California Festivals
La Quinta Arts Celebration, laquintaartcelebration.org
Monday, March 2, 2026
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com
IMPERIAL: California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta February 27-March 15, 2026 (closed Mon. & Tues.) at Imperial Valley Fairgrounds. Helm Brothers Carnival, wrist bands available. Location: 200 East Second Street, Imperial, CA 92251. $, ivfairgrounds.com
INDIAN WELLS: Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open Tennis March 1-15, 2026. Indian Wells Tennis Garden 78-200 Miles Avenue Indian Wells, CA 92210 $Free-up, bnpparibasopen.com
LA VERNE: Spring Coloring Contest, March 2, 2026, 7:30 a.m. for ages 1-12 years. Location: Mainero Square, 3660 D Street. Free, cityoflaverne.org
MAMMOTH LAKES: Full Moon Snow Shoe Tour February 28-March 2, 2026. Depart the Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center between 6:15 p.m. for a 1.5-hour guided tour. $75 approx. per person includes equipment. Space is limited. mammothmountain.com
Past events
DEL MAR: Gem Faire February 28-March 2, 2025 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA $7 weekend pass, gemfaire.com
FRESNO: Fresno Tattoo Expo March 1 & 2, 2025, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Commerce Building The Fresno Tattoo Expo is back. All ages welcome. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, fresnofair.com
FRESNO: Rabbit Show March 1-2, 2025, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Jr. Exhibits Building Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, fresnofair.com
FRESNO: Dirt Autocross 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Infield Lot. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, fresnofair.com
LA QUINTA: La Quinta Art Celebration February 27-March 2, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at La Quinta Civic Center Park. Juried art show boasts artists from around the globe showing and selling their works. Location: 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA. $25-30, laquintaartcelebration.org
NEWARK: Castro Valley 75th annual Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show and Sale February 28-March 2, 2025 at Newark Pavilion. Presented by Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley, meet 40+ dealers selling minerals, fossils, crystals, rocks, gemstones and jewelry. There are exhibits, demonstrations, kids activities, door prizes, geode splitting, and a live auction on Saturday. Hours are Fri 11-5, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5. Location: 6430 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA. $6 day pass or $10 three days, ebml.club
REEDLEY: Blossom Trail Train March 1-16, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends at Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad. Location: 6943 S. Reed Ave Reedley, CA. $, hillcrestreedley.com
SACRAMENTO - Museum Day March 1-2, 2025. An annual event that allows you free admission into Sacramento's major museums and even the zoo is a welcome break for those who want to check the museums out but can't afford to. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. sacmuseums.org
SANTA ROSA: Santa Rosa Tattoos and Blues February 28-March 2, 2025 at
Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa
2777 Fourth Street
$25-50, santarosatattoosandblues.com
TRUCKEE: I Did-a-Run
TRUCKEE: Truckee I-Did-A-Run Mar.10, 2024, 1 p.m. at Tahoe Donner Ski Resort. $ dog registration with 40 dog limit, tahoedonner.com/ events/ i-did-a-run/
UNION CITY: Superhero 5K Fun Run & Walk March 2, 2025, 9 a.m. at Civic Center/ City Hall Parking Lot. Benefit for the Parkinson's Foundation. $, runsignup.com (search Union City Superhero)
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.