All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Lil’ Chef May Cooking Classes
MAY 2, 9, 11 & 23: Chocolate Workshop, Strawberry Shortcake Dump Cake, Mother's Day Brunch and Parent's Night Out. Ages 3+
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!
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.
Open Farm Tour at Oasis Camel Dairy
May 10 & 24 This two-hour encounter includes a tour of the farm, bird/camel live show, plus an hour to enjoy favorite farm attractions. Admission includes treats to feed the camels and sheep.
Baby Shark at SeaWorld in San Diego
April 19 - June 22: Meet Baby Shark and Pinkfong, catch a short live show, and find themed food and merch on select weekends.
Mother’s Day Hilltop Luncheon at Tanaka Farms
May 10-11: Join them for a Mother's Day Weekend Celebration! Details TBA.
Collage Making: Family Workshop at Getty Center in LA
May 10: Celebrate World Collage Day with a free hands-on workshop for all ages—create your own wearable art!
Family Matinees at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles
Saturdays: Films for families of all ages! All movies in this series are rated G or PG, unless otherwise noted. 5/3 March of the Penguins, 5/10 Wall-E, 5/24 Ice Age: The Meltdown, 5/31 Elemental.
Mother’s Day Tea at Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
May 10: Enjoy wonderful entertainment, finger sandwiches, and scones on the historical veranda. Plus, raffles, adobe tours, and more.
Comic Orange at the Tustin Library
May 10: A celebration of libraries, graphic novels, cosplay, animation and more! Activities include Cosplaying 101 where kids learn how to make their own cosplay and artist talks.
Spring Fling: Think Pink Soiree at Discovery Cube in LA
May 10: Make friendship bracelets and paper flowers to honor the amazing women and caregivers in your life, plus enjoy pink-themed snacks and meet special guests.
Beach Streets: Open Street Event in Long Beach
May 10: For a single day the streets to people walking & bicycling. Participants of all ages will enjoy family-friendly entertainment at our festival hubs located at Houghton Park and the east end of Artesia. Opportunity for participants to discover a new business, try a new restaurant, and explore a new retail store.
Boone Children’s Gallery: Pop Up Art Workshop at LACMA
Saturdays, May: Create something special during an all-ages art workshop inspired by the exhibition Zheng Chongbin: Golden State.
Downey Street Faire
May 10: Featuring live entertainment, food trucks, shopping, kids zone and more. Presented by the Downey Chamber of Commerce on Brookshire Avenue.
NCL Sea Craft Hour at Roundhouse Aquarium in Manhattan Beach
May 10 - August 23: Get crafty with free hands-on projects for kids and families during this creative afternoon at the aquarium. All supplies provided!
Mariachi Festival in Artesia
May 10: Enjoy musical and cultural performances at Artesia Park. There will be food trucks, beer garden, vendors, and more!
Mother’s Day Brunch at LA County Fair
May 11: Celebrate Mother's Day with brunch, live music, and photo ops at the LA County Fair—includes fair admission, concert ticket, and a return visit.
Mother’s Day at The Flower Fields
May 11: Enjoy performances and colorful ballet folklorico dancing. Pop-up picnic experience also available.
Events at Long Beach Public Libraries
Ongoing: Explore free events at Long Beach Public Libraries, including storytimes, workshops, book clubs, and hands-on activities for all ages!
Baby Shark at SeaWorld in San Diego
April 19 - June 22: Meet Baby Shark and Pinkfong, catch a short live show, and find themed food and merch on select weekends.
Lil’ Chef May Cooking Classes
MAY 2, 9, 11 & 23: Chocolate Workshop, Strawberry Shortcake Dump Cake, Mother's Day Brunch and Parent's Night Out. Ages 3+
Mother’s Day at California Botanic Garden
May 11: Celebrate Mother's Day with free admission to CalBG for your favorite mom! Reserve a free ticket ahead of time for mom and additional tickets must be purchased.
Mother’s Day at South Coast Botanic Garden
May 11: Spend Mother’s Day at South Coast Botanic Garden with picnic options, butterfly encounters, and a bamboo bird adventure—plus extended hours and plenty of blooms.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Aquarium of the Pacific
May 11: Treat Mom to brunch with harbor views, aquarium access, and a complimentary mimosa on Mother’s Day.
Children’s Art Workshop: ¡Feliz Día de la Madre! at the MOLAA in Long Beach
May 11: Join us for a day of crafts and fun making gifts mother’s day! All materials provided.
Mother’s Day Sunset Sail at Los Angeles Maritime Institute
May 11: Join LAMI on Mother’s Day to sail the San Pedro Bay and watch the sunset from the deck of a tall ship. Sit back, relax, have a picnic or become a part of the crew!
Free Port of Long Beach Harbor Tours – Registration Dates
April - August: Go aboard a 90-minute narrated excursion and get close to operations at one of the busiest ports in the nation. Tours are held on select Saturday mornings and select Wednesday evenings. Due to extremely high demand, registration is on a lottery basis.
Lakewood Sheriff’s Station Tour
4/16, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9: Join public safety personnel for a free tour of the Lakewood Sheriff's Station.
Monrovia Days Community Festivals
May 15-18: Celebrate Monrovia with a Western-themed parade, youth performances, pie-eating contests, and carnival fun!
Santa Ana Zoo Park Pop-Ups
February 7 - May 23: Explore nature with Zoo Staff at parks throughout Santa Ana. Walk-ups welcome. No reservations required.
Crawfish Festival in Fountain Valley
May 16-18: Enjoy Louisiana-style crawfish along with an international food court featuring New Orleans' most iconic dishes plus rides, games, children's stage and more.
OC Greek Fest in Anaheim
May 16-18: Enjoy authentic Greek food, live music, dancing, shopping, and family-friendly fun. From loukoumades to traditional folk performances, it's a celebration of culture, community, and kefi.
Circus Vargas presents “Hollywood Dreams” in Buena Park
May 16 - June 9: Step into the spotlight with Hollywood Dreams, Circus Vargas’ newest Big Top show inspired by the glitz of old Hollywood, packed with aerialists, acrobats, and world-class stunts.
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!
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.
Culture Fest: Block Party at The Ontario Museum of History & Art
May 17: Celebrate Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month with an evening of short films, hands-on crafts, and curated food experiences.
Spectrum Spring Cinema at Irvine Spectrum
April - May: Family-friendly movies on the Giant Wheel Lawn, every other Saturday in April and May. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks for an evening of movie magic. The Wild Robot (4/19), Inside Out 2 (5/3), Moana 2 (5/17)
Baby Shark at SeaWorld in San Diego
April 19 - June 22: Meet Baby Shark and Pinkfong, catch a short live show, and find themed food and merch on select weekends.
Bug Fair at Natural History Museum
May 17-18: Two-day festival celebrating winged, multi-legged, and squirmy friends. Come out to get crafty, experience up-close encounters with crawly creatures, learn all about the local bugs.
California Strawberry Festival in Ventura
May 17-18: Strawberry shortcakes, live music, kids’ rides, and more—kick off summer at the California Strawberry Festival!
Long Beach Pride Parade & Festival
May 17-18: Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at this three-day event featuring three stages, 150+ arts/crafts vendors, DJs and dancing, drag shows, a parade, and more!
Touch A Truck in Newport Beach
May 17: Explore heavy trucks and equipment including trash trucks, backhoe, loader, street sweeper, and more.
Cypress Police Open House
May 17: SWAT demo, K9 demo, station and jail tours, Explorer Program (ages 14-20), and more!
Clarkia Flower Festival at Fowler Museum in UCLA
May 17: Enjoy making paper poppy mobile, music, activities, food vendors and more to celebrate the clarkia tress in full bloom.
Skateside Fest in Culver City
May 17: Come to the coolest skate party of the year - there will be mini ramp sessions, skateboard & roller skate lessons, music, family games and activities as well as giveaways and local vendors.
Konamon Japanese Street Food Fest at the Santa Monica Pier
May 17-18: Celebrate Japan’s favorite street foods with takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kids fun area.
Family Matinees at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles
Saturdays: Films for families of all ages! All movies in this series are rated G or PG, unless otherwise noted. 5/3 March of the Penguins, 5/10 Wall-E, 5/24 Ice Age: The Meltdown, 5/31 Elemental.
Anaheim Children’s Festival
May 17: Create, play, and explore art together at this free family festival packed with hands-on projects, performances, and fun for all ages.
Boone Children’s Gallery: Pop Up Art Workshop at LACMA
Saturdays, May: Create something special during an all-ages art workshop inspired by the exhibition Zheng Chongbin: Golden State.
Community & Unity People’s Kite Festival at LA State Historic Park
May 17: Celebrate five years of the People’s Kite Festival with a day of kites, culture, and community at LA State Historic Park.
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!
