California Events
The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, CA through Mother's Day
Sunday, March 8, 2026
ANGELS CAMP: Calaveras Celtic Faire March 6-8, 2026 at The Calaveras County Fairgrounds featuring bands Wicked Tinkers, Black Eyed Dempseys and many more. Location: 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp, CA. $16.55-45 general admission, calaverascelticfaire.com
BAKERSFIELD: Camellia Society Of Kern County March 7-8, 2026 at Bakersfield Racquet Club. Location: 1660 Pine St., Bakersfield, CA. socalcamelliasociety.org
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $, theflowerfields.com
CATHEDRAL CITY: Cathedral City LGBT Days March 6-8, 2026. LGBT Days' Bed Race is March 9, 10 a.m.. Downtown Cathedral City, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. Prizes for winners. Cathedral City Fire Department & Cathedral City Police Department. cathedralcitylgbtdays.com | pride
CHOWCHILLA: Western Street Stampede March 6 + Western Stampede Rodeo March 6-8, 2026 at Chowchilla-Madera County Fairgrounds. Location: 1000 S. 3rd St., Chowchilla, CA chowchillafair.org | rodeo
COSTA MESA: Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show March 5-8, 2026 at OC Fair & Event Center. Show specials on thousands of items such as fishing rods, reels, tackle & more, Pacific Coast Sportfishing Tackle, Boat, Travel and Outdoors Super Show features seven halls, 200,000+ square feet of Salt and Freshwater Fishing Tackle, Boats, Travel Destinations and Everything Outdoors. Check out the latest fishing accessories, marine electronics and adventure gear. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $20 gate, $23.18 online, age 12 years & under free, sportfishingfestival.com | boat shows
DANA POINT: Festival of Whales March 6-8, 2026. Event includes car shows, parade, Grunion 10K Run, Rubber Ducky Derby, Outrigger Race, Family Hikes, Boat and Ship Rides, Sandcastle Contest and more! festivalofwhales.com
DEL MAR: Koi Show March 7-8, 2026 at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Sharing and camaraderie to help improve methods of providing Koi fish with safe and healthy environments. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA $, koiclubofsandiego.org
FRESNO: Fresno Home Remodeling & Decorating Spring Show March 6-8, 2026 at Fresno Fairgrounds. California's largest Home Show! Location: 1121 S Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, fresnoshows.com | home shows
FRIANT: Fresno Tattoo Convention March 6-8, 2026 at Table Mountain Casino. Location: 777 Jackpot Lane, Friant, CA. Free, tmcasino.com | tattoos
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Kite Party March 7-8, 2026, sunrise to sunset at Huntington City Beach next to Huntington Beach Pier. Participants are by pre-registration only; Free to see, kiteparty.com
IMPERIAL: California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta February 27-March 15, 2026 (closed Mon. & Tues.) at Imperial Valley Fairgrounds. Helm Brothers Carnival, wrist bands available. Location: 200 East Second Street, Imperial, CA 92251. $, ivfairgrounds.com
INDIAN WELLS: Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open Tennis March 1-15, 2026. Indian Wells Tennis Garden 78-200 Miles Avenue Indian Wells, CA 92210 $Free-up, bnpparibasopen.com
LANCASTER: AV Fair & Event Center Home Show March 7-8, 2026. Discover the possibilities for your home right in the Antelope Valley. Location: 2551 West Avenue H, Lancaster, CA. Admission is free, parking is affordable, avfair.com | home shows
LIVERMORE: Bay Area Daffodil Show March 7-8, 2026. Show is open to the public, free, on Saturday 1-5 p.m.; and open free to the public on Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Co-hosted by Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. daffodil.org
LONG BEACH: Los Angeles Travel Show March 7-8, 2026 at Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. $17.23-155, age 17 years & under free, travelshows.com
LOS ANGELES: California Bridal & Wedding Expo March 8, 2026, 12:30-5 p.m. at Los Angeles Convention Center - West Hall. Meet great resources such as Bakeries, Bands & Musicians, Bridal Accessories, Gowns, Registry & Showers, Catering, Ceremony Officiants, Dance Lessons, Decor & Lighting, Disc Jockeys, Entertainment, Favors, Florists, Food & Beverages, Guest Accommodations, Hair / Makeup & Beauty, Invitations & Announcements, Limousines & Transportation, Makeup Artists, Photographers, Reception / Wedding Venues, Rehearsal Dinners, Salons & Spas, Tents & Furniture Rentals, Tuxedos, Videography, Wedding Event Planners and Wedding Cakes & Desserts. Location: 1201 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door. cabridalshows-la.com
MONTEREY: Jazz Bash by the Bay March 6-8, 2026. Jazz Bash features After Midnight, Alpha Rhythm Kings, Blue Street, Tom Rigney and Flambeau, Bye Bye Blues Band, Dave Stuckey Hot House Gang, Zydeco Flames & more. Location: Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940. $50-125, jazzbashmonterey.com
ORANGE COUNTY: Orange County Restaurant Week, March 8-14, 2026. ocrestaurantweek.com
REDONDO BEACH Annual Festival of the Kite March 8, 2026, 12 Noon- 5 p.m. Redondo Beach Pier 100 Fishermans Wharf Redondo Beach, CA. Free, redondopier.com
REEDLEY: Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad Blossom Trail Train February 28-March 15, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 6943 S. Reed Ave., Reedley, CA. hillcrestreedley.com
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Camellia Show March 7-8, 2026 at Scottish Rite. Location: 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA. Free, camelliasocietyofsacramento.org
SACRAMENTO - Museum Day March 7-8, 2026. An annual event that allows you free admission into Sacramento's major museums and even the zoo is a welcome break for those who want to check the museums out but can't afford to. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. sacmuseums.org
SAN PEDRO: Los Angeles Harbor Cup March 6-8, 2026. LA Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk San Pedro CA 90731. This 3-day regatta hosted by the Port of Los Angeles, LAYC, and CA State University Maritime Academy was founded in 2008, inviting men and women to experience offshore one-design sailboat racing in a fleet of identical Catalina 37s. layc.org
Past events
CUPERTINO: Cupertino Big Bunny Fun Run March 8, 2025 at Civic Center Plaza. $, cupertino.org
JULIAN: Daffodil Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 7-April 27, 2025 at Julian Farm and Orchard. You-Pick Daffodil Flowers, Hayrides, Sunflowers, Petting Zoo, Ax Throwing, and more! Location: 4381 CA-78, Santa Ysabel, CA. $5 general admission, $20 u-pick daffodils, optional add-ons, julianfarmandorchard.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
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: Sunset Snowshoe Tour March 7-8, 2025, 4-7 p.m. at Mammoth Ski Resort. Location: Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center, 163 Twin Lakes Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA $75, mammothmountain.com
NORCO: Boots in the Park March 8, 2025. Brooks & Dunn, Parker McCollum, Jackson Dean, Rodney Atkins, Owen Riegling, Bryce Leatherwood, Joe Peters + sounds by Luwiss Lux. Location:5555 Hamner Ave., Norco, CA. $100-330, bootsinthepark.com
STOCKTON: Chinese New Year Celebration March 8, 2025, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Community Center. Location: 33 W. Alpine Avenue, Stockton, CA. 95204 $10 tickets sold day of
VENTURA: Mermaid Celebration March 8, 2025, 1-4 p.m. at Ventura Harbor. Mermaid meet-and-greets, a Mermaid Dance Party with DJ Darla, dazzling Bubble Magic by SB Bubble Guy, Mermaid Poster Coloring, Face Painting & Glitter Bar, an ocean-themed Slime Station, Pirate Ship Play Zone, live chalk art creations, Junior Explorers Sensory Bin, 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 | Additional date: March 22, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.