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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!
Mariachi Music Festival | Downey High School, Downey
April 18: Enjoy live mariachi performances and folklorico dance all day long. Kids can watch student groups, explore culture, and grab food truck treats. 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!
Earth Day Festival | Costa Mesa City Hall Lawn, Costa Mesa
April 18: Explore eco booths, games, and hands-on demos at this Earth Day festival. Kids can plant flowers, win prizes, and take home free compost. FREE!
Community Arts Festival | Central Park, Rancho Cucamonga
April 18: Celebrate local art, live performances, and creative exhibits. Kids can try hands-on activities and explore interactive art experiences.
CMA Grand Opening | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro
April 18: Celebrate a grand reopening with tours, puppet shows, and ocean exhibits. Kids can explore marine life and enjoy hands-on activities and a beach cleanup.
Earth Day at the Bay | Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, Newport Beach
April 18: Celebrate Earth Day with crafts, science activities, and live music by the bay. Kids can complete a scavenger hunt and win prizes. FREE!
Family Art Day (Earth Day Event) | Crystal Cove State Park, Newport Coast
April 18: Create art inspired by pollinators and nature at this beachside event. Kids can paint, build, and contribute to a mural. FREE!
Earth Day Celebration | The Shops at Rossmoor, Seal Beach
April 18: Celebrate Earth Day with ocean-themed crafts, games, and hands-on fun. Kids can touch sea animals and take photos with a shark character. FREE!
Earth Day Celebration | DeForest Park, Long Beach
April 18: Celebrate Earth Day with crafts, a butterfly release, and community fun. Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, and free lunch for early arrivals. FREE!
Ascot Hills Park Kite Festival | Los Angeles
April 18: Fly kites, try kids' crafts, and enjoy live entertainment at this free annual community festival marking 20 years of Ascot Hills Park. Free kites are available while supplies last, and LA residents can pick up a tree, rain barrel, or compost pail. FREE!
Children’s Day Fun Fair | Barton Park, Anaheim
April 18: Enjoy games, crafts, and a fun-filled community fair at the park. Kids can grab popcorn, win prizes, and play all afternoon. FREE!
DTLB Live! | The Promenade North, Long Beach
April 18: Build and race Pinewood Derby cars while enjoying live music and vendors. Kids can compete for prizes and explore a lively downtown event. FREE!
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
April 19: Enjoy taiko drumming, dance, and cherry blossom crafts. Kids can make art, watch bonsai demos, and try a cherry pie treat. 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!
Avocado Festival in Fallbook
April 19: Celebrate all things avocado with food, contests, and festival fun. Kids can race in the Avo 500 and explore hands-on activities. FREE!
Earth Day Celebration | Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
April 19: Enjoy live entertainment, a birds of prey show, and waterfront fun. Kids can do crafts, get face painting, and explore eco activities. FREE!
Palisades Earth Day & VegFest | Palisades Village Green, Pacific Palisades
April 19: Explore eco booths, native plants, and vegan eats at this community Earth Day fest. Kids can enjoy activities, face painting, and fun surprises. FREE!
Surf ‘N’ Science Night | International Surfing Museum, Huntington Beach
April 21: Explore ocean science with hands-on booths and exhibits. Kids can learn about sharks, surfing, and coastal conservation. FREE!
Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro | Huntington Beach
April 22-26: Catch pro surfers, beach vibes, and 50+ vendors at this surf competition. Families can enjoy food, activities, and a lively coastal festival. FREE!
Centennial Farm Discovery Days
September 30 - June 1: During a Discovery Day, “farmers” are stationed around the farm available to answer questions and provide information.
Mothing Night | Fairview Park, Costa Mesa
April 24: Explore bugs after dark with lights and live observation. Kids can discover moths and help document local biodiversity.
Friday Fun | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Every Friday: Explore nature with story time, crafts, science, and guided activities designed for preschoolers. FREE!
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!
12th Annual Arts & Literacy Festival | Virginia Avenue Park, Santa Monica
April 25: Collect stamps for a free book, enjoy storytime, and create puppets in the Pollinator Play Lab. FREE!
Day at the Rocks | Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, Agua Dulce
April 25: Enjoy storytelling, hikes, crafts, and cultural activities outdoors. 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!
Keep It Green, Keep It Clean Earth Day Celebration | Roundhouse Aquarium, Manhattan Beach
April 25: Spot dolphins, race plankton, and explore ocean-themed activities. FREE!
Nature Festival | Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, Torrance
April 25: Go on bug tours, see puppet shows, and make seed balls at this nature fest. FREE!
Long Beach Pet Fair | Long Beach Exchange – The Hangar, Long Beach
April 25: Meet adoptable pets, shop vendors, and enjoy a pet-friendly day.
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!
A Tribute to Dairy Valley | Cerritos Civic Center, Cerritos
April 25: Celebrate a public art dedication that honors Cerritos' agricultural roots with farm animals and kids activities. FREE!
Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros | Main Library Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana
April 25: Enjoy live performances, music, magic, and family activities. FREE!
Festival of Nations & Parade | Central Park & Walker Street, La Palma
April 25: Watch a parade, enjoy rides, games, and cultural performances. FREE!
Youth Day in the LBC | Long Beach City Hall, Long Beach
April 25: Hear Mayor Rex, try a branding workshop, and explore youth resources and activities. FREE!
Orange County Arts & Disability Festival | MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
April 25: See live performances, explore art exhibits, and see Dani Bowman from Love on the Spectrum as MC. FREE!
Long Beach Cambodian Heritage Celebration | 2nd & PCH, Long Beach
April 25: Experience Cambodian dance, music, food, and cultural activities. FREE!
Pedal for the Planet Playdate | ROW DTLA, Los Angeles
April 25: Ride bikes through ROW, make crafts, see butterflies, and build your own binoculars. FREE-ish!
Spring Fest | Chinese American Museum, LA
April 25: Enjoy cultural performances, crafts, and family activities like paper lanterns and jade magnets celebrating AAPI heritage. FREE!
Spring Fling & Fireworks Spectacular | Cerritos Sports Complex
April 25: Enjoy live music, dance, food trucks, and a fireworks finale. FREE!
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.
Earthchella Clean Up | Elysian Park, Los Angeles
April 26: Clean up the park, enjoy games, grab food, and connect with community. FREE!
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!
Cinco de Mayo Family Day | LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Los Angeles
April 26: Make art, plant seeds, enjoy mariachi, and try hands-on cooking activities.
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!
Annual Kitten Shower & Open House | Kitten Rescue Sanctuary, Atwater Village, LA
April 26: Meet baby kittens, watch bottle feeding demos, and tour a rescue. FREE!
SummerFest: Children, Youth & Families Open House | Alpert Jewish Community Center, Long Beach
April 26: Jump in bounce houses, make crafts, and enjoy live music with The BeatBuds. 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!
