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Walk ‘n Roll Festival | Jesse Brewer Jr. Park at Exposition Park, Los Angeles
March 14: Enjoy a community bike festival with a kids skills course, free helmets and tune-ups, skateboard demos, music, and bike-themed prize drawings. FREE!
Truck-A-Palooza | Mission Ave., Downtown Riverside
March 14: The Junior League of Riverside hosts Truck-A-Palooza, a free, hands-on vehicle event in Downtown Riverside. Kids of all ages can climb on and explore fire trucks, police cars, trash trucks, street sweepers, and more service vehicles. Meet the crews who operate them on Mission Inn Avenue between Orange and Lime Streets. FREE!
Spring Jam | Mountain High, Wrightwood
March 14: Mountain High in Wrightwood hosts Spring Jam 26, a snow party open to all ages. The day includes a snowball toss, rail jam, tug of war, frozen t-shirt contest, and live DJs from 11am–3pm. Win swag from Vans, Raskals, PSD, One Ball Jay, and more at the rail jam — helmets required.
Comics Art and Literacy Expo (CALE) | Natural History Museum, LA
March 14: Celebrate comics and creativity with free books, art workshops, live screen printing, raffles, and appearances by local artists and organizations. FREE!
Tomatozania | CPP Kellogg Ranch, Pomona
March 14: Enjoy a day of gardening, farm animals, artisan vendors, and family activities at CPP Kellogg Ranch. FREE!
Planetarium and Aquarium Open House | OCC Planetarium & Dennis Kelly Aquarium, Costa Mesa
March 14: Explore aquariums, touch tanks, feeding demos, free planetarium shows, and the premiere of a Polynesian navigation planetarium film during this hands-on science open house. FREE!
10th Annual Montebello ArtFest | St. Benedict Parish, Montebello
March 14: Browse 75+ vendors, watch live art, explore Artist Alley, enjoy food trucks, music, a car show, and family activities at this community art festival. 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!
Tidepool Hike | Ocean Institute, Dana Point
February–May: Explore tidepools with an expert naturalist on a guided hike through a rocky Marine Protected Area.
Family Hike at OCPark’s Irvine Ranch Open Space
February 14 - March 28: Enjoy afternoon hikes on select weekend days with Irvine Ranch. The hikes will average 3-4 miles round trip at an easy pace with a medium level of interpretation. FREE!
St. Joseph’s Day and Return of the Swallows Celebration | Mission San Juan Capistrano
March 19: Celebrate the annual return of the famous swallows to Capistrano with live Mariachi music, Flamenco dance, Native American storytelling, and a lecture by swallows expert Dr. Charles Brown. Ring the historic bells, tour Serra Chapel, and enjoy crafts including bracelet and trucker hat making.
Hooray LA! | Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles
January 24–May 3: Celebrate Los Angeles through handcrafted marionettes in this whimsical city-inspired puppet show. Admission required.
The SpongeBob Musical | Cypress College Campus Theater, Cypress
March 13–22: Watch SpongeBob and friends try to save Bikini Bottom in this colorful stage adaptation of the Nickelodeon series. Tickets are $25 general admission or $15 for students and seniors.
BrickCentric LEGO® Fan Convention | LA Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel
March 20-22: A three-day LEGO fan convention with panels from LEGO Masters builders, live build competitions, workshops, a swap meet, and a LEGO film festival.
Wild Tales at Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach
Every Friday: Wild tales is offered every Friday and include an outdoor story time in the newly-renovated amphitheater, an age-appropriate hike, and a craft project in the classroom. FREE!
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
FUN-Tastic Family Night | The Centre, Lakewood
February 20, March 20, April 24: FUN-Tastic Family Night at The Centre in Lakewood includes a light dinner and themed show.
Swallows Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano
March 21: 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. FREE!
Family Hike at Black Star Canyon | Irvine Ranch Open Space
March–April (Saturdays): Take a guided 3–4 mile family hike along a flat canyon trail with wildlife spotting and interpretive stops. Registration may be required.
Cirque Kalabanté | CSULB Carpenter Performing Arts Center
March 21: Vibrant and energetic show with acrobatics, live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and kora that is inspired by the daily life in Guinea, West Africa.
Spring Spectacular | The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark
March 21–22 & 28–29: Watch student-created wildlife shows, meet guest animal experts, and enjoy up-close animal presentations and zoo exhibits.
Spring Fling & Egg Hunt at Gilchrist Farm in Santa Clarita
March 21 - April 4: Celebrate spring at Gilchrist Farm with egg hunts divided by age group, baby animals, pony and horseback rides, and pig races. Add-on activities include farm crafts, gem mining, gold panning, archery, axe throwing, and more
San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival
March 21-22: Experience lantern displays, live performances, street food, shopping, and more!
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.
Elemeno Kids Vintage Market | West Hollywood
March 21–22: Shop a curated kids vintage market featuring sustainable fashion, a kids zone, and a clothing customization station for young creators.
KASSO Fest Skate & Sound | Old Hall Plaza, Long Beach
March 21–22: Watch pro skaters tackle the legendary Railcoaster course while live music, art, and festival experiences bring skate culture to life.
Tidepool Hike | Ocean Institute, Dana Point
February–May: Explore tidepools with an expert naturalist on a guided hike through a rocky Marine Protected Area.
Family Hike at OCPark’s Irvine Ranch Open Space
February 14 - March 28: Enjoy afternoon hikes on select weekend days with Irvine Ranch. The hikes will average 3-4 miles round trip at an easy pace with a medium level of interpretation. 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
Mermaid Month | Ventura Harbor Village
March 7 & 21: Meet real mermaids, enjoy bubble shows, pirate encounters, crafts, and ocean-inspired fun along the waterfront. FREE!
Venice Oceanview Playground Grand Opening | Venice Beach, Venice
March 21: Celebrate the grand opening of the Venice Oceanview Playground with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Venice Beach. Enjoy food, games, crafts, live music, a caricature artist, and more. FREE!
Hello Kitty & Friends Pop-Up | Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos
March 21: Meet Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll, snap photos, and enjoy this limited Sanrio pop-up experience at Los Cerritos Center.
Hello Kitty & Cinnamoroll Meet & Greet | Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos
March 21: Meet Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll at MINISO's first-ever Hello Kitty and Friends Pop-Up in North America.
Rancho Days | Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum, Rancho Dominguez
March 21: Try butter making, leather crafting, gold panning, and watch blacksmith demonstrations during this hands-on rancho history festival. 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!
Spring Bark Bash | TeWinkle Park, Costa Mesa
March 21: Head to TeWinkle Park for a free pet adoption event with music, K9 Unit demonstrations, face painting, a caricature artist, a photo booth, food truck, and pet supply vendors. Dogs are welcome on a non-retractable 6-foot leash. FREE!
Venice Love Fest | Venice Beach, Los Angeles
March 21: A beachside community festival under the Venice sign featuring live music, food trucks, art, a kids stage, fitness classes, and shopping. FREE!
STEAM Family Day | La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles
March 21: Explore hands-on STEAM activities, meet scientists, see fossils, and enjoy live presentations and storytime at this interactive museum event.
March Madness Basketball Event | Santa Monica Place
March 21: Shoot your shot with interactive basketball games, DJ music, and snacks at this high-energy March Madness event. FREE!
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
Select Dates, March - April: Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Start, the Sun, and the Moon.
LAZERDOME: K-Pop Demon Hunters & Mousical Movie Magic | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
March 21: A planetarium laser show pairing favorite movie songs with a high-energy K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack and immersive dome visuals.
Star Party | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
March 21: Join Paul Livio and the Riverside Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing, including a lecture, telescope viewing of double stars and deep sky objects, and a constellation tour. 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!
Cirque Kalabanté | The Soraya, Northridge
March 22: Cirque Kalabanté performs Afrique en Cirque, a gravity-defying acrobatic show inspired by daily life in Guinea, West Africa. Acrobats are accompanied by live kora, percussion, and Afro-jazz music.
Bump to Baby Expo | The District in Tustin
March 22: Celebrate pregnancy and motherhood at the Bump to Baby Expo with expert resources, prizes, samples, and more for expecting and new parents!
Free LEGO Star Wars Pop-Up Experience | Target, Los Angeles
March 22: Explore a free LEGO Star Wars pop-up featuring a giant SMART Brick installation, life-size Star Wars builds, and hands-on demos of LEGO's new SMART Play™ technology. Kids make and take home their own LEGO Star Wars mini-build. 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!
Ebell + LA Festival: Powered by Women | The Ebell, LA
March 22: Celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances, puppet theatre, crafts, flower crown making, art exhibits, and a Girl Scouts scavenger hunt. FREE!
SpringFest | Westpark Plaza, Irvine
March 22: Visit a live butterfly garden, shop 50+ small businesses, take Easter Bunny photos, and enjoy food vendors and live performances. FREE!
Art Jam | Boomtown Brewery, Los Angeles
March 22: Watch a teen Battle of the Bands while kids create art on glow walls, try temporary tattoos, and explore youth-designed installations. 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!
