Natalia Bush, of Los Angeles, looks for butterflies at The Natural History Museum’s Butterfly Pavilion in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The exhibit runs through Aug. 23. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.
Today
Discovery Cube Los Angeles – Sylmar: Special exhibit: “Touch-a-Truck,” through April 4 (www.discoverycube.org/los-angeles/events/touch-a-truck/). Special ongoing exhibit: “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – The Exhibit,”(discoverycube.org/los-angeles/exhibits/mickey-mouse-clubhouse/), through May 3. The museum has ongoing exhibits that aim to make science fun for children. Also, the museum has an Eco-Adventure Carousel that includes sculptures of animals native to the surrounding mountains of the museum (additional fee for rides on the carousel). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on selected dates). Admission $25 ages 15-61; $20 ages 62 and older; $20 ages 3-14 (weekend admission prices; lower admission prices during weekdays; admission vary by date). Parking lot: From Osborne Street, enter through Dronfield Avenue (free parking). Location, 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar. discoverycube.org/los-angeles/visit/
Book Soup: Judith A. Peraino and Tom McEnaney discuss and sign “We’re Having Much More Fun – Punk Archives for the Present from CBGB to Gilman and Beyond,” 7 p.m. April 2. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. booksoup.com/
Friday
Descanso Gardens: “What’s in Bloom in April” (depending on the weather): descansogardens.org/gardens-and-collections/whats-in-bloom/. Hours: 9-5 daily. Advance tickets are required for non-members. Admission $18; $14 ages 65 and older and students with ID; $8 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger (www.descansogardens.org/events-and-activities/admission-and-event-tickets). 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org. www.facebook.com/DescansoGardensLA
Butterfly Pavilion – Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: See the seasonal outdoor exhibit now through Aug. 23; reservations required by timed ticket (30-minute time slots; $10; must also purchase museum admission; details and to purchase in advance tinyurl.com/4asy4c62). Museum hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission $18; $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. Location, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Wildflower Hotline – Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants: The Sun Valley-based foundation presents its 2026 hotline on the best locations for viewing spring wildflowers in Southern and Central California. New wildflower reports are released on Friday from March through May (depending upon this year’s bloom season). In addition, read the illustrated written report on the link. 818-768-1802, Ext. 7. theodorepayne.org/learn/wildflower-hotline/
Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market: The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck “Grubfest,” 5-10 p.m. April 3 (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues; www.granadachamber.com/food-trucks/); and the certified market, 6-9 p.m. (White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets; www.granadachamber.com/56292-2/; 818-298-9790) on April 3. Both events run on Fridays; check website for seasonal changes in hours. 818-368-3235. www.granadachamber.com/
Vroman’s Bookstore: Scott Brooker (“The Disappointment”) and Sheldon Costa (“The Great Work”) discuss and sign their books, 7 p.m. April 3 (RSVP for this event: tinyurl.com/jr4pt965). Upcoming: Woody Brown discusses and signs “Upward Bound,” 7 p.m. April 4 (RSVP for this event: tinyurl.com/ms8wtzae). Raziq Rauf discusses and signs “This Is Running – A Celebration of the World of Running, Exploring the Culture, History, Brands, Races and People Behind It,” 7 p.m. April 8. Terry Crews signs “Terry’s Many Hats,” noon April 9 (ticketed event; book signing-only; RSVP for this event: tinyurl.com/yk7za76v). Jon Lindstrom discusses and signs “Hollywood Payback,” 7 p.m. April 10. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com
Saturday
Old Town Newhall Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, parking lot, 24500 Main St., Newhall. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com/2evb6evz. Details: www.facebook.com/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket
NoHo Farmers Market: A certified market, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com
Main Street Canoga Park Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Avenue. Coastal Pacific Markets, 805-643-6458. Email: pacific209@hotmail.com. www.facebook.com/canogafarmersmarket
El Nido Farmers Market – Pacoima: El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. www.elnidofamilycenters.org/farmers-market
Woodland Hills Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: tinyurl.com/ybbchwbb
The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire: Immerse yourself in the time of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign and have some fun with cosplay of the time period, speaking the lingo, shopping in the marketplace, listening to music and laughing at performances, Saturday-Sunday, April 4 through May 17. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (except Easter Sunday, April 5, hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and tickets are not available at the Box Office on April 5 and must be purchased online). Pub Crawl tickets on sale now ($90; minimum age is 21; no children allowed on the pub crawl including children in strollers). Theme weekends: “Pirate and Marketplace” (April 4-5); “Cottagecore” (April 19-20); “Renncon” (April 18-19); “All Hallows Spring” (April 25-26). (renfair.com/socal/special-events). Fun dress code for all weekends: period “faire” costume (optional). Admission $44 ages 13 and older; $28 ages 5-12. No pets allowed. There is a mandatory car entry fee, $15 (cash is recommended), to the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area (renfair.com/socal/directions-weather/). Parking is free, first-come, first served; VIP parking $30 (must be purchased in advance online; VIP parking cost does not include the mandatory car entry fee). Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale. 626-969-4750. renfair.com/socal
Giant Egg Hunt – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: Event begins with welcoming words by Pastor Gregory Barth, music, and a song by the preschoolers, followed by egg hunts (arranged by age groups (5th graders and younger) in designated areas, 10:30 a.m.-noon April 4. Children need to bring a basket for the hunt. Location 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-341-3460. our-redeemer.org
Museum of the San Fernando Valley: The museum is open, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 4; closed on April 5; open 1-5 p.m. April 7. Museum hours are usually, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, and also, 1-5 p.m. Tuesday (always check the website to confirm hours and days open). Free admission; donations appreciated. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St. (southwest corner of Nordhoff and Wilbur Avenue), Northridge. 818-347-9665. Email: themuseumsfv@gmail.com. themuseumsfvnow.org
San Fernando Valley Historical Society – Easter Egg Hunt: The society’s first time event includes an egg hunt, photo opportunities and vendors, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 4. Location, Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, 14451 Bledsoe St., Sylmar. 818-365-7810. Email: sfvhistory@gmail.com. www.sfvhs.com/pioneer-cemetery. See the March 3 posting: facebook.com/SFVHS/ or the Facebook post page here: tinyurl.com/5n6h5mz8
San Fernando Valley Writers – a branch of the California Writers Club: Author Karen Gorback (“Mazel’s Mishpatcha”) discusses “Ekphrastic Poetry for Everyone,” 1 p.m. April 4. April is National Poetry Month. The talk is also available on a Zoom call. For Zoom: register and pay $10 for the link by noon April 3 on the website (cwc-sfv.org). In-person attendees need not register in advance (arrive early however; first in-person meeting is free for non-members, otherwise $10 at the door). Motion Picture and Television Fund, Saban Center, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. karen-gorback.com/. cwc-sfv.org/
Sunday
Encino Farmers Market: ONEgeneration presents the certified market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Location, 17400 Victory Blvd. (between Balboa Boulevard and White Oak Avenue). Farmers market manager, 818-708-6611 or email: farmersmarket@onegeneration.org. onegeneration.org/farmers-market/
Farmers Market – The Vineyards at Porter Ranch: The certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Bring your own reusable shopping bags. Location, parking lot at 20000 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. thevineyards.com/event/weekly-farmers-market-78
Good Times Farmers Market: A certified market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Los Angeles Valley College, parking lot A, 5800 Fulton Ave. (at Burbank Boulevard), Valley Glen. 818-282-5490. Email: goodtimesfarmersmarket@gmail.com. goodtimesfarmersmarket.com/
California African American Museum: New special exhibit: “A New Song – Langston Hughes in the West,” to Sept. 13 (caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2026/a-new-song-langston-hughes-in-the-west). Upcoming exhibit: “Free and Queer – Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation,” April 7-Feb. 28, 2027 (details about the special exhibit: tinyurl.com/wzthz2e7). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday (caamuseum.org/visit/hours-directions). Free admission. Parking $20 before 5 p.m., $24 after 5 p.m. (parking lot entrance at West 39th and South Figueroa streets. Museum location, corner of Exposition Boulevard and South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles (in Exposition Park). 213-744-7432. facebook.com/CAAMinLA/. caamuseum.org
Smorgasburg Los Angeles – Caviar Day: Astrea Caviar has caviar vendor specials, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 5. Free admission. No pets allowed at this venue. Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles. la.smorgasburg.com. See the Facebook post on March 24: www.facebook.com/SmorgasburgLA/
Plaza Mexico Easter Celebration: The dining and shopping plaza presents an Easter Bunny photo opportunity, arts and crafts for children and family activities, noon-4 p.m. April 5. Register in advance to receive a goodie bag: plazamexico.com/events-1/easter-family-festival-bunny-photos-at-plaza-mexico. Plaza Mexico, courtyard, 3100 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood. plazamexico.com
Monday
Island Packers – Winter Whale Watching: There are a few times and dates left for spotting Pacific gray whales migrating through the Santa Barbara Channel as they migrate from Alaska to Baja California, through April (islandpackers.com). Cruise passengers may also see fin or humpback whales plus Common dolphins. Two boarding locations: Channel Islands Harbor, 3550 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard; Ventura Harbor Village, 1691 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Book tickets in advance on the website. Check the website for all prices, other cruising trip types and island destinations through the year: islandpackers.com/all-trips/. Check website for details on boarding locations. 805-642-1393.
Tuesday
Convergence – Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent: Forest Lawn Museum – Glendale presents art work from more than 20 artists. The exhibit runs through Aug. 9. Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. The exhibit is part of the 2026 Hyper SoCal programming (brandlibrary.org/hyper-socal). 1712 S. Glendale Ave. forestlawn.com. forestlawn.com/exhibits/convergence-contemporary-artists-of-armenian-descent/
Wednesday
Canyon Country Farmers Market: A certified market, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, parking lot, 18410 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: tinyurl.com/2evb6evz. www.facebook.com/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket/
UPCOMING
Earth Day Celebration – Tarzana Recreation Center: Tarzana Neighborhood Council presents the 13th annual event with the theme “Turn the Tide, Sea the Change!” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 11. Event includes “green living” exhibits, a free tree giveaway (for Los Angeles residents), bounce and climb activities, live music, and food for purchase from food trucks. Free admission. Location, 5655 Vanalden Ave. 818-347-4737. Details and to see the flyer: tarzananc.org
A Faery Hunt – Orcutt Ranch: An immersive, interactive, outdoors children’s event that includes music, storytelling and improvisational theater, 10:30 a.m. April 12. Tickets $20 for adults and children. Location, 23600 Roscoe Blvd., West Hills. 818-324-6802. Email: deb@afaeryhunt.com. Details, calendar for upcoming events and to purchase tickets: afaeryhunt.com/#calendar.
San Fernando Valley Food and Wine Festival – Los Angeles Mission College: Tickets are still available for the “A Stroll Through Greece” food event with dishes prepared by the college’s Culinary Arts Institute, 3-7 p.m. April 18. Tickets $99. Curated selection of wines will be paired with the dishes (must be 21 and older and show a valid ID). LA Mission College, main quad, 13356 Eldridge Ave., Sylmar. Details: lamission.edu/campus-life/events/2026/4/18/san-fernando-valley-food-wine-festival. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/439ybxdy
Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2026: The 61st event takes place at the 1907 Baldwin Oaks Estate in Arcadia with 28 Los Angeles area designers re-imagining interior spaces and gardens, April 19-May 17. The estate has never been open before to the public for tours. Tickets: pasadenashowcase.org/tickets. Premiere Night, 5 p.m. April 17 (tickets $350; tinyurl.com/mvt95rda). Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that raises funds that go to music education, scholarships, concerts, and therapy programs in Los Angeles County. facebook.com/PasadenaShowcaseHouse/. Details: www.pasadenashowcase.org
Natural History Museum Los Angeles County: Earth Day Festival: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. April 19 (nhm.org/calendar/earth-day-festival). Ongoing special exhibit: “Unearthed – Raw Beauty,” an exhibit of mineral specimens displayed in their natural and uncut form, through April 18, 2027 (nhm.org/unearthed-rare-mineral-exhibition). Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday (but closed on the first Tuesday of the month and some holidays). Admission: $18, $14 ages 62 and older and ages 13-17; $7 ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and younger, but a ticket is required. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. nhmlac.org
Neil Forever – Love at the Greek: The tribute band performs a 50th anniversary homage to Neil Diamond’s 1976 “Love at the Greek” concert, 8 p.m. April 25. A portion of ticket sales go to Drive Toward a Cure, a nonprofit “dedicated to Parkinson’s disease research and to patient care” (www.drivetowardacure.org/neil). Tickets $65.95 and up (shortened Ticketmaster link: tinyurl.com/3tr3ubw2). Los Angeles Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. https://www.lagreektheatre.com/. Details: www.neilforever.com/
Bonnie Fang Foundation’s Nurses Rock 5K/10K Walk-Run: One month to get ready for the 6th annual event — a kick-off to National Nurses Week, May 6-12 — and support this scholarship fundraiser for nursing students in California and Nevada, 7 a.m. May 2. Location, Frank G. Bonelli Regional County Park, 120 E. Via Verde Drive, San Dimas. 949-230-1791. Bonnie Fang Foundation: helphopehonor.org/. www.facebook.com/bffnurses. Register here: runsignup.com/bffnursesrock
Los Angeles County Fair: The fair’s theme in 2026 is “Play Your Way,” opening May 7. Regular hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Sunday and Memorial Day (May 25). Admission is available online now for a discount. Concerts are a separate cost. Carnival information, tickets and wristbands (click on Los Angeles County Fair option): https://rcsfun.com/Ride. Admission and parking are cashless at the gate. Details on hours, admission and parking: www.lacountyfair.com/general-information/. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Updates: www.facebook.com/lacountyfair. www.lacountyfair.com/
Head in the Clouds Music and Arts Festival: Tickets are on sale now for the “best of Asian culture and talent” event, with headliners Katseye (Grammy Awards nominated for Best New Artist), on Aug. 8. Brookside at the Rose Bowl. facebook.com/hitcfestival. Festival details and to purchase tickets: la.hitcfestival.com
ONGOING
Autry Museum of the American West: Ongoing special exhibit: “Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art,” through June 2027 (theautry.org/creative-continuities). Ongoing exhibits: theautry.org/exhibitions. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $19; $14 ages 62 and older, and ages 13-18 and also students older than 18 with ID; $8 ages 3-12 (theautry.org/visit). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. theautry.org
The Getty Center: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Free admission but a timed-ticket admission is required (tinyurl.com/yu6fsv3s). Parking $25 (www.getty.edu/visit/center/parking-and-transportation/). Location, 1200 Getty Center Drive (at North Sepulveda Boulevard), Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Petersen Automotive Museum: Ongoing special museum exhibits include “A Fast and Furious Legacy – 25 Years of Automotive Icons,” petersen.org/exhibits. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission $22; $20 ages 62 and older; $13 ages 12-17; $12 ages 4-11 (a valid ID is required for ages 12 and older; also, vault access tickets are, respectively by age groups, $51; $45; $42; $25; www.petersen.org/tickets). Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. www.petersen.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum: The museum presents “Cowboys – History and Hollywood,” through April 19, 2026 (https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/special-exhibits/cowboys). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on some holidays). Tickets $25; $22 ages 62 and older and college students with ID; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger. Location, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 805-577-4066. https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum
Valley Relics Museum: Take a trip down San Fernando Valley memory lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website for hours; subject to change). Admission $15; free for ages 10 and younger. The museum is located at 7900 Balboa Blvd., Hangar C3 and C4, entrance is on Stagg Street, Van Nuys. 818-616-4083. www.facebook.com/valleyrelics. valleyrelicsmuseum.org
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