California Events
The Flower Fields in Carlsbad are open
Friday, March 28, 2025
ANAHEIM: WonderCon Anaheim March 28-30, 2025 at Anaheim Convention Center. 900+ exhibitors in a 412,000 square foot Exhibit Hall filled with comics, original art, toys, and merchandise from many popular artists, publishers, and retailers. Attendees can expect exclusive movie and television programming, panels, anime, autographs, games, the Masquerade, and portfolio review. Location: 800 West Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802. $20-up, comic-con.org | cons
BUENA PARK Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival March 28 - April 27, 2025 pays homage to the late Walter Knott's beloved Boysenberry. knotts.com
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 11, 2025. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com
CHOWCHILLA: Chowchilla Western Stampede March 28, 2025, 10 am Robertson Blvd. Western Stampede Cattle Drive on Robertson Blvd. cityofchowchilla.org/163/Community-Events | rodeo
FORT BRAGG: Rhododendron Walks each Friday in March and April, 1-3 p.m. at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Location: 18220 North Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA. $20, gardenbythesea.org
HOLLYWOOD: PaleyFest iconic television festival March 21-30, 2025 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
PALM DESERT: Glow in the Dark Spring Lantern Festival March 20- April 27, 2025, 6:30-10 p.m. Dozens of illuminated lantern displays representing wild places from around the globe. Explore the lighted pathways, immersive photo-opportunities, and see The Living Desert in a whole new light. Specialty cocktails sold to age 21+. Location: 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, CA. $20-25, livingdesert.org
SAN DIEGO: Colina del Sol Recreation Center Spring Egg Hunt March 28, 2025, 4:30-7 p.m. 5319 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA Free, sandiego.gov Spring egg hunt (specific to age groups), snack vendors, food, bounce house and live music.
SAN BERNARDINO: Beyond Wonderland music festival March 28-29, 2025 at National Orange Show Fairgrounds, beyondwonderland.com
SAN RAFAEL: San Rafael Spring Carnival March 28 - April 6, 2025 across from the Marin County Fairgrounds Location: 3503 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA. Presented by Butler Amusements, Unlimited ride wristband $32, butleramusements.com/ events/38
WINNETKA: Winnetka Spring Carnival at Winnetka Recreation Center, 8401 Winnetka Ave. Winnetka, CA 91306 Free, laparks.org
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