CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields theflowerfields.com
IRVINE: Kidstock Music and Arts Festival April 3-7 & April 10-14, 2024 at Pretend City Children's Museum. Live musical performances, Self Face Painting, Bracelet Making, Wishing Wall, Weaving Activity and more. Location: 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618. $19.95 admission, pretendcity.org
LINDSAY: Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival April 6-13, 2024. April 10 event is Sacred Heart Tea 6 p.m. at Lindsay Wellness Center, 860 N. Sequoia Ave., Lindsay, CA. lindsayorangeblossom.org
MORGAN HILL: Poppy Jasper International Film Festival April 10-17, 2024 at The Granada Theater and Venues in Morgan Hill | San Martin | Gilroy | Hollister | San Juan Bautista, CA pjiff.org | film
PALM DESERT: Glow in the Park March 16-April 28, 2024, 6:30-10 p.m. at The Living Desert Zoo. Hundreds o illuminated lanterns showcase the wonders of wildlife from across the globe. $, livingdesert.org
PASADENA: Pasadena International Film Festival April 4-11, 2024 Laemmle Playhouse 7 673 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, California 91101 pasadenafilmfestival.org | film
Past events
JAMESTOWN: Wildflower Train Excursion, 3:30 p.m. at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Trains Depart at 3:30pm April 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2022. Location: 10501 Reservoir Rd., Jamestown, CA 95327. $20, railtown1897.org
JULIAN: Daffodil Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays through May 2, 2022 at Julian Farm and Orchard. You-Pick Daffodil Flowers, Hayrides, Sunflowers, Petting Zoo, Ax Throwing, and more! Location: 4381 CA-78, Santa Ysabel, CA. julianfarmandorchard.com
LONG BEACH: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 8-10, 2022. Saturday spectator gates open at 7 a.m. Evening concert at 6 p.m. Tickets: gplb.com
PASO ROBLES: Wine 4 Paws April 9-10, 2022. Join forces on the Central Coast with over 70 wineries, restaurants, and olive oil producers to raise funds for Woods Humane Society and help homeless pets. wine4paws.com | woodshumanesociety.org
PLEASANTON: San Francisco Flower and Garden Show April 7-10, 2022 at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Seminars, gardens to see and stroll, horticulturalists, teacher workshops, Kellogg Veggie Boot Camp, Sproutopia for Little Gardeners, and much more to see and do. $tickets, sfgardenshow.com
TEMECULA: Blessing of the Vines, 5-9 p.m. at South Coast Winery. Food & Wine Pairing Stations, Dinner Buffet & Dessert Display, Blessing of the Vines Ceremony & Sparkling Wine Toast. Dance to live music by Anyone’s Guess Band. Location: 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula, California 92591. Reservations: $98, southcoastwinery.com/blessing
TURLOCK: San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival April 9-10, 2022 at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. The Carlos Vieira Foundation hosts the 3rd Annual Festival presented by PFSA, the Portuguese Fraternal Society of America! Discover the culture and heritage of the Portuguese people at his family-friendly event showcasing traditional Portuguese dancing, music, and cuisine. April 10 activities includes the Portuguese Bloodless Bullfight and Carnival Rides! Proceeds benefit the Carlos Vieira Foundation’s Race for Autism. FREE Admission and Parking, $15 Bullfight only. SJVportuguesefestival.com | (209) 394-1444
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.