Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, April 10
Ben & Jerry’s, Worldwide
http://www.benjerry.com/scoop-shops/free-cone-day
Get one FREE ice cream cone this Tuesday at any participating Ben & Jerry’s store.
7th Annual Roar in The Shore
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, April 11
Legends, Belmont Shore, Long Beach
http://www.belmontshore.org/roar-in-the-shore/
Completely free to attend, guests can view race cars on displays, and receive racer autographs.
2018 Taste of Point Loma
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm, April 11
Portuguese Club, Point Loma, San Diego
http://www.facebook.com/TasteofPointLoma
Sample specialties from local Point Loma restaurants this Wednesday night. For $25, guests gain access to free shuttles that will take them from various places around Point Loma so that guests can reach all the restaurants in time.
25th Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm, April 12
Share Our Selves, Costa Mesa
http://www.shareourselves.org/events/
25 of Orange County’s finest chefs will gather to prepare their most unusual and unique taco. Come witness history in the making, as chefs strive to reinvent the wheel by crafting the new generation of tacos. VIP hour starts at 4:30pm and costs $150, while general admission starts at 5:30pm and costs $80. Admission does not guarantee food for attendees.
Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk (Second Thursdays)
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, April 12
Downtown Los Angeles
http://downtownartwalk.org/
This free monthly event takes place over many blocks in Downtown Los Angeles. Many galleries will open late, and some parking lots will contain more art, vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and more. Unless you know business owners, free parking barely exists in Downtown LA, although some meters only operate until 8pm. First-time visitors should attend with someone who has gone here prior.
Tecate Light Thunder Thursday
6:30 pm – 10:30 pm, April 12
The Pike Outlets, Downtown Long Beach
http://gplb.com/
Completely free to attend for all ages, guests can catch motorcycle shows, race cars on display, racer autographs, a rock wall, live music, and more. Guests can find free parking for up to two hours in the structures east of Pine and north of 3rd.
44th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
7:00 am – 9:00 pm, April 13-14
7:00 am – 5:30 pm, April 15
Long Beach Convention Center, Downtown Long Beach
http://www.gplb.com/
Catch all the excitement of the races all weekend in beautiful Downtown Long Beach, as the streets transform into a speed zone. Open to all ages, racing events take place throughout the day, so attendees can catch a race at most times of the day. Consult the website to further read about the race schedule, but know that the celebrity race takes place in the early afternoon on Saturday, and the grand prix takes place Sunday afternoon. Ticket prices vary by type, but a general admission weekend pass costs $70. The massive area that the grand prix covers features multiple entrances, so visitors do not need to seek out any particular entrance – just the entrance most convenient to them. All visitors must mind the increased traffic in & around Long Beach during this weekend, plus the multiple street closures. Preferably, public transportation remains the same price, so visitors should look into that option. As the races take place entirely outdoors, attendees should prepare for the excess heat with sunblock and plenty of hydration. Most if not all of the vendors accept cash only, but attendees can still access businesses in Shoreline Village, which will accept cards.
39th Annual OC Fair Imaginology
9:00 am – 3:00 pm, April 13
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, April 14-15
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
http://www.ocfair.com/steam
Bring out the family to this free and all-ages event this weekend in Costa Mesa featuring activities, games, and other arts & crafts surrounding science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Parking at the venue costs $8 per vehicle.
3rd Annual VRSC Student Festival
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, April 13
USC School of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles
http://www.uscvr.com/
Free to attend for all ages, this event will feature all things virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. Check out demos, gadgets, speakers, vendors, and more.
Monsterpalooza 2018
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, April 13
11:00 am – 6:00 pm, April 14-15
Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena
http://www.monsterpalooza.com/
Basically, a convention for horror, Halloween, and other similar media. Check out costumes, apparel, accessories, toys, media, speakers, demos, celebrities, artists, and more all this weekend in Pasadena. Admission to this all-ages event costs $30 per day or $70 for the full weekend.
Gladiator Rock’n Run 5k & 10k
7:00 am – 2:00 pm, April 14
Angel Stadium, Anaheim
http://www.gladiatorrocknrun.com/orange-county-2017
Can you withstand the passage of time? Test your might at this 5k/10k challenge course this Saturday at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Run, climb, jump, and crawl your way through unforgiving obstacles as you race towards the finish with little regard to however much mud and dirt you may pick up along the way. Registration for the 5k costs $75, while registration for the 10k costs $85.
Wanderlust 108
7:30 am – 3:30 pm, April 14
NTC Liberty Station, San Diego
http://wanderlust.com/
Join in on this yoga meetup this Saturday at Liberty Station in San Diego. Admission costs $49, and includes entry into a 5k run, yoga, and meditation. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat, plus sunscreen if they want to share.
Bubble Run Pomona
8:00 am – 12:00 pm, April 14
Fairplex, Pomona
http://bubblerun.com/upcoming-locations/pomona/
Tired of the same 5k run everywhere? If you have had your fill of color runs and glow runs, try your hand at the Bubble Run. Participants wear all white and run through colored foam bogs in this 5k race. Registration costs $40, and all levels of runners may participate. Space will fill up fast, so register early, and try to carpool to this event.
24th Annual Orange Plaza Car Show
8:00 am – 3:00 pm, April 14
Old Towne Orange
http://orangeplazarotary.org/web/car-show/
Enjoy a free and all-ages car show in Orange this Saturday morning.
16th Annual Corn Feed Run Car Show & Cruise
8:00 am – 3:00 pm, April 14
Downtown Chino
http://www.chinokiwanis.com/cornfeed-run
A free and all-ages car show will take place in Chino this Saturday morning.
Minefaire: A Minecraft Fan Experience 2018
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, April 14-15
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles
http://minefaire.com/
Minecraft fans will not want to miss this event dedicated to all things Minecraft. Tickets to this all-ages expo start at $45.
Orange County Ultimate Women’s Expo
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, April 14-15
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
http://www.ocwomensexpo.com/
This two-day expo in Anaheim celebrates women’s culture with shopping, fashion, food, entertainment, cosmetics, career development, travel, financial planning, and more. Other activities include spa treatments, massages, martini & wine tastings, retail therapy, celebrity keynote speakers, endless shopping, samples, and more. Admission to the expo costs only $10.
10th Annual Hippy Killer Hoedown
10:00 am – 8:00 pm, April 14
Farmers Fairgrounds, Perris
http://www.facebook.com/HippyKillerHoedown
At this all-ages kustom kulture festival, see all sorts of cars, hot rods, customs, motorcycles, vans, live music, and more. Admission to this event costs $10.
18th Annual Taste of Hillcrest
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, April 14
5th & Robinson, Hillcrest, San Diego
http://www.fabuloushillcrest.com/taste-of-hillcrest
Savor the flavors of all the amazing eateries in Hillcrest this Saturday afternoon. Over 40 restaurants will offer delicious samples to guests, while a handful of local breweries will provide beer tasters for guests. Admission costs $30 presale or $35 on the day of the event. Admission includes 50 taster tickets, and each location accepts different amounts of tickets. Guests can move at their own pace, and select which locations to spend their tickets at.
8th Annual San Clemente Micro-Brew Fest
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, April 14
Left Coast Brewing Company, San Clemente
http://www.scchamber.com/
Enjoy an afternoon of beer and food in San Clemente this Saturday afternoon. This beer festival will contain over a dozen local breweries all serving their wonderful brews, and food from local non-profit groups. General admission costs $35 presale or $40 at the door, and starts at 1pm. Early entry costs $45, and starts at 12pm. All attendees will receive 12 4oz beer pours. No one under 21 may attend.
6th Annual VinDiego – San Diego Wine & Food Festival
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, April 14
NTC Liberty Station, San Diego
http://www.vindiego.com/
VinDiego returns to Liberty Station this Saturday afternoon. Enjoy tastings of over 75 different wines from California’s top wineries, and delicious eats from many of San Diego’s top restaurants and chefs. General admission presale costs $115 and allows entry at 4pm, while VIP admission costs $150 and allows entry at 3pm. No one under 21 may attend.
Smut Peddlers 25th Anniversary Show
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, April 14
The Observatory, Santa Ana
http://www.observatoryoc.com/shows/8104665/smut-peddlers-25th-anniversary-with-radolescents-hardship-anchors-1034
Legendary punk rock band Smut Peddlers will headline a show in Santa Ana this Saturday night. Tickets to this all-ages show cost $15.
Burlesque Booze Cruise
9:00 pm – 1:00 am, April 14
Pierpoint Landing, Long Beach
http://www.dirtylittlesecretsburlesque.com/
Enjoy a raunchy burlesque show on the water this Saturday night. The cruise will involve a one-hour burlesque show and a dance party afterwards. Admission starts at $25 and requires a two-drink minimum. No one under 21 may attend.
Guttermouth – Live in Rancho Cucamonga
9:00 pm – 2:00 am, April 14
4th & Mill, Rancho Cucamonga
http://www.facebook.com/events/198664764066304/
Famous punk rock band Guttermouth will perform in Rancho Cucamonga this Saturday night. Tickets to this show cost $15 presale or $20 at the door. No one under 21 may enter.
Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show
5:00 am – 2:00 pm, April 15
Fairplex, Pomona
http://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/
See thousands of original and restored classic cars at the Fairplex this Sunday morning. Many of the vendors will also sell automotive accessories, parts, and more as well. This all-ages show cost $10 to enter, while children 10 and under get in free with a paid adult admission. Parking costs $10 per vehicle – guests must enter via gate 17 on Fairplex Drive, directly off the 10 freeway.
32nd Annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, April 15
Main Street, Downtown Fallbrook
http://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/events-v2/avocado-festival.html
This annual local treat returns to Fallbrook this Sunday to celebrate the legacy of the California avocado. Free to attend for all ages, visitors will find hundreds of vendors booths, arts & crafts, live entertainment, food & drinks, activities, and more.
Vintage Vibes
10:00 am – 3:00 pm, April 15
The Unique Space, Downtown Los Angeles
http://www.uniquemarkets.com/vintagevibes/
A one-day fashion popup will take place in Downtown LA this Sunday. Admission costs $5 presale or $10 at the door, and gets you access to dozens of apparel & accessories vendors.
Battle for VANS Warped Tour: Round 1
1:30 pm – 6:30 pm, April 15
Characters Sports Bar, Pomona
http://www.facebook.com/events/180460746088793/
Local punk rock bands will perform this Sunday afternoon in Pomona to win a chance to perform in the Warped Tour this summer. Tickets to this show cost $6 presale or $12 at the door. No one under 21 may enter.
