California Events
The Flower Fields, Carlsbad, CA Mar.1-May, Mother's Day 2025
Friday, March 20, 2026
BREA: Brea Spring Craft Boutique March 20-21, 2026, 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.) $3, ci.brea.ca.us
BURBANK: BrickCentric, for LEGO lovers dedicated to celebrating building, creativity, and connecting through the brick March 20-22, 202, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel. LEGO Masters Alumni and Leading Creators, games, panels & seminars such as Brick Pong: A brick-based twist on beer pong (no beer!). Location: 2500 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA. $20, brickcentric.com
CALIFORNIA: Grunion Run at California Beaches March 18-21, 2026, times vary between 10 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. depending on day. Catch grunion with your bare hands only and take only what you plan to eat, says California Department of Fish & Wildlife. Fishing regs apply, wildlife.ca.gov
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $, theflowerfields.com.com
CEDARVILLE: Modoc Ag Expo at Modoc Fairgrounds March 20, 2026, 10 a.m. Speakers on crops, hay pests, upcoming regulations and more. Free admission & luncheon, modocheritagefoundation.org
FONTANA: Night Market March 20, 2026, 6-10 p.m. Held on Spring Street between Sierra Ave. & Juniper Ave., event includes Music Food, Drinks, Vendors, Graffiti Art, Jumpers, Crafts , Photo Booths & more. Additional dates: July 17, 2026, October 16, 2026. Free, fontanaca.gov
FORT BRAGG: Rhododendron Walks March 20-April 24, 2026 Fridays in March and April, 1-3 p.m. at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Location: 18220 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA. $23, gardenbythesea.org
NORWALK: Artastic Art Festival March 20, 2026, 6-9 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center. Annual event includes a Student Art Competition, vendors and artists galore. Location: 13200 Clarkdale Ave., Norwalk, CA. Free, norwalk.org
OROVILLE: Feather Falls Tattoo Expo March 20-22, 2026 Feather Falls Casino. Tattoo Contest, Entertainment, Vendors, Beer Garden, Contests, World Class Tattoo Art Live Tattooing, plus Elm Street Tattoo, Klockwork Tattoo, Travelers Tattoo. Location: 3 Alverda Dr. Oroville, CA. Free, featherfallscasino.com | tattoos
PALM DESERT: Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert March 19-22, 2026. Celebration showcasing the best in art, food and wine hospitality. palmdesertfoodandwine.com
PALM SPRINGS: PBR Wrangler Tour - Unleash the Beast March 20-21, 2026 at Acrisure Arena. World-class athletes go head-to-head with powerful bucking bulls. Location: 75702 Varner Rd., Palm Desert, CA. $, pbr.com | rodeos
PLYMOUTH: Challenge of Champions March 20-22, 2026 Amador County Fairgrounds 18621 Sherwood Plymouth, CA $, chsra.com | rodeo
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Plunge Underwater Egg Hunt takes March 20, 2026, 5:30-8 p.m. $20-25, plungesandiego.com
SANTA BARBARA: "Orchid Escape" Santa Barbara International Orchid Show March 20-22, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Earl Warren Showgrounds. One of the largest and most celebrated orchid events in the United States. Location: 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA. $25-35, sborchidshow.com
SANTA ROSA: California Artisan Cheese Festival March 20-22, 2026 | Marketplace at Fairgrounds March 22, 2026 at Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Weekend showcases cheesemakers with local farm tours, grand tasting and demos. Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA. Tickets: $, artisancheesefestival.com
YUBA CITY: The Yuba Sutter Home and Garden & Lifestyle Expo March 20-22, 2026 at Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds. More than 100 exhibitors with the best in home, garden and lifestyle products and services. Location: 442 Franklin Ave., Yuba City, CA. $, yshome.show | home shows
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