{"id":699680,"date":"2026-04-02T13:21:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/699680\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:21:13","slug":"things-to-do-in-the-san-fernando-valley-la-area-april-2-10-daily-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/699680\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, April 2-10 \u2013 Daily News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"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)\" width=\"5392\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LDN-L-BUTTERFLIES-0324-04-SR.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6635676\" \/>Natalia Bush, of Los Angeles, looks for butterflies at The Natural History Museum\u2019s 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)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area.<\/p>\n<p>Today<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discovery Cube Los Angeles \u2013 Sylmar:<\/strong> Special exhibit: \u201cTouch-a-Truck,\u201d through April 4 (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverycube.org\/los-angeles\/events\/touch-a-truck\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.discoverycube.org\/los-angeles\/events\/touch-a-truck\/<\/a>). Special ongoing exhibit: \u201cMickey Mouse Clubhouse \u2013 The Exhibit,\u201d(<a href=\"http:\/\/discoverycube.org\/los-angeles\/exhibits\/mickey-mouse-clubhouse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">discoverycube.org\/los-angeles\/exhibits\/mickey-mouse-clubhouse\/<\/a>), 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/discoverycube.org\/los-angeles\/visit\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">discoverycube.org\/los-angeles\/visit\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Soup:<\/strong> Judith A. Peraino and Tom McEnaney discuss and sign \u201cWe\u2019re Having Much More Fun \u2013 Punk Archives for the Present from CBGB to Gilman and Beyond,\u201d 7 p.m. April 2. Location, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-659-3110. <a href=\"http:\/\/booksoup.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">booksoup.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Friday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Descanso Gardens:<\/strong> \u201cWhat\u2019s in Bloom in April\u201d (depending on the weather): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.descansogardens.org\/gardens-and-collections\/whats-in-bloom\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">descansogardens.org\/gardens-and-collections\/whats-in-bloom\/<\/a>. 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 (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.descansogardens.org\/events-and-activities\/admission-and-event-tickets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.descansogardens.org\/events-and-activities\/admission-and-event-tickets<\/a>). 1418 Descanso Drive, La Ca\u00f1ada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. <a href=\"http:\/\/descansogardens.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">descansogardens.org<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DescansoGardensLA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com\/DescansoGardensLA<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Butterfly Pavilion \u2013 Natural History Museum Los Angeles County:<\/strong> 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 <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4asy4c62\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/4asy4c62<\/a>). 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/nhmlac.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">nhmlac.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildflower Hotline \u2013 Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants:<\/strong> 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\u2019s bloom season). In addition, read the illustrated written report on the link. 818-768-1802, Ext. 7. <a href=\"http:\/\/theodorepayne.org\/learn\/wildflower-hotline\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theodorepayne.org\/learn\/wildflower-hotline\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Granada Hills Grubfest and the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market:<\/strong> The Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the food truck \u201cGrubfest,\u201d 5-10 p.m. April 3 (on Chatsworth Street between Zelzah and White Oak avenues; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granadachamber.com\/food-trucks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.granadachamber.com\/food-trucks\/<\/a>); and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/docs\/CurrentMrktsCounty.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">certified market<\/a>, 6-9 p.m. (<a href=\"https:\/\/members.granadachamber.com\/events\/details\/granada-hills-farmers-market-vendor-registration-aug-22-5685\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">White Oak Avenue between Chatsworth and Los Alimos streets<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granadachamber.com\/56292-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.granadachamber.com\/56292-2\/<\/a>; 818-298-9790) on April 3. Both events run on Fridays; check website for seasonal changes in hours. 818-368-3235. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.granadachamber.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.granadachamber.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vroman\u2019s Bookstore:<\/strong> Scott Brooker (\u201cThe Disappointment\u201d) and Sheldon Costa (\u201cThe Great Work\u201d) discuss and sign their books, 7 p.m. April 3 (RSVP for this event: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/jr4pt965\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/jr4pt965<\/a>). Upcoming: Woody Brown discusses and signs \u201cUpward Bound,\u201d 7 p.m. April 4 (RSVP for this event: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ms8wtzae\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/ms8wtzae<\/a>). Raziq Rauf discusses and signs \u201cThis Is Running \u2013 A Celebration of the World of Running, Exploring the Culture, History, Brands, Races and People Behind It,\u201d 7 p.m. April 8. Terry Crews signs \u201cTerry\u2019s Many Hats,\u201d noon April 9 (ticketed event; book signing-only; RSVP for this event: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yk7za76v\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/yk7za76v<\/a>). Jon Lindstrom discusses and signs \u201cHollywood Payback,\u201d 7 p.m. April 10. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. <a href=\"http:\/\/vromansbookstore.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">vromansbookstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Saturday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Old Town Newhall Farmers Market:<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/docs\/CurrentMrktsCounty.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">certified market<\/a>, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, parking lot, 24500 Main St., Newhall. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2evb6evz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/2evb6evz<\/a>. Details: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com\/OldTownNewhallFarmersMarket<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>NoHo Farmers Market:<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/docs\/CurrentMrktsCounty.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">certified market<\/a>, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 500 Colfax Ave., Valley Village. 818-471-0793. <a href=\"http:\/\/farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">farmersmarketnorthhollywood.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Street Canoga Park Farmers Market:<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/docs\/CurrentMrktsCounty.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">certified market<\/a>, 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/canogafarmersmarket\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com\/canogafarmersmarket<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>El Nido Farmers Market \u2013 Pacoima:<\/strong> El Nido Family Centers and the City of Los Angeles present the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/docs\/CurrentMrktsCounty.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">certified market<\/a>, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Location, Pacoima Family Source Center, 11243 Glenoaks Blvd. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elnidofamilycenters.org\/farmers-market\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.elnidofamilycenters.org\/farmers-market<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Woodland Hills Farmers Market:<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/docs\/CurrentMrktsCounty.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">certified market<\/a>, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Location, 5650 Shoup Ave. 818-300-3023. Facebook: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ybbchwbb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/ybbchwbb<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire:<\/strong> Immerse yourself in the time of Queen Elizabeth I\u2019s 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: \u201cPirate and Marketplace\u201d (April 4-5); \u201cCottagecore\u201d (April 19-20); \u201cRenncon\u201d (April 18-19); \u201cAll Hallows Spring\u201d (April 25-26). (<a href=\"http:\/\/renfair.com\/socal\/special-events\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">renfair.com\/socal\/special-events<\/a>). Fun dress code for all weekends: period \u201cfaire\u201d 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 (<a href=\"http:\/\/renfair.com\/socal\/directions-weather\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">renfair.com\/socal\/directions-weather\/<\/a>). 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/renfair.com\/socal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">renfair.com\/socal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Giant Egg Hunt \u2013 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church:<\/strong> 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.our-redeemer.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">our-redeemer.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Museum of the San Fernando Valley:<\/strong> The museum is open, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 4; closed on April 5; open 1-5 p.m. April 7. \u00a0Museum 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/themuseumsfvnow.org\" data-mrf-link=\"http:\/\/themuseumsfvnow.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">themuseumsfvnow.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>San Fernando Valley Historical Society \u2013 Easter Egg Hunt:<\/strong> The society\u2019s 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfvhs.com\/pioneer-cemetery\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.sfvhs.com\/pioneer-cemetery<\/a>. See the March 3 posting: <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/SFVHS\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/SFVHS\/<\/a> or the Facebook post page here: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5n6h5mz8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/5n6h5mz8<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>San Fernando Valley Writers \u2013 a branch of the California Writers Club:<\/strong> Author Karen Gorback (\u201cMazel\u2019s Mishpatcha\u201d) discusses \u201cEkphrastic Poetry for Everyone,\u201d 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 (<a href=\"http:\/\/cwc-sfv.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cwc-sfv.org<\/a>). 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/karen-gorback.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">karen-gorback.com\/<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/cwc-sfv.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cwc-sfv.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sunday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Encino Farmers Market:<\/strong> ONEgeneration presents the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/docs\/CurrentMrktsCounty.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">certified market<\/a>, 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.onegeneration.org\/farmers-market\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">onegeneration.org\/farmers-market\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Farmers Market \u2013 The Vineyards at Porter Ranch:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/docs\/CurrentMrktsCounty.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">certified market<\/a>, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Bring your own reusable shopping bags. Location, parking lot at 20000 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevineyards.com\/event\/weekly-farmers-market-78\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thevineyards.com\/event\/weekly-farmers-market-78<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Good Times Farmers Market:<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/docs\/CurrentMrktsCounty.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">certified market<\/a>, 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/goodtimesfarmersmarket.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">goodtimesfarmersmarket.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>California African American Museum:<\/strong> New special exhibit: \u201cA New Song \u2013 Langston Hughes in the West,\u201d to Sept. 13 (<a href=\"http:\/\/caamuseum.org\/exhibitions\/2026\/a-new-song-langston-hughes-in-the-west\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">caamuseum.org\/exhibitions\/2026\/a-new-song-langston-hughes-in-the-west<\/a>). Upcoming exhibit: \u201cFree and Queer \u2013 Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation,\u201d April 7-Feb. 28, 2027 (details about the special exhibit: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/wzthz2e7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/wzthz2e7<\/a>). Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday (<a href=\"http:\/\/caamuseum.org\/visit\/hours-directions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">caamuseum.org\/visit\/hours-directions<\/a>). 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CAAMinLA\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/CAAMinLA\/<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caamuseum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">caamuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Smorgasburg Los Angeles \u2013 Caviar Day:<\/strong> 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/la.smorgasburg.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">la.smorgasburg.com<\/a>. See the Facebook post on March 24: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SmorgasburgLA\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com\/SmorgasburgLA\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Plaza Mexico Easter Celebration:<\/strong> 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: <a href=\"http:\/\/plazamexico.com\/events-1\/easter-family-festival-bunny-photos-at-plaza-mexico\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">plazamexico.com\/events-1\/easter-family-festival-bunny-photos-at-plaza-mexico<\/a>. Plaza Mexico, courtyard, 3100 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood. <a href=\"http:\/\/plazamexico.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">plazamexico.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Island Packers \u2013 Winter Whale Watching:<\/strong> 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 (<a href=\"http:\/\/islandpackers.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">islandpackers.com<\/a>). 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: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandpackers.com\/all-trips\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">islandpackers.com\/all-trips\/<\/a>. Check website for details on boarding locations. 805-642-1393.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Convergence \u2013 Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent:<\/strong> Forest Lawn Museum \u2013 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 (<a href=\"http:\/\/brandlibrary.org\/hyper-socal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">brandlibrary.org\/hyper-socal<\/a>). 1712 S. Glendale Ave. <a href=\"http:\/\/forestlawn.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">forestlawn.com<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/forestlawn.com\/exhibits\/convergence-contemporary-artists-of-armenian-descent\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">forestlawn.com\/exhibits\/convergence-contemporary-artists-of-armenian-descent\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canyon Country Farmers Market:<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/docs\/CurrentMrktsCounty.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">certified market<\/a>, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Canyon Country Community Center, parking lot, 18410 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country. 661-253-4300. Santa Clarita Farmers Markets: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2evb6evz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/2evb6evz<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com\/CanyonCountryFarmersMarket\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>UPCOMING<\/p>\n<p><strong>Earth Day Celebration \u2013 Tarzana Recreation Center:<\/strong> Tarzana Neighborhood Council presents the 13th annual event with the theme \u201cTurn the Tide, Sea the Change!\u201d 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 11. Event includes \u201cgreen living\u201d 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: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tarzananc.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tarzananc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Faery Hunt \u2013 Orcutt Ranch:<\/strong> An immersive, interactive, outdoors children\u2019s 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: <a href=\"https:\/\/afaeryhunt.com\/#calendar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">afaeryhunt.com\/#calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>San Fernando Valley Food and Wine Festival \u2013 Los Angeles Mission College:<\/strong> Tickets are still available for the \u201cA Stroll Through Greece\u201d food event with dishes prepared by the college\u2019s 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: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lamission.edu\/campus-life\/events\/2026\/4\/18\/san-fernando-valley-food-wine-festival\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lamission.edu\/campus-life\/events\/2026\/4\/18\/san-fernando-valley-food-wine-festival<\/a>. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/439ybxdy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/439ybxdy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2026:<\/strong> 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: <a href=\"http:\/\/pasadenashowcase.org\/tickets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pasadenashowcase.org\/tickets<\/a>. Premiere Night, 5 p.m. April 17 (tickets $350; <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/mvt95rda\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/mvt95rda<\/a>). 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/PasadenaShowcaseHouse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/PasadenaShowcaseHouse\/<\/a>. Details: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pasadenashowcase.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.pasadenashowcase.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Natural History Museum Los Angeles County:<\/strong> Earth Day Festival: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. April 19 (<a href=\"http:\/\/nhm.org\/calendar\/earth-day-festival\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">nhm.org\/calendar\/earth-day-festival<\/a>). Ongoing special exhibit: \u201cUnearthed \u2013 Raw Beauty,\u201d an exhibit of mineral specimens displayed in their natural and uncut form, through April 18, 2027 (<a href=\"http:\/\/nhm.org\/unearthed-rare-mineral-exhibition\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">nhm.org\/unearthed-rare-mineral-exhibition<\/a>). 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/nhmlac.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">nhmlac.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Neil Forever \u2013 Love at the Greek:<\/strong> The tribute band performs a 50th anniversary homage to Neil Diamond\u2019s 1976 \u201cLove at the Greek\u201d concert, 8 p.m. April 25. A portion of ticket sales go to Drive Toward a Cure, a nonprofit \u201cdedicated to Parkinson\u2019s disease research and to patient care\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.drivetowardacure.org\/neil\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.drivetowardacure.org\/neil<\/a>). Tickets $65.95 and up (shortened Ticketmaster link: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3tr3ubw2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/3tr3ubw2<\/a>). Los Angeles Greek Theatre, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagreektheatre.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.lagreektheatre.com\/<\/a>. Details: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neilforever.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.neilforever.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonnie Fang Foundation\u2019s Nurses Rock 5K\/10K Walk-Run:<\/strong> One month to get ready for the 6th annual event \u2014 a kick-off to National Nurses Week, May 6-12 \u2014 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: <a href=\"http:\/\/helphopehonor.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">helphopehonor.org\/<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bffnurses\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com\/bffnurses<\/a>. Register here: <a href=\"http:\/\/runsignup.com\/bffnursesrock\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">runsignup.com\/bffnursesrock<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Los Angeles County Fair:<\/strong> The fair\u2019s theme in 2026 is \u201cPlay Your Way,\u201d 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): <a href=\"https:\/\/rcsfun.com\/Ride\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/rcsfun.com\/Ride<\/a>.\u00a0 Admission and parking are cashless at the gate. Details on hours, admission and parking: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lacountyfair.com\/general-information\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.lacountyfair.com\/general-information\/<\/a>. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Updates: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lacountyfair\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com\/lacountyfair<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lacountyfair.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.lacountyfair.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Head in the Clouds Music and Arts Festival:<\/strong> Tickets are on sale now for the \u201cbest of Asian culture and talent\u201d event, with headliners Katseye (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grammy.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grammy Awards<\/a> nominated for Best New Artist), on Aug. 8. Brookside at the Rose Bowl. <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/hitcfestival\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/hitcfestival<\/a>. Festival details and to purchase tickets: <a href=\"http:\/\/la.hitcfestival.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">la.hitcfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ONGOING<\/p>\n<p><strong>Autry Museum of the American West:<\/strong> Ongoing special exhibit: \u201cCreative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art,\u201d through June 2027 (<a href=\"http:\/\/theautry.org\/creative-continuities\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theautry.org\/creative-continuities<\/a>). Ongoing exhibits: <a href=\"http:\/\/theautry.org\/exhibitions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theautry.org\/exhibitions<\/a>. 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 (<a href=\"http:\/\/theautry.org\/visit\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theautry.org\/visit<\/a>). Location, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. <a href=\"http:\/\/theautry.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">theautry.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Getty Center:<\/strong> 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 (<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yu6fsv3s\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tinyurl.com\/yu6fsv3s<\/a>). Parking $25 (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.getty.edu\/visit\/center\/parking-and-transportation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.getty.edu\/visit\/center\/parking-and-transportation\/<\/a>). Location, 1200 Getty Center Drive (at North Sepulveda Boulevard), Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.getty.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.getty.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Petersen Automotive Museum: <\/strong>Ongoing special museum exhibits include \u201cA Fast and Furious Legacy \u2013 25 Years of Automotive Icons,\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/petersen.org\/exhibits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">petersen.org\/exhibits<\/a>. 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; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.petersen.org\/tickets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.petersen.org\/tickets<\/a>). Location, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-930-2277. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.petersen.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.petersen.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum:<\/strong> The museum presents \u201cCowboys \u2013 History and Hollywood,\u201d through April 19, 2026 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum\/special-exhibits\/cowboys\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum\/special-exhibits\/cowboys<\/a>). 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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.reaganfoundation.org\/library-museum<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Valley Relics Museum:<\/strong> 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/valleyrelics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com\/valleyrelics<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/valleyrelicsmuseum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">valleyrelicsmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Send calendar listings at least two weeks in advance to be considered to handres@scng.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0 Natalia Bush, of Los Angeles, looks for butterflies at The Natural History Museum\u2019s Butterfly Pavilion in Los&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":699681,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5123],"tags":[1022,1582,276,95302,9747,2499,292438,283024,49967,2879,22016,1580,40889,66100,28579,61784,2961,83487,292439,728,224,6080,5337,168843,11365,9749,92406,54849,46260,5338,28985,77878,136412,39410,10100,58175,127062,24757,68076,192435,192436,125733,33077,192437],"class_list":["post-699680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-los-angeles","tag-books","tag-ca","tag-california","tag-canoga-park","tag-canyon-country","tag-downtown-los-angeles","tag-earth-day","tag-egg-hunt","tag-encino","tag-events","tag-fairs-and-festivals","tag-fundraiser","tag-glendale","tag-granada-hills","tag-inland-empire","tag-irwindale","tag-la","tag-la-canada-flintridge","tag-la-county-fair","tag-local-news","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-county","tag-losangeles","tag-lynwood","tag-museum","tag-newhall","tag-north-hollywood","tag-northridge","tag-pacoima","tag-pasadena","tag-pomona","tag-porter-ranch","tag-san-dimas","tag-san-fernando-valley","tag-san-gabriel-valley","tag-santa-clarita","tag-simi-valley","tag-sylmar","tag-tarzana","tag-valley-glen","tag-valley-village","tag-van-nuys","tag-ventura-county","tag-west-hills"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":"Validation failed: Text character limit of 500 exceeded"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/699680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=699680"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/699680\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/699681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=699680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=699680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=699680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}