7th Annual Taste of South Pasadena
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, April 17
Canoe House, South Pasadena
http://www.southpasadenarotary.org/
Sample the local flavor of South Pasadena this Tuesday evening. This tasting consists of two events: a wine tasting portion, and a restaurant crawl. The wine tasting costs $20 to attend and takes place at the Canoe House from 5pm to 7pm. The restaurant crawl takes place from 6pm to 9pm, and costs $35 for adults or $15 for those under 21, and provides unlimited food samples while supplies last.
Taste of Liberty Station
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, April 18
Liberty Station, San Diego
http://libertystation.com/events/taste-of-liberty-station
Sample eats from the various restaurants throughout Liberty Station this Wednesday evening. $30 allows you to sample food from all the participating businesses for the duration of the event while supplies last. For an additional $15, you can also sample bubbly during the event.
9th Annual Kingdom-Con
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm, April 19
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, April 20-22
Crowne Plaza, Mission Valley, San Diego
http://kingdom-con.com/
This all-ages Table Top gaming convention contains all things board games, mini games, role-playing games, vendors, and more. Admission costs $20 for one day or $50 for the entire weekend.
Orange Coast Magazine’s Best Restaurants Celebration
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm, April 19
PIRCH, Costa Mesa
http://www.orangecoast.com/bestrestaurants/
Sample food, treats, drinks, and more from some of Orange County’s top restaurants this Thursday night in Costa Mesa. Admission costs $60 and provides unlimited food and drink samples while supplies last. Guests can park for free here. No one under 21 may attend.
6th Annual San Diego Comic Fest
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, April 20
9:00 am – 11:00 pm, April 21-22
Town & Country, San Diego
http://www.sdcomicfest.org/
Much smaller and more intimate than the San Diego Comic Con, this weekend expo will feature artists, writers, actors, models, screenings, speakers, autograph sessions, merchandise, apparel, accessories, and more. Admission on Saturday or Sunday costs $25 for adults, $12.50 for students, and free for children. A 3-day weekend pass costs $50 for adults, $25 for children, and still free for children. Parking costs $4 per vehicle per day.
Angels 5k & Fun Run
6:00 am – 9:00 am, April 21
Angel Stadium, Anaheim
http://www.race-angels.com/
Take part in a 5k and/or fun run at Angel Stadium this Saturday morning. Registration costs $45 for the 5k or $30 for the fun run.
The Inflatable Run – Orange County
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, April 21
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
http://www.theinflatablerun.com/orange-county/
A bouncy 5k & festival will take place in Costa Mesa this Saturday. Tickets range from $15 to $65 depending on what you want to participate in.
2018 Cambodian New Year Celebration
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, April 21
El Dorado Park, Long Beach
http://www.cam-cc.org/
Celebrate Cambodian New Year this Saturday in Long Beach with traditional & modern performances, live music, arts & crafts, games, food, vendors, and more. Tickets plus parking to this all-ages festival cost $30 presale or $40 at the gate.
Earth Day LA 2018
10:00 am – 2:00 pm, April 21
Highland Park Recreation Center, Highland Park
http://www.lacitysan.org/earthdayla
This free and all-ages event will have lots of arts & crafts to partake in, as well as plenty of vendors for food and merchandise.
Green Scene Plant & Garden Expo
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, April 21-22
Fullerton Arboretum, Fullerton
http://fullertonarboretum.org/event_green.php
Check out a diverse range of plants, arts & crafts, and more this weekend at the Fullerton Arboretum at Cal State Fullerton. Admission costs $8 for this all-ages event.
23rd Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, April 21-22
University of Southern California, Los Angeles
http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/
Immerse yourself in a world of literature this weekend on the USC campus, completely free to attend. In addition to finding thousands of books here, visitors can expect live bands, poetry readings, chef demos, cultural entertainment, artists creating their work on-site, a photography exhibit, film screenings, discussion panels on some of today’s hottest topics, and so much more. Parking on campus costs $10, while the indoor seminars cost between $10 to $15 to attend.
27th Annual Poppy Festival
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, April 21-22
Lancaster City Park, Lancaster
http://www.poppyfestival.com/
Bring out the family to this all-ages family-fun festival this weekend in Lancaster. This festival will have plenty of activities for everyone to get involved with, along with food, drinks, multiple vendors, music, dance, art, games, rides, and more. Admission for regular adults costs $8, while children, seniors, and military can enter for $5.
Spring 2018 LA Renegade Craft Fair
11:00 am – 6:00 pm, April 21-22
LA State Historic Park, Los Angeles
http://www.renegadecraft.com/fairs/los-angeles
This free and all-ages fair at LA State Historic Park will have arts, crafts, music, foodtrucks, drinks, and more. Come see the alternative side of arts & crafts this weekend.
Tequila & Taco Music Festival
11:00 am – 6:00 pm, April 21-22
Embarcadero Marina Park South, San Diego
http://www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com/
Indulge on tacos and liquor this weekend in San Diego. Entry into the festival costs $10 per person per day. A $40 Saturday admission exists that comes with six half-ounce tequila samples plus a souvenir glass, but this sampling only occurs from 11am to 3pm on Saturday. All admission does NOT include food or drinks – those come at a separate cost.
6th Annual Riverside Tamale Festival
11:00 am – 7:00 pm, April 21
White Park, Riverside
http://rivtamalefest.com/
Enjoy Hispanic food and culture this Saturday afternoon in Riverside. Admission costs only $10, but all guests must pay for tamales at cost, so bring cash for that.
Santa Barbara Earth Day 2018
11:00 am – 7:00 pm, April 21-22
Alameda Park, Santa Barbara
http://www.sbearthday.org/
Free to attend for all ages, Santa Barbara will host an Earth Day fair this weekend. Guests will find lots of activities, arts & crafts, live entertainment, food & drinks, and more.
2018 California Wine Festival – Dana Point
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, April 21
Lantern Bay Park, Dana Point
http://californiawinefestival.com/events/orange-county
Enjoy food and wine at this wine tasting event this Saturday afternoon in Dana Point. General admission costs $69 and starts at 1pm, early admission costs $89 and starts at 12pm, and VIP admission costs $109, starts at 12pm, and includes a few extra VIP perks.
3rd Annual Buckles ‘n’ Brews Invitational Beer Festival
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, April 21
Santa Barbara Carriage & Western Arts Museum, Santa Barbara
http://www.bucklesandbrews.com/
A country music & craft beer festival will take place in Santa Barbara this Saturday afternoon. General admission costs $50 and starts at 1pm, while VIP admission costs $65 and starts at 12pm. All attendees receive unlimited beer samples for the duration of the event while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
Spring 2018 Dapper Day
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, April 21
10:00 am – 7:00 pm, April 22
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim
http://dapperday.com/spring-2018-disneyland-ca
Dress to impress at this FREE and all-ages style expo this weekend at the Disneyland Resort. A plethora of activities will take place between the hotel and the amusement park throughout the weekend, so check the website to see what will occur. Some activities may require a fee. Visitors may park for free for up to two hours at the Downtown Disney parking lot.
8th Annual Broke LA
2:00 pm – 12:00 am, April 21-22
The Regent, Downtown Los Angeles
http://brokelafest.com/
Cannot afford to dump money on Coachella? Check out Broke LA, a miniature version of the money-guzzling concert, this Saturday in Downtown Los Angeles. Expose yourself to the variety of local art and music at this intimate experience, and keep your wallet happy too. Admission to this event costs $15 per day or $25 for both days. No one under 21 may attend.
14th Annual Taste of Fountain Valley
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, April 21
Los Caballeros Sports Village, Fountain Valley
http://www.tasteoffv.com/
Sample food and drinks from dozens of participating restaurants in Fountain Valley this Saturday night. Admission costs $40 and gets you unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverage samples for the duration of the event while supplies last. For alcoholic drinks, drink tickets will cost $5 each. No one under 21 may attend.
San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Beer Fest
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, April 21
Lane Field, Downtown San Diego
http://www.cheeseandbeerfest.com/
Sample as much gourmet mac & cheese and beer as you can handle this Saturday night in San Diego, while supplies last. General admission costs $35 and starts at 7pm, while VIP admission costs $50 and starts at 6pm. No one under 21 may attend.
JFA and Naked Aggression – Live in Baldwin Park
6:00 pm – 2:00 am, April 21
American Legion Post 241, Baldwin Park
http://www.facebook.com/events/1821961007877927/
Get your weekly dose of punk rock this Saturday night in Baldwin Park. The cover for this all-ages show costs $12.
7th Annual Long Beach Walk for Kids
7:00 am – 10:00 am, April 22
Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach
http://www.walkforkids.org/longbeach
Go on a walk to raise money for awareness this Sunday morning in Long Beach. Registration for this walk costs $25.
2018 La Jolla Half Marathon & Shores 5k
7:30 am – 10:30 am, April 22
Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
http://www.lajollahalfmarathon.com/
A half marathon will take place in San Diego County this Sunday morning that stretches from Del Mar to La Jolla. Registration for the half marathon costs $120, while registration for the 5k costs $45.
13th Annual Thai New Year Songkran Festival
8:00 am – 8:00 pm, April 22
Thai Town, Hollywood
http://thainewyear.org/
A street fair will take place in Hollywood this Sunday all day. Visitors can expect to find lots of food, vendors, games, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and more. Since this will close off a portion of Hollywood Blvd to vehicular traffic, anyone planning to travel anywhere near this area this Sunday should account for extra traffic.
CicLAvia
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, April 22
San Dimas through Claremont
http://www.ciclavia.org/
A stretch of road from San Dimas to Claremont will close to bikers this Sunday afternoon. Cars may not enter the designated areas during this time – only bikers and pedestrians may roam the streets.
29th Annual San Diego Earth Fair
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, April 22
Balboa Park, San Diego
http://earthdayweb.org/
This FREE and all-ages Earth Day celebration takes place this Sunday at Balboa Park in San Diego. Bring the family out to enjoy this fair with art galleries, “green” food, arts & crafts, vendors, a parade, and more.
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