Festivals & Fairs in Thornton, CA

Fresh Faces at foaSOUTH

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 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.

Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Joyce Ellington Branch Library · 491 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA

Join us for a fun and creative art program where children will explore power of emotions through painting! In this hands-on program, kids will learn how to express their feelings using colors, shapes, and brushstrokes. Whether they are happy, excited, or feeling calm, they will have a chance to...

Moo & Grow: Little Cow Planters

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Vacaville Town Square Library · 1 Town Square Pl, Vacaville, CA 95688, Vacaville, CA · Ages 4+

Join us with local artist Ashton Ross to paint and create an udderly cute mini cow planter perfect for kids! Ashton Ross is a contemporary artist and painter, joyfully creating bold and vibrant art inspired by life’s little pleasures. Her work has been featured in the Alexandria Art League...

An Even Craftier Evening - Let's Get Crafty Again!

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC

New Orleans Crafters and Makers Welcome to our open craft night. This is a great opportunity to make some progress on your craft project, start something new, or simply meet people and learn about different crafts. The location is Morning Call (5101 Canal Blvd) and it has good lighting, comfortable.

Adult Literacy Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center · Unknown, CA · Ages 18+

Join adult literacy learners for our first ever Adult Literacy Book Club. A limited supply of books will be available on a first-come, first serve basis beginning February 27.

Drop-In Art Journal Session: Create in Community

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Ri-Nu Imagination Studio · 9719 Lincoln Village Drive, Suite 500, Sacramento, CA

Kids Crafternoon: Beaded Dragonflies

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Valley Plaza Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

Use pipe cleaners and beads to create a sparkly dragonfly, then hang it in your house or garden to fly in the breeze!

Wednesday Crochet @ Bach

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=4055+N+Bellflower+Blvd%2c+Long+Beach%2c+CA+90808" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bach Neighborhood Library, 4055 N. Bellflower Blvd. 90808</a> · Long Beach, CA

Discover crochet, share ideas, make a gift, and meet new people. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to get started and maybe even get hooked on crochet!

Rock Decoupage: Crafty Adults

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Library of the Canyons · Orange County, CA

Using Mod Podge, colorful paper, and other supplies, create your own mini-masterpiece! We just know you'll make something "gneiss, "and we won't take that for "granite"! All ages welcome.

VAPA Students Show 2026

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

The Cypress College Art Gallery showcases student work from all Visual and Performing Arts disciplines. This free event takes place in the Cypress College Art Gallery. Opening night is May 7.

Face Painting

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Van Nuys Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

Join us for a day of creative fun. Kids can enjoy face painting and explore our watercolor station, where they can make their own take-home masterpieces. Come to paint, play, and create.

Reading Program: Adult Learner Orientation

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · San Jose, CA · San Jose, CA · Ages 18+

Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) residents are eligible to register for this virtual Learner Orientation led by Literacy Specialist staff. This learner orientation is for interested adults who meet the following requirements: Adults (age 18 and up) Live in Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos,.

AAPI Month: Crafternoon @ El Dorado

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=2900+N+Studebaker+Rd%2c+Long+Beach%2c+CA+90815" target="_blank" rel="noopener">El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd. 90815</a> · Long Beach, CA

AAPI Month: Crafternoon - Join us for a story and craft celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. Suitable for ages 6 & up. Advance registration is not required.

The Craft Lab

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library · Costa Mesa, CA · Ages 18+

A time and space for you to create, decompress, renew, and connect. Free of charge. Rules: reasonable use and clean up. Items available: sewing machines with accessories, canvases and paint...

Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

Matt Passmore’s Tied/Untied Sculpture greats visitors to the Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture waterfront campus.

Story Time (5/21) – Free for Members

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 4:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · The Ruth Bancroft Garden · 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, Walnut Creek, CA

Join us for Story Time and crafts in the Nook every Thursdays at 9:30am.

Music & Movement

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 1:30 AM–2:15 AM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to...

Genre Hopping Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library · Orange County, CA

Join us for our month book club meeting. Each month is a new genre! Refreshments will be provided.

Art in Bloom: Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Sherman Library & Gardens · 2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, CA 92625, Corona del Mar, CA · Ages 10+

Discover the magic of acrylic pour painting in this hands-on workshop with Art Journey by Shila, where art and creativity flow! You’ll learn the mesmerizing technique of pouring vibrant acrylic paints onto canvas to interact and transform into stunning organic patterns. No two pieces are ever the...

Adult Space: Crafting

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 828 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, Sacramento, CA · Ages 18+

Join the Adult Space program for a variety of arts, crafts and activities, meeting new people, and enjoying the library. Light refreshments will be available. This program is supported by the Friends of the Library.

"Underwater Bottleneck" by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 7:00 AM UTC · Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station · 1020 East Palmer Avenue, Glendale, CA

Underwater Bottleneck reimagines the Gas Station as a deep-sea tableau. Schools of fish crafted from discarded plastics and repurposed wine bottles float gracefully overhead, as jellyfish drift above a glowing mound of empty jugs – a scene that reflects both ocean resilience and fragility....

Teen Summer Crafts & Stuff

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Rockridge Branch Branch Library · 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

Join us this summer every Wednesday for crafts, films, and food/snacks! Every Wednesday starting at 2pm. Planned: 5/20 Make your own ice cream! 5/27 Engraving 6/3 Henna 6/10 Rubber Stamps 6/17 DIY Candle Making 6/24 To Be Decided (TBD) 6/30 TBD 7/1 Metal Smithing 2 - 4pm (Note longer program time!).

Kids' Crafternoon: Pony Bead Bracelets!

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Seal Beach Library · Orange County, CA

Take an afternoon crafting break by creating personalized pony bead bracelets! This is a drop-in program. No registration required! ¡Toma un descanso por la tarde para hacer manualidades! Vamos a...

Craft Workshop: Zine Making

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Corte Madera Library — Community Room · San Rafael, CA

Zines are small-batch, self-published booklets, usually made by hand. They can be fun, ridiculous, informative, and even revolutionary! Join us for a zine making workshop to learn how to make your own! Supplies will be provided. ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Knitting & Crafts Circle

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Adams Street Branch Library · 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, CA

You're invited to join our knitters and crafters in conversation and fun! This is not a formal class, just a community-building and skill-sharing afternoon! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...

Pop Up Creative Lab @West

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · West Branch · 1125 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, Berkeley, CA

PLAY, LEARN, CREATE! Bring your ideas to life in the pop-up Creative Lab makerspace. You’ll find tools to explore graphic design, music, photography, sewing, electronics, art & crafts, and 3D printing, and more. Try your hand at designing and making a sticker on our Cricut machines, sewing a...

Professional Embroidery Machine Orientation & Training

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Huntington Beach Central Library · Huntington Beach, CA

This hands-on training session introduces participants to professional embroidery equipment, including: • Tajima Industrial Multi-Needle Embroidery Machine • Brother Commercial-Grade Multi-Needle Emb...

Book Club for Adults: One Book One Coast

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · San Gabriel Library · 500 South Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel, CA

Join us for a community reading program of exceptional scope – one book for all of the west coast. This special book club will feature discussion about They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. For Adults

After School Crafts

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Jamaica Plain Branch Library · 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, CA

Every Wednesday at 4 pm, come to the Jamaica Plain branch library and make a fun craft! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow.

Family Arts & Crafts

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM UTC · Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library · 7114 W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Please join us in the Community Room for Family Arts & Crafts. All ages are welcome.

Kids Art Club: Woven Images

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Morgan Hill Library · 660 West Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA · Ages 5+

Join us for a fun afternoon of creativity with the Kids Art Club. Jan 21 - Quilt Art inspired by Harriet Powers and the Gee's Bend Quilters Feb 18 - Magazine People Collage inspired by Jon C. Tomlinson Mar 18 - Brushstroke Painting inspired by Alma Thomas Apr 15 - Land Art inspired by Andy...

Mystery Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 1:30 AM–2:45 AM UTC · El Cerrito Library · 6510 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito, CA

Please join the El Cerrito Library Book Club for a lively discussion steeped in exploring each author's ability to present and then solve a carefully crafted mystery.

Activity: Art Studio

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM UTC · SFPL Merced Branch Library · 155 Winston Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132, San Francisco, CA

Make + Do

Join the Largest Book Club on the West Coast this Spring!

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Norwalk Library · 12350 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA

Join us for a community reading program of exceptional scope – one book for all of the west coast. This special book club will feature discussion about They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. For adults

Craft Wednesdays

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Newark Library · 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA

Join us for a different craft every month! Program participants will be able to vote on each month's craft. This is a program for middle school and high school age only. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed,...