Festivals & Fairs in Imperial County, CA

Crochet and Knit Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · San Marcos Library · 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA

Do you enjoy crochet or knitting? Bring your current project and join us on Thursdays at 4:30 for an hour of crochet and knitting. All skill levels are welcome.

Fresh Faces at foaSouth

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 4:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · foaSOUTH · 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

An exhibit featuring works by many first-time Festival of Arts Fine Art Show exhibitors.

Sunset Paint and Sip

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Peak Adventures - Sacramento State Campus · 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA

Art Class for Seniors (UN) – Fri

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · UNIDAD - 7251 Collins Avenue · Unknown, CA · Ages 18+

Art Class is available every Monday and Friday free of charge to all Miami Beach seniors at the North Beach Senior Center located at 7251 Collins Avenue. Registration required. For more information, contact the UNIDAD Senior Center at 305.867.0051.

Silent Book Club - May - 1st Meet

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Beermiscuous · 2812 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, Various, CA

Chicago Silent Book Club - Lakeview The first meeting of the month for Silent Book Club - Lakeview

Arts and Crafts Night

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC

Arts and Crafts Night at Eli Tea Bar This event starts at 8pm but many people come early to find a open spot. Basic coloring materials are provided. Bringing your own art supplies are highly recommended. Please clean up your space at the end of the night!

Crafty Geek Online Meetup

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 11:30 PM–2:00 AM UTC

Crafty Geek Weekly Thursday meetup! Join us with your small crafts and chat with other geeks!

Downtown Walking Tour

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hosteling Intl. · 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, Santa Monica, CA

Join the Santa Monica Conservancy’s Downtown Walking Tour. Discover downtown Santa Monica’s architectural gems, history, and culture. From Art Deco to Victorian and Romanesque Revival, you’ll explore the various styles that fill the streets of Santa Monica. Explore downtown’s diverse architectural..

Big Day of Giving Paint In

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Sacramento Fine Arts Center · 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA

Under One Roof Exhibition

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 7:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Studios 3026 · 3026 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, 90405, Santa Monica, CA

Discover the vibrant creative spirit of Santa Monica at Under One Roof, a dynamic multi-disciplinary group exhibition curated by acclaimed Los Angeles art critic and curator Peter Frank. Opening February 22 in the Propeller Gallery at Santa Monica Studios 3026, the exhibition brings together 32...

Sketch Forest Hills, Queens!

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Burns St & Continental Ave · Burns St & Continental Ave, Queens County, NY, Various, CA

Central Park Sketching & Art Meetup Group Forest Hills, architecturally, is like a magical castle wonderland. What fun to draw and explore! We'll meet at the corner of Burns Street and Continental Avenue, and sketch around the main square. This is only two blocks away from the Forest Hills subway...

Exhale to Create: 1 Day Art Workshop

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Institute of Contemporary Art Central · 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, Unknown, CA

Engage in a unique meditative art practice where each exhale takes you closer to beautiful art forms and a calmer mind. You will work with photo inks, water colors and various types of colored pens and pencils. The process is designed to slow down your heartbeat, and feel the gentle rhythm of your..

The Japanese American Incarceration Interpreted:

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Peninsula Center Library · 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Students in grades 6 - 12 are invited to explore the period of forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, through the Local History Archives. Each participant will have an opportunity to create and contribute a story or piece of art, that will be added to our...

To Catch a Fish

In 1 week · May 2 – Nov 2 · Mingei International Museum · 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, Unknown, CA

To Catch a Fish presents over sixty works of craft and art that are either used in fishing or that illuminate the relationship between people and fish. Utilitarian fishing objects include hand-crafted basketry fish traps, scrapers, weights, and nets. Works with spiritual significance and symbolism..

Crest Craft Circle

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Crest Library · 105 Juanita Lane, El Cajon, CA

Bring your own craft or make something at the library! We have supplies available, and we can teach you the basics. Or, join us to share your skills. Socialize or have a quiet place away from home to get some crafting done.

Clay Together: Ceramics Workshop at the Wheel (Ages 5-7 with Adult)

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · The New Children’s Museum · 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA · Ages 5–7

Kanzashi Flower

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Foster City Library · 1000 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, join sustainable artist Leila Ghasempor for a hands-on Kanzashi workshop. Discover the beautiful tradition of Japanese fabric flower folding and learn how to craft your own piece of wearable art to take home. This relaxing, creative class is a..

Sewing for Kids

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! A different hand sewing project is offered each month. May's project is a bunny and a carrot. No sewing experience needed.

Paper Cut-Out Animation (Adult Session)

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 8:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA · Ages 18+

Sewing Circle @Central

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley, CA

This is a self-directed opportunity to use our sewing machines on site for your own project. Some basic supplies (fabric, thread, etc.) and a few volunteers will be available to help you with setting up a machine. You can also bring your own machine if you have one Sewing machines are provided on a.

Intro to the Pottery Wheel: Ceramics Workshop (Adults, Teens, Kids 8+)

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · The New Children’s Museum · 200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA

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Silent Book Club

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · East SJ Carnegie Branch Library · 1102 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA

Join our group and read in silence with others in our quiet study room. Bring your own book (and quiet snacks), or select one from our collection here at East Branch Library! ADA Accommodation Requests

Creative Arts

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Casa Verdugo Library · 1151 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA

This hands-on, in-person program at the Casa Verdugo Library is designed to introduce 5 - 12 year-olds to different art techniques and materials. Often we will learn about the elements of art by exploring the works of famous artists. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our...

Crafternoons at the Chinatown Branch

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 11:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chinatown Branch Library · Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library 2 Boylston Street, Boston, CA

Drop in every Thursday at 4:30 pm to celebrate the end of the week with some crafting! Supplies will be available, or you can bring your own. This program is open to anyone up to age 18, but adult family members of children and teens are also welcome. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our...

Community Crafters @ Boulder Creek

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Boulder Creek Library · 13390 West Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, Santa Cruz, CA

The Community Crafters are a diverse group of makers and love to share our knowledge. We knit, quilt, weave, spin, make jewelry, embroider, mend and so much more. All crafters are welcome! We hope you will join us in creating community and beautiful things! Please note: Most weeks, crafters bring...

Crochet Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 11:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Rodeo Library · 220 Pacific Avenue, Rodeo, CA · Ages 11+

Come to the Rodeo Library to learn, practice, and share crochet. This event happens the last Thursday of every month and is designed for participants ages 11 and up including tweens, teens, adults and seniors. Bring a project you are working on, or just bring your curiosity and learn from volunteer.

Sewing Group

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Spring Valley Library · 836 Kempton Street, Spring Valley, CA

Looking for a group to share your love for sewing or discuss projects? Bring your own sewing machine and materials.

Evening Curator Talk | Animal, Vegetable, nor Mineral: Works by Miljohn Ruperto

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Cantor Arts Center at Stanford · 328 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA

Event Details Join Maggie Dethloff, Assistant Curator of Photography and New Media, on this special highlights tour of Animal, Vegetable, nor Mineral: Works by Miljohn Ruperto, the first large-scale solo museum exhibition of Manila-born, Los...

Scotts Valley Genre Book Club

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

Genres for each month in 2026: January: Foreign Author (we will be deciding the rest of the genres for 2026 at the January meeting) February: Romantasy March: Historical Fiction April: Magical Realism May: Classic June: Military Fiction July: Book set in your hometown August: Humor September:...

Art Cart

In 1 week · Sat, May 2, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Grandview Library · 1535 5th Street, Glendale, CA

This is a self-directed, drop-in program. No instruction will be provided— the creative decisions are yours to make! We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov Visitors to Chevy Chase...

Drop-In Paper Crafts for Kids

In 1 week · Fri, May 1, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Fletcher Hills Library · 576 Garfield Avenue, El Cajon, CA

Fletcher Hills Library always has a fun selection of paper crafts available in our Children's Area! Please stop by anytime during our open hours, Tuesday through Saturday, and enjoy making a paper craft at your leisure!

Drop-In Afterschool Crafts

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Faneuil Branch Library · 419 Faneuil St, Brighton , CA · Ages 6–12

Kids ages 6-12, drop by the Faneuil Branch Library for a fun hour of afterschool crafting. We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department...