1. Events
  2. * Free Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

Today

All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.

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.

Dates:
Location:
Centennial Farm 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
+ Google Map
Cost:
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!

Dates:
Location:
Riverside Main Library 3900 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA
+ Google Map
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Centennial Farm 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
+ Google Map
Cost:
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.

Dates:
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
Location:
Fairview Park - Costa Mesa 2501 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
Free

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

Dates:
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
Location:
Lowe's Locations CA
+ Google Map
Cost:
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!

Dates:
Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Location:
Madrona Marsh Preserve 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA
+ Google Map
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Centennial Farm 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
+ Google Map
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Centennial Farm 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
+ Google Map
Cost:
Free

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

Dates:
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
Location:
Lowe's Locations CA
+ Google Map
Cost:
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.

Dates:
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
Location:
Fairview Park - Costa Mesa 2501 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
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!

Dates:
Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Location:
Madrona Marsh Preserve 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA
+ Google Map
Cost:
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.

Dates:
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
Location:
Fairview Park - Costa Mesa 2501 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
Free

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

Dates:
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
Location:
Lowe's Locations CA
+ Google Map
Cost:
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!

Dates:
Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Location:
Madrona Marsh Preserve 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA
+ Google Map
Cost:
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.

Dates:
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
Location:
Fairview Park - Costa Mesa 2501 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
Free

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

Dates:
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
Location:
Lowe's Locations CA
+ Google Map
Cost:
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!

Dates:
Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Location:
Madrona Marsh Preserve 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA
+ Google Map
Cost:
Free

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

Dates:
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
Location:
Lowe's Locations CA
+ Google Map
Cost:
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.

Dates:
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
Location:
Fairview Park - Costa Mesa 2501 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
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!

Dates:
Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Location:
Madrona Marsh Preserve 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA
+ Google Map
Cost:
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.

Dates:
Location:
Orange Coast College 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa
Cost:
Free

Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!