Thousands of fluttering butterflies, whales within sight of the coast, cowboy tricks, a sky full of kites and rolling hillsides carpeted in orange poppies: all are part of the lineup in this season's events.
Events are arranged alphabetically. Click on event for details.
WINTER (JANUARY - MARCH)
Santa Clarita:
Amgen Tour of California - Santa Clarita
Cycling road race across more than 650 miles of scenic state highways, roadways and coastline drives, stopping in Santa Clarita. Experience the Native American culture through enchanting music, beautiful dance, and appetizing food at the annual Hart of the West Native American Pow Wow! Whether you are watching the dances or shopping among the vendors, there is fun for all. Santa Clarita Guide is a proud sponsor of this event.
Beyond Santa Clarita:
Air Fair - Pomona Valley
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Butterfly Reserve - Goleta
Thousands of Monarch butterflies over-winter in groves along the California coastline. After a brief walk from your vehicle, you'll discover them fluttering among the branches.
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Calico Civil War Days - Yermo
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Camellia Festival - Temple City
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Chinese New Year Celebration - Chinatown, Los Angeles
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Civil War - Calico Ghost Town - Yermo
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Dickens Festival - Riverside
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Disney on Ice - various locations
Flower Fields - Carlsbad
Nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers in The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are in full bloom from early March through early May.
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Grunion Run - So. Cal coastal areas
Irish Village, Ancient - Pomona
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Kite, Festival of the - Redondo Beach
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Mardi Gras - Los Angeles
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Poppy Preserve - Lancaster
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President's Day, Richard Nixon Presidential Library - Yorba Linda
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President's Day, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library - Simi Valley
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Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival - Riverside
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Los Angeles
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Scottish Festival - Queen Mary, Long Beach
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Swallows, Festival of the - San Juan Capistrano
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Tall Ships Tour - Oxnard
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Tournament of Roses Parade/Float Viewing - Pasadena
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Whales, Festival of the - Dana Point
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Whale Watching - Point Loma
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Whales/Whale Watching Excursions - Oxnard
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Whale Watching - Ventura
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