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Lil’ Chef School Parent Night Out
MARCH 31 & APRIL 28 - This is a great workshop for the parents to go out and let their children have a fun-filled Friday evening! Each month offers a different “themed” Friday Night with food that your Lil’ Chef will make from scratch, drinks, and a game or movie to end our evening.
Monster Jam at SoFi Stadium
APRIL 29: Witness 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks push all limits going head-to-head for points in Freestyle, Skills, Donuts and Racing competitions.
Tidepool Walk with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
SELECT DATES, APRIL 1-29: Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Educators on a tour of the tidepools. Attend a brief informative orientation, then join a naturalist-led hike to see animals in their natural habitat
Maker Faire & STEAM Expo in Long Beach
APRIL 29: Enjoy a day full of STEAM projects, demonstrations, family challenges, visual and performing arts performances, and robotics competitions.
50th Anniversary Celebration at OCC Aquarium
APRIL 29: Explore the wonders of the ocean with walk-in tours, touch tank experience, planetarium reef show, ocean-themed information booths, marine and aquarium science activities, kids games for raffle tickets, and exciting prizes.
Oak Canyon Nature Center at Muzeo in Anaheim
APRIL 29: Join Oak Canyon Naturalists for a live animal demonstration and participate in a hands-on owl pellet dissection.
Holland Festival Celebrating Dutch King’s Day in Long Beach
APRIL 30: Experience an Amsterdam-style outdoor party with typical Dutch and Indonesian street food, fun attractions for adults and kids, Dutch style flea-market, photo ops, music and more.
Orange County Celebrate Israel Festival in Irvine
APRIL 30: Celebrate Israel's independence day with live shows for the entire family, kids activities, teen area, and visit booths featuring OC Jewish and Israeli organizations.
La Habra Citrus Fair
MAY 5-7: Visit the La Habra Citrus Fair featuring carnival rides, entertainment, custom car show, and lots more.
Look Out! Science is Coming! – Doktor Kaboom at Segerstrom Center
MAY 6-7: Returning to Segerstrom Center with his original show, the good Doktor will captivate audiences with his hilarious and fun series of increasingly spectacular, and (often)successful, demonstrations of the physical sciences including an homage to Mister Wizard, a tabletop catapult, illusions of the mind, and impressive chemical reactions.
Cinco de Mayo Block Party at Petersen Automotive Museum
MAY 6: Join the Petersen and Mission Foods for a family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring one-of-a-kind cars, music, vendors, educational activities, and more!
Pennypickle’s Workshop Rod Run Event in Temecula
MAY 6: Professor Pennypickle has a great love for engines and all things mechanical! See his collection and see how his fantastic engine models work, plus a working Hit & Miss engine, pedal cars, and many more surprises.
Asian & Pacific Islander Fest at Bowers Museum
MAY 7: Enjoy a full day of fun for the entire family! In addition to live performances, this month's festival includes fish prints and shell necklace art projects, an Island fruit treat, and the Mobile Learning Adventure.
Silk Road Unity Festival in Anaheim
MAY 7: Celebrating the cultures along the Ancient trade route through their art, performance cuisine, and more. Enjoy presentations, food court, bazaar, and kids crafts zone.
Abominable – Movie in the Park in Fountain Valley
MAY 12: In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Month, enjoy a movie screening of 'Abominable' at Fountain Valley Sports Park. Plus, free snowcones, popcorn, crafts, costume contest, and more.
Mother’s Day Celebration at Pretend City Children’s Museum
MAY 13: Spend the day at Pretend City for some special mommy bonding and enjoy arts and activities. Make a special card, enjoy painting and sensory table activities, and participate in a Mommy and Me Yoga session.
Princess Spring Fling at Play & Parties in Orange
MAY 13: Spring in the season with your favorite flowery princess. Enjoy crafts, music, games, dancing, photos and more.
Honor Mothers Sail with Los Angeles Maritime Institute
MAY 13: Treat mom to a tall ship sail around the San Pedro bay and watch the sunset from the deck of a Brigantine. Sit back and relax or become part of the crew. Bring a picnic dinner.
Jared’s Epic Blaster Battle in Los Angeles
MAY 13: A family-friendly 4-hour event where guests have the opportunity to play with their own blaster toys on the SoFi Stadium field decked out with inflatable obstacle courses.
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Aquarium of the Pacific
MAY 14: Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for a special Mother's Day brunch to celebrate mom and see all your favorite ocean animals.
Flower Hour: Mother’s Day at California Botanic Garden
MAY 14: Enjoy native plant coffee and tea drinks, accompanied by sweet treats, live harp music , and Mother's Day themed activities for all ages.
Teen Science Cafe at Aquarium of the Pacific
SELECT DATES, JANUARY 19 - MAY 18: Free learning series where high school and middle school students are invited to learn from scientists engaged with various aspects of science in Antarctica. Guests will participate in hands-on activities related to the various topics presented.
“Catch the Wave” Community Celebration with Pacific Marine Mammal Care Center
MAY 20: Kick off the next exciting 50 years of the Pacific Marine Mammal Care Center. Enjoy complimentary food, activities, and prizes.
Stars on Ice at the Honda Center
MAY 20: The 2023 Stars on Ice tour will boast an international cast of Olympic, World and National Champion skaters including Olympic Gold Medalist, Nathan Chen.
Mermade Market in Dana Point
MAY 24-27: Mermade Market is hand-curated marketplace for small businesses. Kids can enjoy crafts, touch tanks, face painting, and more. Childcare provided by Ocean Institute.
Free Summer Kickoff Concert in Long Beach
MAY 26: Start the summer off with a free concert and free kids activities.
Community Day of Play at Southern California Children’s Museum
MAY 27: Day of Play is SCCM’s first-ever free community play day at the museum! Engage in the power of play through arts-based activities, musical performances, and more.
The Center of Summer Celebration at Irvine Spectrum
MAY 27: Celebrate the beginning of summer with the ultimate Spectrum Summer Celebration. Enjoy non-stop entertainment, a free silent disco, exclusive weekend offers, and more.
Jewish American Heritage Month – Family Matinees at Academy Museum
SATURDAYS, MAY 6-27: The first three Saturday Family Matinees in May will screen classics and rarities that depict Jewish life on screen with care and affection.
Shaolin Cultural Day at Bowers Museum
MAY 28: Learn from kung fu masters, follow Zen meditation to practice Buddhist well-being, experience Zen arts firsthand, and enjoy more interactive Shaolin activities.
Honoring Our Heroes: A Sunset Ceremony at Long Beach Navy Memorial
MAY 28: Free, family-friendly community event to commemorate Memorial Day with patriotic music, flyovers with historic aircraft, information fair, guest speakers, flag ceremony, and playing of Taps.
First Fridays: Fandoms & Fantasy at Natural History Museum
FIRST FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 3 - JUNE 2: Explore the Museum after hours with live music, DJs, discussions, pop-up experiences, special NHM collections display, and more.
Family Musical Mornings: Hansel & Gretel Opera for Kids with Pacific Symphony
JUNE 3: This kid-friendly production features spoken narration and acting, as well as the most charming and catchy tunes from the original opera, sung by talented opera singers.
Long Beach Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty
JUNE 3-4: David Wilcox, creator of the "Long Beach Nutcracker," is now putting his magic touch on "Sleeping Beauty," Tchaikovsky's second ballet masterpiece. Don't miss this enchanting and captivating retelling of the classic fairy tale.
Hansel & Gretel: A Family Musical at Theatre West in Los Angeles
SATURDAYS, FEB 18 - JUN 3: A happy, fun and interactive musical that’s ideal entertainment for kids (ages 3-9) and their families. The kids in the audience will even have a chance to learn a dance number and be part of the story!
Grunion Runs with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro
SELECT DATES, APRIL 7 - JUNE 19: Each event includes entry to the aquarium, short film on the grunion, hatching experience, and a staff-led observation of the grunion.
Juneteenth Fireworks Spectacular in San Pedro
JUNE 19: The Port of Los Angeles is proud to present a free fireworks spectacular at Cabrillo Beach to celebrate Juneteenth.
Cypress Summerfest
JUNE 9: Kick off the summer with this free event featuring magic show, crafts, activities, games, booths, food, and a movie screening of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Family Night at Dig It in Torrance
JUNE 9: Bring the whole family to play in this 8,000 square-foot, construction-themed play space.
Blaze A Trail Walk with LAFD at LA Zoo
JUNE 10: Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque LA Zoo—covering 2.2 miles—all before it opens to the public. The morning concludes with a family-friendly expo featuring fire trucks, firefighting equipment, and an array of fire safety activities.
Xerox Art Making Workshop at The Getty Center
JUNE 10: Create your own Xerox art! Learn how to use copy machines, collage, and color to express yourself.
Sunday Funday at The Wallis
SELECT SUNDAYS: The Wallis continues its beloved free monthly outdoor Sunday Funday family events with a variety of engaging programming that includes Story Pirates, Parker Bent, Spring Groove, Kiddle Karoo, and more!
The Sound of Music at The Muck
SELECT DATES, JUNE 6-28: The story of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most popular classic unfolds as you travel to several spaces on the Muck’s unique grounds.
Summertime Explorers Kids Club at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 3-31: Bring your little ones to 2nd & PCH for a FREE weekly exploring! Each week offers a different theme with fun activities, games & prizes, crafts, and more!
Free Community Day at The Queen Mary
JUNE 14: To celebrate the grand re-launch of the Queen Mary, visitors can board the ship for free. The community day is limited to 1,000 people on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deadline to Register for Summer with Westerly
JUNE 16: Westerly School's highly-anticipated 'Summer with Westerly' program is designed to engage and inspire young minds through a range of enriching experiences.
Family Festival & Movie Night in Fullerton
JUNE 16: Visit the Fullerton Community Center for an outdoor family festival and movie night featuring Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
West Coast Customs presents Cruis’n the Park Car Show at Six Flags
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 14: Cruise through the park from the comfort and safety of your own car for a drive-thru auto show experience where you will see more than 100 of the world’s best automotive displays, presented by world-famous West Coast Customs.
Ever After Take 2 at Santa Monica Playhouse
WEEKENDS, APRIL 15 - JUNE 24: Join Cinderella, Snowhite, Gretel and Hansel, Alice, the Queens of Hearts (three of them!), M. Goose and their friends for this joyous interactive multi-media musical and help set the fairytale world back on track as you discover the real-life adventures of your favorite fantasy characters.
Family Floralia Workshop at the Getty Villa
SELECT DATES, APRIL 1 - JUNE 17: To celebrate the ancient season of Floralia—which honors the Roman goddess Flora—explore the Villa gardens with your family, discover beautiful flowers, and then make seed balls to bring home and grow a garden of your own.
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!
