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Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Carnival | Santa Anita Park, Arcadia
April 4-5: Santa Anita Park hosts Easter Sunday with the biggest egg hunt in the San Gabriel Valley featuring 33,000 eggs. Meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy the spring carnival, horse racing, and choose from multiple dining options.
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
Bunnies on the Bay | Belmont Shore, Long Beach
April 4: Suit up in a bunny costume and join a free 0.4-mile fun run along the bay in Belmont Shore. Waddle, sprint, or bunny hop the route — no timing, no winners, just photo ops and fun surprises. FREE!
Spring Corgi Beach Day | Huntington Beach
April 4: Celebrate corgis at a free beach event, featuring themed photo stops, meet and greets with CelebreCorgs, all-day corgi contests, 45+ vendors, giveaways, and 10+ food trucks. All dogs and people welcome. FREE!
Family Weekend Workshops with Bob Baker Marionette | The Broad, Los Angeles
April 5: Hands-on art workshops, puppet shows, and interactive museum experiences inspired by oversized sculptures. FREE!
Spring Carnival | La Puente
April 9–12: Enjoy rides, games, food, live bands, and a car show. FREE!
Formula Drift RD1 | Long Beach Convention Center
April 10-11: Watch high-speed drifting competitions with pro drivers sliding through the course. Kids under 3 get in free (lap sitting only).
Amazing Art Expo: Anime, Game & Pop Culture Event | Hilton Long Beach
April 10–12: Meet voice actors from popular series like Sailor Moon and Naruto, and special guest appearance by the voice actor of Jinu from Kpop Demon Hunters. Also explore pop culture art and join in on a cosplay contest. FREE!
Landing Watch Party | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
April 10: Watch the Artemis II splashdown live and experience a historic space moment together.
Artemis II Splashdown Family PJ Night Watch Party | San Diego Air & Space Museum
April 10: Watch the Artemis II splashdown live on a giant screen and experience real-time spaceflight. Kids can launch rockets, build robots, and join a cozy PJ night.
Yuri’s Night Los Angeles | Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
April 11: Meet astronauts, explore exhibits, and enjoy space science programming. FREE-ish!
Imaginology | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
April 11-12: Imaginology is a free family event that focuses on STEAM education featuring unique experiences for all ages including makeshops, demonstrations, competitions, hands-on activities and entertainment, as well as food and fun. FREE
Pato O’Ward @ the Petersen | Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
April 15: Hear a pro race driver talk and explore hands-on car exhibits.
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
April 17–19: Experience a three-day festival combining world-class racing and family-friendly activities. The Family Fun Zone features rock climbing walls, games, simulators, and mini race cars.
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival | William S. Hart Park, Santa Clarita
April 18–19: Step into the Old West with live music, history demos, and cowboy fun. Kids can pan for gold, meet farm animals, and try frontier crafts. FREE!
Day Out With Thomas | Southern California Railway Museum, Perris
April 11–12 & 18–19: Ride with Thomas, enjoy the historic trolley ride, bounce houses, petter zoo, photo ops, and more.
Good To Go Fair | Pretend City Children’s Museum, Irvine
April 18: Enjoy a variety of activities, resources, and services designed to support your child’s development and overall well-being. Attend free health screenings for children ages 0–5, including developmental, vision, dental, and social-emotional screenings. Complete 3 screenings and earn a free ticket to Pretend City Children's Museum. FREE!
Inglewood STEM Fest | Edward Vincent Jr. Park, Inglewood
April 18: Explore STEM through sports with hands-on activities and demos. Kids can meet professional sports teams, try STEM activity stations, and learn while playing. FREE!
Easy Mornings | Gloria Molina Grand Park, Los Angeles
April 4 & 18: Join two free mornings of nature-inspired activities at a Los Angeles park, including family yoga, arts & crafts, face painting, storytelling, and a sensory break space. On April 18, a free outdoor festival across the street adds live music, dance performances, and interactive art-making to the day. FREE!
Caterpillar Adoption & Earth Day Festival | The Children’s Museum at La Habra
April 18: Adopt a live caterpillar and watch it transform into a butterfly at home. Kids can explore bee exhibits, crafts, and hands-on Earth Day activities.
Touch-A-Truck™ | Westfield Fashion Square, Sherman Oaks
April 19: Explore fire trucks, construction vehicles, and hands-on play zones. Kids can meet local heroes and take photos with Paw Patrol characters.
Wildlife Wonders | Sherman Library & Gardens, Corona del Mar
April 19: Meet birds of prey, zoo animals, and wildlife experts in the gardens. Kids can create owl crafts and explore hands-on nature activities.
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.
WOW Festival | UC San Diego, La Jolla
April 23–26: Explore immersive art, interactive performances, and walk-through installations across campus. FREE-ish!
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures | Long Beach Arena
April 23–26: Watch Mickey and friends skate through magical Disney adventures. Kids can see favorite characters, music, and stories come to life on ice.
Universal Fan Fest Nights | Universal Studios Hollywood
Select nights, April 23–May 16: Step into Harry Potter, ONE PIECE, Nintendo, and more with immersive shows, themed food, cosplay, and after-hours park access.
Lil’ Chef April Cooking Events
APRIL 10, 17 & 24: Lil’ Chef School provides a fun, exciting and unique atmosphere for Lil’ Chefs to develop hands-on skills and techniques to be creative within a safe and controlled environment. This month: Chocolate Chip Pizookies, Pizza Night Workshop, Spring Sushi Rolling Workshop, and Breakfast for Dinner.
New Owner | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
April 25-26: Watch a story of love, loss, and new beginnings unfold through a blend of puppetry, live-action, and animation. Performances are paired with a pet adoption and treat drive, giving families a chance to meet adoptable dogs and support a local shelter.
Celebration of the Young Child | Billie Jean King Main Library & Lincoln Park, Long Beach
April 25: Enjoy performances like Cambodian dance, storytime, sensory play, and free kid screenings. FREE!
Whale of a Day Festival | Point Vicente Interpretive Center, Rancho Palos Verdes
April 25: Celebrate the Pacific Gray whale migration at this free, cliff-side festival on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Watch for whales, tour the Point Vicente Lighthouse and Interpretive Center, and enjoy kids' games, crafts, inflatables, face painting, live music, and food trucks. FREE!
Riverside Insect Fair | Main Library, Riverside
April 25: Explore the world of insects at this free, family-friendly fair featuring cockroach races, a bug collection workshop, storytime, art, and 50+ vendors. FREE!
OC Día del Niño Festival | Hunt Branch Library & Event Center, Fullerton
April 25: Enjoy live music, performances from Twinkle Time, Kiddle Karoo and more. Explore 25+ hands-on art workshops like piñata making and painting for kids. FREE!
Spring Fling & Fireworks Spectacular | Cerritos Sports Complex
April 25: Enjoy live music, dance, food trucks, and a fireworks finale. FREE!
Irvine Nights: Be Like Blippi Tour | Great Park Live, Irvine
April 25: Sing, dance, and explore with Blippi and Meekah live on stage.
Fiesta Broadway in LA
April 26: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Fiesta Broadway - listen to live music and entertainment and watch lucha libre wrestling. Enjoy Latin food and culture, vendors, and kids play zone.
CicLAvia—West LA | Santa Monica Blvd & Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles
April 26: Bike, skate, walk, and explore car-free streets across West LA. FREE!
City of STEM Festival & LA Maker Faire | Exposition Park South Lawn, Los Angeles
April 26: Explore SoCal’s largest science festival with hands-on exhibits, demos, and maker experiences. Kids can build, experiment, and meet real creators. FREE!
YMCA Healthy Kids Day | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
April 26: Get active with sports, games, and hands-on activities at a stadium-wide playground. Kids can run, play, and explore wellness programs. FREE!
Skirball Puppet Festival | Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
April 26: Discover puppetry performances, live music, and playful characters across the campus. Kids can design their own puppets and explore Noah’s Ark experiences.
Big Fish, Little Fish – Family Rave: Jungle Edition | Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co., Long Beach
April 26: Dance to live DJs, explore crafts, and dress up in jungle-themed fun.
Children’s Day Festival at the Farm | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
May 2-4: Ride the bee train, visit barnyard animals, and play farm games. FREE entry!
Family Matinees | Academy Museum, Los Angeles
Saturdays: Films for families of all ages! All movies in this series are rated G or PG, unless otherwise noted. 5/2 Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, 5/9 Ponyo, 5/16 Howl’s Moving Castle, 5/23 Kiki’s Delivery Service, 5/30 The Boy and the Heron.
A Day of Celebrating the Force | Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles
May 3: Meet R2-D2 & BB-8, make Star Wars crafts like porg puppets and origami, join a Grogu-themed science activity, and end the day with a screening of The Empire Strikes Back.
NexGenLA Celebration: Family Fun Begins with the David Geffen Galleries | LACMA
May 3: Explore new LACMA galleries, make art, see taiko drumming, and watch Bob Baker puppets. FREE!
Play Days Carnival | Barnes Park, Monterey Park
May 7–10: Enjoy four days of rides, live music, food trucks, and carnival fun at Monterey Park Play Days.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC | Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Now - May 24: For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed - it’s meant to be shared. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family features beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss.” Recommended for Ages 6 and up.
LA County Fair | Fairplex, Pomona
May 7-31: The LA County Fair features over 60 carnival rides, 30 games, and kid zones. Plus, Stunt Dogs show, petting zoo, a roller skating rink, concert series, and more.
Forever K-Pop: A Family Concert Celebration | Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
May 9: Experience high-energy K-pop performances with dancers, vocals, and nonstop concert vibes for all ages.
LAFD Fire Service Day | Citywide Open Firehouse Celebration
May 9: Visit local LAFD fire stations citywide with trucks, demos, and meet-your-firefighter moments. FREE!
Mother’s Day at South Coast Botanic Garden | South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes Estates
May 10: Celebrate Mother's Day with roses in full bloom, live butterflies in SOAR, Bespoke Picnics, a VIP experience with an exclusive bar and yard games, a Bottomless Mimosa Package, pre-order picnic boxes, and Thomas Dambo's Twelvelings across 87 acres.
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