California Events
April is Strawberry season in California
Sunday, April 19, 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: 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: Benicia Classic Car Show April 19, 2026, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on 1st Street & East B Street, Benicia, CA Free, pantherbandboosters.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
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/
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
FALLBROOK: Avocado Festival April 19, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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
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 (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
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
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
LOS ANGELES: Touch-A-Truck April 19, 2026, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Westfield Fashion Square. Family-friendly event allows kids to explore, climb, and touch vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Sponsored by Junior League of Los Angeles. Location: 14006 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA. $tickets, losangeles.jl.org
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 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
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Mountain Pond Skim April 19, 2026, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area - Canyon Lodge. Pond skim is open to ages 18+ only, costume required. Location: 10001 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes CA 93546. mammothmountain.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
OAK GLEN: Gospel Sing at Los Rios Rancho April 19, 2026, 2-4 p.m. Join Riley's Farm for an old time Community Gospel Sing with some special bluegrass songs in the mix. Cookies and coffee provided. Location: 12253 Oak Glen Rd. (follow signs to the Barn), Oak Glen, CA. Free, losriosrancho.com
OXNARD: Celebration of the Whales April 19, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Channel Islands Maritime Museum. 27th Celebration of the Whales features Arts and Crafts, Jump House and more. Location: 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CA. Free, cimmvc.org
PIEDMONT: Piedmont Pop-Up Putt-Putt & Picnic in the Park April 19, 2026, 12-4 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall, Most Creative, Most Clever and Best Use of Recycled Materials. The course with entries will be set-up in the Community Hall parking lot in the morning. Location: Piedmont Park, 711 Highland Ave., Piedmont, CA. piedmont.ca.gov
RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round-Up April 17-19, 2026 at Tehama District Fairgrounds. Saturday Concert features headliner. Location: 670 Antelope Blvd. Red Bluff, CA. $24-122, redbluffroundup.com | rodeos
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: 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
SAN FRANCISCO: California Mille's Salute April 19-23, 2026. californiamille.com
SAN DIEGO: Day at the Docks Festival April 19, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at San Diego Sportfishing Landings in Point Loma. Public is invited for an entertaining day of fishing demos, boat rides, contests and fun for all. Free, sportfishing.org
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
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
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
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
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
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: Crystal Fair April 18-19, 2026 at Civic Park Community Center 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA. $14 early bird, crystalfair.com
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