SnowFest!

Friday, March 5 - Sunday, March 14
North Lake Tahoe

This is a 10-day festival which includes concerts, parades, a poker tournament, a polar bear swim, The Great Race, bar games, winter bowling, and the Arctic Stand-Up Paddleboard Race, among others. TahoeSnowFestival.com

Silverbelt Banzai Skier Cross Race

Saturday & Sunday, March 13 & 14
Sugar Bowl, Lake Tahoe

Skiers will test their skills on this spectator-friendly course, racing out of the gate in six-man heats with rules being to simply stay on-course and finish in the top two to advance. Up to 100 qualifying and invited skiers of all ages both men and women will compete in heats on Saturday to earn a spot in Sunday’s finals race. Sugarbowl.com/sbbanzai

Hawai'i's Big Island: Earth, Sea and Sky

Sunday, March 14, 11am-2pm
The Tech Museum, San Jose

The Ahupua'a is an ancient Hawaiian land division system containing strips of land that extend from the mountain to the sea. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, bring the concepts and values of the Ahupua‘a system to The Tech Museum. Utilizing elements of Hawaiian culture, language and history, the Hawaii program will actively engage you in understanding the connections between earth, sea and sky, our place in the cosmos and our influence upon the environment.

Bay Area Easter Egg Hunts & Springtime Fun

Spring Egg Hunt 2010
Saturday, March 27, 9am-12pm
Moraga Commons Park, Moraga
Ages 1-6 welcome! Egg hunt, unlimited games and bouce houses! Don't forget to bring a basket. Get tickets now!

Bunny 101: An Educational Event & Fundraiser for The Rabbit Haven
Sunday, March 28, 12-4pm
For Other Living Things, Sunnyvale
Thinking of getting a pet rabbit this Easter season? Come learn all you need to know about pet rabbits from the experts at The Rabbit Haven, a non-profit rabbit rescue group. With a craft table for kids and local, handmade chocolates from Schurra's, there is something for everyone. More.

Easter Bunny By Helicopter
Saturday, April 3, 10:30am
Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos
How else do you think the Easter Bunny gets around to deliver so many eggs? Watch the Easter Bunny arrive in his very own helicopter! Also receive an egg straight from the bunny and get your face painted by a princess. More.

15th Annual Easter Children's Fair
Saturday, April 3, 7pm
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets
Experience Jubilee Jumps, raffle prizes, games and giveaways! More.

India Basin Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3, 11am-1pm
India Basin Shoreline Park, SF
Come have fun searching for hundreds of eggs while enjoying some tasty treats and winning prizes. More.

Sausalito Easter Parade and Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3, 10am-12pm
Caledonia Street/Dunphy Parkpm
The Easter Bunny will be hopping into Sausalito to have a great time with you and your family. A fun filled Easter Egg hunt will take place followed by an Easter Bonnet Contest. More.

16th annual Eggster Hunt and Learning Festival
Saturday, April 3
UC Berkeley campus
Bring a snack or pack a picnic for you and your family to enjoy at this "Eggster Hunt" taking place in the beautiful sunny outdoors. More.

San Francisco's 19th Annual Spring Celebration & Easter Parade
Sunday, April 4, 10am-5pm
Union Street to Fillmore, SF
The 19th annual event celebrated the diverse community of SF. Bring your friends or family to enjoy live music, a petting zoo, outdoor dining, pony rides, vintage cars, contests and more!

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

June 27, 2009 - March 28, 2010
de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, SF

For the first time in 30 years, the artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun return to the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs presents more than 130 objects, including 50 from the tomb of King Tut. The exhibition places the Egyptian ruler in a larger context through an additional 80 objects from the tombs of his ancestors. More.

Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

Saturday and Sunday, April 10 & 11, 17 & 18
San Francisco City Hall

The arrival of spring is celebrated with martial arts displays, tea ceremonies and other traditional Japanese events. More.

37th Annual Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival

Saturday & Sunday, April 17 & 18, 10am-5pm
Westside Park, Bodega Bay

Boat building and races, juggling and origami entertainment, pet parades and a golf tournament. Come enjoy music and delicious seafood while celebrating the start of the Salmon fishing season. More.

Cartier and America

December 19, 2009-April 18, 2010
Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park, SF

Cartier came to fame as the “king of jewelers” during the Belle Époque for his beautifully made diamond and platinum jewelry created for the courts of Europe and Americans. Marking Cartier’s 100 years in the U.S., this spectacular array of over 200 objects concentrates on pieces owned by Americans including jewelry from celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Grace of Monaco. More.