Festival Of Books; Flower Fields; Sawdust Fest​: SoCal Weekend

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California — from the southernmost tip of San Diego, through Orange and Riverside counties, to the beaches and valleys in Los Angeles.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home, a mini day trip or a virtual event, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, April 17 to Sunday, April 18.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch. Please be mindful of social distancing guidelines while you do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus. See the latest guidance from the CDC here.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:

A Faery Hunt Show and Zoom Mother Earth Fairy Party: Virtual via A Faery Hunt

"Art+Light" Neon Art Exhibit: Loiter Galleries, Long Beach

At Home Craft & Gift Show: Virtual via Spring Vendor Village

Drive-In & Serve: Los Angeles

Film Festival: Virtual via NewFilmmakers Los Angeles

Flower Arranging: Tulips and the Arts & Crafts Movement: Virtual via The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden

Galerie Xii LA Presents Mona Kuhn: "Works Exhibition, A Retrospect": Bergamot Arts Center, Santa Monica

LA Chamber Orchestra Presents Virtual 2021 Gala "Meet the Moment": Virtual via LACO

L.A. Times Festival of Books Virtual Spring Event: Virtual via Los Angeles Times

Soundwalk: An Auditory Safari: Merry Go Round Lot Two, Los Angeles

Taqueando Presents: Chef John Sedlar's Rivera Pop-Up: Church & State LA, Los Angeles

Two New Solo Shows: Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles

Underneath the Freeways of Los Angeles: Virtual via Echo Theater Company

Universal Studios Hollywood Reopening: Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City

ORANGE COUNTY:

Authors Alicia Beckman and Emmeline Duncan: Virtual via Book Carnival

Destination Independence Walk: Mater Dei High School Off Campus Track, Santa Ana

Drive-In Double Feature: "Alien + Aliens": First American Corporate Office, Santa Ana

Drive-In Movie On The Meadows: The Lorax": Vista Hermosa Sports Park, San Clemente

Fundraiser and Dog Adoption Event: The Dog Pawrk Brewing Company, San Juan Capistrano

Knott's Taste of Boysenberry Festival: Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park

Mission Viejo High School Football Outdoor Mattress Fundraiser: Elks Lodge, Mission Viejo

No Duh: No Doubt Tribute Band: Paddy's Station, San Juan Capistrano

Rad Brat Presents Sausage Fest: Rad Brat, Dana Point

Sawdust Art Festival: Sawdust, Laguna Beach

Vintage Pop-Up Market: Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano

Virtual Financial Planning Day: Virtual via Financial Planning Association of Orange County

RIVERSIDE COUNTY:

A Drinking Game-Comedy Show: "Arrested Development Edition": Virtual via Julia Hosts

Clean-up Coachella Valley Trails: Various locations in Palm Desert and Palm Springs

Dino Train STEAM Festival: Southern California Railway Museum, Perris

Gun Buyback: Palm Springs Police Department, Palm Springs

Invasive Species Removal: Snow Creek Area, Whitewater

Sidewalk Sale: Paloma Valley Library, Menifee

Small Business & Craft Expo: Centerpoint Church, Murrieta

SAN DIEGO COUNTY:

Downtown Oceanside Makers Market: Downtown Oceanside

Flower Fields: Flower Fields, Carlsbad

Free Diaper Drive-Through Distributions: National City Public Library, National City

Legoland California Reopening: Legoland California, Carlsbad

Sam The Cooking Guy Book Signing Event: Little Italy Food Hall, San Diego

San Diego Restaurant Week: Participating restaurants, San Diego County

Spring Cleaning Supply Drive: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, Rancho Bernardo

Teen: Glow-In-The-Dark Egg Hunt: Meadowbrook Gymnasium, Poway

Virtual Walk for Animals: Virtual via San Diego Humane Society

Heading to Northern California? Then see:

• DiNO Light; Film Festival; Restaurant Week: NorCal Weekend

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