The Flower Fields in Carlsbad

MARCH 1 - MAY 14: Stroll through 50 acres of giant, colorful ranunculus flowers. Enjoy attractions like bird aviaries, greenhouse, maze, and more. Plus, special activity days including Kids Day, Holi Festival, and more.

Dates:
Location:
The Flower Fields 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA
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Cost:
$12 – $23

Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles

MARCH 5 - AUGUST 13: Walk among hundreds of butterflies in NHM's outdoor, open-air netted enclosure. The experience also features colorful native plants and plenty of natural light to help you see these creatures flutter and fly.

Dates:
Location:
Natural History Museum 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Cost:
$8

Butterfly Season & Caterpillar Adoption at Kidspace in Pasadena

MARCH 9 - MAY 14: Bring your family to a celebration of the habitat and life cycle of butterflies and other pollinators. Go on a bug safari, dress up like a butterfly, view live insects, create your own caterpillar out of clay, and adopt a caterpillar.

Dates:
Location:
Kidspace Children's Museum 480 North Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA

Chicks & Sprouts Educational Workshop at Tanaka Farms

THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS, JAN 19 - SEP 9: Children learn how baby chickens grow inside the egg as well as how plants grow! Children will plant their own giant sunflowers to bring home, harvest a vegetable, and visit barnyard friends.

Dates:
Recurring
Location:
Tanaka Farms 5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine
Cost:
$30

Sheep Shearing Festival at 123 Farm in Cherry Valley

MARCH 25 - APRIL 2: Get a close-up view of how sheep are shorn and how wool is processed. Guests can learn about natural dyes, how to wash wool, visit the farm to feed the sheep, see sheep dog herding demos, make crafts, and enjoy lamb-themed dishes.

Dates:
Recurring
Location:
123 Farm at Highland Springs Ranch & Inn 10600 Highland Springs Ave., Cherry Valley, CA

Swallows Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano

MARCH 25: Enjoy the parade and Mercado Street Fair with family-friendly activities including a kid's play zone, live entertainment, vendors and merchants, food, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Downtown San Juan Capistrano - Historic Town Center 31872 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Cost:
Free

Spring Spectacular at America’s Teaching Zoo

MARCH 18-19 and 25-26: Enjoy wildlife presentations, meet and greets, and exploration stations. The main show is silly, fun scripted show meant for all ages to enjoy.

Dates:
Recurring
Location:
America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark
Cost:
$8 – $10

Peacock Day at the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden

MARCH 25: Celebrate the beautiful peacock at the LA Arboretum. Enjoy interactive activities including discovery tables, guided peacock walk, colorful crafts, DIY face painting, complimentary photo booth, and more.

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Location:
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA

Cherry Blossom Festival in Torrance

MARCH 26: Multicultural performances and demonstrations, artists, and food trucks.

Dates:
Location:
Columbia Park - Torrance 4045 190th St., Torrance, CA
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Cost:
Free

Bubblefest at Discovery Cube Orange County

MARCH 31 - APRIL 16: This annual festival event is filled with tons of interactive experiences like paddleboat rides, Bubble Wall, bubble experiments, Mega Bubblefest Laser Show and more!

Dates:
Location:
Discovery Cube - Orange County 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA
Cost:
$26.95 – $31.95

Spring Carnival & Egg Hunt at Santa Anita Park

APRIL 1-2 and 8-9: This four-day event features inflatable jumpers, carnival games, thrilling rides, pony rides, arts and crafts, face painting, and more. Egg Hunt on April 9th only.

Dates:
Recurring
Location:
Santa Anita Park 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia

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