Activities and Events – Local
2020 LOCAL CALENDAR OF
March & April Throughout April
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
Every Thursday evening, downtown Palm Springs hosts an arts and crafts festival with live entertainment and a farmer’s market. villagefest.org
Celebrate our Earth with a variety of events kicking off at 5 p.m. on Friday. There will be a Green Car Show, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, a Kids’ Corner and more. sbearthday.org
Village Fest
VERDE VALLEY (AZ) March 14
Sedona St. Patrick’s Parade The parade begins at 10:30 am and there is also a cultural festival. visitsedona.com April 23-26
Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival Participate in guided walks and workshops led by experienced guides. There will also be children and family events, keynote speakers, and vendors and exhibitors.. verderiver.org PALM SPRINGS (CA) April 3-5
Indian Wells Art Festival Featuring the works of more than 200 juried artists from around the world, the festival is held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and will also include live entertainment, an outdoor marketplace, handson demonstrations, and interactive activities for both kids and adults. indianwellsartsfestival.com 20
MARCH / APRIL 2020 TRAILBLAZER
PIO PICO (CA) March 14
San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
ORLANDO (FL) Through March 8
Florida Strawberry Festival
Traditional Irish festival with food, music, dancing and, of course, a parade featuring over 120 entrants that kicks off at 10:30 a.m. (Fifth Avenue at Laurel Street). The Festival will be held in Balboa Park from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m stpatsparade.org
In addition to all things strawberry, this event features concerts, rides, livestock shows, and strawberry shortcake – all to celebrate the strawberry harvest festival.
April 4-6
Real Music Real Masters – Busch Gardens Tampa
San Diego Crew Classic Thousands of athletes compete in the first major regatta of the year in this competitive rowing event. There will also be a beer garden featuring craft brews and local food vendors. regattacentral.com RANCHO OSO (CA) March 13
Santa Barbara Orchid Show Beautiful orchids will be on display along with photography and other floral arrangements. There will also be plant sales. The 75th annual event will be held at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. sborchidshow.com April 17-19
flstrawberryfestival.com
Through March 15
This is one of Tampa’s longest running music festivals and features music from the 1950s to present day. Bringing the music to you through unique acts and tribute artists, this event is a delight for all ages. Through April 2
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Enjoy nightly parades, Cajun food, live music and all kinds of Mardi Gras fun at this 25th annual party at Universal Studios Orlando. This year’s float theme is Treasures of the Deep. universalorlando.com
