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Free Spring Events Across LA | LA Recreation & Parks
March - April: Join free spring egg hunts, arts & crafts, games, jumpers, face painting, and more at recreation centers across Los Angeles. Events run citywide through all 15 council districts. FREE!
Tanaka Strawberry Festival | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
March 21 - April 26: Enjoy free admission to Tanaka Farms' annual Strawberry Festival. Free activities include wagon rides, Easter Bunny photos, barnyard animals, and a 30-minute all-you-can-eat Strawberry Feast. U-Pick Strawberry Tours are also available with paid reservations. FREE!
Free Day at The Huntington Library
EVERY FIRST THURSDAY: The first Thursday of every month is Free Day. Admission is free of charge with advance reservation.
Centennial Farm Discovery Days
September 30 - June 1: During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information.
Easter Eggstravaganza | Anaheim Farmers Market, Anaheim
April 2: Hunt for an Easter treat, enjoy free kids crafting, and snap a photo with the Easter Bunny. Shop favorite vendors while strolling the Anaheim Farmers Market. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Egg Bowl & Bunny Brunch | Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena
April 4: Hunt for eggs on the stadium field, then enjoy free family activities, games, and food for purchase at the spring festival. Add on the ticketed Bunny Brunch for a VIP experience including breakfast, a photo with the Bunny, and an exclusive early egg hunt. Free egg hunt tickets must be registered online in advance — space is limited. FREE!
Bunny Hop at Westminster Parks
March 28 & April 4: Hop into spring at this free family event with games, crafts, music, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunts are held throughout the event for children (ages 12 and under).
Egg Hunt | Pines Park & Sea Canyon Park, Dana Point
April 4: Hunt for candy and goody-filled eggs at two Dana Point park locations. The Easter Bunny makes an appearance, and a pancake breakfast is available on-site. FREE!
Spring Eggstravaganza | Boisseranc Park, Buena Park
April 4: Enjoy a free community Easter celebration with a Candy Scramble by age group, kids crafts and games, bounce houses, a petting zoo, ponies, entertainment, a Sustainability Fair, and a Pages & Play Literacy Fair. A Pancake Breakfast is also available starting at 8am. FREE!
Spring Egg Hunt | Oak Knoll Park, Cypress
April 4: Hunt for eggs at an annual spring egg hunt with activities for children (ages 3–11), local vendors, and photos with the Spring Bunny — dogs are welcome for photos too. New this year, the Eggstra Adventure is a citywide scavenger hunt with prize baskets from local businesses, kicking off March 30. FREE!
FV Egg Hunt | FV Sports Park, Fountain Valley
April 4: Hunt for eggs, enjoy inflatables, prize baskets, and Bunny Photos at FV Sports Park. Bring your own basket — $10 Egg Baskets will also be available for purchase while supplies last, cash only. FREE!
Easter Family Fun Day | Huntington Beach Sports Complex, Huntington Beach
April 4: Hunt for Easter eggs in age-grouped time slots, including accommodations for kids with disabilities and a visually-impaired egg hunt. Activities also include a dunk tank, fire and police displays, live music, and food vendors. FREE!
Egg Hunt in the Heights | Red Car Greenbelt, Long Beach
April 4: An annual Easter egg hunt with thousands of eggs scattered throughout the park, including a dozen golden eggs. Separate hunt areas are available for different age groups, and Belmont the Bunny is on hand for free photos for BHCA members.
Easter Egg Hunt | La Mirada Regional Park, La Mirada
April 4: An annual Easter egg hunt with crafts, games, music, and photos with the Easter Bunny. A low-cost pancake breakfast is also available, with proceeds supporting community causes.
Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt | Tustin Sports Park, Tustin
April 4: Hunt for eggs, enjoy a petting zoo, inflatable games, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Children (ages 0–9) are invited to take part in the Easter Egg Hunt. A pancake breakfast is also available with advance sign-up.
Sensational Springtacular | Vista Hermosa Sports Park, San Clemente
April 4: Hunt for eggs, enjoy live music, inflatables, face painting, crafts, and games at this spring celebration in San Clemente. Egg hunts are separated by age group, and a Camp-alooza area connects families with local summer camp programs. Wristbands required for select activities.
The Bunny Patch & Brunch with the Bunny | Golden Park, Downey
April 4: The Bunny Patch and Brunch with the Bunny bring spring fun to Downey with carnival games, inflatables, a petting zoo, a photobooth, and a prize walk. Brunch with the Bunny is a ticketed event at $10 per person for ages 2 and up.
Spring Carnival | Little Cottonwood Park, Los Alamitos
April 4: Hunt for eggs, enjoy live music, arts and crafts, bounce houses, carnival games, and a photo op with Peter Rabbit. Egg hunts are divided by age group for kids (ages 0–12). FREE!
Bunnies on the Bay | Belmont Shore, Long Beach
April 4: Suit up in a bunny costume and join a free 0.4-mile fun run along the bay in Belmont Shore. Waddle, sprint, or bunny hop the route — no timing, no winners, just photo ops and fun surprises. FREE!
Egg-Citement Hunt | Hurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda
April 4: Hunt for eggs and enjoy crafts, games, face painting, a petting zoo, and photos with the Easter Bunny. No pre-registration required — arrive early for the egg hunt. FREE!
Easter Bunny Visits & Egg Hunts | Various Parks, Lakewood
April 4: The Easter Bunny visits eight Lakewood city parks for egg hunts, crafts, and photo ops. Egg hunts take place an hour after each scheduled bunny visit, with eggs and crafts available while supplies last. FREE!
Earth Day Fair | Verdugo Park, Glendale
April 4: Celebrate Earth Day with a free community fair featuring a Mobile Petting Zoo, pet adoptions, face painting, a planting station, compost hub tours, book rescue, and more. A park clean-up kicks off at 12:30 PM, and a food truck will be on-site. FREE!
Easy Mornings | Gloria Molina Grand Park, Los Angeles
April 4 & 18: Join two free mornings of nature-inspired activities at a Los Angeles park, including family yoga, arts & crafts, face painting, storytelling, and a sensory break space. On April 18, a free outdoor festival across the street adds live music, dance performances, and interactive art-making to the day. FREE!
Springfest: A Pirate Adventure | Lions Park, Costa Mesa
April 4: Join a pirate-themed spring celebration with games, treasure egg hunts, train rides, arm painting, and photos with the Pirate Bunny. Live entertainment and music are also part of the fun. FREE!
Spring Corgi Beach Day | Huntington Beach
April 4: Celebrate corgis at a free beach event, featuring themed photo stops, meet and greets with CelebreCorgs, all-day corgi contests, 45+ vendors, giveaways, and 10+ food trucks. All dogs and people welcome. FREE!
Easter Egg Hunt | Harley-Davidson, Westminster
April 4: Hunt for eggs filled with candy, prizes, and surprises, with separate hunting areas for different age groups. The Easter Bunny will be on-site for photos, and free lunch is available. FREE!
Spring Eggstravaganza & Public Safety Expo | Artesia Park, Artesia
April 4: The City of Artesia hosts its Spring Eggstravaganza & Public Safety Expo at Artesia Park. Enjoy an egg hunt, meet LA County Sheriff and Fire Department personnel, explore safety vehicle displays, and grab food from on-site trucks. FREE!
Blessing of the Animals | Olvera Street, Los Angeles
April 4: Olvera Street's annual Blessing of the Animals, a free tradition dating back to 1930. The archbishop blesses animals, with entertainment running throughout the afternoon. All pets and animals are welcome, and participation is open to all — no religious affiliation required. FREE!
Family Science Sunday | Marine Mammal Care Center, San Pedro
Sundays: Hands-on marine science workshops let kids explore rescue techniques, ocean animals, dissections, climate science, and more at this free MMCC family program. FREE!
Long Beach Sankranta | Long Beach City College
April 5: Celebrate the Cambodian New Year with a full day of cultural performances, a diversity showcase, a morning Buddhist ceremony, and an evening live music and dance party. FREE!
Easter Celebration | Cottage Industries, Garden Grove
April 5: Celebrate Easter with a free egg hunt, Easter Bunny photo op, and egg painting workshop. All activities are free and first come, first served. FREE!
Stars in the Park | Whittier Narrows Nature Center, South El Monte
March 7 & April 5: Observe planets through telescopes and learn about the night sky during this FREE community stargazing event. FREE!
Cambodian New Year Event & Community Resource Fair | Long Beach
April 10: Celebrate Cambodian New Year with a blessing ceremony, live band music, and a community resource fair. Connect with local resources and enjoy traditional cultural festivities throughout the day. FREE!
Sounds of Santa Monica: Kids Club Edition ft. The BeatBuds | Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
April 10: Santa Monica Place hosts a free Kids Club performance in Center Plaza featuring The BeatBuds, an interactive duo show with singing, movement, handheld percussion, and rhythmic exploration. Enjoy crafts and giveaways. Activities are suitable for kids of all ages. FREE!
LA County UbeFest | Cerritos
April 11–12: Celebrate Filipino culture and ube-themed food at this two-day outdoor festival with 200+ vendors. Browse ube creations and Filipino cuisine as the event brings together 120,000+ festival-goers to normalize Filipino food for a wider audience. FREE!
National Pet Day Celebration | Vin Scully Centennial Park, La Habra
April 11: Celebrate National Pet Day with animal adoptions, a live dog training demo, community games, raffles, and interactive fun with the Mobile Museum from The Children's Museum at La Habra. Meet adoptable animals, connect with local shelters and rescue organizations, and explore pet-focused vendors and community partners. FREE!
Whale of a Day Festival | Point Vicente Interpretive Center, Rancho Palos Verdes
April 11: Celebrate the Pacific Gray whale migration at this free, cliff-side festival on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Watch for whales, tour the Point Vicente Lighthouse and Interpretive Center, and enjoy kids' games, crafts, inflatables, face painting, live music, and food trucks. FREE!
The Big Play Date at The Village | Westwood Village, Los Angeles
April 11: Head to Westwood Village for a free afternoon of outdoor play, animals, and hands-on activities. Kids can visit the petting zoo, try pony rides, get faces painted, and explore activity stations. FREE!
Family Flicks Series | Hammer Museum, LA
February - April: The Secret Life of Pets, Feb 1 | Inside Out, March 22 | Singin' in the Rain, April 12. FREE!
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
THIRD WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH: The Orange County Model Engineers offer public ride days every third full weekend of each month. To ride the trains, children must be able to walk and be at least 31" tall. A typical trip takes about 12 minutes and covers two loops of the park.
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Workshops are free, hands-on DIY experiences designed just for kids. Feb 21: Birdhouse / Mar 21: Lawn Mower / Apr 18: Terrarium / May 16: Garden Basket / Jun 13: Trophy Cup / Jul 18: Mini Toy Box / Sep 12: Haunted House / Oct 17: Firefighting Plane / Nov 14: Holiday Engine / Dec 12: Holiday Trolley Car / Jan 16, 2027: Winter Play Lodge
Good To Go Fair | Pretend City Children’s Museum, Irvine
April 18: Enjoy a variety of activities, resources, and services designed to support your child’s development and overall well-being. Attend free health screenings for children ages 0–5, including developmental, vision, dental, and social-emotional screenings. Complete 3 screenings and earn a free ticket to Pretend City Children's Museum. FREE!
CMA Grand Opening | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
April 18: Celebrate Earth Day at the grand opening of a newly renovated Exhibit Hall and new Collections Room. Join a beach cleanup, ribbon cutting, tours, puppet shows, films, and food trucks throughout the day. FREE!
Ascot Hills Park Kite Festival | Los Angeles
April 18: Fly kites, try kids' crafts, and enjoy live entertainment at this free annual community festival marking 20 years of Ascot Hills Park. Free kites are available while supplies last, and LA residents can pick up a tree, rain barrel, or compost pail. FREE!
Riverside Insect Fair | Main Library, Riverside
April 25: Explore the world of insects at this free, family-friendly fair featuring cockroach races, a bug collection workshop, storytime, art, and 50+ vendors. FREE!
Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Third Saturday: Explore a hands-on space where kids can touch feathers, match animal tracks, build food webs, and learn how wetlands support plants, animals, and people. Through simple science activities and real marsh artifacts, young explorers discover why protecting nature matters. FREE!
Orange County Children’s Book Festival
September 20: Come join the fun at Orange Coast College! Meet and get autographs from some of your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, FREE admission and parking, and so much more.
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