California Events
Palm Desert Food & Wine Grand Tasting Saturday & Sunday
Saturday, March 21, 2026
APPLE HILL: Apple Hill Welcome Spring March 21-22, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. along Highway 50 (El Dorado Freeway) and surrounding hills between Smithflat and Camino roughly. applehill.com
ATASCADERO: Central Coast Craft Beer Fest March 21, 2026, 12-4 p.m. at Sunken Gardens Location: 15 E. Mall Atascadero, CA Tickets $, centralcoastcraftbeerfest.com | beer
BELMONT: Handcrafted Originals Art Fair March 21-22, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Carlmont Village Shopping Center. Location: 1049 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont, CA. Free admission, pacificfinearts.com
BERKELEY: Tilden Merry Go Round Breakfast with Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt March 21 & 29, 2026; April 5, 2026 at Tilden Park. Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Tilden Merry Go Round requires that you make reservations before sell out! Location: Central Park Drive & Anza Road Berkeley, CA. $ rsvp required, tildenmerrygoround.org
BEVERLY HILLS: GMCLA's And The Beat Goes On March 21-22, 2026 at the Saban Theatre. Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles presents this annual concert. Location: Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA. $45-125, GMCLA.org
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
BURLINGAME: Burlingame Easter Egg Hunt March 21, 2026, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame. Bring you family for an Egg Hunt. All are invited. A taco truck is showing up, plus there's petting zoo, face painting, games, and more! Location: 1500 Easton Dr. Burlingame, CA Free, facebook.com/burlpres
CALABASAS: Arbor Day Celebration March 21, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Gates Canyon Park. Join the City of Calabasas for the Arbor Day tree planting dedicated to preserving our planet and creating a greener future for generations to come. Location: 25801 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Calabasas, CA. Free, cityofcalabasas.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
CAMARILLO: Pleasant Valley Rec & Parks District Spring Into Summer Showcase 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Community Center Park. Community picnic, games, food trucks, cornhole tourney, live music and karaoke and more. Location: 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo, CA. Free, pvrpd.org
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $, theflowerfields.com
CARLSBAD: Pirate Plunge March 21, 2026, 5-8 p.m. at Alga Norte Aquatic Center. Location: 6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA. $15; age 3 years and under free. Avoid lines. Wristbands available 1 week early, (442) 339-2843, carlsbadca.gov
CHATSWORTH: Mason Recreation Center Barnyard Egg Hunt March 21, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Moon-bounce, arts & crafts, games and music. Location: 10500 Mason Ave. Chatsworth, CA. Free, recreation.parks.lacity.gov
CHOWCHILLA: Chowchilla Easter Egg Scramble March 21, 2026 at Edward Ray Sports & Leisure Park.
COMMERCE: Commerce Spring Festival Egg Hunt March 21, 2026, 10 a.m.-1 p. m. at Rosewood Park. Free with timed egg hunts by age category for ages 17 years and under. Location: 5655 Jillson, Commerce, CA. Free, ci.commerce.ca.us
CORONA DEL MAR: Clivia Show & Sale March 21-22, 2026, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sherman Library & Gardens. Presented by the North American Clivia Society. Location: 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 $, thesherman.org
DANVILLE: Danville Community Band Concert, Around the World in 90 Minutes March 21, 2026, 3 p.m. Community Presbyterian Church 222 W. El Pintado Rd. Danville, CA Free, donations accepted, danvilleband.org.
DINUBA: BBQ & Brew Fest March 21, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Rose Ann Vuich Park. BBQ, beer tasting and cornhole at this KC sanctioned BBQ event. Location: 855 E. El Monte Street, Dinuba, CA. $, dinuba.org
DIXON: Spring Solano County Home & Garden Show March 21-22, 2026 at Dixon Fairgrounds. Meet over 100 home improvement specialists. Location: 655 S. First St. Dixon, CA $, solanohomeshow.com | home shows
FRESNO: Fresno County Historical Museum Open March 21, 2026 at Fresno County Historical Museum & Big Fresno Fair Museum OPEN! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, Free to attend, fresnofair.com | additional dates: April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, November 21 & December 19, 2026
INGLEWOOD: Inglewood Eggstravaganza, March 21, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Edward Vincent Jr. Park, 700 Warren Lane Inglewood, CA Free, cityofinglewood.org
JACKSON: St. Patrick's Day Dandelion Days Celebration March 21-22, 2026, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. jacksonlionsclub.org | St. Pat's
JULIAN: Daffodil Show March 21-22, 2026 at Town Hall. Bring all daffodils for display & judging. Location: 2129 Main St., Julian, CA. julianca.com
KNIGHTSEN: Bunnies, Boots & Blooms Family Fun Day March 21, 2026, 3-7 p.m. 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. $, facebook.com/ oasisfamilyranch/
LA QUINTA: Art on Main Street March 7 & 21, 2026, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Over 100 artists show & sell their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics... Location: 46-600 Washington Street, Washington Park Center (parking lot), La Quinta, CA. Admission and parking are free, oldtownlaquinta.com
LEMOORE: Blue Angels Air Show March 21-22, 2026 at NAS Lemoore, CA. Free
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: Woolly's Dance Party, 3:45-4:30 p.m. starts at Ski & Snowboard School for music, a dance party through The Village Plaza. Join Woolly and friends from the must-attend kids event for all ages. Location: 6201 Minaret Road, CA 93546. Free, mammothmountain.com
MARYSVILLE: Bok Kai Festival March 21-22, 2026 in Downtown Marysville. Celebrate Chinese community with the annual Bok Kai parade from the crowning of the Bok Kai Parade Hostess to the Parade and community festivities that culminate in Bomb Day. bokkaitemple.com/ bokkai-weekend
MERCED: Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete, Tahitian Dance Competition and Cultural Festival March 20-22, 2026 at Golden Valley High School. The longest existing, annually held, Tahitian Dance and Cultural Festival outside of French Polynesia. The event also includes the Maeva Merced Polynesian Pageant, where lovely ladies and handsome gentlemen compete for the prestigious title of Miss and Mr. Maeva Merced. Location: 2121 E. Childs Ave., Merced, CA. $25 approx., kikiraina.com
MORAGA: Spring Festival Egg Hunt March 21, 2026, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Rain or shine - event for ages 0-8 years Moraga Commons Park Moraga Rd. and St. Mary's Rd. Moraga, CA $20 all inclusive wristband (parents attend free) for ages 8 years and younger, buy wristbands: moragajuniors.org
MURPHYS: Irish Day March 21, 2026, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Parade at 11 a.m. visitmurphys.com
NOVATO: 2026 Trash to Treasures Spring Flea Market March 21, 2026, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Margaret Todd Senior Center. Held indoors, rain or shine, shop for unique second-hand treasures and check out the snack bar with hot coffee and tasty eats available for purchase. Vendors call 415-899-8290. Location: 1560 Hill Road, Novato, CA. Free admission, novato.gov/events
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
PALM SPRINGS: Garden Conservancy Open Days at three locations - Anton-Histed Nature Preserve; Villa Rosemarie; and Villa Vecchia March 21, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Participating Garden requires visiting this website and reserving tickets, gardenconservancy.org | garden tours
PINOLE: Egg Hunt March 21, 2026, 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 20-22, 2026 Amador County Fairgrounds 18621 Sherwood Plymouth, CA $, chsra.com | rodeo
PORT HUENEME: Sea Splash Color Dash 5K March 21, 2026, 9 a.m. at Hueneme Beach Park. Location: 550 Surfside Drive, Prot Hueneme, CA. $, huenemebeachfestival.org
SACRAMENTO: Comic Con March 21-22, 2026 at Sacramento Convention Center. Featured guests, panels, costume contest and 2 full days of entertainment, education and escape. Location: Sacramento, CA $10, approx. sac-con.com | anime
SAN DIEGO: Azalea Recreation Center Spring Egg Hunt March 21, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Spring Egg Hunt, Play Fairy, Basket Raffles, Jumpers and Raspados. Location: 2596 Violet St. San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 235-1162 All free.
SAN DIEGO / OCEAN BEACH: Robb Athletic Field Spring Egg Hunt March 21, 2026, 9-11:30 a.m. Location: 2525 Bacon St., San Diego, CA Spring Egg Hunt free event includes Jumpers, Egg Hunt, Arts & Crafts, Prizes and Food Truck! Please bring your own basket!
SAN DIEGO: Pacific Beach Recreation Center Spring Egg Hunt March 21, 2026, 9-11:30 a.m. Egg Hunt • Jump house • Face Painter • Music • Games • Food Truck. Location: 1405 Diamond St., San Diego, CA. Free, sandiego.gov
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Trails, Tails & Traditions Swallows Day Parade March 1, 2026. swallowsdayparade.org
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 CLARA: Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show March 21-22, 2026 Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Parkway Halls A, B, C, D Santa Clara, CA travelshows.com
SANTA CLARITA: Spring Fling & Egg Hunt at Gilchrist Farm. March 21 & 22, March 28 & 29 and April 4, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Egg Hunts at 10, 12 & 2; Pig Races at 11 & 3. $5-55, gilchristfarm.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
TRACY: City of Tracy Spring Egg Splash March 21, 2026, 12:30-5 p.m. at Joe Wilson Pool. Includes two egg splash sessions and a recreational swim afterwards. Location: 900 W. Lowell Avenue, Tracy, CA $5 pre-registration required, cityoftracy.org
UNION CITY: Culture Fest March 21, 2026, 12-4 p.m. at Kennedy Park. Colorful dances, mouthwatering cuisine, and captivating artistry. Location: 1333 Decoto Road, Union City, CA. Free, UnionCity.org/KYC
VENTURA: Mermaid Celebration March 7 & 21, 2026, 12-3 p.m. at Ventura Harbor. Mermaid meet-and-greets, a Mermaid Dance Party, dazzling Bubble Magic, Mermaid Poster Coloring, Face Painting & Glitter Bar, an ocean-themed Slime Station, Pirate Ship Play Zone, live chalk art creations, Aerial Studio Performances, Tropical Bird Photos, live music from the Anacapa Ukulele Band and tropical steel drum performances. Location: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA. Free, VenturaHarborVillage.com or call (805) 477-0470
WATSONVILLE: Watsonville Film Festival March 12-21, 2026 Watsonville Civic Plaza, 275 Main Street, Watsonville, CA | film
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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