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March 2020
The Velveteen Rabbit in LA
February 23 - March 1, 8, 15, and 22: Based on the classic story by Margery Williams, this version of The Velveteen Rabbit begins with a young boy opening his gifts on Christmas day.
Walk to End Epilepsy in Pasadena
Join the Epilepsy Foundation on March 22, 2020 at the Rose Bowl for their walk to end epilepsy.
Kidseum Family Workshops: Costume Creation at the Bowers
Bring the entire family to learn how costumes are designed for your favorite films in this fun, introductory workshop. From superheroes to princesses, you’ll superimpose and collage a variety of fabrics, colors, and textures together to create something entirely new!
Art Without Walls: Wear Your True Self at the Hammer Museum in LA
March 21 - 22: Create wearable art that reflects your true self with artist Martha Carrillo at this free two-day event.
Kids’ Day at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Flower Fields
March 22: Frolic through the fields at the Flowers Field at Carlsbad Ranch with your family.
Busy Bee’s Book Event Series with Author Susan Lendroth
March 22: Meet the authors and illustrators of some of our favorite children's picture books sold in the Busy Bee Store. Enjoy a reading, special activity, and have your book autographed. Titles by the author or illustrator will be available for purchase, members receive 15% off store merchandise.
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along at the Downey Civic Theatre
March 22: Be Downey Civic Center's guest at their Beauty and the Beast sing-a-long event. Guests are encouraged to dress up.
April 2020
Avocado Festival in Fallbrook
April 19: The annual festival features entertainment, games, crafts, a farmer's market, demonstrations, contests, avocado ice cream, food, art booths, live music, and more!
Earth Day Celebration at Children’s Nature Retreat in Alpine
April 19: Celebrate Earth Day at this magical and serene ranch-style retreat! Participate in the Sun Salute and a rock hunt, pet animals, and more!
City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge, an international effort to document nature in cities that will be taking place, April 24-27. Focusing on nature where people live, especially in urban areas, this year's challenge allows people to safely document biodiversity in whatever way they can, even from the safety of their own homes.
Jungle Book at the Irvine Barclay Theatre
April 24 - 25: Based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale, this rendition of the Jungle Book, recommended for ages 6+, features your favorite characters like you’ve never seen them before.
Tech Savvy: Science Day for Girls in Pasadena
April 25: Tech Savvy is a fun filled morning of hands-on workshops designed to develop girls’ interest and self-confidence in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.
Anime Festival with Anifest at Torrance Cultural Arts Center
April 24-25: AniFest is a yearly anime convention and festival dedicated in celebrating the arts and culture of Japanese animation. Cosplayers, vendors, partners, sponsors, performers, and event producers all come together in one day to bring you the best that an anime convention has to offer. Visit website for more information.
Earth Day Celebration at Recreation Park in Long Beach
April 25: Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Save the date, April 25th, and join us for music, food, games, resource booths, performances, workshops, and activities for kids.
2nd Annual Orange County Jamboree at Irvine Ranch Historic Park
April 25: Join the second annual family-friendly event with agricultural-themed crafts, pickling demonstrations, a petting zoo, live music, a photo booth, blacksmith and antique engine displays and tours of the park.
OC STEAM Fest at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine
April 25: The STEAM Fest is a fun-filled day for students and families to explore exciting, hands-on activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
Kidseum Family Workshops: Modeling Clay Character Design at the Bowers
Use your imagination and your own two hands to create an original character inspired by Inside the Walt Disney Archives. Just like a professional animator, you'll begin with a sketch and then bring the characters to life using modeling clay and new simple skills taught by Kidseum instructors.
Tell Us What You Really Think: A Zine Workshop at The Hammer
April 26: Express your thoughts about a work of art, music, dance, or literature through the creation of an eight-page zine.
Feria de Abril in Los Alamitos
April 25-26: Come celebrate Flamenco and Andalusian culture and lifestyle with performances all day, Flamenco lessons, shopping, art shows, kids activities, and dancing!
Victorian Fair at the Homestead Museum
April 25-26: Explore Los Angeles during the Victorian Era and enjoy music, dance, fashion shows, historic house tours, demonstrations, and much more.
May 2020
Planes of Fame Airshow in Chino
Planes of Fame Air Museum is proud to present ‘Victory Through Air Power’. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII featuring over 50 historic aircraft, including the B-25 Mitchell, P-47 Thunderbolt, P-38 Lightning, F4U Corsair and P-51 Mustangs flying for your enjoyment.
Urban Ocean Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific
May 2 and 3: Explore and celebrate Southern California’s coast during the Aquarium’s eleventh annual Urban Ocean Festival.
Mother and Daughter Tea in Lakewood
May 3: Girls (5-14) can treat their mother-figures to an afternoon featuring an authentic Victorian high tea, complete with scones, tea sandwiches, a variety of desserts and tea, plus lemonade for the little ones.
Pan American Fiesta at Mayfair Park in Lakewood
May 7-10: The annual fiesta and carnival features craft displays, food booths, entertainment, a children's cultural booth and amusement rides.
Orange County Children’s Theatre Presents Frozen Jr.
Disney’s worldwide phenomenon is taking Broadway Junior by (snow)storm! Presented by Orange County Children’s Theatre, the enchanting modern classic from Disney is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage.
Intro to Robotics for Kids at Columbia Memorial Space Center
Ready for Robots? Register your child (ages 10-14) for this three-hour workshop where they will learn the basics of LEGO Robotics, and program it to complete several challenges utilizing different sensors and methods to make their robot move! Participants will work in teams to accomplish the different missions set out for their robot.
Discovery Cube’s Rocket Launch
This event is full of hands-on activities for all ages and includes a competition where you’ll design, build and launch your own two-liter bottle rocket with pressurized air and water.
Pencils, Pens & Brushes – The Colorful Women of Early Disney Animation with Mindy Johnson at The Bowers
In a family-friendly presentation for all ages, join author and historian Mindy Johnson for a vivid celebration of many of the key women who shaped Walt Disney's animation. Inspired by her young readers book Pencils, Pens & Brushes - A Great Girls' Guide to Disney Animation (Disney Press), Mindy Johnson introduces you to some of the colorful and extraordinary women from the animated beginnings of Disney Studios. Book signing to follow presentation.
Mother’s Day Lunch Train at Fillmore & Western Railway
May 10th: Throw Mama On the Train! Give Mama the day off and treat her like a queen with lunch. Sit back, relax and enjoy lunch while riding through the Heritage Valley! Departures at both 11 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. ...
Moms Golf for Free at Golf N’ Stuff in Norwalk
Wish Mom a Happy Mother’s Day with a free game of mini-golf (with purchase of one paid golf game), at Golf N’ Stuff.
Mother’s Day at The Reptile Zoo in Fountain Valley
May 10: Show your mom just how much you love her by spending the day at The Reptile Zoo with special photo opportunities with Baby and Adult reptiles. Family 4 pack and VIP packages available.
Family Camp in Lakewood at Monte Verde Park
May 16-17: Kids (3-11) and parents camp out "under the stars" with a real campfire, plus games, crafts, nature walks, roasting marshmallows and campfire songs.
Descanso Gardens Reopen
Descanso Gardens will reopen Saturday, May 16. Visitors must maintain social distance, wear a face covering, and should bring water (drinking fountains closed).
Festival of the Hearts at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo
May 16: A fun and educational festival for teens and parents. This event will educate attendees with the themes of healthy relationships, cyber safety, positive thinking and affirmations, safe dating, social media and bullying, substance abuse, and warning signs.
Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles with Jarabe Mexicano at Carpenter Center
Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, the nation’s premier Mexican folk dance company, bring their graceful choreography and colorful, elaborate costumes to Carpenter Center.
Pet Care Patch Workshop for Young Animal Lovers in Long Beach
The Pet Care Patch Workshop at spcaLA is for young animal lovers, ages 6-12, who are interested in learning about proper animal care and age–appropriate animal issues. Remaining dates include April 4, April 19, May 16 and May 30 (pre-registration required).
May Daze at Golf N’ Stuff in Norwalk
Evert Saturday in May, enjoy even more fun at Golf N’ Stuff on these fun days with a balloon artist (free balloon sculpture) and free face painting.
Free Robo-Tech Fest Long Beach 2020
Celebrate National Robotics Week with Shared Science by exploring a variety of STEM workshops, robot demos, and hands-on activities for the whole family!
June 2020
CAR-nival: A Drive Through Experience in Silverado
A 70-minute drive through experience with entertainers, games, live animals, a souvenir photo, and more without ever leaving your vehicle.
Dads Get in Free – Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino
All Fathers receive free entrance to Planes of Fame Air Museum on Sunday, June 21st. It's a great way to spend the day and show Dad how much you care!
Virtual Family Fun Festival with Bowers Museum
Drive-In Movie at Newport Dunes
The Dunes Drive-In will feature The Goonies, a summer classic! Bring your own refreshments or enjoy items from the snack bar. There will be popcorn, candy, cotton candy, hot dogs, pretzels and a beer and wine garden.
July 2020
Irvine Residents: Summer Drive-In Series at Orange County Great Park
The Summer Drive-In Series brings movies on the big screen and live concerts to the Orange County Great Park in drive-in format every Saturday this August. Park your cars and bring a picnic basket or plan to purchase treats from gourmet food trucks.
Movies Under the Moon in Anaheim
July 3-4: Experience a socially distanced carpool cinema experience at the City National Grove of Anaheim. Concessions and restrooms available on-site and queues will be managed through a mobile app.
Drive-In Movie Nights at The Roadium in Torrance
The Roadium is reviving its classic 1950's drive-in for a one-of-a-kind movie-going experience this summer. Every weekend, guests can enjoy a great film in this throwback retro setting, along with hot food, movie concessions, and more!
Extended Hours for July 4th Weekend at San Diego Zoo & Safari Park
July 4-5: Visit the San Diego Zoo or San Diego Safari Park on July 4th weekend for special extended hours.
4th of July Flyover – Cities of Buena Park, La Habra, and Orange
July 4: The cities of Buena Park, La Habra, and Orange have joined forces to commemorate our freedom by co-hosting a flyover featuring one C-47 and two Marchetti SF-260s.
Pop-Up Drive-In Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark in Santa Ana
July 4: Celebrate 4th of July with The Frida Cinema's Pop-Up Drive-In. Enjoy the classic film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, under the stars on the rooftop of a two-story parking lot.
Drive-Up 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at JFTB in Los Alamitos
July 4: The City of Los Alamitos and the City of Seal Beach invites you and your family to attend the Drive-Up 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular held at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base.
Free Family Movies on the Promenade at The District in Tustin
July 9 & 16: Reserve your free table, then dine on takeout from local restaurants and enjoy lively music and giveaways!
