California Events
Sunday, February 23, 2025
ARCADIA: San Gabriel Valley Cactus and Succulent Society Show & Sale February 21-23, 2025 at Arcadia Masonic Center. The 30th Annual Show features over 1000 plants on sale in a judged show, plus 25+ plant and pottery vendors. Location: 50 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia, CA. Free, sgvcss.com | (626) 445-5897
ATWATER VILLAGE: The Other Art Fair, February 20-23, 2025, presented by Saatchi Art. Grand debut at LA Art Week features all-new venue. Location: 2800 Casitas Avenue, Atwater Village, CA. $23.09, saatchiart.com/ theotherartfair
BAKERSFIELD: Bakersfield Home and Garden Show Feb 21-23, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Entertainment, activities and attractions include: arts, crafts, and food vendors. Location: Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 So. P Street, Bakersfield 93307 $10 Admission, $ parking, bakersfieldhomeshows.com | home shows
CAMBRIA: Blendfest on the Coast February 20-23, 2025. Held at wineries throughout Cambria and San Simeon (home to Hearst Castle,) ticketed events include Winemaker's Dinner, Coastal Wine Excursion, Sunset Grand Tasting, Blending Seminar. $45-up, pasowine.com
COSTA MESA Gem Faire February 21-23, 2025 at OC Fairgrounds. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. $7, gemfaire.com
FRESNO: Circus Alegria February 20-March 3, 2025 at Fresno Fairgrounds, Butler Parking Lot. Three shows in one features King Kong Family Show, Dinosaur World Tour and illuminated horses, contortionists, jugglers and clowns. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $15, circusalegria.com
FRESNO: SCCA-AutoCross February 22-23, 2025, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Carnival Lot. Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, fresnofair.com
FRESNO: Quinceanera Expo February 23, 2025, 1-5 p.m. at Fresno Fairgrounds. Industry Commerce Building Location: 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, CA. $, fresnofair.com
INDIO: Riverside County Fair & National Date Fest February 13-March 2, 2025 at Riverside County Fairgrounds. Includes queen and court, date contests and foods, carnival rides, vendor booths, food and Presidents Day Parade. 46350 Arabia St, Indio, CA 92201. $12 presale, $15 approx. datefest.org
LOS ANGELES: CicLAvia—West Adams Meets University Park Car Free Day, February 23, 2025, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 4.1-Miles of Open Streets via Jefferson Blvd between La Brea and Vermont Aves and along Vermont Ave between Jefferson and Exposition Blvds., presented by Metro. 4.1-mile pop-up park for the public to just show up anywhere along the route at any time to enjoy the open streets. No motorized vehicles allowed, but you can skate, bike skateboard, walk, jog, etc. Free, ciclavia.org
LOS ANGELES: LA Art Show February 19-23, 2025 Los Angeles Convention Center. With more than 180,000 square feet of exhibition. Location: 1201 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA $40 approx., laartshow.com | art
LOS ANGELES: LA Travel & Adventure Show February 22-23, 2025, LA Convention Center. $, travelshows.com
NEVADA CITY: The Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and Parade February 23, 2025, 12-4:30 p.m. Parade starts at 12 p.m. (Noon) Chinese Monument on Commercial Street to Robinson Plaza on Union Street Nevada City, CA Free, catsweb.org | lunar
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA: Lunar New Year Celebration February 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at South Coast Botanic Garden. Location: 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. $15-23, southcoastbotanicgarden.org
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week February 13-23, 2025. For details, maps, times, and to purchase tickets, see modernismweek.com
REDWOOD CITY: Camellia Show February 22-23, 2025 presented by San Francisco Peninsula Camellia Society. Workshops, blooms for sale and given away at the end of the event. Location: CAB, 1400 Roosevelt, Redwood City, CA. Free to the public, camelliasfpcs.org
RIPON: Almond Blossom Festival. Almond Blossom Vendor Showcase and Carnival. Location: Mistlin Sports Park, 1201 River Road, Ripon, CA. Free, riponchamber.com
RIVERSIDE: Riverside Dickens Festival February 21-23, 2025. On February 23, 2025, 1-3:30 p.m. the festival hosts a Royal Victorian Tea Room and Music Hall with original musical and a series of skit performances. Location: First Congregational Church, 3504 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA. $27.54 general admission, dickensfest.com, presale only
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Bridal Bazaar February 23, 2025, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at San Diego Convention Center. Location: 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA. $10 or free if pre-register online, bridalbazaar.com
SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off & Festival February 22-23, 2025, at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA. $15 tasting kit includes 6 taste tickets, spoon, cup & people's choice ballot, beachboardwalk.com
SANTA MARIA: Monster Trucks February 22-23, 2025, 12-4 p.m. at Santa Maria Fairpark. 2X Monster Trucks Live is coming to Tehachapi! World Champion Monsters, National TV monster trucks, exciting side acts, monster truck rides, and more! Don't miss 2-time Monster Jam World Champion Bounty Hunter, crowd favorite Shark Bite, the unpredictable Jekyll & Hyde, and the big bad dino Roarin Rex! Plus a guest appearance by the legendary Dennis Anderson in King Sling. Location: 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria, CA. $25-up, 2xmonstertrucks.com
SANTA MONICA: Frieze Los Angeles, February 20-23, 2025 at Santa Monica Airport. The internationally recognized art show features more than 100 of the world's leading art galleries plus temporary public art exhibits. Location: 3201 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA. Ticket $100+ general admission, frieze.com
TEMPLE CITY: Camellia Festival Feb. 21-23, 2025 at Temple City Park with carnival in park and on Las Tunas. Parade on Saturday. Hours Friday, 4-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, Noon-8 p.m. Free admission, camelliafestival.org
VENTURA: The Ventura Home Improvement Expo & Tiny House Showcase February 21-23, 2025 at Ventura County Fairgrounds. See the latest in home decorating, remodeling, landscaping, and tiny homes. Location: 10 W. Harbor Blvd, Ventura CA. $10 or tickets available online free, venturahomeshows.com | home shows
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