EVENTS

Compiled by Jason Gelt 14th Annual Earth Day Whale Fest Celebrate the annual migration of the California gray whale. Live entertainment, environmental conservation information booths, whale-watching stations, arts and crafts for children, activities, music and food are all a part of the day’s events. www.earthdaywhalefest.org. Leo Carrillo State Park, 35000 West Pacific Coast Highway, L.A. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $12 parking fee. (805) 488-1827, Ext. 106.

36th annual Green Scene Plant and Garden Show Celebrate spring at the largest annual outdoor garden event in Orange County, where specialty growers will purvey countless varieties of native, tropical and carnivorous plants, plus a broad variety of unique garden art, exclusive accessories and container displays. www.fullertonarboretum.org. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road Cal State Fullerton Campus, Fullerton. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6; members free. (657) 278-4792.

Scandinavian Festival Celebrate the Nordic cultures of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden with children’s activities, music, Old World costumes, dancing and food. Explore Viking and Sami villages and view exhibits about the Nobel and Kavli prizes. California Lutheran University, Main Campus, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult $5, Children free. (805) 493-3276.

Art of the Garden Tour A Japanese farmhouse and gardens from 1913, a 1929 Monterey Colonial’s garden, a traditional Colonial Manor with garden for entertaining and a new English garden at a California Traditional home are part of the annual event at homes in Pasadena, San Marino and South Pasadena. www.creativeartsgroup.org. Creative Arts Group, 108 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre. Today, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $30. $25 advance tickets. (626) 355-8350.

Pasadena Garden Club Flower Show The Club’s triennial flower show interprets this year’s theme of “Beautiful Science: Observation and Perception.” www.huntington.org. Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. Today, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. (626) 405-2100.

13th Annual Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival Enjoy a wide array of Japanese cultural arts and entertainment, food, crafts, and games. Highlights include taiko drum groups, sumo wrestling demonstration, Kabuki performance, traditional dance performances, and special musical guests. Barnes Park, 350 S. McPherrin Ave., Monterey Park. Today, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. (626) 307-1390.

21st Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show This four-day celebration features display gardens created by landscape architects and horticulture students. Browse and shop at more than 70 specialty garden lifestyle vendors and attend seminars given by nationally renowned authors and garden experts. www.springgardenshow.com. South Coast Plaza/Crystal Court, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Thu.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; next Sun., 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Free. (800) 782-8888.

Learn How to Create an Edible Organic Garden Celebrate Earth Day with Consulting Arborist, Ecological Designer Darren Butler, who will provide a lively PowerPoint presentation on small-space gardening and edible landscaping. Westwood Branch Library, 1246 Glendon Ave., L.A. Thu., 6:15 p.m. Free. (310) 474-1739.

Spring Plant Sales More than 2,500 plants will be on sale, including a plentiful selection of vegetables and flowers. Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Ave., Costa Mesa. Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. (714) 432-0202, Ext. 26533.

Conejo Valley Home Remodeling & RV Show Scout for home improvement ideas, the latest model RVs and energy-efficient products, including solatube skylights, solar heating and tankless water heaters, at this celebration of domestic rejuvenation. Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; next Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $4. (805) 529-0760.

Downtown Burbank Arts Festival More than 100 established artists will join with emerging talent from the Burbank Unified School District and other schools in support of the Burbank Arts Education Foundation. 91502 San Fernando Blvd. between Olive and Magnolia in Downtown Burbank. Sat.-next Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (818) 238-5180.

Earth Day Celebration Recycling is the focus of this spirited community shindig. Turn in old running shoes for Nike and unwanted bikes for the Mar Vista-based Bike Co-op, Bikrowave. Trade in plastic bags for reusable totes and more. The SEA Lab, 1021 N. Harbor Dr., L.A. Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (310) 318-7458.

Floral Park Home and Garden Tour View beautiful vintage homes and gardens, browse antique and collectible vendors and classic automobile displays. www.floral-park.com. Floral Park Neighborhood, North Park Boulevard and Benton Way, Santa Ana. Sat.-next Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Presale $25, Gate $30 . (714) 648-0904.

Unique Los Angeles This homegrown two-day shopping event showcases independent designers and artists from across the city. Avoid the mall by browsing the best in local fashion, art, stationery, home accessories, edibles and more. California Market Center, 110 East 9th Street 13th Floor, L.A. Sat.-next Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $10. (213) 663-4082.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Walking Tour Visit the final resting places of silver screen luminaries such as Cecil B. DeMille, Marion Davies and Tyrone Power at this guided overview of the cemetery and its most famous residents. cemeterytour.com. Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Sat., noon. $12. (818) 517-5988.

Public Star Party The Los Angeles Astronomical Society joins the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers for a program that introduces families to the sun, moon, visible planets and other celestial objects using professional telescopes. www.griffithobservatory.org. Griffith Observatory, 2800 E. Observatory Road, L.A. Sat., 2-9:45 p.m. Free. (213) 473-0800.