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March 2020
Kids Bowl Free at Irvine Lanes
Register for Kids Play Free with Irvine Lanes which allows your child to play two free games of bowling per day, March 5 - October 4, 2020. It's free and easy!
April 2020
Children’s Garden Workshops at OC Great Park
Spring is right around the corner and nothing says springtime like colorful flowers. Vibrant, colorful gardens are still possible while being water wise. Learn the power of properly prepared soil, varieties of water-thrifty long-term bloomers, the benefits of mulch, and simple design techniques to create stunning flower beds or pots.
Family Nights at Casa Romantica in San Clemente
Cozy up with board games, music, pizza and a family-friendly movie in our Main Salon for an event that you and your little ones (of all ages!) will remember.
Shark Lagoon Night at Aquarium of the Pacific
Select Fridays: Get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators for free during Shark Lagoon Nights at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Guests can touch and learn about sharks, and enjoy live music on select Friday evenings.
Fishing Derby at Laguna Lake in Fullerton
April 4: Join the City of Fullerton for the 13th annual Kids Fishing Derby. Children can experience a relaxing day catching their first fish at Laguna Lake.
Spring Festival at Civic Center in Westminster
April 4: Celebrate spring with live entertainment, delicious food, an Egg Hunt and more!
Bunny Bonanza and Touch-a-Truck Event in Laguna Niguel
April 4: Easter event with children's activities, including: crafts, games, face painting, entertainment, instructor showcase and Touch-a-Truck where kids will get to climb, work on and "drive" a fun work truck, including trash, fire and Sheriff's Department.
Adventure Day at Caspers at Wilderness Park
April 4: Spend a fun-filled day under the sycamores at Caspers with a full schedule of guided hikes, games, storytelling, arts and crafts, face painting, and puppet shows.
Healthy Family Day in Chino
April 4: Join the City of Chino and Chino Valley YMCA for a Healthy Family Day featuring activity stations, entertainment, fitness demos, health information, obstacle course, food, contests and more!
Mayor’s Egg Race in Newport Beach
April 4: Enjoy spring fun and participate in sack races, various games and egg races across the lawn.
Mardi Gras for Autism at Fullerton Train Depot
April 4: A family-friendly free event that is designed to encourage families to enjoy the fun of Mardi Gras while raising money for Fullerton special education programs.
D. Yoder Family Sundays at Casa Romantica Cultural Center in San Clemente
First Sundays: Enjoy a free concert performed by musicians from San Clemente High School’s award-winning orchestra! D. Yoder Family Sundays are held on the first Sunday of each month
Creation Station at Rancho Los Cerritos
Using a wide variety of colorful materials, children can experiment with natural materials to create seasonal arts and crafts. This drop-in program takes place rain or shine. March’s theme, Lovely Lavender, celebrates spring.
Free Family Night at Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena
The first Tuesday of each month: Explore the world of art through free-family night. Learn new techniques and practice your skills during workshops.
Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival in Fountain Valley
April 11: Carnival games, crafts, egg hunts, a pancake breakfast, and more for kids of all ages.
Easter Egg Hunt in La Mirada
April 11: Hop on down to The City of La Mirada’s annual Easter Egg Hunt! Bring your family and enjoy games, crafts, music, bounce houses, a petting zoo, and an Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages 10 and under.
Celebrate Children’s Day in Paramount
April 11: Enjoy day of joy, community, and amusement as hundreds of families take part in the longstanding Mexican celebration, Dia del Niño/Children’s Day. The celebration recognizes children, pays homage to their importance in society, and endorses their well-being.
Spring Egg Hunt in Cypress
April 11: Enjoy egg hunts for kids (4-11), plus an activity area for the little ones (up to 3), including crafts, face painting, visits with the Easter Bunny, and more.
Easter Garden Party at the Kaleidoscope
April 11: Kaleidoscope is hosting an Alice in Wonderland Easter Garden Party where you can enjoy balloon twisting, face painting, music, spring crafts, and photo opportunities with Alice and the Easter Bunny.
Easter Egg Hunt in Los Encinos
April 11: Join Los Encinos for some Easter fun, including an egg hunt, traditional games, old-time music, and more.
Spring-Break Fun Days at Long Beach Parks
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine has great free and affordable programs for youth and teens planned during spring break. Kids can come out for games, crafts, sports, field trips and more Monday - Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 13-17. Click here for daily program schedules. Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Fe Ave. 570.1600 Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Ave. 570.1601 Chavez Park, 401 Golden Ave. 570.8890 Coolidge Park, 352 Neece Ave. 570.1618 Drake Park, 951…
Robotics Open House at USC in LA
April 15: USC hosts a free open house for all ages in celebration of National Robotics Week.
Free Spring Festival in LA
April 17-19: Los Angeles Premier Spring Festival.. The largest three-day event of Southern California, totally free!
Teen Night at MOCA in LA
April 17: MOCA Teen Night is a free event created by teens, for teens. Drawing thematic and visual inspiration from current exhibitions at the MOCA, Teen Night responds to posed ideas through the lens of youth in Los Angeles.
Healthy Kids Day at All Local YMCA’s
April 18: YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day, an initiative dedicated to improving kids' health and well-being with a day full of unique activities. Available at participating YMCA's.
Saturday Morning Cartoons & Drawing at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity in Costa Mesa
Select Saturdays: Bring the family and be inspired to create. There will be tables with drawing materials for all members of the family of any artistic level to participate while watching Looney Tunes cartoons play on the big screen.
Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival in Torrance
April 18-19: The 47th annual Japanese cultural festival will feature food, performances, exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops including Japanese dance and music, martial arts, flower arranging, calligraphy, a tea ceremony, and more.
Family Art Fest in Buena Park
April 18: Hands-on art activities for all ages, live music, and much more provides a delightful celebration of the rich cultural traditions that thrive in our own backyards!
7th Annual Spook Show in La Mirada
April 18: An all-day outdoor festival filled with the Halloween Club's curated selection of Southern California's local spook makers, vendors, artists, collectors, cooks, teachers, musicians and enthusiasts of Halloween.
Avocado Festival in Fallbrook
April 19: The annual festival features entertainment, games, crafts, a farmer's market, demonstrations, contests, avocado ice cream, food, art booths, live music, and more!
Family ArtMaking Workshop at Long Beach Museum of Art
Third Sundays: Family ArtMaking Workshops provide free family-oriented art-making activities on the Museum’s lawn with a view of the ocean. Parents and children participate together to create an art project. Workshops are free and no sign-ups are required.
Sunday Circle for Special Needs Children in Newport Beach
Monthly: Sunday Circle is an event for the children, volunteers and staff of The Friendship Circle to come together for a variety of entertainment, recreation and enrichment activities such as music, art, sports, and dance sessions.
City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge, an international effort to document nature in cities that will be taking place, April 24-27. Focusing on nature where people live, especially in urban areas, this year's challenge allows people to safely document biodiversity in whatever way they can, even from the safety of their own homes.
B.R.A.K.E.S Teen Pro-Active Driving School at Pomona Fairplex
April 24-25, July 18-19, December 5-6: A free four-hour program that partners your teen (15-19) with professional driving instructors to teach the skills of defensive driving in a controlled, hands-on environment.
Tech Savvy: Science Day for Girls in Pasadena
April 25: Tech Savvy is a fun filled morning of hands-on workshops designed to develop girls’ interest and self-confidence in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.
2nd Annual Orange County Jamboree at Irvine Ranch Historic Park
April 25: Join the second annual family-friendly event with agricultural-themed crafts, pickling demonstrations, a petting zoo, live music, a photo booth, blacksmith and antique engine displays and tours of the park.
Victorian Fair at the Homestead Museum
April 25-26: Explore Los Angeles during the Victorian Era and enjoy music, dance, fashion shows, historic house tours, demonstrations, and much more.
Tell Us What You Really Think: A Zine Workshop at The Hammer
April 26: Express your thoughts about a work of art, music, dance, or literature through the creation of an eight-page zine.
May 2020
Hot Wheels Garage Event in El Segundo
Life-sized Hot Wheels, raffle prizes, Hot Wheels + Endless Tracks, train rides, and much more!
May Daze at Golf N’ Stuff in Norwalk
Evert Saturday in May, enjoy even more fun at Golf N’ Stuff on these fun days with a balloon artist (free balloon sculpture) and free face painting.
Discovery Cube’s Rocket Launch
This event is full of hands-on activities for all ages and includes a competition where you’ll design, build and launch your own two-liter bottle rocket with pressurized air and water.
Free “Hawaiian Holiday” Dance Class at Burgess Cotillion in Long Beach
Try out Burgess Cotillion at their Hawaiian Holiday-themed event this month, with a free class for anyone new to the program. Enjoy dancing, refreshments, games, prizes and manners.
Star Party at Griffith Observatory
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.
Free Robo-Tech Fest Long Beach 2020
Celebrate National Robotics Week with Shared Science by exploring a variety of STEM workshops, robot demos, and hands-on activities for the whole family!
June 2020
Public Safety Expo in Lakewood
June 13: Meet local law enforcement and fire officials, plus explore sheriff and fire department vehicles and displays at this free event. Enjoy entertainment and music, too.
Parker Bent, Cool Music for Children (that You Secretly Love Too), at The Wallis
Parker Bent delights audiences of children and families with his original music, sly wit, and warm humor. You may even find yourself on-stage singing with him! His music speaks with characteristic skill to both children and the adults in their lives.
Concert in the Park in Lakewood
Thursdays, June 18 - August 6: Bring the entire family to enjoy the sounds of summer. Dinner and refreshments will be sold, so bring your picnic blanket and have dinner while listening to fantastic live entertainment.
July 2020
Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival
View one of the largest dragon boat competitions in California, plus Chinese traditional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, traditional dance, hip hop, music and martial arts performances.
November 2020
CSULB Puvungna Pow Wow
November 7-8: The largest spring event of its kind in Southern California, the Pow Wow at Cal State Long Beach is focused on displaying the university’s strong American Indian presence. This two-day event features American Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food.
