California Events
Sunday, March 22, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PLYMOUTH: Challenge of Champions March 20-22, 2026 Amador County Fairgrounds 18621 Sherwood Plymouth, CA $, chsra.com | rodeo
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
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
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
Past events
BASS LAKE: Touch a Truck March 22, 2025, 12-4 p.m. at Pines Resort Upper Parking Lot. Touch trucks and big vehicles, free skating and more. Location: 54432 Road 432, Bass-Lake, CA. Free, basslake.com
BEVERLY HILLS: GMCLA's Rhinestone Cowboys March 22 & 23, 2025 at the Saban Theatre. Glenn Campbell move over! It's time for Country Music to get the GMCLA (Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles) treatment March 22 at 8 p.m. and March 23 at 3:30 p.m. Location: Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA. $45-125, GMCLA.org
CAMARILLO: Pleasant Valley Rec & Parks District Spring Into Summer Showcase 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Community Center Park. Community picnic, beer garden, 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. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com
COSTA MESA: Spring Bark Bash March 22, 2025, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tewinkle Park. CMPD Animal Services Unit, Pet adoptions, pet vendors, music, food trucks. Location: 970 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Free,
FRESNO: SCCA-AutoCross March 22-23, 2025, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Carnival Lot. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, fresnofair.com
HOLLYWOOD: PaleyFest iconic television festival April 4-12, 2026 at Dolby Theater. Special screenings selected for this event by the producers followed by a conversation and Q&A. Location: The Dolby Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. $, paleyfest.org
LA MIRADA: City's 65th Year Celebration March 22, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Neff Park. Includes Craft Fair, Farmers Market and Live Music. Tour the historic Carriage Barn, George House, and Neff House, and explore exhibits and a historical timeline showcasing key moments from La Mirada's past. Location: 14300 San Cristobal Drive, La Mirada, CA. Free admission, cityoflamirada.org
LA QUINTA: Concerts in the Park featuring The Doggs band. Food trucks on site, too. Free, playinlaquinta.com
LA QUINTA: Art on Main Street March 22, 2025, 10 a.m. - 4 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
LIVERMORE: Barrel Tasting Weekend March 22-23, 2025. Livermore Valley Wine Country | Livermore | Taste wines right out of the barrel, meet winemakers and more. $, lvwine.org | wine
LONG BEACH: Shen Yun, March 22-23, 2025 at Long Beach Terrace. Location: 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. Tickets: $90-220, shenyun.com
LOS ANGELES: LA ZOO Spring Fling March 22-23, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Enjoy egg-citing entertainment and activities, fascinating education stations, springtime book readings, special animal feedings and more. Location: 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA. $22, lazoo.org
LOS ANGELES: Golden Dragon Parade & Chinese New Year March 22, 2025, 1-4 p.m. Los Angeles Chinese Chamber of Commerce hosts this beloved annual event which includes a beauty pageant and banquet held one evening before the date of the parade. lachinesechamber.org
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
ORANGE: Eggstravaganza at Irvine Park Railroad March 22-April 19, 2025, a kid's delight with daily egg hunts, train rides, crafts, moon bounce, Easter Bunny meet & greet and more! irvineparkrailroad.com
OROVILLE: Feather Falls Tattoo Expo March 21-23, 2025 at
Feather Falls Casino,
3 Alverda Dr.
Free admission, featherfallscasino.com
SACRAMENTO: Quilt, Craft, Sew Festival March 20-22, 2025 at Cal Expo. Sewing, Quilting, Needle-Art, and Craft supply exhibits from many quality companies. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $12 for 3 days, quiltcraftsew.com
SAN DIEGO: Latino Film Festival March 19-23, 2025. $50-up, sdlatinofilm.com
SAN DIEGO: Memorial Recreation Center Spring Egg Hunt March 22, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Egg Hunts, Candy, crafts, entertainment and pictures with the Bunny are in store for kids attending this great event. Location: 2902 Marcy Avenue, San Diego, CA
SANTA ROSA: California Artisan Cheese Festival March 21-23, 2025 | Marketplace at Fairgrounds March 23, 2025 at Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Weekend showcases cheesemakers with local farm tours, grand tasting and demos. Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA. Tickets: $25-up, artisancheesefestival.com
SONOMA: Sonoma International Film Festival March 19-23, 2025, sonomafilmfest.org | film
UNION CITY: Culture Fest March 22, 2025, 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
LOS ANGELES: Venice Lovefest, March 22, 2025, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in Mar Vista downtown. Held in the lively neighborhood of Mar Vista along Venice Blvd., the Lovefest includes a Car Show, Music, outdoor vendor shopping, food trucks and a groovy good time for all. Location: 12257 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Admission is free, thevenicefest.com
VENTURA: Mermaid Celebration March 22, 2024, 1-4 p.m. at Ventura Harbor. Mermaid meet-and-greets, witness a breathtaking Live Ice Sculpting Mermaid demonstration by Chef Jean Luc of Le Petit Cafe & Bakery, craft ocean-themed keepsakes with Lakeshore Learning, and design a Mermaid Bracelet to take home. Location: 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA. Free, VenturaHarborVillage.com or call (805) 477-0470
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