California Events
Saturday, May 10, 2025
AGOURA HILLS: A Day at Fire Station 89, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet local firefighters in an informative day about safety and fun! Demonstrations, Vehicle Extrication Demonstration, Helicopter Flyover (weather permitting), Sidewalk CPR Activities/Events, Fire Apparatus Displays, Kidz Zone with DJ and Fun Attractions, Open Ambulance, Lost Hills Sheriff Station, CERT Teams, Canine Search and Rescue Team (no pets please), Free Hot Dogs, Free Parking available at Agoura Medical Plaza. Location: 29575 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills, CA. Free, (818) 597-7361
ALBANY: Mamma Mia! Movie in the Park,May 10, 2025, Sunset-10 p.m. in Memorial Park. Enjoy the classic jukebox musical Mamma Mia! with all your favorite ABBA hits. Sing, dance, and have a blast! Location: 1325 Portland Ave., Albany, CA. Free, albanyca.org
ALTADENA: Upstream, Reggae and Caribbean Island music at 2nd Saturday Library Concert in Main Library Parking Lot. Location: 600 East Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA. Free, altadenalibrary.org
ANDERSON: Redding Fire Festival May 10, 2025, 3-9 p.m. at Shasta District Fair & Event Center. Cirque show, vendors, cosplay, beer & wine sales, all sorts of art and more. Location: 1890 Briggs Street, Anderson, CA. $15 admission, firefestivals.com
ANTIOCH: Rivertown Wine Walk & Artisan Faire May 10, 2025. Afternoon of Art, Handmade Crafts, Wine Tasting and Live Music. This is a free & fun, family-friendly event. This event is free to the public, but to participate in the wine tasting the cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets available at Willow Park Mercantile, Rivertown Treasure Chest or online at Eventbrite. celebrateantioch.org
ARCATA: Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. presents The Lost Dogs Band. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
BERKELEY: Mother's Day Hats and High Tea 2-5 p.m. at Berkeley Rose Garden Enjoy a day of celebration honoring mothers through music and family activities at the beautiful Berkeley Rose Garden. Free event for all ages. Join us on Saturday, May 11th, for a day of inspiration and motivation at the beautiful Berkeley Rose Garden. Bring your family and loved ones for a “Hats & High Tea” celebration of women. Wear your fancy hat and enjoy the spring roses, live music, afternoon tea party, and kids' activities. Location: 1201 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708. Free, berkeleyca.gov
BOONVILLE: Boonville Beer Festival May 10, 2025, 1-6 p.m. at Mendocino County Fairgrounds. Location: 14400 Highway 128 Boonville, CA 95415 $53,49-up, avbc.com/boonville-beer-fest/
BROWNS VALLEY: Untz Festival, May 9-11, 2025 at Sycamore Ranch 5390 Highway 20 Browns Valley, CA $90-700, theuntzfestival.com | Music Fests
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 11, 2025. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com
CARLSBAD: Hot Rods & Cool Treats Carnival and Classic Car Show May 10, 2025, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pine Avenue Community Park.Live music, games, crafts, face painting, Fun Zone and Build Your Own Sundae Ice Cream Bar. Carnival tickets, food, and drinks are available for purchase. Location: 3333 Harding Street, Carlsbad, CA. Free admission (cars pre-register for fee to be in show), carlsbadca.gov
CARMICHAEL: Dyana & The Cherry Kings, rockabilly, swing Concert in the Park 5:30-8 p.m. at Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion, Carmichael Park. Location: 5750 Grant Ave., Carmichael, CA. Free, carmichaelpark.com
CHICO: Wildflower Music Festival, May 10, 2025, 1-8 p.m. at 20th Street Park. ALO, Moonalice, Broken Compass Bluegrass and Wolfthump perform. Location: 1900 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Chico, CA $ wildflowermusicfest.com
COTTONWOOD: Cottonwood Mother's Day Rodeo May 10-11, 2025, gates 11 a.m. | Rodeo 1 p.m. both days at Bobby Jones Arena. Location: 3917 Main Street, Cottonwood, CA. $20, facebook.com/CottonwoodRodeo/ | rodeos
COTTONWOOD: Mother's Day Rodeo Parade "Blue Jeans & Country Dreams", 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Front & Main St. is part of Cottonwood Mother's Day Rodeo, cottonwoodchamberofcommerce.com | rodeo
DIXON: Dixon May Fair "Flower Power" Parade May 10, 2025, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Route: Starts at East C Street onto North First Street heading South towards the May Fair. Turn left onto East Chestnut. Parade disbands at Hall Park. Free to see, register to be in the parade at: dixonchamber.org
DIXON: Dixon May Fair "Flower Power" runs May 8-11, 2025. Powersports Tractor Pull Competition, Demolition Derby and Rodeo are grandstand events at this annual fair which includes a carnival livestock and home arts competitions. Location: 655 South First St., Dixon, CA 95620 $, dixonmayfair.com | May Fairs
DUNSMUIR: Dogwood Daze May 9-11, 2025 in the City of Dunsmuir celebrates spring blossoms of beautiful trees throughout town with activities such as special award dinners, vendors, entertainment, wine tasting, art and more! dunsmuir.com
EL DORADO HILLS: Heart of the Hills Blues Blast May 10, 2025, 12-6 p.m. at Overland District - Outdoor Grounds of Church. Features Laurie Morvan Band, Albert Cummings and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Location: 7000 Rossmore Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA $48.95, eldoradohillschamber.org | heartofthehillsmusicfest.org/
ENCINITAS: Mother's Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour May 10-11, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $35, sandieguitoartguild.com
GILROY: Impressions Home and Garden Tour and Boutique May 9-10, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Walking Tour of a diverse group of homes in terms of decor, age, and style. $45, gilroyassistanceleague.org
HEALDSBURG: Saturdays in the Plaza Concerts features Marcos, 1-3 p.m. at Healdsburg Plaza, Matheson Street and Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA. Free, ci.healdsburg.ca.us
HUNTINGTON BEACH: KIIS FM's Wango Tango May 10, 2025, 1 p.m. at Huntington City Beach, 21301 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA. $102-305, axs.com | Lineup: Doja Cat, Meghan Trainor, KATSEYE, NMIXX, xikers, A2O MAY, Hearts2Hearts, Gwen Stefani and DJ David Guetta
HUNTINGTON BEACH: AVP Beach Volleyball Huntington Beach Open May 9-11, 2025, 10 a.m. next to Huntington Beach Pier. Event determines the final AVP teams to enter The League in 2025. Sand courts, beer garden access for 21+ with admission. Location: Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. $27, avp.com
INDIO: Asada Fest! May 10, 2025, 3-9 p.m. in Downtown Indio. Local restaurant & food trucks serve asada dishes, Face painting, Obstacle Course, Bounce house, Live Entertainment with La Sonora Dinamita, Calmala, La Maestria, Mariachi Del Ayer, Ballet Folklórico Sol del Desierto. Location: Center Stage, 82881 Miles Ave., Indio, CA. Free admission, indio.org
IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire Saturdays and Sundays April 5-May 18, 2025, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area. Themed RENNCON Weekend April 26 & 27, 2025 draws inspiration from the sci-fi scene, anime, comics and fairy tales. General admission $40 + $12 parking, renfair.com
LAKEWOOD: Pan American Fiesta May 8-11, 2025 at Mayfair Park. It's back and the City of Lakewood couldn't be more excited! Carnival rides, live music, pageantry, cultural booths, arts & crafts, food trucks and vendors selling food and gifts to celebrate Mother's Day Weekend. Free concerts. Location: 5720 Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA. Free, lakewoodcity.org
LIVERMORE: Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival May 10, 2025, 1-5 p.m. at Las Positas College Athletic Field Enjoy music from the bands IrieFuse, The Last Decade, Sugar Bear Band and Captain Kitten's Chicken Fried Cats while tasting craft brews from Northern California, and food is available. Location: 3000 Campus Hill Dr, Livermore, CA. $65-95, lvcbf.com
MARIN: Marin Open Studios May 3-4- & 10-11, 2025, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Marin County, California Over 270 artists open their doors one or both weekends. Free self-guided tour, marinopenstudios.org
MILL VALLEY: Mill Valley Music Festival May 10-11, 2025, 12 p.m. doors open Friends Field. Performers include Monophonics, Sister Nancy, Thee Sinseers, Mission Delirium, Wreckless Strangers, Iriefuse, Matt Jaffe and Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble. Location: 180 Camino Alto Mill Valley, CA $71-150, millvalleymusicfest.com | Music Fests
MONTEREY PARK: Identity Theft, band, at Monterey Park Play Days Free Summer Concerts at Barnes Park 350 S. McPherrin Monterey Park, CA
MOORPARK: Moorpark Apricot Festival & Art Fair May 10, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Craft vendors, food trucks, beer, wine, apricot offerings, live music, dance performances, animal shows, art demos, interactive community art project and more! Location: 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, CA. Free, moorparkapricotfestival.com
MORGAN HILL: Open Street, car-free event 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Depot Street. Walk, bike, or roll through Downtown and enjoy Farmers' Market, Sidewalk Saturday, Live music by Shand Walton Band and The Soft Lights Band Bike Rodeo, Chalk Art Zone, Face Painting, Aloha Fun Center Mobile Skate Rental and more. morganhill.ca.gov
PARADISE: Paradise Chocolate Fest May 10, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Terry Ashe Park 6626 Skyway. chocolatefest.us
PARKFIELD: Parkfield Bluegrass Festival May 9-11, 2025 Parkfield Cafe & Community Center - Parkfield, CA $30-125, parkfieldbluegrass.org
PASO ROBLES: SLO County Sheriff's Rodeo May 10, 2025, 2 p.m. gates open for fan party | rodeo 5 p.m. Paso Robles Event Center (Fairgrounds) 2198 Riverside Ave. Paso Robles, CA $10, sheriffsrodeo.com | rodeos
PLEASANTON: Downtown Pleasanton Wine Stroll May 10, 2025, 5-8 p.m. Location: 603 Main St., Pleasanton, CA. $60.54, pleasantondowntown.net
PLEASANTON: Hawaiian May Day Festival May 10-11, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Polynesian food, music and entertainment $25, kumuhulaassociation.com | Polynesian
POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair "Art Unleashed" May 2-26, 2025. Spotlight on all things creative with 2025 theme. Art Unleashed: home arts, culinary arts, visual arts, performing arts, fine arts and the art of having fun in the "Mullet Throwdown" hairstyle contest. There's still livestock, a carnival, vendors, foods and more. Open Thurs.-Sunday plus Memorial Day. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $18.50-27.50 pre or $32 gate + parking $22.50 pre or $26 gate, lacountyfair.com
RAMONA: Tacos and Beer Fest May 10, 2025, 2-10 p.m. Food, Drinks and Music. Line up: Banda Tierra Surena, Los Kalentanos DTC and Grupo Legal Location: 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA. $20, ramonachamber.com
ROCKLIN: Rocklin Community Festival May 8-11, 2025 at Johnson-Springview Park. On May 10 the FREE fest features carnival rides & games, food and vendor merch, a DJ spinning tunes plus rock concert! Today's hours are 12-10 p.m.
ROCKLIN: Bach to Rock Music School + Musical Petting Zoo at Rocklin Community Festival Concerts. Location: Johnson-Springview Park, 5480 5th Street, Rocklin, CA.Free admission, rocklincommunityfestival.org
SACRAMENTO: FoodieLand May 9-11, 2025 at Cal Expo. Over 80 restaurants and food businesses in one place include shrimp, Cajun, tacos, pizza, potatoes, churros, oysters, BBQ, bread pudding, deep-fried squid, chicken and more. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $7.50 admission, foodielandnm.com
SAN DIEGO: Gator By The Bay May 8-11, 2025 at Spanish Landing. It's a Mardi Gras in May Festival with Zydeco, Cajun, Rockabilly, Swing, Salsa and New Orleans Jazz and food. Location: 3900 North Harbor Dr. $30-210, gatorbythebay.com | Music Fests
SAN DIEGO: Bernardo Winery Spring Arts And Crafts Fair May 10-11, 2025, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bernardo Winery. Mother's Day Weekend Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Fair features 125 hand-picked artists. Location: 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego, CA. Free admission, bernardowinery.com
SAN MARCO: Bags N' Brews throwdown cornhole tournament May 10, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hollandia Park. Enjoy craft brews, food truck(s), a DJ, and a kids area. Location: 12 Mission Hills Court, San Marcos, CA. san-marcos.net
SANTA ANA: Brew at the Zoo May 10, 2025, 5-8 p.m. Sample craft brews and listen to live music, surrounded by zoo exhibits and animals. Food and pub-style grub available for purchase at this fundraiser. Custom Brew at the Zoo Glassware included with each admission. 21 & Over Only. $, santanazoo.org/ event/ brew-at-the-zoo/
SANTA ANA: Downtown Santa Ana Historic Architecture Tour May 10, 2025, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Led by Tim Rush, historic preservation advocate, see banks, courthouses, stores, churches, fraternal halls, and office buildings on a 2.5 hour walking tour of this district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. $25, preserveorangecounty.org
SANTA CLARITA: Boots in the Park May 10, 2025 in Central Park. Old Dominion, Nate Smith, The Band Perry and more. Location: 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 91350 $69-179, bootsinthepark.com | Music Fests
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Siempre Selena, Selena tribute Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet Concert Location: 13963 Alondra Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA. sfsswapmeet.com
SANTA MARIA: Santa Maria BBQ Festival May 10, 2025, 12-4 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Tickets are $50 and this year's event will be a 21+ over and will only have sampling tickets available. Included with your ticket are samples from up to 12 competitors, 1 (one) complimentary Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. beer and swag. Location: 1000 W. Foster Rd., Santa Maria, CA. $55.32, facebook.com/ SMBBQFestival/
SANTA YSABEL: Fort Cross Lilac Festival, weekends (Sat. & Sun) through May 11, 2025. Festival package includes Hayride, Folk Dancing, Jug Band Show, Petting Zoo, Reptile Show, Candle Dipping, Painting Craft, Old Time Games and Lilac Maze. Location: 4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070. $20-25 festival packages, fortcross.com
SIGNAL HILL: Kurt Hunter, Country music Spring Mini-Concert 3-4 p.m. in Zinnia Courtyard Free, cityofsignalhill.org
SONORA: Mother Lode Round Up Main Rodeo May 10-11, 2025 (Mother's Day Weekend) at Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Parade Downtown at 10 a.m. Location: 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, CA. $20-25, motherloderoundup.com | rodeos
STUDIO CITY: Mother's Day Festival of Arts and Crafts May 10-11, 2025, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Moorpark Park 12061 Moorpark St. Studio City, CA rotaryartshow.org
SUNNYVALE: Taste of World and Wine Stroll, 2:30-5:30 p.m. in Downtown Sunnyvale. Local wines paired with foods from Downtown Sunnyvale businesses, general tickets include commemorative tote, wine yoke, collectible wine glass, 15 food tickets, passport map, and premium wine tastings at over 20+ locations. $71.21-103.22, sunnyvaledowntown.com
SUNSET BEACH: Las Damas Mother's Day Art Festival May 10 & 11, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 12th Street and Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach, CA Held along the greenbelt between N. Pacific and S. Pacific from Broadway to 7th street, the Art Festival held each year on Mother's Day weekend features over 150 vendor arts & crafts booths. Free, sunsetbeachartfestival.net
TURLOCK: Central Valley Brewfest May 10, 2025, 12-5 p.m. at Stanislaus County Fair Grounds. 100+ beers from from over 35 breweries, many of them from California. Live musicians will perform, food trucks will be at the festival venue. Location: 900 N Broadway Turlock, CA $45-65, cvbrewfest.com
VILLA PARK: Annual Car & Bike Show May 10, 2025, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Villa Park High School Villa Park Car, Bike, Truck, and Boat Show Location: 18042 East Taft Avenue, Villa Park, CA. Spectators free, villapark.co/car-bike-truck-show/
VISTA: Cowboy Swap Meet May 10, 2025 8 a.m.-10 p.m. at Vista Palomar Riders. Free to shop. Food for sale! Location: 375 Little Copper Canyon Road, Vista CA. bonsallchamber.org
WHITTIER: Whittier Founder's Day and Picnic May 10, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Central Park. Live Entertainment, Food, Activities for Kids, Antique Cars, Woodworkers, Mother's Day Gifts, Community Groups and over 20 vendors and booths, presented by Whittier Museum. Location: 6532 Friends Ave., Whittier, CA. Free admission to all, whittiermuseum.org
WINDSOR: Native Arts Festival May 10, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Windsor Town Green. Native American culture, art, music, &food Traditional Native dancing, drumming, and singing. Location 701 McClellan Drive, Windor, CA. nafestival.org
WOODLAND: BerryFest May 10-11, 2025, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Yolo County Fairgrounds. New location with old time favorite strawberry treats. Location: 1250 E Gum Ave., Woodland, CA. $14, thestrawberryfest.com
WOODLAND: Woodland Back to the Street Car Show & Cruise. Car Show May 10-11, 2025.Woodland Street Cruisers at the Berry Fest in Woodland at the Yolo County Fair Grounds 2 Day Event woodlandstreetcruisers.com
WRIGHTWOOD: Spring Fling, May 10, 2025, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown. wrightwoodchamber.org
YERMO: Bluegrass in the Spring Mother's Day Weekend May 10, 2025, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at Calico Ghost Town. Location: 36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo, CA. $15, $10 ages 4-11, under 3 Free! approx. prices, parks.sbcounty.gov
YREKA: Mother's Day Market May 10-11, 2025 at Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds. Held in conjunction with the NorCal Chainsaw Carving Championship, there are vendors, food, competition, more! Location: 1712 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA sisqfair.com | 530-842-2767
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