March 5 \u2014 Riverside: Enjoy strolling the streets of downtown Riverside and visiting 20 different artsy locations for free, including museums, art galleries, studios and the library on the first Thursday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. Celebrate the arts and culture of the Inland Empire. See a map of participating locations and learn more here: riversideartscouncil.com\/about-artswalk<\/a><\/p>\n March 6 and 24 \u2014 Costa Mesa: Bring the kids or just your own curiosity to the Centennial Farm Discovery Days<\/a> at the Orange County Fairgrounds. The tour and parking are free on Discovery Days, when \u201cfarmers\u201d are stationed around the working demonstration farm available to answer questions and provide information. Upon check-in, you will receive a map to aid you in seeing all Centennial Farm has to offer. Children can pet a chick and plant a radish seed. This is for all ages. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more people. ocfair.com\/centennial-farm\/tours-and-reservations\/self-guided-tours\/<\/a><\/p>\n March 8 \u2014 Encino:\u00a0Get ready for the 9th Annual Holi Festival of Colors and Friendship<\/a>, sponsored by the Festival of India Association, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It\u2019s a big outdoor party, so come on down for DJ dancing, live dance and musical performances and food for purchase. Free entry and parking at Woodley Park, section 1. 5798 Woodley Ave., Encino. You\u2019re asked to RSVP at facebook.com\/events\/1189183186761374<\/a> or at eventbrite.com\/e\/9th-annual-holi-2026-festival-of-colors-friendship-tickets-1983939226633<\/a><\/p>\n March 17-28 \u2014 Various locations in L.A. County parks: Spring Jubilee events sponsored by L.A. County Parks & Recreation will include live performances, fun workshops, egg hunts, edible crafts, food tastings and more. No registration, just show up. Find your park\u2019s event time and date at: parks.lacounty.gov\/spring-jubilee\/<\/a><\/p>\n March 21 \u2014 Westwood: Get outdoors at the monthly 10 a.m. Drop-In Botanical Garden Tour at the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden<\/a>. Join an expert for a free one-hour guided tour. Hear stories of plants in the garden. Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the garden. Arrive a few minutes early as the tour leaves at 10 a.m. sharp. Park in UCLA Parking Structure 2 (payment required) near the Westholme Avenue entrance to campus, or at metered parking spots in Westwood. Metered street parking can also be found on Manning Ave, which can be accessed from Charles E. Young Drive or Hilgard Avenue. The Garden Pavilion is at 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles. botgard.ucla.edu\/garden-tours<\/a><\/p>\n March 21 \u2014 San Juan Capistrano: It\u2019s time for the town\u2019s 66th annual Swallows Day Parade and historic district party, which starts at the Mercado Street Faire at 9 a.m. The parade starts at 11 a.m. but get there early, because the streets are closed off by 10 a.m. The Mercado Street Faire offers family-oriented fun from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cTrails, Tails & Traditions \u2014 25 years.\u201d It celebrates the tradition of cliff swallows returning to the mission from their winter home in Argentina, although many of them have moved on elsewhere. Learn more and see the shuttle schedule<\/a> here: swallowsdayparade.org<\/a><\/p>\n March 21 \u2014 San Juan Capistrano:\u00a0The River Street Marketplace<\/a> is planning an all-ages party from 1 to 9 p.m. to coincide with the Swallows Day celebrations, with live music, DJs, pop-up bars and more in its open-air center. presented by CAPO Leisure House and No Brand Cowboy. Admission to the party is free. Drinks and food cost extra.\u00a0 31801 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano. riverstreetsjc.com<\/a><\/p>\n March 21-22 \u2014 San Gabriel: The San Gabriel Lantern Festival will fill the historic San Gabriel Mission District with beautiful lantern displays, sponsored by the Taiwan Tourism Administration. Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Live performances, food stalls, shopping and more. Check the website for parking locations. 320 S Mission Drive, San Gabriel. sangabrielcity.com\/1517\/Lantern-Festival<\/a><\/p>\n March 22 \u2014 Los Angeles:\u00a0Check out the Sunday Studio at the MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)<\/a> in downtown Los Angeles from noon to 3 p.m. This time, the free workshop is \u201cAll Things Paper,\u201d an exploration of paper arts that takes inspiration from the current exhibition \u201cGood on Paper: Works from the Gene J. and Betye M. Burton Acquisitions Endowment.\u201d You can learn how to make your own paper out of recycled materials and build things. Work and dance to music spun by DJ Ashley Younnia. All ages and experience levels welcome. Sign up here: moca.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/333\/event\/ff5e2d8c-5adb-41a1-80a7-55f62e3492ac. <\/a>MOCA, 250 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles.<\/p>\n March 22 \u2014 Los Angeles: The Ebell + LA Festival will feature live speakers, an art show, crafts and LA Voices. The fest runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At 11:30 a.m. see a free performance of \u201cWe Can Do It!\u201d \u2014 a play about World War II icon Rosie the Riveter \u2014 at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre, celebrating the power of women. Girl Scouts can do an art project to earn an Ebell patch. \u200dEbell Theatre, 4401 West 8th St., Los Angeles. Get free tickets at ebellofla.org\/events\/la-voices-we-can-do-it-performance<\/a><\/p>\n March 22 \u2014 Los Angeles: Check out the colorful Pysanka Festival by the Ukrainian Art Center of L.A. from noon until 5 p.m. This vibrant Easter festival features workshops, unique vendors, great food for purchase and a celebration of Ukrainian culture. Free admission and parking. Ukrainian Culture Center, 4315 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles eventbrite.com\/e\/pysanka-festival-tickets-1982391106163<\/a><\/p>\n March 28 \u2014 Long Beach: Stop by the Hangar Food Hall at LBX from noon until 7 p.m. for the complex\u2019s market and Easter Celebration. Kids can take free photos with the Easter Bunny from 3 to 5 p.m. and participate in egg decorating noon to 3 p.m. (while supplies last). There\u2019s a live DJ from noon until 5 p.m. Craft and retail vendors will be set up for your shopping pleasure. 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People have fun during the Hindu Temple and Heritage Foundation Holi Hungama, A Riot of Colors at Victory Park in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, March, 18, 2017. On Saturday, April 8, 2023 organizers from local community groups including Gujaratis of North America and United American Indian Association, will host the Indian Spring Festival, celebrating different festivals including Holi, in Irvine\u2019s Mike Ward Community Park. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)<\/p>\n![\"Sisters](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OCR-L-SDPARADE-0324-04-MS.jpg\")
Sisters Ximena Aguillar, 2, left, and Mariah, 3, keep warm and dry during the 64th annual Swallows Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register\/SCNG)<\/p>\n