▶ Lavender Festival
123 Farm in Beaumont
May 5 – July 23
Join us as we celebrate the blooming of 123 Farm organic lavender. Stroll through 20 acres of lavender, taste lavender-infused food, drinks and desserts. Shop the lavender-themed marketplace and ride a wagon tour of the grounds. Open 5-10 pm.
123farm.com

▶ DESERT X
Palm Desert and Surrounding Cities
Through – May 7
Desert X is an exhibition conceptualized as a self-guided outdoor experience where you determine the start and end point of your journey. You can make a day of it to visit each site or visit as many sites as you choose.

▶ World of Barbie
Santa Monica Place
Now through June 30
Get ready to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Barbie! Discover her many careers and indulge in her fabulous lifestyle at the World of Barbie event. From exploring her iconic Dreamhouse to recording music in her Music Studio, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this exciting adventure!

▶ Free comic book day
At Your Local Comic Book Store
May 6
Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May each year – when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE * to anyone who comes into their stores. freecomicbookday.com/StoreLocator

▶ Pet Adoption 
Pet Smart of La Quinta
May 7 – Sunday from 11 AM to 1 PM
Join Animal Samaritans for a Pet Adoption event at PetSmart in La Quinta. Stop by and meet your new best friend!

▶ Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Santa Fe Recreation Dam – Irwingdale
Now until May 21
Saturdays &  Sundays – 10 AM to 7 PM
Get back in time at the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire! 20 acres of pure fun for the whole family!  With more than forty performance groups gracing the sixteen stages in the village! Come in costume. Everyone else will be dressed (and talking) in character, so you’ll fit right in. Adults, children, and those in between will find plenty to keep them talking for days after their visit. Renfair.com

▶ The flower fields
Carlsbad
Now through May 14
Experience North San Diego’s famous 60-year-old spring tradition. Wander across 50 acres of vibrant ranunculus flowers and explore a variety of attractions like bird aviaries, orchid greenhouse, sweet pea maze, illusion garden, and butterfly garden. Join for special events like Kids Day, Toddler & Me Yoga Story Time, CRY Holi Festival of Colors, and more. Discounts: Mondays: Get one free child’s ticket (ages 3-10) with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tues.& Wed.: Save $2 between 1-4pm. theflowerfields.com

▶ California Strawberry Festival 
Ventura County Fairgrounds
May 20-21
This Festival is among the top festivals in the nation with over 40 food vendors, a Ninja Nation Obstacle Course, live music and entertainment, and over one-hundred arts & crafts booths! Variety of fun carnival rides for the kids, inflatables and more. 
castrawberryfestival.org

▶ Summer Movie Express
Regal Rancho Mirage & Palm Springs
Starting May 23 
Summer Movie Express tickets are just $2 featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy. For a 10-week period, Regal Theater will be offering G & PG movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10AM. Find more participating theatres near you: regmovies.com
May 23 & May 24 – Shrek, Trolls
May 30 & May 31 – Trolls World Tour, Minions: The Rise of Gru
June 6 & June 7 – Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Sing 2
June 13 and June 14 – Sing, Despicable Me
June 20 & June 21 – The Mitchells Vs. the Machines, Space Jam: A New Legacy
June 27 & June 28 – Shrek 2, Despicable Me 2

▶ Spring Joshua Tree music Festival
Joshua Tree Lake Campground
Daily until May 22
joshuatreemusicfestival.com

▶ Beaumont Cherry Festival
Stewart Park, Beaumont
June 1 – 4
The 103 rd annual Cherry Festival is a four-day celebration, which features games, rides, booths, music, entertainment, and the best food and drink the Pass Area has to offer. beaumontcherryfestival.org

▶ Pirates & mermaid Festival
Belmont Pier, Long Beach
July 8 & 9
Looking for a fun family experience? This is the California’s largest pirates and mermaids festivals! Pirateinvasionlongbeach.com