Things to do

Tanaka Farms, The Flower Fields, and other bright outdoor spots rock the motherly moxie.

Adorable animals, splashy concerts, and all of those take-a-picture-first treats: The multi-week bash is here.

LA Times Festival of Books: Happy 30th to this page-turner of a party, a deeply plotted tale that has included thousands of characters over the years, a few fabulous settings, and more marvelous words than can be counted. General entry is free to the April 26 and 27 festival, which unfurls at the University of Southern California, though a few…

Local farms and museums are honoring Easter; the Natural History Museum will have a planet-loving party.

California Live’s Amber Pfister visits Tuff Nutterz in Huntington Beach, a 1,000-foot-long obstacle bounce course, fully equipped with slides, climbing walls, hanging rails, and balance balls!

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival opens while the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach vrooms along city streets.

Break out the ruffs and pantaloons: The Irwindale experience will make merry over several spring weekends.

The costume-up convention prepares to spin its pop culture-loving web; panels, shopping, and more await.

It’s peak tulip time in La Cañada Flintridge. Repeat: Peak tulip time has begun.

California Live correspondent, Paul Costabile, visits the historic United Theater on Broadway to chat about the upcoming LA Wildfire Relief Concert, “Let’s Get L.Aid” featuring comedians like “Weird Al” Yankovic, Margaret Cho, and Bob the Drag Queen, as well as musicians like Rufus Wainwright and Paul Shaffer.

Dozens of cultural destinations will waive admission during the annual event.

The parade is on a break, but there is lots to enjoy, including a carnival and cook-off.

The 97th Academy Awards will be held in Hollywood, while fans watch at the Academy Museum.

Huge art-taculars shall reign, from LA Art Show to Frieze Los Angeles to The Other Art Fair.

A “Spooky Valentine” tour, a look at “bawdy” plants, and a chance for a pup sleepover are upping the holiday feels.

Cute characters and upbeat activities summon the sweet spirit of the world created by cartoonist Charles Schulz.

The Huntington, LA Zoo, San Gabriel, and a night market in Koreatown will welcome the Year of the Snake.

Hundreds of restaurants across Southern California will participate in the fundraising effort.

Welcome the Year of the Snake at the Japanese American National Museum.

Bandfest and Equestfest trumpet and trot; float decorating is afoot, too.