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12th Annual Arts & Literacy Festival | Virginia Avenue Park, Santa Monica
April 25: Collect stamps for a free book, enjoy storytime, and create puppets in the Pollinator Play Lab. FREE!
Day at the Rocks | Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, Agua Dulce
April 25: Enjoy storytelling, hikes, crafts, and cultural activities outdoors. FREE!
Whale of a Day Festival | Point Vicente Interpretive Center, Rancho Palos Verdes
April 25: 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!
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!
Keep It Green, Keep It Clean Earth Day Celebration | Roundhouse Aquarium, Manhattan Beach
April 25: Spot dolphins, race plankton, and explore ocean-themed activities. FREE!
Nature Festival | Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, Torrance
April 25: Go on bug tours, see puppet shows, and make seed balls at this nature fest. FREE!
Long Beach Pet Fair | Long Beach Exchange – The Hangar, Long Beach
April 25: Meet adoptable pets, shop vendors, and enjoy a pet-friendly day.
OC Día del Niño Festival | Hunt Branch Library & Event Center, Fullerton
April 25: Enjoy live music, performances from Twinkle Time, Kiddle Karoo and more. Explore 25+ hands-on art workshops like piñata making and painting for kids. FREE!
A Tribute to Dairy Valley | Cerritos Civic Center, Cerritos
April 25: Celebrate a public art dedication that honors Cerritos' agricultural roots with farm animals and kids activities. FREE!
Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros | Main Library Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana
April 25: Enjoy live performances, music, magic, and family activities. FREE!
Festival of Nations & Parade | Central Park & Walker Street, La Palma
April 25: Watch a parade, enjoy rides, games, and cultural performances. FREE!
Youth Day in the LBC | Long Beach City Hall, Long Beach
April 25: Hear Mayor Rex, try a branding workshop, and explore youth resources and activities. FREE!
Orange County Arts & Disability Festival | MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
April 25: See live performances, explore art exhibits, and see Dani Bowman from Love on the Spectrum as MC. FREE!
Long Beach Cambodian Heritage Celebration | 2nd & PCH, Long Beach
April 25: Experience Cambodian dance, music, food, and cultural activities. FREE!
Pedal for the Planet Playdate | ROW DTLA, Los Angeles
April 25: Ride bikes through ROW, make crafts, see butterflies, and build your own binoculars. FREE-ish!
Spring Fest | Chinese American Museum, LA
April 25: Enjoy cultural performances, crafts, and family activities like paper lanterns and jade magnets celebrating AAPI heritage. FREE!
Spring Fling & Fireworks Spectacular | Cerritos Sports Complex
April 25: Enjoy live music, dance, food trucks, and a fireworks finale. FREE!
Fiesta Broadway in LA
April 26: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Fiesta Broadway - listen to live music and entertainment and watch lucha libre wrestling. Enjoy Latin food and culture, vendors, and kids play zone.
Earthchella Clean Up | Elysian Park, Los Angeles
April 26: Clean up the park, enjoy games, grab food, and connect with community. FREE!
CicLAvia—West LA | Santa Monica Blvd & Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles
April 26: Bike, skate, walk, and explore car-free streets across West LA. FREE!
City of STEM Festival & LA Maker Faire | Exposition Park South Lawn, Los Angeles
April 26: Explore SoCal’s largest science festival with hands-on exhibits, demos, and maker experiences. Kids can build, experiment, and meet real creators. FREE!
Cinco de Mayo Family Day | LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Los Angeles
April 26: Make art, plant seeds, enjoy mariachi, and try hands-on cooking activities.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
April 26: Get active with sports, games, and hands-on activities at a stadium-wide playground. Kids can run, play, and explore wellness programs. FREE!
Annual Kitten Shower & Open House | Kitten Rescue Sanctuary, Atwater Village, LA
April 26: Meet baby kittens, watch bottle feeding demos, and tour a rescue. FREE!
SummerFest: Children, Youth & Families Open House | Alpert Jewish Community Center, Long Beach
April 26: Jump in bounce houses, make crafts, and enjoy live music with The BeatBuds. FREE!
Viva Tustin Celebration | Frontier Park, Tustin
May 1: Play Lotería, enjoy live entertainment, games, food trucks, and a vibrant cultural celebration. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
Rialto International Festival | Rialto City Park
May 1: See live shows, critter encounters, crafts, and a 360° photo zone. FREE!
Saber Guild Performance | Cerritos Library, Cerritos
May 1: The Cerritos Library hosts a live Saber Guild performance featuring choreographed lightsaber shows by a Star Wars costuming group, starting at 5:30 p.m. FREE!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration | San Gabriel Mission District
May 1: Watch folklórico, mariachi, join a grito contest, play Lotería, and enjoy food trucks and kids activities. FREE!
Cinco de Mayo at the UCLA Spring Game | Rose Bowl, Pasadena
May 2: Enjoy Pasadena’s rich Latino culture and traditions through music, sports, art, and film.
40th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival | Mas Fukai Park, Gardena
May 2: Gardena's 40th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Gardena Blvd. & New Hampshire Ave., wrapping up at Mas Fukai Park with an all-day festival featuring entertainment, dancing, crafts, and food. FREE!
Annual Mariachi Festival | Veterans Park, Long Beach
May 2: Hear live mariachi, see folklórico dancers, and celebrate culture at this community festival. FREE!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration | Citadel Outlets, Commerce
May 2–3: Citadel Outlets celebrates Cinco de Mayo with cultural performances, face painting, balloon twisting, and live music over two festive days in Commerce.
Children’s Day Festival at the Farm | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
May 2-4: Ride the bee train, visit barnyard animals, and play farm games. FREE entry!
Star Wars: Where’s The Wookiee? Art Exhibition | Gallery Nucleus, Alhambra
May 2–17: View original ink drawings and spreads from the seek-and-find book Where's The Wookiee? at this free art exhibition. Hunt for hidden Wookiees throughout the gallery and help complete a community coloring page. An opening reception and free artist workshop on illustration are featured on May 2. FREE!
Groundwater Festival | Lakewood
May 2: The Water Replenishment District (WRD) is proudly bringing the Groundwater Festival back featuring more than 40 educational booths, family-friendly activities, food, and more.
Car Show & Fair in Long Beach
May 2: Enjoy games, food trucks, cars, music, and family-friendly activities!
Annual Wildlife Baby Shower | Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center, Huntington Beach
May 2: See baby wildlife, tour a rescue hospital, walk Magnolia Marsh, and meet conservation groups. FREE!
Pacific Islander Festival | FV Sports Park, Fountain Valley
May 2: See Pacific Islander dance, enjoy island food, and browse cultural vendors.
Free Comic Book Day | Whittier Public Library, Whittier
May 2: Head to Whittier Public Library for Free Comic Book Day with free comics, a Star Wars photo op, a character design demo, button-making, and Star Wars-themed crafts. Both the Central Library and Whittwood Branch locations are participating. FREE!
Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day | The Music Center, Los Angeles
May 2: Enjoy live music, dance, and interactive art in an inclusive outdoor festival. Kids can create art, watch a magic show, and join hands-on activities. FREE!
Rancho Days Fiesta | Heritage Hill Historical Park, Lake Forest
May 2: Watch charro roping, see folklórico dancing, and explore historic rancho buildings. FREE!
Studio City Summer Sounds & Liveable LA | Woodbridge Park, Studio City
May 2: Hear live jazz, grab free tote bags, enjoy kids crafts, face painting, and a 360° photo booth. FREE!
CicloIrvine an Open Streets Event | Irvine
May 2: Streets are closed to cars and people will be able to bike, skate, stroll through the car-free streets. There will be two stages at either ends of the route with entertainment, engaging community booths, interactive activities, and food trucks. FREE!
Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You | Fullerton Public Library, Fullerton
May 2: Celebrate Star Wars Day with crafts, activities, costumed characters from Saber Guild Prime, and a movie screening. Fun for all ages. FREE!
Cinco de Mayo at Steelcraft in Garden Grove
May 3: Join Steelcraft for a festive Cinco de Mayo with food, live music, folklorico performance, and more. FREE!
Star Wars Crafts | Mark Twain Library, Long Beach
May 2: Show off your best Star Wars costume and visit craft stations to build a droid, lightsaber, Chewbacca paper bag puppet, and a button. FREE!
Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Max Berg Plaza Park, San Clemente
May 2: Watch folklórico dancers, hear mariachi, enjoy inflatables, games, and treats at this festive Cinco celebration. FREE!
Movies Under the Stars: Sister Cities Celebration | Brea Civic & Cultural Center
May 2: Cultural performances, food, and a Totoro movie night under the stars. 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!
