California Events
UC Davis Picnic Day "Ignite Our Moment" Apr.20, 2024
Saturday, April 20, 2024
ALAMEDA: Alameda Spring Shindig, 12-3 p.m. Alameda Point Gym
AMADOR: Spring Fling April 20-21, 2024. Demonstrations by gardening experts, spring plants and food you can purchase. Amador Flower Farm, 22001 Shenandoah School Road Plymouth, CA 95669 amadorflowerfarm.com
ANAHEIM: OC Home & Garden Show April 19-21, 2024 800 W. Katella Blvd. Anaheim, CA Free, homeshowconsultants.com | home shows
ARCATA: Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival April 18-21, 2024. Take a tour of the Arcata marsh and participate in many seminars, tours and activities. Registration: godwitdays.org | birding
ARCATA: Humboldt International Film Festival April 18-21, 2024 Oldest run student film festival, according to event. $. hsufilmfestival.com | film
ATASCADERO: Party for the Planet, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Charles Paddock Zoo. Education, conservation and fun for all ages. Location: 9100 Morro Road Atascadero, CA 93422. $12, charlespaddockzoo.org
BAKERSFIELD: Kern County Scottish Games & Gathering April 20-21, 2024 at Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 South P Street Bakersfield, CA. $20, kernscot.org
BAKERSFIELD: Mac & Cheese Festival April 20, 2024, 2-6 p.m. at Stramler Park. 20+ wineries and breweries, Gourmet food samplings from Bakersfield restaurants, music, games, and photo booths. Location: 4003 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA. $76.90-130, themacandcheesefest.com
BELMONT: Celebrate Earth Day April 20, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Twin Pines Park, 1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA. Free, belmont.gov
BUENA PARK Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival March 8-April 7, 2024 daily + April 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2024 is annual celebration of the late Walter Knott's beloved Boysenberry.
CAMARILLO: Love Your Planet April 20, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Camarillo Grove Park In honor of Earth Day join an enriching day featuring the grand opening of the Nature Education Building, scenic hikes, informative presentations, delicious food, and fun crafts. Location: 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Rd., Camarillo, CA. Free, pvrpd.org
CAMBRIA: California Sculptors Symposium April 14-21, 2024. Instructors, workshops. californiasculptorssymposium.org
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields theflowerfields.com
CARSON: CSU Dominguez Hills Annual Pow Wow April 20-21, 2024 Dominguez Hills Sculpture Garden 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, CA. $10 parking, csudh.edu | pow wows
CORONADO: Coronado Flower Show April 20-21, 2024 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, coronadoflowershow.com
COSTA MESA: OC Wine Fest April 20-21, 2024, 12-8 p.m. at The Hangar at OC Fair & Event Center. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $60-100, orangecountywinefest.com | wine
COSTA MESA: OC Japan Fair April 19-21, 2024 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Cosplay, tuna cutting show, popular Japanese artist/comedian performances, traditional instrument performances, games, kimono models meet and greet, and more excitement in Southern California's largest Japanese fair. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $8-10, oc-japanfair.com
DANA POINT: California Wine Festival, April 19-20, 2024, 12-4 p.m. with 12 p.m. VIP Early Entry at Sea Terrace Community Park. Location: Pacific Coast Highway & Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA. $65-200, californiawinefestival.com | wine
DAVIS: UC Davis Picnic Day April 20, 2024, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. This is the 110th Annual Picnic Day! Location: UC Davis Campus, 1 Shields Ave Davis, CA. Free admission, ucdavis.edu
DIAMOND BAR: Earth Day Celebration April 20, 2024, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at South Coast Air Quality Management District Parking Lot. Location: 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA. Free, diamondbarca.gov or (909) 839-7015
ESCONDIDO: Spring Renaissance Faire with a Pirate Flair, April 20-21, 27-28 & May 4-5, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Felicita County Park 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA $, oldetymeproductions.com | ren faires
EUREKA: Eureka Home and Garden Show April 20-21, 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Redwood Acres 3750 Harris St. Eureka, CA redwoodacres.com | eurekahomeandgardenshow.com | home shows
FRESNO: Fresno State Vintage Days Craft Faire April 19-21, 2024, 10 a.m. daily. 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/
FULLERTON: Evil Dead The Musical April 5-May 18, 2024, Fridays-Sundays at The Maverick Theater. There's a cabin in the woods where five college students accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them into demons in a fun, entertaining musical for ages 21+. Location: 110 E. Walnut, Fullerton, CA. $20-55, mavericktheater.com or (714) 526-7070.
GARDENA: Spring Carnival, April 19-21, 2024 at Mas Fukai Park. $30 approx. Wristbands for rides, cityofgardena.org
HOLLYWOOD: PaleyFest iconic television festival April 12-20, 2024 at Dolby Theater. Special screenings selected for this event by the producers followed by a conversation and Q&A include The Morning Show, Young Sheldon, Loki, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Family, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and more. Location: The Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. $20-up, approx., paleyfest.org
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - SESSANTA: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle + A 60th Birthday Celebration for Maynard James Keenan April 20, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HOLLYWOOD: Classic Film Festival April 18-21, 2024 Most Wanted: Crime & Justice in Film is the 2024 theme for this iconic film fest. $, filmfestival.tcm.com | film
INDIO: Coachella Festival (Music & Art Fest) April 12-14, 2024 and April 19-21, 2024 at Empire Polo Club. Location: 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. $499-599 plus fees, approx., coachella.com
IRWINDALE:
The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire Saturdays and Sundays April 6-May
19, 2024, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area,
15501 E. Arrow Highway
Irwindale, CA $,
renfair.com
KING CITY: Salinas Valley Fair Kick-off Dinner & Dance Location: 625 Division St., King City, CA. $, salinasvalleyfair.com
KINGSBURG: Kingsburg Car Show April 19-20, 2024. 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
LA JOLLA: La Jolla Concours d'Elegance April 19-21, 2024 at La Jolla Cove at Ellen Browning Scripps Park. The weekend of cocktail parties and VIP events have ticket options with prices that vary according to events. Location: 1133 Coast Blvd. La Jolla (San Diego), CA 92037 $75-up, LaJollaConcours.com | concours
LANCASTER: California Poppy Festival April 19-21, 2024 at Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center. Location: 2551 West Avenue H, Lancaster, CA. Cost: $9-13, poppyfestival.com
LONG BEACH: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 19-21, 2024. Billed as the 200-mph Beach Party, the street car race that began in 1974. The eastern portion of the racetrack (Turns 9, 10 and 11) will also be used April 12-13 for Round One of the 2024 Formula Drift season, and part of the circuit will be used as a running course for the Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach's 6th Annual Grand Prix 5K Run on April 14. $40-up, gplb.com
LOS ALAMITOS: Elevate Teen Expo April 20, 2024, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Los Alamitos Community Center, Building 2. This enriching day features a personal development conference for middle and high school teens with a fee of $5 and scholarships available for those needed. Location: 10909 Oak St., Los Alamitos, CA. $5, cityoflosalamitos.org
LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Wild for the Planet April 20-21, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Music by 3rd Rock Hip Hop, Storytime, Strolling Pollinator Characters, Animal Care Presentations and more. Location: 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, Event is included with zoo admission, $, lazoo.org
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books April 20-21, 2024 on USC Campus. Free admission, $ parking,
LOS ANGELES: Magic Market Pop Up April 20-21, 2024, 12-5 p.m. A metaphysical market featuring 75 vendors ranging from products, vintage, plants, tarot and palmistry t0 workshops, classes including sound healing, yoga and more. Location: Heritage Square, 3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA. $11, heritagesquare.org
LOS ANGELES: Atomic's Runway Show and Pop-up Shop April 20-21, 2024, 11 a.m. at Church Iglesia Bautista Vida Nueva. Vintage fashion show and pop-up sale geared toward everybody! Hours: Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 2945 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90065 $25-30 ($15 of each ticket may be applied toward an Iconic Atomic purchase), iconicatomic.com
LOS GATOS: Los Gatos Spring Wine Walk April 20, 2024, 1-4 p.m. in Downtown Los Gatos. Fine Wine, Great Shopping and ! Stroll through Downtown Los Gatos while enjoying wine tasting from dozens of local wineries and food samples at local shops and restaurants. Must be 21 or older to participate. Location: N. Santa Cruz Ave. & Main St., Los Gatos, CA. $ticket, losgatoschamber.com
MARINA DEL REY: Artisan Bead & Design Show April 19-21, 2024, 10 a.m. daily at Marina del Rey Marriott. Handcraft and jewelry design, artistic beads, gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer clothing, jewelry-making supplies, and vintage items. Workshops offered daily at all skill levels. $10 admission at door, $8 advanced tickets. $20 parking, beadanddesign.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach International Boat Show April 18-21, 2024, 10 a.m. daily at Lido Marina Village. Up to 300 vessels, 60 dealers and yachts, sailboats, Duffys, foils, paddleboards and other forms of aquatic entertainment and services are represented. Both water and land exhibitions, activations and entertainment transform Lido Marina into a beautiful European coastal experience. Location: 3432 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, CA 92663 $35-200, nbibs.com
NORCO: Norco Horseweek April 19-28, 2024 with Ranch Rodeo and Extreme Bull Riding April 19-21, 2024 at George Ingalls Equestrian Center. Location: 3737 Crestview Dr., Norco, CA. norcohorseweek.com
OAKLAND: Montclair Village Art Walk April 20-21, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mountain Ave. at La Salle. More than 50 artists show & sell their works against the scenic backdrop of Montclair Village and the Oakland Hills. Free, pacificfinearts.com
OWENS LAKE: Owens Lake Bird Festival April 19-21, 2024. Celebrate the migration of thousands of birds as they alight at Owens Lake during their transcontinental journey. They migrate along the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Alaska to Patagonia. Festival outings include botany, photography, geology, local history and culture, and more. There are six trips to choose from. $25 for most tours but prices vary, Register online at friendsoftheinyo.org/birdfestival
PACIFICA: WhaleFest April 20, 2024, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. North Parking Lot, Linda Mar State Beach | whales
PALM DESERT: Glow in the Park March 16-April 28, 2024, 6:30-10 p.m. at The Living Desert Zoo. Hundreds o illuminated lanterns showcase the wonders of wildlife from across the globe. $, livingdesert.org
POWAY: Teen Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt April 20, 2024, 5-9 p.m. Community Park 13094 Civic Center Drive Poway, California 92064 $5, ages 11-15 Registration is limited; poway.org
RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round-Up Red Bluff CA April 19-21, 2024 at Tehama District Fairgrounds. Location: 670 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA 96080 $, redbluffroundup.com | rodeos
SALINAS: Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival April 18-21, 2024 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 $30-35, seaotterclassic.com
SAN BERNARDINO: National Orange Show Citrus Fair Festival April 17-21, 2024. Sign up for photography, baking and fine arts contests, among other activities the public enjoys at this annual event and tradition. Location: 689 South E Street San Bernardino, CA 92408. Free-$13, nationalorangeshow.com
SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Spring Showcase April 18-25, 2024. Pac Arts presents a week-long presentation of Asian cinema to whet your appetite. $110 all access pass, pacarts.org | film
SAN FRANCISCO: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 13-14 & April 20-21, 2024 with Webster Street Stage and the Grand Parade. sfcherryblossom.org | flowers
SANTA CLARITA: Cowboy Festival April 20-21, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Old Town of Newhall Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Free admission, fee for some events & concerts, cowboyfestival.org | lineup
SHINGLE SPRINGS: Gold Country Jazz Festival April 20, 2024, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Ponderosa High School, Shingle Springs, CA | lineup
TORRANCE: Northern Cal Cherry Blossom Festival April 13-14 & April 20-21, 2024 Parade is April 21, 2024. sfcherryblossom.org
TULARE: California Antique Farm Equipment Show April 19-21, 2024 at International Agri-Center Location: 4500 South Laspina Street, Tulare, CA. $10, antiquefarmshow.org
VACAVILLE: VacaCon April 20-21, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ulatis Community Center. All ages event includes cosplay contest, artists and vendors, panels, celebrity guests, kids zone anime, pop culture and comics. $20-40, cityofvacaville.gov
VENTURA: Skull and Roses April 19-21, 2024 Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W. Harbor Ventura, CA $155-up, skullandroses.com | lineup
VINTON: Sierra Valley Grange Cowboy Poetry and Music Show April 19-20, 2024 $, sierravalleygrange.org Sierra Valley Grange Hall 92202 Highway 70 Vinton, CA | lineup
VISALIA: Tulare County Renaissance Festival April 13-14 & 20-21, 2024, 10 a.m. daily Plaza Park W Airport Dr & S Plaza St Visalia, CA $, facebook.com/TCRF1 | tularecountyrenfair.com
WALNUT CREEK: Crystal Fair April 20-21, 2024 at Civic Park Community Center 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA. $14, crystalfair.com
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