Sunday, April 13, 2025

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AUBURN: Gold Country Pro Rodeo April 11-13, 2025
Gold Country Fairgrounds McCann Stadium, Auburn, CA.
$20-55, goldcountryprorodeo.com | rodeo

BELVEDERE: Belvedere Spring Carnival & Egg Hunt April 13, 2025  theranchtoday.org $20-25 approx.

BUENA PARK Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival  March 28 - April 27, 2025 features the return of the annual celebration of the late Walter Knott's beloved Boysenberry.

CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 11, 2025. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields

CHINO: The HOPe Easter Event Chino April 13, 2025, 12-2:30 p.m. at Lifesong Community Church. Location: 13333 Ramona Ave. Chino, CA. Free all ages, lifesongcc.com/events

CLOVIS: Clovis Easter Egg Hunt April 13, 2025, 11:15-11:45 a.m. Quail Lake Community Church 3350 N McCall Ave. Sanger | Clovis, CA Free, quaillakechurch.com

CORONADO: Coronado Flower Show April 12-13, 2025 in Spreckels Park. Floral competitions, educational lectures and demonstrations, live bandstand entertainment, food, beer & wine garden with locally crafted beers, and shopping. Location: 601 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA. Hours: Sat. 1-5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 approx., coronadoflowershow.com 

COSTA MESA: OC Wine Fest April 12-13, 2025, 12-8 p.m. at The Hangar at OC Fair & Event Center. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $60-100, orangecountywinefest.com | wine

COSTA MESA: OC Fair & Event Center Imaginology April 12-13, 2025 at OC Fair & Event Center. Free Competitions, exhibits and activities all designed to explore the fun of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.) Exciting workshops, build-your-own scarecrow contest, scavenger hunts, hands-on activities and more will fuel imaginations. Location: 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA.  Free, ocfair.com/imaginology/

FAIRFIELD: Jelly Belly Photos with the Easter Bunny, April 12-19, 2025 at Jelly Belly Factory. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 12-18; on April 19 hours are 1-4 p.m.

FALLBROOK: Avocado Festival April 13, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

FRESNO: Fresno State Vintage Days Craft Faire April 11-13, 2025, 10 a.m. daily.  Closes 6 p.m., except Sunday at 5 p.m. Three days of admission-free food and fun on the beautiful Fresno State campus and you're invited! Marketplace for over 100 exhibitors specializing in handmade items including jewelry, toys, home decor, and more. Fresno State Campus, Fresno, CA. Parking relaxed in all lots, fresnostate.edu/craftsfaire/

GLENDALE: Victorian Egg Hunt April 13, 2025, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at The Doctor's House Museum lawn. Location: Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain Ave., Glendale, CA. $17.85 ticket & registration, glendalehistorical.org

HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Hawaiian Gardens Carnival April 11-13, 2025. Enjoy live music, food, games, and carnival rides.  Hours: Friday  5-10 p.m. Saturday 2-10 p.m. Sunday 2-10 p.m. Location: The Parade will be on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. from Fedde Middle School, going down Norwalk Blvd. to Carson and ending at Furgeson Elementary School. Carnival The Carnival will be at Furgeson Elementary School 22215 S. Elaine Ave., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716.  Free admission, Carnival Tickets $25-35 approx., hgcity.org

INDIO: Coachella Music Festival April 11-13 & 18-20, 2025 Empire Polo Club 81-800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA coachella.com

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 weekend Pirate and Marketplace April 12 & 13, 2025. Dress and talk like a pirate, and enter the Pirate Costume Contest. General admission $40 + $12 parking, renfair.com

LONG BEACH: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 11-13, 2025. Get tickets for America's #1 Street Race, gplb.com

MONTEREY: Whalefest Monterey April 12-13, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Held at  Old Fisherman's Wharf. Free, montereywharf.com | whales

OAKDALE: Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo April 12-13, 2025, 12-8 p.m. at Oakdale Rodeo Grounds. Location: 1624 E. F Street, Oakdale, CA. $20-25,  oakdalerodeo.com | rodeo

ORANGE: Eggstravaganza  at Irvine Park Railroad March 22-April 19, 2025, a kid's delight with daily egg hunts, train rides, crafts, moon bounce, Easter Bunny meet & greet and more! irvineparkrailroad.com

PEBBLE BEACH: Pebble Beach Food & Wine April 10-13, 2025 at Pebble Beach Resorts. 4 Days, 40+ Events, 135 Chefs, 150 Wineries & Spirits. Tasting Pavilion is Apr. 12 or 13, 1-4 p.m. $395 general admission (12 noon VIP $575). Go both days for $650 or VIP $950. $,  pebblebeachfoodandwine.com

PLEASANTON: Alameda County Home & Garden Show Spring Show April 11-13, 2025 Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Pleasanton, CA $ coupon discount on website, alamedahomeshow.com | home shows

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival April 12-13, 2025 at Southside Park.  In honor of one of the world's greatest comfort foods, grilled cheese, Sacramento's festival has invited vendors and asked them to showcase their talents with both standard and non-traditional grilled cheese recipes.  Southside Park  T & 8th Sacramento, California $10-up, sacgrilledcheese.com

SAN FRANCISCO: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 12-13 & April 19-20, 2025 with Webster Street Stage and the Grand Parade. Over 220,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the vibrant colors and grace of the Japanese culture each year. sfcherryblossom.org | flowers

SAN FRANCISCO: International Ocean Film Festival April 11-13, 2025 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason San Francisco, California intloceanfilmfest.org  | film

SANTA CLARITA: Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival April 12-13, 2025, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. William S. Hart Park 24151 Newhall Ave. Newhall, California cowboy@santa-clarita.com Free admission, cowboyfestival.org

SONORA: 42nd Annual Home & Garden Show, April 12-13, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Free admission & parking 220 Southgate Dr, Sonora, CA

SOUTH EL MONTE: Spring Fair April 11-May 4, 2025. Annual largest Latin event in Los Angeles. Open Thur-Sun. 12 acres of Live Entertainment, Carnival Games (wrist bands available for purchase), Exhibits, Large Food Court.  Location: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, 60 Freeway & Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte, CA. $5 admission, lapradaevents.com

WILLITS: Skunk Train Easter Express April 11-20, 2025, 10:30 a.m. train rides begin. Location: 299 E Commercial St.  Willits, CA 95490 $74.05 seat or upgrades, skunktrain.com

 

 

 

 

 

Past events

 

MONROVIA: Old Town Wine Walk April 13, 2024, 6-9 p.m. $45-60, cityofmonrovia.org Check in at Library Park | wine

MONTEREY: Whalefest Monterey April 13-14, 2024  Held at  Old Fisherman's Wharf. Free, montereywharf.com | whales

MORGAN HILL: Poppy Jasper International Film Festival April 9-16, 2025 at The Granada Theater and Venues in Morgan Hill | San Martin | Gilroy | Hollister | San Juan Bautista, CA pjiff.org  | film

NOVATO: Pioneer Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Celebration, 11 a.m. Public is invited to Novato's & Marin's first inclusive playground celebrated with speeches, engaging activities and light snacks. Park at Square Shopping Center, except for those requiring ADA accommodations. Location: Pioneer Park, 1007 Simmons Lane, Novato, CA. Free, novato.org/events

 

PALM DESERT: Glow in the Park March 16-April 28, 2024, 6:30-10 p.m. at The Living Desert Zoo. Hundreds of illuminated lanterns showcase the wonders of wildlife from across the globe. $, livingdesert.org

PASADENA: The Caltech Jazz Festival April 13, 2024, 1-5 p.m. Hameetman Patio, 1200 E. California Blvd. Pasadena, CA Free, caltech.edu

POMONA: Autism Chalk Art Family Festival 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Ganesha Park. 12th Free Chalk Festival Art*Info*FuN ~Craig Quat & his JuGGleBoarDs, Alan Bruni Drum Circle 1-2 p.m., Amazing Live Art  & Kids Craft Zone! Location: 1575 N. White, Covina, CA. | chalk art

PORTERVILLE: Porterville Spring Festival April 13, 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. North Main Street Olive Ave. to Morton Ave. Porterville, California Porterville Chamber of Commerce Free admission, portervillechamber.org

 

RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round-up Regional April 13, 2024. Round Up Saloon, Red Bluff, CA | ICS competition, chilicookoff.com | chili

SANTEE: Santee Community Celebration April 13, 2024, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Santee Historical Barn. Glance into the past and future, see displays, vendors, foods for sale and multicultural performances and give-aways. Location: 9200 Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071  Free, cityofsanteeca.gov

SAN LUIS OBISPO: National Intercollegiate Rodeo (NIRA) April 12-13, 2024 at Cal Poly State University-San Luis Obispo & Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA collegerodeo.com | rodeos

SARATOGA: Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Heritage Orchard and Saratoga Civic Center, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA saratogahistory.com Free admission

ST. HELENA: Hall Cabernet Cookoff April 13, 2024, 12-2:30 p.m. 401 St. Helena Hwy. S. St. Helena CA (707) 967-2626 $161.90 approx., hallwines.com | wine

STOCKTON: San Joaquin Asparagus Festival April 12-14, 2024 at San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way
Stockton, CA 95202 $15-20,  sanjoaquinasparagusfestival.net

THREE RIVERS: Jazzaffair April 12-14, 2024 Three Rivers Lions Club Roping Arena - 42490 N. Kaweah River Road & St. Andrews Retreat - 43816 Sierra Dr. Three Rivers, California $tickets: sierratraditionaljazzclub.com | lineup

VISALIA: Tulare County Renaissance Festival April 13-14 & 20-21, 2024,  10 a.m. daily Plaza Park W Airport Dr & S Plaza St Visalia, CA $, facebook.com/TCRF1 | tularecountyrenfair.com

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.