There are many things to do across SoCal. Here is a list of some events worth checking out:
Wellness & Waves
Start your weekend with movement, mindfulness and ocean views as Wellness & Waves has returned to the Santa Monica Pier through Oct. 11, from 8 to 10 a.m. every Saturday. The free fitness series invites the community to embrace self-care and coastal vibes with group runs, yoga and fusion fitness — all held beneath the Santa Monica Yacht Harbor sign. The full season schedule and future instructor announcements will be shared on Santa Monica Pier's Instagram and other social media channels. Just bring a yoga mat and towel.
Hammer Museum exhibition
The museum at UCLA is set to present the first U.S. institutional survey of visionary artist Noah Davis (1983–2015). Following its debut at DAS MINSK in Potsdam and the Barbican in London, "Noah Davis" is a homecoming to Los Angeles — a city where Davis lived, worked and left a legacy. The exhibition will be on view from June 8 to Aug. 31.
'Let's Fly' exhibit
On display at Ace Mission Studios in LA until April 13, this exhibition fuses one-of-a-kind art, design and technology. The installation features 21 artists, including Oakland LED artist Christopher Schardt. His piece titled Mariposa was unveiled at Burning Man in 2023. It is illuminated with more than 39,000 colorful LEDs. The immersive experience will take visitors on a journey through sight and sounds, allowing them to interact with the art in which air is a distinctive element. Tickets start at $29 for children and $39 for adults. They can be purchased on the museum's website.
Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival
Knott’s Berry Farm’s popular Boysenberry Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Until April 27, the Western-themed theme park’s annual food and wine festival celebrates the park’s boysenberry origin. Boysenberry, created by Anaheim horticulturist Rudolph Boysen in the 1920s, is a hybrid of blackberries, loganberries and raspberries. Walter Knott popularized the hybrid fruit, which has a mild sweet flavor, during the Great Depression.
The month-long festival features more than 80 unique food and drink items, each with a boysenberry twist. Some of the menu items include boysenberry-infused chile verde over Spanish rice, boysenberry marinara chicken parmesan over noodles, boysenberry tiramisu and boysenberry sangria garnished with an orange slice. There will also be live music, musical stage shows and other activities for visitors and families during the festival.
Visitors will need a separate admission ticket to enter the theme park and can purchase a tasting card for $55. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
The colorful flowers are expected to transform the rolling hills of North San Diego County. The 55-acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields will be in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks. The event announces the arrival of spring in Southern California. Tickets must be purchased online as they won't be sold onsite. For more information, visit the Carlsbad Ranch website.
Bubblefest at Discovery Cube Orange County
One of Discovery Cube Orange County’s most popular annual events, Bubblefest, has returned to the children’s science museum. SoCal families can experience a bubble-filled adventure, including a Bubble Zone Festival, a bubble wall and the usually sold-out Mega Bubblefest Laser Show starring bubble artist Melody Yang.
The event runs through April 14. Tickets can be purchased here.
Superman Day celebration at Warner Bros.
On April 18, Warner Bros. will screen Christopher Reeve’s "Superman" on the iconic WB backlot. The day will celebrate the Man of Steel’s legacy with activities, including going behind the scenes to see props and costumes. The tour will last about an hour.
The Warner Bros. Studio Store will also showcase art from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets cost $89 for adults ages 5 and up. As a bonus, any DC merchandise purchase will include a free special edition comic book, while supplies last.
70th anniversary at Disneyland Resort
Beginning May 16 and running through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness. The resort will offer limited-time entertainment, colorful décor, themed food and beverages, collectible merchandise and more. The special ticket offer can help guests save money on multi-day visits with a variety of flexible options. The “World of Color Happiness!” nighttime spectacular will feature a special rendition of “Rainbow Connection” performed by Boyz II Men.
11th annual Bob Baker Day
On April 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Bob Baker Marionettes Theater will host a free outdoor carnival at LA State Historic Park. Bob Baker Day 2025 is focused on Recovery Through the Arts. As LA rebuild after the wildfires, they are welcoming everyone to partipate in the healing and uplifting of communities through art, imagination and joy. An RSVP is required and can be made online. There's also a suggested $20 donation. There will be music, games, puppets and more.
Grammy Museum
Acclaimed music photographer Jay Blakesberg's latest exhibit "RetroBlakesberg: The Music Never Stopped" is on display through June 15.
Hollyhock House
Self-guided tours of the Frank Loyd Wraight house are offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Advance tour ticket purchase is recommended.
