California Events
UC Davis Picnic Day happens each April
Saturday, April 18, 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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. $, tasteofeastsac.com | taste
SAN BERNARDINO: National Orange Show April 15-19, 2026 at National Orange Show Fairgrounds. Carnival, foods, animals, bands, speedway, kids zone and more. Location: 690 S. Arrowhead Ave. San Bernardino, CA. Free-$, nationalorangeshow.com | fairs
SANTA 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
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
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
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
Past events
ARCADIA: Arcadia Teens Night Time Flashlight Egg Hunt April 18, 2025, 7 p.m. Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course 620 E. Live Oak Ave. Arcadia, CA Free, arcadiaca.gov
BERKELEY: Flashlight Egg Hunt at Grove Park, 7-9 p.m. Free, berkeleyca.gov
CARSON: Eggstravaganza April 18, 2025, 4-7 p.m. at Anderson Park. Location: 19101 Wilmington Ave., Carson, CA. Free, all ages ci.carson.ca.us | (310) 233-4840
COLTON: Easter Bunny Bash 4-8 p.m. at Thompson Teen Center. Location: 651 N. Mount Vernon, Colton, CA. $10, age 12-17, anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ colton
DIAMOND BAR: 36 birthday celebration throughout the month of April. Free, cityofdiamondbar.com
FAIRFIELD: Jelly Belly Photos with the Easter Bunny, April 12-19, 2025 at Jelly Belly Factory. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 12-18; on April 19 hours are 1-4 p.m.
FRESNO: Hopping Into Spring Egg Hunt April 18, 2025, 1-3 p.m. at Mary Ella Brown Community Center. Location: 1350 E Annadale Ave. Fresno, CA 93706 Free, age 5-17 years, no registration needed, (559) 621-7529
HANFORD: Hanford Easter Egg Hunt April 18, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Civic Park Grounds. Location: 400 N. Douty Hanford, CA Free Ages: 1-12 years registration required: ci.hanford.ca.us
INDIO: Coachella Festival (Music & Art Fest) April 11-13, 2024 and April 18-20, 2025 at Empire Polo Club. Location: 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. $499-599 plus fees, approx., coachella.com
PALM DESERT: Glow in the Park Spring Lantern Festival March 20- April 27, 2025, 6:30-10 p.m. Dozens of illuminated lantern displays representing wild places from around the globe. Location: 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, CA. $20-25, livingdesert.org
PLEASANT HILL: Easter Celebration April 18, 2025, 3-5 p.m. Downtown Pleasant Hill Next to Jack's Restaurant & Bar. Free photos with the Easter Bunny, Easter crafts, face painting, balloon art, and delicious cotton candy! shopdowntownpleasanthill.com
PORTERVILLE: Porterville Egg Hunt, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Veterans Park. $2-3, ci.porterville.ca.us Wristbands sold at Centennial Plaza, 15 E. Thurman Ave.
POWAY: Teen Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt April 18, 2025, 5-9 p.m. at Community Park. Location: 13094 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA. $6, ages 11-15 Registration is limited; http://bit.ly/PowayTeenEvents
REDDING: Kool April Nites Car Show April 18-27, 2025
SALINAS: Photos with Bunny April 4-19, 2025 at Northridge Mall. Location: 796 Northridge Mall, Salinas, CA. shop-northridge-mall.com
SAN ANSELMO: San Anselmo Flashlight Egg Hunt April 18, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. at Memorial Park. Location: 1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA. Free, ages 8-12 years, townofsananselmo.org
SOUTH EL MONTE: Spring Fair April 11-May 4, 2025. 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
WILLITS: Skunk Train Easter Express April 11-20, 2025, 10:30 a.m. train rides begin. Location: 299 E Commercial St. Willits, CA 95490 $74.05 seat or upgrades, skunktrain.com
YORBA LINDA: Yorba Linda Flashlight Egg Hunt at Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at Hurless Barton Park. Age 7-13 years, $10 pre-registration is mandatory - ylreconline.com yorbalindaca.gov
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.