California Events
Experience an Old Fashioned Easter in Columbia, CA
Sunday, April 20, 2025
ARCATA: Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival April 17-20, 2025. Take a tour of the Arcata marsh and participate in many seminars, tours and activities. Registration: godwitdays.org | birding
BIG BEAR LAKE: Big Bear Mountain Resort Egg Hunt at April 20, 2025 at Snow Valley.
CAMBRIA: Easter Sunday Egg Hunt in Shamel Park. Annual event presented by civic groups offers a fun holiday activity for kids and their families.
CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields March 1-May 11, 2025. Location: 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA. $26 approx., theflowerfields.com
COLUMBIA: Columbia Easter Parade & Egg Hunt festivities begin in Downtown Columbia on Main & State St. Columbia, CA visitcolumbiacalifornia.com
FELTON: Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt April 19-20, 2025, 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Roaring Camp Trains. (831) 335-4484, reservations. $45, $30 child, roaringcamp.com
FRESNO: Prodigal Church Huge Egg Hunt April 20, 2025 at Prodigal Church, Clovis meets at Bullard High School Theater 5445 N. Palm Ave. Fresno, CA Free, prodigalchurchfresno.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 Cottagecore Weekend April 19 & 20, 2025 village artisans and their talents are featured. General admission $40 + $12 parking, renfair.com
JULIAN: Easter Egg Hunt April 19 & 20, 2025 at Julian Farm and Orchard. $12 admission, julianfarmandorchard.com
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Mountain Pond Skim April 20, 2025, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area - Canyon Lodge. Pond skim is open to ages 18+ only, costume required. Location: 10001 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes CA 93546. mammothmountain.com
RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round-Up April 18-20, 2025 at Tehama District Fairgrounds. Timed Event Slack, Open 4D Barrel Race, more. Location: 670 Antelope Blvd. Red Bluff, CA. $24-122, redbluffroundup.com | rodeos
SACRAMENTO: Spring Eggstravaganza at Fairytale Town April 19-20, 2025 at William Land Park. Location: 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA. $, fairytaletown.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Meet & Greet with the Easter Bunny at SF Zoo 10 a.m.-1 p.m. San Francisco Zoo Sloat Blvd. at The Great Highway San Francisco, CA sfzoo.org
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
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
YERMO: Calico Ghost Town Easter Celebration April 20, 2025, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Calico Ghost Town 36600 Ghost Town Road Yermo, CA $ cms.sbcounty.gov/ park/ calico-ghost-town-regional-park/
Past events
ARCADIA: Spring Carnival at Santa Anita Race Track takes place March 30 & 31, 2024 & April 6 & 7, 2024. santaanita.com
BEAR VALLEY: Easter Egg Hunt at Bear Valley Ski Resort. The Easter Egg Bear-Bunny is coming to Bear Valley! Bring the family up on (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed) for a day of riding and Easter activities! Free, bearvalley.com
BERKELEY: Berkeley Tilden Park Breakfast with Easter Bunny March 9-31, 2024. Location: Central Park Drive & Anza Road Berkeley, CA. $5-65 rsvp required, tildenmerrygoround.org
BERKELEY: Berkeley Easter Sunday Brunch (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed) Hop on over to the Turf Club for the annual Easter Brunch in the Turf Club.
BISHOP: Bishop Elks Lodge No. 1603 Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m. at the Elks Park. Hot dogs and refreshments available.
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.
CHINO: Victory Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed), 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Olympic Park. Location: 6010 Southwestern Street, Chino, CA 91710
EXETER: Easter at Schroth Park Egg Drop (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed), 9:30 a.m. Location: Vine & Belmont. Free, facebook.com/thebridgeexeter
FELTON: Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt March 30-31, 2024, 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Roaring Camp Trains. (831) 335-4484, reservations. $45, $30 child, roaringcamp.com
FULLERTON: Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed), 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Coyote Hills Golf Course. Location: 1440 East Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, CA, $, coyotehillsgc.com
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens Egg Hunts March 30 & 31, 2024, included with admission to the theme park. gilroygardens.org/ easter
GOLETA: Egg hunts at Sun and The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
JULIAN: Easter Egg Hunt March 30 & 31, 2024 at Julian Farm and Orchard. $5 admission, julianfarmandorchard.com
LOS ANGELES: LA City Parks Egg Hunts and Spring Fests: for (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed) include Branford Recreation Center Easter Egg Hunt | David M. Gonzales Recreation Center Spring Egg Hunt | North Hollywood Recreation Center Spring Egg Hunt
LOS ANGELES: LA ZOO Big Bunny Spring Fling March 29-31, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Location: 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 lazoo.org
LOS ANGELES: Classical Music Concert (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed), 7 p.m. at UCLA's Royce Hall. Selections from Easter Oratorio (J.S. Bach), Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 (Mozart), and Stabat Mater (Pergolesi). Location: 340 Royce Drive, Los Angeles, CA. $32-142 laco.org
MISSION VIEJO: Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. seatings at Oso Creek Golf Course Terrace on the Green. $89.95, $39.95 approx. ages 5-12, plus tax and tip, RSVP
OAKLAND: Children's Fairyland Bunny Weekend March 30-31, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Children's Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA. $16, fairyland.org
PINECREST: Dodge Ridge Ski Resort Egg Hunt (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed), 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dodge Ridge Mountain Ski Resort 1 Dodge Ridge Road Pinecrest, CA Free, dodgeridge.com
RAMONA: Easter Sunrise Service at Ramona Bowl (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed), 6:30-8:30 a.m. Free, public invited! Sponsored by Kiwanis Club and Bible Fellowship Church. Location: Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet, CA. facebook.com/KiwanisClubofHemet | Easter services
SANGER: Sanger Easter Egg Hunt (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed), 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bethel Church of Sanger. Free, bethelchurchsanger.com
SANTA ANA: Bubblefest, March 22-April 7, 2024 Astounding spring break bubble spectacular at Discovery Science Center 2500 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA discoverycube.org
SANTA BARBARA: Oceanhills Church celebrates Easter Sunday together (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed), 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. at The Marjorie Luke Theater. Location: 721 E Cota St. Santa Barbara, CA. Two services with music, a speaker, and encouragement. There will be refreshments and connections in between the two services on the patio. Everyone is welcome! hello@oceanhills.org email | oceanhills.org
SANTA BARBARA: Great Easter Egg Hunt at Rosewood Miramar Beach. Free but reservation required
SANTA ROSA: Safari West Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed), 10 a.m. or 12 p.m. $55, $35 youth
SONOMA: Larson Family Winery Easter March 28-31, 2024. Sonoma, CA. larsonfamilywinery.com
TEMECULA: Annual Jazz Festival (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed), 2-4 p.m. at Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Location: 42051 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590 $37 approx., temeculaca.gov
TORRANCE: Torrance Easter Sunday Egg Hunt (Easter 2025 - to be confirmed) Torrance High School 2200 Carson Torrance, CA 90505
WILLITS: Skunk Train Easter Express March 29, 30 & 31, 2024, 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Location: 299 E Commercial St. Willits, CA 95490 $64.95-295, skunktrain.com
YREKA: Yreka Spring Egg Hunt
(Easter 2025 - to be confirmed) at Yreka Church of the Nazarene, 415 Evergreen Lane, Yreka,
CA 96097
Free, ynaz.com
CALIFORNIA: Amazing Easter Services
- CARLSBAD: The Flower Fields Sunrise Service
- HEMET: Easter Sunrise Service at Ramona Bowl
- HERMOSA BEACH: Easter Sunrise Catholic Mass south of Hermosa Beach Pier
- HUNTINGTON BEACH: Sunrise Easter Service at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza
- LA MESA: Easter Sunrise at Mt. Helix Park Amphitheater
- MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: Non-denominational Easter Service
- NEWPORT BEACH: Sunrise Beach Service
- OCEANSIDE: Sunrise on the Shore Oceanside Beach Amphitheater
- PALM SPRINGS: Aerial Tramway Sunrise Easter
- SAN FRANCISCO: Mount Davidson Easter Service
- SANTA BARBARA: Easter Service at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens
ALAMEDA: Alameda Spring Shindig, 12-3 p.m. Alameda Point Gym
AMADOR: Spring Fling April 20-21, 2024. Demonstrations by gardening experts, spring plants and food you can purchase. Amador Flower Farm, 22001 Shenandoah School Road Plymouth, CA 95669 amadorflowerfarm.com
ARCATA: Humboldt International Film Festival April 18-21, 2024 Oldest run student film festival, according to event. $. hsufilmfestival.com | film
ATASCADERO: Party for the Planet, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Charles Paddock Zoo. Education, conservation and fun for all ages. Location: 9100 Morro Road Atascadero, CA 93422. $12, charlespaddockzoo.org
BAKERSFIELD: Kern County Scottish Games & Gathering April 20-21, 2024 at Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 South P Street Bakersfield, CA. $20, kernscot.org
BELMONT: Celebrate Earth Day April 20, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Twin Pines Park, 1 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA. Free, belmont.gov
CAMARILLO: Love Your Planet April 20, 2024, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Camarillo Grove Park In honor of Earth Day join an enriching day featuring the grand opening of the Nature Education Building, scenic hikes, informative presentations, delicious food, and fun crafts. Location: 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Rd., Camarillo, CA. Free, pvrpd.org
CARSON: CSU Dominguez Hills Annual Pow Wow April 20-21, 2024 Dominguez Hills Sculpture Garden 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, CA. $10 parking, csudh.edu | pow wows
COSTA MESA: OC Wine Fest April 20-21, 2024, 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 Japan Fair April 19-21, 2024 at Orange County Fairgrounds. Cosplay, tuna cutting show, popular Japanese artist/comedian performances, traditional instrument performances, games, kimono models meet and greet, and more excitement in Southern California's largest Japanese fair. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $8-10, oc-japanfair.com
DANA POINT: California Wine Festival, April 19-20, 2024, 12-4 p.m. with 12 p.m. VIP Early Entry at Sea Terrace Community Park. Location: Pacific Coast Highway & Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA. $65-200, californiawinefestival.com | wine
DIAMOND BAR: Earth Day Celebration April 20, 2024, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at South Coast Air Quality Management District Parking Lot. Location: 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA. Free, diamondbarca.gov or (909) 839-7015
ESCONDIDO: Spring Renaissance Faire with a Pirate Flair, April 20-21, 27-28 & May 4-5, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Felicita County Park 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA $, oldetymeproductions.com | ren faires
EUREKA: Eureka Home and Garden Show April 20-21, 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Redwood Acres 3750 Harris St. Eureka, CA redwoodacres.com | eurekahomeandgardenshow.com | home shows
GARDENA: Spring Carnival, April 19-21, 2024 at Mas Fukai Park. $30 approx. Wristbands for rides, cityofgardena.org
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - SESSANTA: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle + A 60th Birthday Celebration for Maynard James Keenan April 20, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HOLLYWOOD: Classic Film Festival April 18-21, 2024 Most Wanted: Crime & Justice in Film is the 2024 theme for this iconic film fest. $, filmfestival.tcm.com | film
INDIO: Coachella Festival (Music & Art Fest) April 12-14, 2024 and April 19-21, 2024 at Empire Polo Club. Location: 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA. $499-599 plus fees, approx., coachella.com
KING CITY: Salinas Valley Fair Kick-off Dinner & Dance Location: 625 Division St., King City, CA. $, salinasvalleyfair.com
KINGSBURG: Kingsburg Car Show April 19-20, 2024. Downtown streets are filled with beautifully restored antiques, automobiles, muscle cars, street rods, trucks, and more beginning Friday night with the car cruise down Draper Street. Dance the night away to live music. On Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. car enthusiasts of all ages can see the gleaming beauties on display. Location: 1475 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA kingsburgchamber.com
LONG BEACH: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 19-21, 2024. Billed as the 200-mph Beach Party, the street car race that began in 1974. The eastern portion of the racetrack (Turns 9, 10 and 11) will also be used April 12-13 for Round One of the 2024 Formula Drift season, and part of the circuit will be used as a running course for the Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach's 6th Annual Grand Prix 5K Run on April 14. $40-up, gplb.com
LOS ALAMITOS: Elevate Teen Expo April 20, 2024, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Los Alamitos Community Center, Building 2. This enriching day features a personal development conference for middle and high school teens with a fee of $5 and scholarships available for those needed. Location: 10909 Oak St., Los Alamitos, CA. $5, cityoflosalamitos.org
LOS ANGELES: LA Zoo Wild for the Planet April 20-21, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Music by 3rd Rock Hip Hop, Storytime, Strolling Pollinator Characters, Animal Care Presentations and more. Location: 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, Event is included with zoo admission, $, lazoo.org
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books April 20-21, 2024 on USC Campus. Free admission, $ parking,
LOS ANGELES: Magic Market Pop Up April 20-21, 2024, 12-5 p.m. A metaphysical market featuring 75 vendors ranging from products, vintage, plants, tarot and palmistry t0 workshops, classes including sound healing, yoga and more. Location: Heritage Square, 3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA. $11, heritagesquare.org
LOS ANGELES: Atomic's Runway Show and Pop-up Shop April 20-21, 2024, 11 a.m. at Church Iglesia Bautista Vida Nueva. Vintage fashion show and pop-up sale geared toward everybody! Hours: Sat 11 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 2945 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90065 $25-30 ($15 of each ticket may be applied toward an Iconic Atomic purchase), iconicatomic.com
LOS GATOS: Los Gatos Spring Wine Walk April 20, 2024, 1-4 p.m. in Downtown Los Gatos. Fine Wine, Great Shopping and ! Stroll through Downtown Los Gatos while enjoying wine tasting from dozens of local wineries and food samples at local shops and restaurants. Must be 21 or older to participate. Location: N. Santa Cruz Ave. & Main St., Los Gatos, CA. $ticket, losgatoschamber.com
MARINA DEL REY: Artisan Bead & Design Show April 19-21, 2024, 10 a.m. daily at Marina del Rey Marriott. Handcraft and jewelry design, artistic beads, gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry, designer clothing, jewelry-making supplies, and vintage items. Workshops offered daily at all skill levels. $10 admission at door, $8 advanced tickets. $20 parking, beadanddesign.com
NEWPORT BEACH: Newport Beach International Boat Show April 18-21, 2024, 10 a.m. daily at Lido Marina Village. Up to 300 vessels, 60 dealers and yachts, sailboats, Duffys, foils, paddleboards and other forms of aquatic entertainment and services are represented. Both water and land exhibitions, activations and entertainment transform Lido Marina into a beautiful European coastal experience. Location: 3432 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, CA 92663 $35-200, nbibs.com
NORCO: Norco Horseweek April 19-28, 2024 with Ranch Rodeo and Extreme Bull Riding April 19-21, 2024 at George Ingalls Equestrian Center. Location: 3737 Crestview Dr., Norco, CA. norcohorseweek.com
OAKLAND: Montclair Village Art Walk April 20-21, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mountain Ave. at La Salle. More than 50 artists show & sell their works against the scenic backdrop of Montclair Village and the Oakland Hills. Free, pacificfinearts.com
OWENS LAKE: Owens Lake Bird Festival April 19-21, 2024. Celebrate the migration of thousands of birds as they alight at Owens Lake during their transcontinental journey. They migrate along the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Alaska to Patagonia. Festival outings include botany, photography, geology, local history and culture, and more. There are six trips to choose from. $25 for most tours but prices vary, Register online at friendsoftheinyo.org/birdfestival
PACIFICA: WhaleFest April 20, 2024, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. North Parking Lot, Linda Mar State Beach | whales
POWAY: Teen Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt April 20, 2024, 5-9 p.m. Community Park 13094 Civic Center Drive Poway, California 92064 $5, ages 11-15 Registration is limited; poway.org
RED BLUFF: Red Bluff Round-Up Red Bluff CA April 19-21, 2024 at Tehama District Fairgrounds. Location: 670 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA 96080 $, redbluffroundup.com | rodeos
SALINAS: Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival April 18-21, 2024 at Laguna Seca Recreation Area. Over 300 Races, Ride Zone to test out gear & Demo. There's a sports expo, kids zone and opportunities to check out new lines of sports gear. Location: 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA. Spectator $30-35, seaotterclassic.com
SAN BERNARDINO: National Orange Show Citrus Fair Festival April 17-21, 2024. Sign up for photography, baking and fine arts contests, among other activities the public enjoys at this annual event and tradition. Location: 689 South E Street San Bernardino, CA 92408. Free-$13, nationalorangeshow.com
SAN DIEGO: SDAFF Spring Showcase April 25-May 1, 2025. Pac Arts presents a week-long presentation of Asian cinema to whet your appetite. $110 all access pass, pacarts.org | film
SAN FRANCISCO: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival April 13-14 & April 20-21, 2024 with Webster Street Stage and the Grand Parade. sfcherryblossom.org | flowers
SANTA CLARITA: Cowboy Festival April 20-21, 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Old Town of Newhall Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Free admission, fee for some events & concerts, cowboyfestival.org | lineup
SHINGLE SPRINGS: Gold Country Jazz Festival April 20, 2024, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Ponderosa High School, Shingle Springs, CA | lineup
TORRANCE: Northern Cal Cherry Blossom Festival April 13-14 & April 20-21, 2024 Parade is April 21, 2024. sfcherryblossom.org
TULARE: California Antique Farm Equipment Show April 19-21, 2024 at International Agri-Center Location: 4500 South Laspina Street, Tulare, CA. $10, antiquefarmshow.org
VACAVILLE: VacaCon April 20-21, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ulatis Community Center. All ages event includes cosplay contest, artists and vendors, panels, celebrity guests, kids zone anime, pop culture and comics. $20-40, cityofvacaville.gov
VENTURA: Skull and Roses April 19-21, 2024 Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W. Harbor Ventura, CA $155-up, skullandroses.com | lineup
VINTON: Sierra Valley Grange Cowboy Poetry and Music Show April 19-20, 2024 $, sierravalleygrange.org Sierra Valley Grange Hall 92202 Highway 70 Vinton, CA | 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
WALNUT CREEK: Crystal Fair April 20-21, 2024 at Civic Park Community Center 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA. $14, crystalfair.com
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.