Calendar of events for March and April

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII

Lavaman Triathlon and Sports Festival

When, where: March 28, starting line at Anaeho’omalu Bay

Highlights: Some 1,000 competitors swim 0.93 mile, bike about 24.9 miles, then run 6.2 miles. The annual event also includes the Family Health, Sports and Fitness Expo.

Cost: Free for spectators

Info: https://www.lavamantriathlon.com

SAN FRANCISCO

Big Bunny’s Spring Fling

When, where: March 31-April 4, San Francisco Zoo

Highlights: A kid-friendly celebration of all things rabbits, including a “petting patch,” plus hare-related storytelling, puppet shows, crafts, games, music, photos with Big Bunny and carrot seeds to take home and plant.

Cost: Free with zoo admission ($15; $12 for ages 65 and older, $9 for children 4 to 14; free for ages 3 and younger); bring a stuffed bunny to get a free child’s admission

Info: (415) 753-7080, https://www.sfzoo.org

FLORENCE, ARIZ.

Country Thunder Music Festival

When, where: April 14-17, Canyon Moon Ranch

Highlights: Old country-music pros, plus some newcomers, converge to perform at this music-and-camping event. Headliners include Willie Nelson, Keith Urban, JoDee Messina, Kevin Costner and Kid Rock.

Cost: $119 for four-day tickets; $25 to $65 for single-day admission

Info: (877) 999-8008, https://www.countrythunder.com

INDIO, CALIF.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

When, where: April 16-18, Empire Polo Field

Highlights: The beloved desert music fest returns. This year, the bigger-name draws are Muse, Jay-Z, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, Gorillaz, MGMT and Spoon. An array of indie darlings fills out the lineup.

Cost: $269 for a three-day package, not including Ticketmaster fees

Info: https://www.coachella.com

DAVIS, CALIF.

UC Davis Picnic Day

When, where: April 17, UC Davis

Highlights: A tradition since 1909, this child- and dog-friendly event draws 100,000 people to experience more than 200 attractions, including a parade, farming demonstrations, music performances, animal competitions (including a Doxy Derby Race), a multicultural fair, a battle of marching bands, a fashion show and a chemistry-based magic show.

Cost: Free

Info: (530) 752-6320, https://www.picnicday.ucdavis.edu

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