California Events
San Diego Gaslamp shamRock Mar.16, 20224
Saturday, March 16, 2024
ANAHEIM: Natural Products Expo West, March 12-16, 2024 at Anaheim Convention Center. want to check out Navigating Expo: The hottest trends, products and most innovative, purposeful brands in the natural products industry. Products and Trends, Beauty and Lifestyle, Food and Beverage, Vitamins and Supplements, Market Data and Analysis, Business Resources, People and Company Profiles are some topics explored. Location: 800 W Katella Ave Anaheim, CA 92802. $, expowest.com
BERKELEY: Berkeley Tilden Park Breakfast with Easter Bunny March 9-31, 2024. Location: Central Park Drive & Anza Road Berkeley, CA. $5-65 rsvp required, tildenmerrygoround.org
BRENTWOOD: Visit Easter Bunny March 16-30, 2024. Visit The Streets of Brentwood, 2455 Sand Creek Road Ste 148. shopstreetsofbrentwood.com
BLYTHE: Colorado River Fair - March 14-17, 2024, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily at Colorado River Fair Grounds. entertainment, carnival attractions, farm olympics, and our annual livestock competition and auction. Location: 591 N. Olive Lake Blvd., Blythe, CA 92225. $12-80, coloradoriverfair.com | fairs
BREA: Brea Spring Craft Boutique March 15-16, 2024, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Brea Community Center. This picture juried show selects vendors after seeing photographs of the majority of merchandise to be sold. Selection is based on quality and balance with emphasis on hand-crafted items. A limited number of commercial merchandise and jewelry will be accepted at the discretion of the organizer. Location: 695 E. Madison Way (corner of Madison Way and Randolph Ave.) $, ci.brea.ca.us
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.
CAMERON PARK: Easter Open House 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free, cameronpark.org
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 12, 2024. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26, theflowerfields
CHINO: Chino Days March 16-17, 2024, 12-9 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Free for all ages. Live music, shopping, entertainment and food. Location: Civic Center, 13220 Central Ave., Chino, CA Free, cityofchino.org
CHOWCHILLA: Chowchilla Easter Egg Scramble at Edward Ray Sports & Leisure Park.
CONCORD: Walnut Creek Artisan Bead & Design Show March 15-17, 2024, 10 a.m. daily. Handcraft and jewelry design, artistic beads, gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer clothing, jewelry-making supplies, and vintage items. Open to the public. Location: Concord Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Drive, Walnut Creek Hotel, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, CA 94520. $8-10, beadanddesign.com
DEL MAR: Tiny Homes Fest March 16-17, 2024 at Del Mar Fairgrounds Celebrate tiny living through a variety of tiny houses from pro-builders, DIYers, Van Lifers and Tiny Dwellers. $, tinyfest.events | home shows
DUBLIN: St. Patrick's Day Festival March 16-17, 2024 with St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Dublin Civic Center Festival 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA DublinStPats.com
FOWLER: Fowler Easter Eggstravaganza March 16, 2024, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Panzak Park 500 E. Merced Fowler, CA 93625 Free, fowlercity.org
FRESNO: Ani-Me Con March 16-17, 2024. For anime fan, sci-fi fans, TCG players, gamers, vendors, artists, musicians, and the community. Big Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA $19.99, ani-me.com | cons
HERMOSA BEACH: St. Patrick's Day Parade March 16, 2024, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. presented by The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce. The parade begins at the staging area near City Hall on Valley Drive
HUNTINGTON PARK: Huntington Park Easter Fun Run & Egg Hunt March 16, 2024, 8 a.m. at Salt Lake Park. Location: 3401 E. Florence Ave., Huntington Park, CA. Kids Egg Hunt free, Fun Run $15-25, Registration: hp5k.racewire.com
INDIAN WELLS: Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open Tennis March 3-17, 2024. Indian Wells Tennis Garden 78-200 Miles Avenue Indian Wells, CA 92210 $Free-up, bnpparibasopen.com
INGLEWOOD: Rolling Loud Cali March 14-17, 2024 Hollywood Park next to Sofi Stadium 1011 Stadium Drive Inglewood, CA $, $1000, rollingloud.com
JACKSON: St. Patrick's Day Dandelion Days Celebration March 16-17, 2024, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. jacksonlionsclub.org | St. Pat's
KNIGHTSEN: Annual Carrot Farm - Family Fun Day March 16-17, 2024. Register for the egg hunt and enjoy a spring day at the ranch. Shop cute Easter gifts with vendors, come in your favorite Spring outfit and enjoy photos with Mr. & Miss Easter Bunny and their friends. Tractor Photos, Egg hunt, Spring crafting station, Carrot Painting Activity, Petting Zoo, Face Painting or Glitter Tattoos. Location: 11 Pastor Lane, Knightsen, CA 94548 Vendors: thebombshellgroupinc.com | Free-$25,
LA QUINTA: Eclipsed By The Wall A Pink Floyd Tribute at Concerts in the Park. Location: SilverRock Park, 51900 SilverRock Way La Quinta , CA Free, playinlaquinta.com
LONG BEACH: Easter Wonderland Tea Party 9-10 a.m.. at Noble Bird Rotisserie. Meet special tea party themed characters and the arrival of the Easter Bunny. Join them after dining for professional photography opportunities for purchase along with face painting, arts and crafts and more for kids. $25-30, Reservations are required, call Noble Bird Rotisserie at 562-431-0445 | 2ndandpch.com
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Community Egg Hunt, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Los Cerritos Park. Public is invited to this free event produced by Calvary Chapel North Long Beach. Free, eventbrite.com
LOS ALAMITOS: Weekend of Art March 16-17, 2024 at Oak Middle School. Hours: Sat. 12-6 p.m.; Sun. 3-7 p.m. Presented by City of Los Alamitos Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. Free, cityoflosalamitos.org
MAMMOTH LAKES: Gay Ski Week March 13-17, 2024. Elevation, the annual Mammoth Gay Ski Week, brings together people from across the country and the world, for a week of events that celebrate diversity, fun, and the best spring skiing and boarding in North America. Billed as third largest gay ski week in North America. Location: Mammoth Lakes, California 93546. mammothgayskiweek.com
MATHER: Kite Festival March 16, 2024, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Sacramento. Location: 10548 Armstrong Avenue Mather, CA 95655. Free, but registration needed, baps.org | kites
MURPHYS: Murphys Irish Day Saturday, March 16, 2024, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Parade 11 a.m. Presented by the Murphys Business Association P.O. Box 2034, Murphys CA 95247 visitmurphys.com
PASO ROBLES: SLO Living Home & Outdoor Expo March 16-17, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Paso Robles Event Center. Two days of all things home and outdoor helps you get that project done. Local crafters market, local wine and olive oil tasting, boats, RVs and more. Location: 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, CA. midstatefair.com
PINOLE: Egg Hunt, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Fernandez Park. Egg Hunt begins at 11 a.m., with three age groups separated for the hunt. Location: 595 Tennent Avenue Pinole, CA. Free, ci.pinole.ca.us
PLYMOUTH: Challenge of Champions March 15-17, 2024 Amador County Fairgrounds 18621 Sherwood Plymouth, CA $10 approx. admission | rodeos
RAMONA: Ramona Spring Egg Hunt March 16, 2024, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Dos Picos Regional Park 17953 Dos Picos Park Road Ramona, CA sdparks.org
REEDLEY: Blossom Trail Train Fest March 16-17, 2024 at Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad. Location: 6943 S Reed Ave Reedley, CA. $, hillcrestreedley.com
ROSEVILLE: The Great Junk Hunt March 15-16, 2024 at Roebbelen Center. Round up of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin' treasure. Location: 700 Event Center Drive, Roseville, CA $10-20, thegreatjunkhunt.com
SACRAMENTO:
O'Sac St. Patrick's Parade
March 16, 2024
Parade marches down the streets of Old Sacramento each year with bagpipes,
dancers, horse and carriage, and more.
SACRAMENTO: The Original Sacramento Home & Garden Show March 15-17, 2024 at Cal Expo. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA $8, sacramentohomeandgarden.show | home shows
SAN DIEGO: Latino Film Festival March 14-24, 2024. $120-300 passes, sdlatinofilm.com
SAN DIEGO: St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade
SAN DIEGO: shamROCK San Diego St. Paddy's Day Music + Beer Festival Friday, March 16, 2024, 4-11 p.m. in Gaslamp Quarter. Now an all ages event but for those with ID, the signature green beer and pub atmosphere remains a key element of this day of fun. Location: 6th Avenue between E & G Streets San Diego, CA Pre-purchase $39-up - all ages, sandiegoshamrock.com $89-up VIP Pass
SAN DIEGO: San Diego City Parks Egg Hunts March 16, 2024 at City Heights Recreation Center, Dolores Magdaleno Memorial Recreation Center, Linda Vista Recreation Center, Nobel Athletic Fields and Recreation Center, Ocean Air Recreation Center and Robb Athletic Field, free.
SAN FRANCISCO: St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade March 16, 2024, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. unitesf.net
SANTA CLARITA: Spring Fling & Egg Hunt at Gilchrist Farm. March 16 & 17, 23, 24, & 30, 2024, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Egg Hunts at 10, 12 & 2 Pig Races at 11 & 3. $5-55, gilchristfarm.com
SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Spring Fest March 16, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Finley Community Park 2060 West College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA Free, all ages welcome! srcity.org
VALLEJO: Vallejo Egg Hunt Pool-ooza, Cunningham Aquatic Complex 801 Heartwood Ave. Vallejo, CA $, ages 17 & under, gvrd.org
VENTURA: Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade March 16, 2024, 10 a.m.
VISALIA: St. Patrick's Day Fest March 16, 2024, 1-5 p.m.
presented by the Visalia Breakfast Lions is for ages 21+. visaliabreakfastlions.org
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