Events

Compiled byJames E. Fowler.

Country Garden Fair This 23rd annual event will feature a wide variety of plants and seeds for sale plus display gardens, expert info, a bonsai show, children’s activities and live country, bluegrass and blues music. Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. Today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (818) 784-5180.

Historic Hollywood Boulevard Walking Tour A two-hour, weekly tour of historic Hollywood, weather permitting. Today, next Sun., 9 a.m. $5-$10. (323) 465-6716.

Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival The 48th annual event will feature more than 100 contestants plus professional bands on stage and jamming, folk singing, dancing, children’s music and crafts. See www.topangabanjofiddle.org. Paramount Ranch, 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills. Today, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $7-$12; 9 and younger, free. (818) 382-4819.

Sierra Madre Fine Arts Fair About 100 artists will display their work; also live entertainment, children’s activities and a food court. See www.sierramadreartfair.com. Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Today, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (626) 355-3977.

California Strawberry Festival This celebration of the little red fruit will have live music, arts, crafts, rides, games, cooking and decorating demonstrations. The Escovedo Family featuring Sheila E. head the entertainment lineup. See www.strawberry-fest.org. Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Today, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $5-$12; 4 and younger, free. (888) 288-9242.

Concorso Ferrari More than 100 vintage and collector Ferraris will be on display on Colorado Boulevard between Fair Oaks and Pasadena avenues. Old Town, Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena. Today, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (310) 524-0200.

Family Fun Fair “Arrr We Having Fun Yet?” is the pirate-tinged theme of this year’s South Pasadena school district Fun Fair. Rides, carnival games, food and live entertainment. South Pasadena School District, 1020 El Centro St., South Pasadena. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (310) 795-3099.

New World Fair More than 200 exhibitors will offer information, products and services at this green-living, health and holistic celebration. Also speakers, workshops, interactive activities and entertainment. See www.newworldfair.org. Pasadena Conference & Exhibition Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $10 for both days. (805) 462-9700.

Renaissance Pleasure Faire A re-creation of days gone by with about 2,000 costumed performers on 14 stages – also mystics, magicians, musicians, madrigals, artisans, children’s activities, rides, ceremonies and more. See www.renfair.com. Saturdays and Sundays only. Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale. Today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $15-$25. (626) 969-4750.

Walk for the Underdog Hundreds of dogs will parade with their humans to raise money for 30 local rescue organizations. Also adoptions and dog-related entertainment. See www.walkfortheunderdog.org. Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $25; registration begins at 9:30 a.m. (323) 463-8650.

West Coast Gem & Mineral Show More than 100 dealers will display minerals, gemstones, fossils, jewelry, beads, meteorites and more. Also hobby advice and supplies. See www.mzexpos.com. Holiday Inn Costa Mesa, 3131 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (505) 867-0425.

Glendale Garden Tour A walking tour of 12 gardens in Glendale. See www.glendalehistorical.org. Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. Today, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $25-$30. (818) 507-8969.

Koroneburg Renaissance Festival Re-creation of a European village circa 1500 with live entertainment, arts, crafts, food and more. Crossroads Riverview Park, 14600 River Road, Corona. Today, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; next Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $12-$18; 4 and younger, free. (951) 735-0101.

Museums of the Arroyo Day Six museums located along the Arroyo Seco in northeastern Los Angeles and Pasadena will open their doors for a free day of music, storytelling, art, crafts and entertainment. Participating are the Gamble House, Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles Police Historical Society, Lummis Home and Garden, Pasadena Museum of History and the Southwest Museum. See www.museumsofthearroyo.com. Los Angeles. Today, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. (213) 740-8687.

Venice Art Walk Tours of more than 60 artists’ studios, live music and a food fair. Westminster School, 1010 Abbott Kinney Blvd., Venice. Today, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $50. (310) 392-9255.

Free to Be Me Drum Circle Everyone is welcome. Drums and percussion instruments will be provided. Hermosa Beach Pier, 1 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. Today, noon-3 p.m. Free. (310) 318-7191.

Greek Festival A celebration of Greek culture with authentic food, dancing, music and marketplace; also games, rides and children’s activities. St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N. Dale St., Anaheim. Today, noon-10 p.m. $3; 11 and younger, free. (714) 827-0181.

Matilija Poppy Festival Flowers, speakers, tours, children’s activities, a plant sale and more. Sturdy shoes suggested. Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. Today, 1-5 p.m. Free. (818) 889-2835.

Scottish Festival Alex Beaton, Celtic Spring, Alasdair Fraser, Bad Haggis, Highland Way and the Wicked Tinkers head the musical lineup at the United Scottish Society’s highland games and festival. Also dancing, food and other attractions. See www.unitedscottishsociety.com. Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Sat.-next Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$18; 4 and younger, free. (714) 708-1500.

I Madonnari Street Painting Festival The plaza of the mission will be divided into about 200 spaces where artists and young people will create street paintings with chalk. Also live entertainment, food and workshops. See www.imadonnarifestival.com. Santa Barbara Mission, 2201 Laguna St., Santa Barbara. Sat.-next Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. (805) 964-4710, Ext. 4411.

Red Brick Tour A self-guided design walk taking in two Old Pasadena landmark buildings with six residential and commercial units. The Boston-Centennial Building, 35 Raymond St. and 35 Union St., Old Town, Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena. Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free, but reservations required. (626) 792-8220.

Topanga Days This 35th annual event will feature live music – including indie, folk, bluegrass, rock and Latin funk – dancing, handmade crafts, food and other attractions. See www.topangadays.com. Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon, Topanga. Sat.-next Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $10-$18; 4 and younger, free. (323) 782-9000.

Valley Greek Festival A celebration of Greek culture with authentic music, dancing and food. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 9501 Balboa Blvd., Northridge. Sat.-next Sun., 1-9 p.m. Free. (818) 886-4040.

Magical Magnolia Park Bicycle Tour A bike tour through this Burbank neighborhood with shops and restaurants offering free gifts and treats. Magnolia Park, Magnolia Boulevard between Buena Vista Street and city limits, Burbank. Sat., 3-7 p.m. Free. (818) 238-5180.