California Events
Healsdburg, CA: Russian River Roses, 3 weekends in May
Saturday, May 9, 2026
ALBANY: Garden Conservancy Open Days at Architect’s Home + Garden May 9, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. California Participating Gardens require visiting this website and reserving tickets: gardenconservancy.org | garden tours
ANDERSON: Redding Fire Festival May 9, 2026, 3-9:30 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. $, firefestivals.com
BERKELEY: Garden Conservancy Open Days at Aging Gracefully Open Day and also North Oakland Hillside Botanical Retreat May 9, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. California Participating Gardens require visiting this website and reserving tickets: gardenconservancy.org | garden tours
CARLSBAD: Hot Rods & Cool Treats carnival and classic car show May 9, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pine Avenue Community Park. Games, crafts, face painting, Fun Zone, Build your own sundae ice cream bar, live music. Carnival tickets, food, and drinks sold at the event. Location: 3333 Harding Street, Carlsbad, CA. Free admission, carlsbadca.gov
CARLSBAD: Fiesta at the Rancho May 9, 2026, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Live entertainment, hosted bar and meal outdoors at fundraiser. Location: 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, Carlsbad, CA. Tickets: carlsbadca.gov
COTTONWOOD: Cottonwood Mother's Day Rodeo May 9-10, 2026, gates 11 a.m. | Rodeo 1 p.m. both days at Bobby Jones Arena. Location: 3917 Main Street, Cottonwood, CA. $, facebook.com/CottonwoodRodeo/ | rodeos
COTTONWOOD: Mother's Day Rodeo Parade, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Front & Main St. is part of Cottonwood Mother's Day Rodeo, cottonwoodchamberofcommerce.com | rodeo
DANVILLE: Garden Tour May 8-9, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Self-guided stroll through five private gardens in Danville and Alamo. It's Mother's Day Weekend - so bring your Mom or a Friend for the 24th annual Garden Tour. $45-50, daw-ca.aauw.net
DIXON: Dixon May Fair May 7-10, 2026. 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
ENCINITAS: Mother's Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour May 9-10, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Self-guided, driving tour. Free refreshments served at every stop. $, sandieguitoartguild.com | garden tours
GILROY: Impressions Home and Garden Tour and Boutique May 8-9, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Walking Tour of a diverse group of homes in terms of decor, age, and style. $, gilroyassistanceleague.org
HEALDSBURG: Perfume Rose Harvest May 2-17, 2026 at Russian River Rose Company. First 3 weekends in May visit California's only perfume rose fields. Location: 1685 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg, CA. $ russian-river-rose.com
IRWINDALE: The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire Saturdays and Sundays April 4-May 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area. 12 Performance Areas with so many acts, you'll have to come back! General admission $40-50 approx. + $12 parking, renfair.com
MOUNTAIN HOUSE: Kite Festival May 9, 2026, 6-9 p.m. at Central Community Park. Presented by the City of Mountain House Parks & Recreation Department. Location: 25 Main Street, Mountain House, CA. Free, mountainhouseca.gov
OAK GLEN: Strawberry Days May 2-17, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Los Rios Rancho. All you can eat strawberries right off the vine! Location: 12253 Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, CA. $, losriosrancho.com
OAKLAND: Garden Conservancy Open Days at El Jardin De las Ranas May 9, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. California Participating Gardens require visiting this website and reserving tickets: gardenconservancy.org | garden tours
PASO ROBLES: Paso Robles Olive & Lavender Festival May 9, 2026, 10 am - 5 pm Downtown Paso Robles City Park. The annual Paso Robles Main Street Association event is free admission. Location: 12th and Park Streets, Paso Robles, CA. pasoroblesdowntown.org
POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair May 7-31, 2026, open Thurs-Sun. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $, lacountyfair.com
SACRAMENTO: East Sacramento Garden Tour May 9-10, 2026. In Sacramento's Fabulous 40s neighborhood stroll along the tree-lined streets and beautiful homes to view a variety of lush and creative gardens. $25-30, eastsacgardentour.com | garden tours
SONORA: Mother Lode Round Up Main Rodeo May 9-10, 2026 (Mother's Day Weekend) at Mother Lode Fairgrounds. 7 a.m. Mothers Day Breakfast, 10 a.m. Cowboy Church, 12:30 p.m. Kidddie Rodeo at 2:30 p.m. Location: 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, CA. $, motherloderoundup.com | rodeos
WOODLAKE: Lions Rodeo May 9-10, 2026. A Central Valley tradition for more than a half century. Location: 19400 Avenue 398, Woodlake, CA. $, woodlakelionsclub.com | rodeos
WOODLAND: BerryFest May 9-10, 2026, 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
Past events
AUBURN: Auburn Cruise Night 5-9 p.m. on Lincoln Way in Downtown Auburn. 300+ classic cars 1972 or older cruise on the second Friday of each month between May and September. Free, auburncruisenite.org
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 10, 2026. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com
CLAREMONT: Claremont Friday Night Live Concerts feature 3 bands, Larry & Rhonda Jackson, Pride of Cucamonga and The Mudflat Kings.
CLOVIS: Apple Fritter Gang at Free Summer Concerts May 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-dusk. Features banjo, mandolin, guitar, tenor guitar,fiddle and bass at Clovis Veterans Memorial Park (Liberty Park). Location: 901 Fifth St., Clovis, CA. Free,
DIXON: Flying U Bulls & Broncs Roughrider Rodeo May 9, 2025, 7 p.m. Dixon May Fairgrounds during Dixon May Fair. Grandstand event. Location: 655 S 1st Street, Dixon, CA. $40 + fair admission, dixonmayfair.com | rodeos
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
ESCONDIDO: Mercedes Moor Band Free summer concerts May 9, 2025. Free Pre-show Swing Dance Class at California Center for the Arts, Escondido Lyric Court (outdoors) 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA Free RSVP admission, artcenter.org
FOLSOM: Have Mercy, Top 40 Hits, Friday Night Live Music in the Piazza Location: 410 Palladio Parkway Folsom, CA Free, gopalladio.com
GROVER BEACH: Picnic in the Park May 9, 2025, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 16th Street Park. Games, refreshments and fun to launch Mother's Day Weekend with the City of Grover Beach. Blankets will be provided! Location: S. 16th Street and Mentone Avenue, Grover Beach, CA. grover.org
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
LA PUENTE: Banda la Independiente at La Puente Farmers Market Live. 15900 Central Avenue Central/Stimson La Puente, CA Free, lapuentelive.com
MONTEREY PARK: Shock Proof, band, at Monterey Park Play Days Free Summer Concerts at Barnes Park 350 S. McPherrin Monterey Park, CA
OROVILLE: Emma & Will perform at Oroville Spring Concerts in the Park. Location: Amphitheater in Riverbend Park, 50 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA. Free, frrpd.com
PALO ALTO: Happy Birds show Music is Magic at Magical Bridge Playground in Rengstorff Park, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View, CA Free, magicalbridge.org
PARKFIELD: Parkfield Bluegrass Festival May 9-11, 2025 Parkfield Cafe & Community Center - Parkfield, CA $30-125, parkfieldbluegrass.org
PASADENA: House of Design April 20-May 18, 2025 Tuesday-Sunday at Bauer Estate & Gardens. $38-58, pasadenashowcase.org
ROCKLIN: Rocklin Community Festival May 8-11, 2025 at Johnson-Springview Park. On May 9 the fest features carnival rides & games, food and vendor merch, a DJ spinning tunes plus Woodstock / 60s tribute band, Keep on Truckin'. Today's hours are 4-10 p.m. Free!
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 JOSE: Makers Market's Local Artist Street Fair May 9, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Santana Row. 60+Artists, Crafters, Designers, and Makers gather on the second Saturday of every month to sell handmade jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, apparel, leather goods, glass art, candles, local honey, apothecary, art, crochet, pet treats, handbags, plants, and more. Location: 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA. Free, santanarow.com
SANTA FE SPRINGS: New Doubt, No Doubt tribute at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet Concerts Location: 13963 Alondra Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. Free to fee, sfsswapmeet.com
SANTA MARIA: Los Rayoz De Guadalupe performs at Santa Maria Friday Concerts Downtown at Santa Maria Town Center West Parking Lot S. Broadway & Cook St. Santa Maria, CA Free, dtfsantamaria.com
TEMECULA: Darryl Williams Champagne House with Rebecca Jade and Johnny Britt Thornton Winery Friday Night Music Series. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA $38-48 ticket, thorntonwine.com
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