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Spring into South Bay 🌴Carnival Rides, Wine Nights & More
South Bay’s Week in One Easy Read
Jaime J
March 20, 2025
Happy First Day of Spring, South Bay!
Winter is officially in the rearview, and the South Bay knows it—longer days, warmer nights, and plenty of reasons to get outside. Springfest is bringing the carnival energy to Redondo, while the Antique Street Faire in Torrance turns downtown into a treasure hunt for vintage finds. Add in live music, outdoor adventures, and a Broadway-style Hadestown production, and it’s shaping up to be a solid weekend.
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Let’s dive into what’s ahead this week…
🌴 This Week in the South Bay
Want to skip ahead? Click any event below to jump straight to the details! ⬇️
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
🎡 Springfest 2025 – Carnival rides, live music, food trucks, beer & wine garden
🍷 Wine Night at Blue Butterfly Coffee – Wine tasting, bites, DJ music
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 - SATURDAY, MARCH 22
📚 Malaga Cove Book Sale – Hidden gem for book lovers!
🎭 Hadestown: Teen Edition – Redondo Union High’s drama department takes on the Tony-winning musical. Showtime: 7:00 PM (March 21, 22)
SATURDAY, MARCH 22
✈️ Community Aviation Day – Explore aircraft up close, meet pilots, and try out flight simulators at Zamperini Field.
🥾 Los Serenos Docent-Guided Nature Walk – Hike through the scenic Forrestal Reserve
🍷 Flights & Bites at Hawthorne Airport – Food & wine tasting, live music, silent auction
SUNDAY, MARCH 23
🎭 Hadestown: Teen Edition – Additional matinee performance at 2:00 PM.
🛍️ Torrance Antique Street Faire – 200+ vendors, vintage finds, food trucks
📍 Malaga Cove Library - Gallery & Garden, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, CA
🕒 Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
💰 Free Entry
If you haven't been to the Malaga Cove Book Sale, it's worth checking out! Set in the charming Malaga Cove Library, this community sale offers a fantastic selection of gently used books at unbeatable prices. Whether you're hunting for a rare find or just need a good beach read, this is the place to be.
🔹 Hidden gem for book lovers 📚
🔹 All proceeds support the library 📖
🔹 Scenic garden setting 🌿
📍 Redondo Union High School Auditorium, 1 Seahawk Way, Redondo Beach, CA
🕒 March 21, 22 at 7:00 PM | March 23 at 2:00 PM
💰 Tickets required
Redondo Union High School’s award-winning drama department presents Hadestown: Teen Edition, a powerful folk musical that reimagines two ancient myths. With its mix of New Orleans jazz, American folk music, and poetic storytelling, this Tony Award-winning show takes audiences on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back.
🎶 Live student performance of the acclaimed Broadway musical
⚡ Theatrical haze & lighting effects enhance the experience
🚗 Parking is limited—arrive early for street parking
👉 More Info & Tickets: RUHS Drama Website
✈️ Community Aviation Day
📍 Zamperini Field, 3301 Airport Dr, Torrance, CA
🕒 Saturday, March 22 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
💰 Free Event
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the airport? Community Aviation Day at Zamperini Field is your chance to get up close with aircraft, meet pilots, and explore hands-on aviation activities.
🚁 Aircraft displays & flight simulators
👩✈️ Meet pilots & aviation pros
🎮 STEM & flight-related activities for all ages
This free, family-friendly event is hosted by Da Vinci Schools and the Western Museum of Flight. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or just curious, it’s a great way to spend a Saturday.
👉 More Info: Da Vinci Schools
📍 Forrestal Nature Preserve, 32201 Forrestal Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
🕒 Saturday, March 22 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
💰 Free Event
Get outside and explore one of Palos Verdes' most stunning nature reserves. This guided hike through Forrestal Preserve covers geological history, rare plant life, and breathtaking coastal views. Expect some moderate to strenuous terrain, but the views are worth it.
🌿 Learn about native plants & wildlife
⛰️ See exposed rock formations from 1920s quarrying
🥾 Approximately 1.4 miles round trip
📍 Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Redondo Beach
🕒 March 20-23
💰 Free Entry (Ride wristbands available for purchase)
Every spring, Springfest transforms Redondo Beach into a four-day celebration packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, and a little something for everyone. Think over 20 rides and games, a beer and wine garden, a kids’ zone, food trucks serving up everything from lobster rolls to kettle corn, and a community marketplace showcasing local businesses and student entrepreneurs.
Admission, parking, and live entertainment are free, so it’s easy to stop by and see what’s happening. And if the rides are calling your name, a wristband gets you unlimited access.
🎠 Unlimited ride wristbands available
🎵 Live entertainment all weekend
🍔 Food trucks + beer & wine garden
📍 Blue Butterfly Coffee Co., 351 Main Street, El Segundo, CA
🕒 Thursday, March 20 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
💰 Tickets available
Join South Bay Wine Club for an evening of J Vineyards wine tasting, gourmet bites, and DJ music at Blue Butterfly Coffee. A relaxed, intimate setting to sip and socialize.
🍷 Handpicked wines from J Vineyards
🎶 Live DJ setting the vibe
🍽️ Delicious bites to pair with your glass
👉 More Info
📍 Downtown Torrance, 1317 Sartori Ave, Torrance, CA
🕒 Sunday, March 23 | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
💰 Free Entry
With over 200 vendors, the Torrance Antique Street Faire turns downtown into a treasure hunt for antiques, collectibles, and vintage finds. Whether you’re searching for something specific or just browsing, there’s always something unique to uncover. And if you work up an appetite, Torrance Bakery is just around the corner—perfect for a post-fair treat.
🖼️ Unique vintage finds & home decor
🥪 Food trucks & live entertainment
🎁 Support local small businesses
📍 Hawthorne Municipal Airport, 12101 Crenshaw Blvd, Hawthorne, CA
🕒 Saturday, March 22 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
💰 Tickets required
Set inside a private hangar at Hawthorne Airport, this Richstone Family Center fundraiser is a great place to hang out, enjoy wine and food tastings, listen to live music, and bid on exclusive auctions—all while supporting children and families in need.
✈️ One-of-a-kind venue experience
🍷 Tasting stations from local wineries
🎶 Live music & dancing
📸 South Bay Snapshot
Fisherman’s Wharf at the Redondo Beach Pier
📩 See You Next Week!
That’s a wrap for this week! Hope you find something in here that makes your weekend a little better—whether it’s trying something new, exploring a local event, or just getting outside.
Got a great event or hidden gem worth sharing? Hit reply and let me know—I’m always on the lookout for what makes the South Bay special.
And if you’re enjoying this newsletter, pass it along! The more locals in the know, the better.
See you around town! ✌️🌊
Jaime
CEO (Chief Enjoyment Officer) @MySouthBay
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