elks Lodge, 5631 Cypress Ave., Sacramento, CA Sacramento Orchid Society Show sacramentoorchids.org
SACRAMENTO: Taste of East Sacramento April 18, 2026 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. 50+ restaurants and food and beverage vendors, a silent auction, wine pull, and live entertainment. $, tasteofeastsac.com | taste
SACRAMENTO: Reptile Show April 18-19, 2026, 10 a.m. at CalExpo. Largest reptile show in Northern California features more than 45 venomous species from around the world including King Cobras and Black Mambas. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $23 + $ parking, calexpostatefair.com
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
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: Bay Area Brew Fest April 18, 2026, 12-4 p.m. at Presidio, Main Lawn. Hundreds of beers, food trucks, DJ, photobooth . Location: Presidio, Main Lawn, 42 Moraga Ave. San Francisco, CA. $65-80, bayareabrewfestival.com | beer
SANTA CLARA: Growing Natives Garden Tour April 18-19, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free of charge to the public, each do-it-yourself tour features up to 60 gardens. Free registration, gngt.org | garden tour
SANTA CLARITA: Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival April 18-19, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Old Town Newhall. Location: William S. Hart Park 24151 Newhall Ave. Newhall, California cowboy@santa-clarita.com Free admission, cowboyfestival.org
SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Dance Week April 16-24, 2026. Dancing in the Streets, Dancing in Unlikely Places, Open Classes and more. scdanceweek.com
SEAL BEACH: Celebrate Earth Day Celebrate Earth Day April 18, 2026, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Shops at Rossmoor. Ocean-themed crafts, face painting, games and balloon twisting, Tide Pool Encounter and more. Location: 12201 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA. Free, shopsatrossmoor.com
SHINGLE SPRINGS: Gold Country Jazz Festival April 18, 2026, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Ponderosa High School. Festival is non-competitive with participating groups receiving written and recorded feedback from top jazz educators, as well as an onstage clinic where parents can also hear feedback. Location: 3661 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA. $15, sites.google.com/ view/ gold-country- jazz-festival
SONOMA: Trashion Fashion Show April 18, 2026, 1:30 & 5 p.m. at Sonoma Veteran’s Memorial Hall. Outrageous head-to-toe designs, made from recycled materials and found objects, walk the runway handmade by local community members who answered the challenge of turning trash into wearable art. Location: 126 1st St. West., Sonoma, CA. $40-85, sonomacommunitycenter.org
SONORA: Home & Garden Show April 18-19, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Home improvement ideas, professional services and new products await! Location: 220 Southgate Dr., Sonora CA. Free admission | home shows
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
TUSTIN: Parenting OC Summer Opportunities Jamboree 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at The District at Tustin Legacy. Over 50 exhibitors offer camps, sports and activities for kids in Orange County this summer. Loction: corner of Barranca Parkway and Jamboree Road, Tustin, CA. Free, public invited, thedistricttl.com
VAN NUYS: Spring Fling Car Show April 18-19, 2026, 10 a.m. Location: Woodley Park. Largest Mopar car show and swap west of the Mississippi. Gates open at 10 a.m. cpwclub.com
VENTURA: Earth Day Festival April 18, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Plaza Park. Location: 651 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA. Free, cityofventura.ca.gov
VINTON: Sierra Valley Grange Cowboy Poetry and Music Show April 18-19, 2026. Line up: Gary Allegretto, Tony Argento, Richard Elloyan & Steve Wade. Location: Sierra Valley Grange Hall, 92202 Highway 70, Vinton, CA. $30 general admission, sierravalleygrange.org
VISALIA: Tulare County Renaissance Festival April 18-19 & 25-26, 2026, 10 a.m. daily. Location: Plaza Park W., Airport Dr & S Plaza St Visalia, CA $, facebook.com/TCRF1 | tularecountyrenfair.com
VISTA: Earth Day April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. Vendors, plants and food for sale, garden advice, door prizes, kids crafts include Macaroni Necklaces, Earth Day ROCKS, Bubble Baskets, Stuck on Earth Magnets, Dig It! Worms, Planting Sunflowers, Happy Earth Trash Sorting and Origami Ladybugs, Song and guitar with Vic Moraga. Location: 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA. Free, altavistabotanicalgardens.org/ earth-day-festival/
WALNUT CREEK: Crystal Fair April 18-19, 2026 at Civic Park Community Center 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA. $14 early bird, crystalfair.com
WALNUT CREEK: The Giving Garden Open Day April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Participating Garden requires visiting this website and reserving tickets, gardenconservancy.org | garden tours
WALNUT CREEK: Digging Deeper: Designing In Situ: Responding to Micro Climate and Architecture Open Day April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Participating Garden requires visiting this website and reserving tickets, $40, gardenconservancy.org | garden tours
WALNUT CREEK: Las Palmas del Norte Open Day April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Participating Garden requires visiting this website and reserving tickets, gardenconservancy.org | garden tours
WILLOW GLEN: Downtown Willow Glen Spring Wine Walk April 18, 2026, 2-5 p.m. Downtown Willow Glen 1390 Lincoln Ave San Jose, CA 95125 $45-55, willowglen.org | wine
WOODLAND HILLS: Spring Flutter Fest April 18, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Woodland Hills Recreation Center 5858 Shoup Ave. Woodland Hills, CA Free, laparks.org
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