California Events
California Grunion Run Open Season
Sunday, March 29, 2026
ANAHEIM: WonderCon Anaheim March 27-29, 2026 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
ANGELS CAMP: Calaveras Gem & Mineral Show March 28-29, 2026 at The Calaveras County Fairgrounds. Location: 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, CA. $, frogtown.org
BUENA PARK Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival Daily, March 13-April 12, 2026 pays homage to the late Walter Knott's beloved Boysenberry. knotts.com
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com
FORTUNA: Daffodils by the River March 28-29, 2026, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Fortuna Garden Club, at Fortuna River Lodge Conference Center, 1800 Riverwalk Dr., Fortuna, CA. facebook.com/FortunaGardenClub/
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 GRANGE: La Grange Rodeo March 29, 2026, Slack starts at 8 a.m. Location: 30433 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange, CA. $, lagrangerodeoassociation.com | rodeos
ROSEVILLE: Floating Egg-stravaganza March 29, 2026, 9 a.m. Mike Shellito Indoor Pool Non-refundable Registration required for all those attending/entering the event. For more information, please call Roseville PRL (Parks, Recreation & Libraries) at 772-PLAY (916-772-7529)
SANTA ROSA: Sonoma/North Bay Home Expo March 28-29, 2026 at Sonoma County Fairgrounds. ADU Fair, Solar, Interior Design and all your home improvement needs in a day full of entertainment, education and opportunities to shop. Location: 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, CA. $10, sonomanorthbayhomeexpo.com | home shows
Past events
ANGELS CAMP: Roller Derby March 29, 2025 at The Calaveras County Fairgrounds. Location: 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, CA. $, frogtown.org
BEAUMONT: Spring Fling Egg Hunt March 29, 2025, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Noble Creek Regional Park. Location: 390 Oak Valley Parkway Beaumont, California Cost: $1, Questions? contact: sarah@bcvparks.com or 951-845-9555
FRESNO: CaliCreaming Fresno Car Show March 29, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Agricultural Building Carnival Lot. Industry Commerce Building Pavilion Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, fresnofair.com
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
MILL VALLEY: Mill Valley Spring Faire March 25, 2025, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mill Valley Community Center 180 Camino Alto Mill Valley, CA cityofmillvalley.org | millvalleyrecreation.org
NOVATO: 2025 Trash to Treasures Spring Flea Market Description: The 2025 Trash to Treasures Spring Flea Market will return to the Margaret Todd Senior Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 9am - 2pm! Admission to this market is free! The market is held indoors, rain or shine. The snack bar will feature donations of hot coffee from Peet’s Coffee and many more tasty eats available for purchase. Come shop for unique second-hand treasures! Please call 415-899-8290 for more information or to be placed on the email list. Time: 9AM – 2PM Location: The Margaret Todd Senior Center, 1560 Hill Road, Novato, CA Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 Contact: 415-899-8290 Website: novato.org/events
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
PASADENA: City of Pasadena Egg Bowl March 29, 2025, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Rose Bowl Stadium. Location: 1001 Rose Bowl Drive Pasadena, CA Free for residents (small fee for non-residents), but reservations required: cityofpasadena.net/Reserve (626) 744-7311
PLEASANT HILL: Pleasant Hill Underwater Egg Hunt March 29, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park. Location: 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. $18-22.50, pleasanthillrec.com
SAN BERNARDINO: Beyond Wonderland music festival March 27-28, 2026 at National Orange Show Fairgrounds, beyondwonderland.com
SAN DIEGO: NTC Park/Liberty Station Cabrillo Recreation Center Spring Egg Hunt March 29, 2025, 9-11 a.m. Free event includes an Egg Hunt, Face Painter, Crafts, Jumper and Carnival Games. Remember to bring a basket. Location: 2455 Cushing Rd., San Diego, CA | Egg Hunt times
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Art & Craft Festival March 29-30, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BBQ, pony rides, and shopping galore. Location: San Juan Bautista, CA. facebook.com/ SanJuanBautistaCraftsFestival/
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, March 29 hours are 12-10 p.m. 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
WOODLAND HILLS: Spring Flutter Fest March 29, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Woodland Hills Recreation Center 5858 Shoup Ave. Woodland Hills, CA Free, laparks.org
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