through September 5: Frogs: A Chorus of Color introduces visitors to the amazing and sonorous world of anurans – over 150 live frogs!

through March 20: This adaptation of the story of Modesta Avila whose efforts to stop the train from running through San Juan Capistrano.

through May 9: Visit 50 rolling acres of beautiful flower fields with 200,000 ranuncula bulbs planted per acre.

through March 28: Mark Twain has written hundreds of short stories and memoirs which are filled with an incredible sense of humor and foresight.

Mondays, through April 5: Back by popular demand! Get messy in the kitchen.

March 11-14: The 15th Annual International Family Film Festival.

March 12 – April 3: Based on the cult classic film version from the 1960s.

March 12 – May 2: Enjoy a humorous twist of the original tale of Robin Hood.

March 13: A runway of spring fashion for 12-18 year old guys and gals!

March 13: Waters of the Earth explores the rich folklore and mythology of seafaring peoples.

March 13: The little red hen works so hard all day to make a tasty treat

March 13-14: This family festival is set to include: carnival rides, bounce houses, games and prizes, drawings and giveaways, monster school bus rides, photo contests, hands-on arts and crafts projects, local youth performances and live entertainment.

March 13: The free one-day only AllyKatzz Tween Town Hall Meeting will welcome 150 girls and emphasize the importance of tweens (8-14) speaking up, taking action, and making a difference in their world!

March 13: Join the Huntington Beach REI staff with Inside the Outdoors for a fun filled day.

March 13-14: Professional kite fliers show their skills and colorful stunt kites.

March 13: The 1st annual “Good to Go from Head To Toe” fair.

March 13-14: The two-day event will feature American Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food.

March 14: Spring your clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m. for more sunshine into the evenings.

March 14: A spelling bee for kids (grades 3-5), with a cash prize.

March 14: Families (8+) join Naturalist Mark Maeseele to focus on useful tools that help in a “survival” environment.

March 14: Local Irish dance schools and Irish music, plus a Celtic stilt walker and balloon artistry by Abbit the Average Leprechaun.

March 14: Participants (8-13) will act as scientific time experts, writing and delivering imaginative lectures.

Sundays, March 14-28: Kids (6-8) learn the basics of playing the musical recorder.

March 14: As spring approaches, snakes emerge from their dens and warm themselves in the sun.

March 15: Moms and daughters (8-14) are invited to join Rosalind Wiseman, an internationally-recognized author, mom and expert on teens and parenting for a fun-filled evening of mother-daughter bonding.

March 15-17: Kids (8-17) are invited to audition for Liberty Theater’s performance of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream.

March 16: Kids (3-4 years) with their parent explore the fun world of bunnies.

March 16: Join other parents in a free parenting/yoga class.

March 16: Learn to develop a lifetime of healthy habits for your entire family.

March 13 – June 27: At Tanaka Farms in Orange County, kids taste and learn about different fruits and vegetables.

March 17 – April 17: Adopt a caterpillar at Kidspace and watch in turn into a chrysalis (cocoon).

March 17: Stories, crafts, touch tank and music geared for pre-schoolers (age 2-5).

March 17: Kids (2 1/2+) will explore the history, customs, and folklore of Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day.

March 17: Join Dave Skale’s wacky magic show with a pot o’ gold.

March 18: Check out Averyboo’s Evening Open Studio time, ideal for working parents who’d like to spend some activity time with their kids.

March 19-21: Mo Willem’s Pigeon is back by popular demand and ready to party!

March 19: Fiesta Association sheriffs and deputies dress in traditional black and white western wear.

March 19: Don’t miss this world renowned celebration every March, marking the return of the famous swallows to Capistrano.

March 19: Tots and their parents explore the wild backyard of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

March 20: The Swallows Day Mercado celebrates the return of the swallows.

March 20: Look through a large variety of professional and home-built telescopes to view the sun, planets, the moon and deep sky objects like double-stars, star clusters, and nebulae.

March 20: Kayak at the bay for families (9+) includes equipment and lunch. Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $25 per person. Leeway Sailing Center, Long Beach, (714) 229-6780. www.ci.cypress.ca.us

March 20: Igor Stravinsky’s famous work tells of Prince Ivan’s adventure in a magical realm.

March 20-21: The flavors and rhythms of old-world Spain, fiery gypsy spirit and passion, a cultured of honor and chivalry this is the essence of Don Quixote.

March 20 – April 3: Second annual Easter Eggstravaganza, including visits with the Easter Bunny.

March 20: Showcasing the cultures of L.A. in its World City series, the Music Center presents Bolivia Corazon (Bolivia) and Andes Manta (Ecuador).

March 20: Join CMA’s Programs Director Larry Fukuhara for a morning of fishing on Cabrillo Pier.

March 20: Join the lab where young sea animals grow.

March 20: Kids (and parents) will have the opportunity to listen to nature stories, visit a reptile station, meet “Woody the Tree” as well as visit e-waste and recycling booths.

Saturdays, March 20 – April 24: The Parent/Child Golf League is designed as a fun-filled and learning program for kids and their parents.

March 20: Laura Numeroff is back with “The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza.”

March 20-21: Steam locomotive Ventura County No. 2 operates on the third weekend of every month.

March 20: An all ages improvisational show featuring two teams of performers.

March 20: Kids (7-12) will learn how to create a classic bud vase arrangement.

March 20: Celebrate this adored children’s author’s birthday by participating in interactive story times throughout the day.

March 20 – April 3: Visit with the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, games and activities for the whole family.

through April 11: Enjoy the world’s most unique whale watching experience with Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safaris on their specially equipped sailing catamaran.

March 21: In its 27th year of promoting fitness, education, community and fun, the Spirit Run offers eight races for pre-high school children, ages 4-14.

March 21: Adventure’s with Harold and his purple crayon.

March 21: Only five golden tickets in the whole world!

March 21: Enjoy a morning of fun after participating in the Spirit Run and learn all about the City of Newport Beach’s summer camps.

March 21: When one among them receives premonitions of apocalyptic doom, a warren of rabbits sets off on an epic journey, fraught with peril, to find a safe haven and freedom.

March 21: Kids and well-socialized pets can take a picture with the Easter Bunny at Lil’ Devils Children’s Boutique.

March 23: Co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield first scooped up free ice cream all day back in 1979 as a way to thank the community for supporting them in their first year. Now it’s an annual tradition.

March 23: A 90-minute workshop targets parents and caregivers of kids 6 and under.

March 23: Bring your questions and join this casual conversation discussing challenges in raising young children.

March 24: Kids travel to India and learn about one of the eight wonders of the world.

March 25-28: A beloved Shakespeare comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

March 25: Take a hike with the family (6+) under the stars.

March 25: Kids travel on a hot air balloon ride over the African Savannah.

March 26: SEA LIFE Carlsbad launches SHARKS! with three new shows.

March 26: Kids (3-4 years) with their parent explore the fun world of bunnies.

March 27 – April 11: BubbleFest Discovery Science Center?s bubble extravaganza will float into Orange County for Spring Break.

March 27 and 28: Two days of special excursions, railroad displays, craft and food vendors.

March 27: Magic beans and golden harps?

March 27: A casual evening for mothers and their sons (5-12), with games, dinner, music, dancing and a keepsake photo.

March 27: Free train rides with the Orange County Mode Engineers, plus more!

March 27 – April 18: Thousands of exotic butterflies large and small flutter freely, creating a flurry of color and beauty inside Hidden Jungle.

March 28: Blast off on a flight of musical fancy.

March 28: Follow Harold and his crayon on several adventures.

March 28 – April 3: A gathering of boys and girls who love to dance with a week full of classes and workshops.

March 30: Girls (8+) get the tools it takes to make a good first impression.

March 30: Celebrate Passover, which commemorates the freedom of Jewish slaves from Egypt, with Pretend City.

Thursdays, April 1-29: Teens (13-18) will plant and learn the basics of the environment and how to keep it clean.

April 1: The sheriff will read stories to highlight safety issues.

April 2: A great event featuring numerous prize and candy giveaways, a Fun Factory, petting zoo and visits from the L.A. County Fire Department, Radio Disney and the Easter Bunny!

April 2-4: The zoo celebrates spring with pettable rabbits, funny bunny ears, crafts and entertainment for the whole family.

April 2: Kids (5+) learn the ancient art of Pysanky (Ukrainian decorated eggs) from artist, Adrianna Wrzesniewsky.

April 3-5: Learn about boating and water safety, plus check out new boats.

April 3: Presented by the Maple Youth Ballet, follow Cinderella from maid to princess in this classic fairy tale.

April 3: Kids (7-12) get their chance to run.

April 3: How do artists make real-life objects look three-dimensional in paintings?

April 3: An all ages improvisational show featuring two teams of performers.

April 3: Visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a treasure hunt!

April 3: Check out the skateboarding bunny!

April 3: Festivities include community performances with music, dance and theater as well as a kids’ play area, arts and crafts and food.

April 3: Kids will find Michief in Mr. McGregor’s Garden, Storytime with Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail’s Egg Scramble.

April 3: The following organizations offer the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny. Most offer an egg hunt with prizes and some have a breakfast. Free events unless otherwise noted. Cerritos, 10 a.m., (562) 916-8570; Cypress, kids 11 and under, 10:30 a.m., and teens (12-18) flashlight egg hunt, 8 p.m., (714) 229-6780; Downey, 9 [...]

April 3: Kids (3-5) and their parents discover different types of eggs and all the amazing baby animals found along the shore.

April 3: Visit the Children’s Museum at La Habra for free today thanks to Target stores!

April 4: Enjoy drop-in tours of the Cine-Saurus: Dinosaurs in the Movies exhibit.

April 4: Today, visit the museum with your favorite hat and participate in a hat showcase parade.

April 4: A 2.5 hour scenic train ride through the Heritage Valley.

April 5: The Angels open their 2010 season against the Twins; all fans in attendence get a free magnet with a season schedule. Monday, 6:05 p.m. Tickets prices vary. Angels Stadium, Anaheim. (714) 940-2000. angels.mlb.com

April 6-11: It’s 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show.

Tuesday, April 6-27: Teens (13-18) learn the essentials of basic cooking from different locations around the world.

April 6: Teens (grades 7-12) are invited to play games such as Wii and Guitar Hero World Tour.

Wednesdays, April 7-28: Teens (13-18) learn all about the basics of beauty.

April 7: Parents and kids (ages 7-12) attend together to learn how to identify red flags.

April 7-8: Kids (7+) can build, decorate and color a cross, paper bag or box kite.

April 7: Creepy, scaly, slimy! Learn the truth about cold blooded reptiles.

April 8 – August 1: Exhibit features a colorful array of more than 100 original illustrations and texts from picture book classics and popular favorites.

April 9: Kids (3-4) and parents explore the fun world of farm animals.

April 9: Grab your skateboard and show off your skills.

April 9-11: Join the city of La Habra to celebrate the first annual citrus fair.

April 9-10: A free educational expo celebrating southern California school children and the fun of learning.

Fridays, April 9-30: In a four-week session, preschoolers explore movement as they hip hop, skip, move and put their body in motion!

April 10: Kids (2-15) have the opportunity to enjoy fishing while competing for prizes and trophies.

April 10: Spend the afternoon flying kites.

April 10: All kids (2-18) in attendance receive a Rally Monkey lunch box.

April 10-11: Celebrate spring with cherry blossoms and a Japanese-American cultural festival.

April 10: Inside the Outdoors invite you to get ready for summer.

April 10: An all ages improvisational show featuring two teams of performers.

April 10: Kids who are registered in the 1K Fun Run get a t-shirt and can stay in the supervised Fun Zone while their parents race.

April 10-12: Carnival games, rides, food and family fun.

April 10: Spend a day in the park to learn about community resources and educational services for families.

April 10: Join the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium floating oceanography lab and experience a hands-on trip aboard a specially equipped vessel where you’ll have opportunities to study some of the near shore animals which will be collected during the trip.

April 10-11: CMA’s Education staff conducts tours of the Point Fermin State Marine Park.

April 11: Girls (8+) learn to make a paper lantern that looks a lot like one Addy might have used in 1864.

April 11: Happy birthday, Addy! Girls (8+) join the celebration and learn about Addy’s life.

April 11: Families (8+) join Naturalist Mark Maeseele will explore many of the native and invasive plants in your front yard that can be used for food or for medicinal uses.

April 11: Participants (8-13) will channel great travel writers and try travel journaling.

April 13: The professor brings fun to the learning of basic science principle.

April 14-15: Learn more about the Father of the California Missons.

April 14: Kids stories will be transformed into a Balloon Theater.

April 14: Join the Dodgers on opening night.

April 15: Kids learn about the colorful creatures of the rainforest.

April 16-18: The world’s largest pet and pet-product expo.

April 16-18: Brings to life the centuries-old customs of China.

April 16: Recreation-level track and field competition for youth (6+).

April 16-18: Drivers race in Downtown Long Beach.

April 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25, 2010: Spend a memorable family day Fillmore with Thomas the Tank Engine.

April 17: Witness the flight of hundreds of live painted lady butterflies as they are released in the Kidspace Gardens and beyond!

April 17: Kids (grades K-6) and a parent are invited to bring sleeping bags, jammies and favorite teddy bears for a night of games, crafts, stories, pizza and a magic show all night in the library!.

April 17: Go celebrate the grand opening of the Tierra de las Pampas (meaning the Land of the Grasses).

April 17: A semi-formal affair for fathers and their daughters (5+).

April 17-18: Learn how to make everyday Earth Day.

April 17: Kids (7+) make their own treasure chest brimming with colorful gems with a jewelry box arrangement.

April 17: Kids (2-15) have the opportunity to enjoy fishing while competing for prizes and trophies.

April 17: If you enjoy old cars you might be at the right spot. The D.D. Johnston-Hargitt House Museum will display a variety of old fashioned vehicles.

April 17: Kick-off the summer season with free family festivities.

April 17: Celebrate National Poetry Month through rhythm and rhyme.

April 17: More than 1,500 participants will receive accelerated CPR training, available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

April 17: Storyteller, Karen Rae Kraut, combines theater, music and art to the present the story of The Giant Who had No Heart in His Body.

April 17: Local YMCAs host sign-up carnivals, where kids can sign-up for summer programs.

April 17: A dance for teens (grades 6-8) with a Mardi Gras theme.

April 17: Start an annual family tradition at the derby.

April 17: Girls (8+) celebrate the wonders of nature and the fun of gardening.

April 17: Kids can learn about money and commerce by selling or trading their old toys and outgrown clothes, or browsing and buying other kids’ wares.

April 17: Magic Circle Mime Company joins Pacific Symphony for a fun sci-fi thriller.

April 17: Start with a beach clean-up then spend the day at the Earth Day Fair.

April 18: A 5K/10K with a Kids’ Run/Walk 1K; all events start at Knott’s front entrance.

April 18: Mothers, grandmothers or aunts will enjoy a Victorian High Tea with your favorite little girl (5-14).

April 18: Girls (8+) can try a game Felicity might have played in colonial Williamsburg, by designing their own Ball and Cup Game, then learn how to play.

April 18: Everything you wanted to know about avocados and the many ways to eat them including avocado ice cream!

April 18: Boys and girls (7-14) can compete and showcase their pitching, hitting and running skills.

April 18-24: It’s our Earth, only we can protect it! You hear Reuse, Reduce, Recycle-or-Reduce your Carbon Footprint, but what does it all mean, and how can you participate?

April 20: Come and join the Imagination Celebration and the Great Park explore one’s imagination and creativity through design and functional art. Their model building lab will engage young minds in the design and building of the Great Park through the use of miniature objects and elements. Saturday, noon-3 p.m. Free. Orange County Great Park, [...]

April 20: Come celebrate Earth Day during the regularly scheduled family story time.

April 20 -May 2: Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, Dreamgirls tells the rags-to-riches story of a 1960s Motown girl group and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

April 21-22: The ballet company will entertain with their delightful version of the Wizard of Oz.

April 21: Kids make their own tote bag for Earth Day.

April 21: Stories, crafts, touch tank and music geared for pre-schoolers (age 2-5).

April 22: Parents take their children to work, allowing parents to share their work world with their kids and encouraging kids to share their ideas about their future.

April 22: Today is Earth Day!

April 22: Kids celebrate Earth Day by making recycled crafts.

April 22: All fans in attendance receive a Torii Hunter gold glove figurine (with paid ticket).

April 22-29: Independent films from around the world including a family series.

April 22: Book club for teens (11-19), where they read and discuss books.

April 22: Celebrate the Earth today by planting seeds and flowers in a pot you will paint, embellish and take home to care for.

April 22: Join Ms. Stacy for a musical morning of singing, movement and plenty of mind and body exercises for your little ones.

April 23-25: Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny are orphaned and in danger of being sent to different foster homes. The four siblings run away and make their home in an abandoned railroad boxcar.

April 23-25: Celebrate spring with carnival rides, games, food, entertainment and fireworks.

April 23: Kids and parents discover arts together through hands-on art activities and free performances.

Fridays, April 23 – May 21: Teens (13-18) hang out and play wacky games.

April 23 – May 2: Thirteen year-old Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-palooza Festival.

April 24: Join the Sea Lab and the City of Redondo Beach with a kids’ corner, giveaways, aquarium tours, music and entertainment.

April 24-25: An annual event held by the LA Times in conjunction with UCLA.

April 24: Celebrate Earth Day with the Santa Ana Zoo!

April 24: Enjoy a pancake breakfast hosted by the Lions Club followed by a Classic Car Show on Main Street.

April 24: Gather the kids (5+) at the Geffen house for this retelling of Shakespeare’s beloved story of magic.

April 24: Girls (8+) can celebrate the debut of the 2010 Girl of the Year.

April 24: Peer through telescopes as Orange County Astronomy Club gives a tour of the night sky.

April 24-25: An open-air flower and farmer’s market featuring exotic animals, helicopter rides, arts and crafts booths and an international market square.

April 24-25: Learn how to track your carbon footprint, discover how native plants help conserve water and find out what a garbage gyre is.

April 24-25: Learn what kids and families can do to help our ocean planet at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s 10th annual Earth Day Celebration.

April 24-25: Enjoy a two-day festival of train and trolley rides.

April 24: Board the vessel in Ventura and enjoy a narrated voyage, observing sea life along the way, cruise along the island coast.

April 25: Kids (7+) discover the wonder ecology through archaeology when they explore various uses of natural materials found in Southern California.

April 25: In 1944, Molly and her friends loved to say, Hurray for the USA!

April 25: A wild day of earth education and tropically-themed celebration.

April 25: Families experience a day on the farm.

April 27: Kids (5-10) will enjoy lively interactive folktales.

April 28: Special event honoring children and the wonderful books that they read.

Wednesdays, April 28 – May 19: On four consecutive Wednesday afternoons kids (grades 3-6) join the education staff for a series of hands-on after-school marine science adventures.

April 29 – May 16: A comedy by William Shakespeare.

April 29-30: Open auditions (grades 5-8) for the July performance of the Peter Pan.

April 29 -May 2: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a community carnival.

April 30: An exhibition of skateboard art and close-up interaction with the artists who create it.

April 30 – May 8: The La Habra Depot’s Youth Board will host its annual Variety Show Fundraiser.

April 30 – May 9: Bring the family for a fun, musical performance of Grease.

April 30: An exhibition of skateboard art and close-up interaction with those that create it.

April 22: Enjoy earth-friendly giveaways, plus activities and story times for kids.