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Spring Fest | Signal Hill Park, Signal Hill
April 4: Hunt for eggs and enjoy games, arts & crafts, bouncers, and a children's entertainment show. Wristbands are $5 and required for children ages 1 and up.
Earth Day Fair | Verdugo Park, Glendale
April 4: Celebrate Earth Day with a free community fair featuring a Mobile Petting Zoo, pet adoptions, face painting, a planting station, compost hub tours, book rescue, and more. A park clean-up kicks off at 12:30 PM, and a food truck will be on-site. 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!
Springfest: A Pirate Adventure | Lions Park, Costa Mesa
April 4: Join a pirate-themed spring celebration with games, treasure egg hunts, train rides, arm painting, and photos with the Pirate Bunny. Live entertainment and music are also part of the fun. 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!
Easter Egg Hunt | Harley-Davidson, Westminster
April 4: Hunt for eggs filled with candy, prizes, and surprises, with separate hunting areas for different age groups. The Easter Bunny will be on-site for photos, and free lunch is available. FREE!
Spring Eggstravaganza & Public Safety Expo | Artesia Park, Artesia
April 4: The City of Artesia hosts its Spring Eggstravaganza & Public Safety Expo at Artesia Park. Enjoy an egg hunt, meet LA County Sheriff and Fire Department personnel, explore safety vehicle displays, and grab food from on-site trucks. FREE!
Blessing of the Animals | Olvera Street, Los Angeles
April 4: Olvera Street's annual Blessing of the Animals, a free tradition dating back to 1930. The archbishop blesses animals, with entertainment running throughout the afternoon. All pets and animals are welcome, and participation is open to all — no religious affiliation required. FREE!
Spring Splashtacular | San Clemente Aquatics Center, San Clemente
April 4: Celebrate spring with an underwater egg hunt, recreational swimming, and inflatable fun. Meet the snorkel bunny, decorate cookies, play deck games, and ride the Dolphin or Giant Obstacle Course inflatables. Age-grouped egg hunts take place in both the shallow water area and the 25-yard Activity Pool.
Easter Egg Hunt & Celebration | Yanks Air Museum, Chino
April 4: Hunt for Easter eggs and enjoy a free photo-op with the Easter Bunny, plus glitter tattoos and activities. Adult tickets ($20) include admission for up to 3 children (ages 5–11); kids (ages 4 and under) are free.
Eggscavation | Atlantis Play Center, Garden Grove
April 4: Hunt for eggs and enjoy a full afternoon of activities including a petting zoo, inflatable obstacle courses, face painting, carnival games, train rides, and crafts. Children (ages 2–10) participate in timed egg hunts; all other activities are open to all attendees. Pre-registration required.
German Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Festival | Old World Village, Huntington Beach
April 4: Hunt for Easter eggs hidden throughout Old World Village, decorate real eggs the traditional German way, and meet the Osterhase (Easter Bunny). Live spring music and authentic German food round out the afternoon. Tickets are $10 plus a $2.51 fee.
18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
April 4: Hunt for Easter eggs at LA Galaxy's home stadium, meet the Easter Bunny, and enjoy face painting and activities. Children (ages 1–10) can join the egg hunt; parents and guardians are free.
Easter Luncheon | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
April 5: Hop aboard a tractor ride to the hilltop event area for an all-you-can-eat Easter buffet with farm views. Kids receive game tickets for an Egg Hunt, and all guests are welcome to visit Barnyard animals and enjoy lawn games and family photos. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
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!
Easter at Calico | Calico Ghost Town, Yermo
April 5: Hop back to 1881 at Calico Ghost Town for an old-fashioned Easter celebration with egg hunts, photo ops with the Easter Bunny, live music, games, a magic show, petting zoo, and train rides. Gunfighter shows, arts & crafts, and 1800s classroom sessions round out the day.
Easter Celebration | Cottage Industries, Garden Grove
April 5: Celebrate Easter with a free egg hunt, Easter Bunny photo op, and egg painting workshop. All activities are free and first come, first served. FREE!
Stars in the Park | Whittier Narrows Nature Center, South El Monte
March 7 & April 5: Observe planets through telescopes and learn about the night sky during this FREE community stargazing event. FREE!
Acting Out Spring-Break Workshop 2026
APRIL 8-9 - Young actors, ages 7-17, will sharpen their skills through engaging acting exercises, work on a scene or short play, and bring it to life on camera. Explore on-set etiquette, camera techniques, and industry terms, giving students hands-on experience in both performance and film production.
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.
Tidepool Hike | Ocean Institute, Dana Point
February–May: Explore tidepools with an expert naturalist on a guided hike through a rocky Marine Protected Area.
Little Explorers | Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge
March - April: Explore, play and create under the oaks on the Main Lawn. Families with young children (ages 2-5) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month.
Sounds of Santa Monica: Kids Club Edition ft. The BeatBuds | Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
April 10: Santa Monica Place hosts a free Kids Club performance in Center Plaza featuring The BeatBuds, an interactive duo show with singing, movement, handheld percussion, and rhythmic exploration. Enjoy crafts and giveaways. Activities are suitable for kids of all ages. FREE!
LA County UbeFest | Cerritos
April 11–12: Celebrate Filipino culture and ube-themed food at this two-day outdoor festival with 200+ vendors. Browse ube creations and Filipino cuisine as the event brings together 120,000+ festival-goers to normalize Filipino food for a wider audience. FREE!
Orange County Pet & Reptile Expo | OC Fair & Event Center
April 11–12: Explore a reptile expo and pet expo, with snakes, lizards, geckos, frogs, tarantulas, and small pets available for adoption. Catch live animal shows, build a terrarium, snap a free souvenir e-photo, and interact with reptiles and pets throughout the day.
Sensory Friendly Saturdays | GRAMMY Museum, LA
2nd Saturdays: Explore the GRAMMY Museum in a calmer, sensory-friendly environment with softer lighting and reduced noise levels.
National Pet Day Celebration | Vin Scully Centennial Park, La Habra
April 11: Celebrate National Pet Day with animal adoptions, a live dog training demo, community games, raffles, and interactive fun with the Mobile Museum from The Children's Museum at La Habra. Meet adoptable animals, connect with local shelters and rescue organizations, and explore pet-focused vendors and community partners. FREE!
Whale of a Day Festival | Point Vicente Interpretive Center, Rancho Palos Verdes
April 11: 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!
The Big Play Date at The Village | Westwood Village, Los Angeles
April 11: Head to Westwood Village for a free afternoon of outdoor play, animals, and hands-on activities. Kids can visit the petting zoo, try pony rides, get faces painted, and explore activity stations. FREE!
$5 Play Day | The Children’s Museum at La Habra
February - December: The Children's Museum at La Habra hosts its first $5 Play Day with full access to all exhibits. Ride the carousel, explore the Dino Garden, and hop aboard the historic train car.
Family Flicks Series | Hammer Museum, LA
February - April: The Secret Life of Pets, Feb 1 | Inside Out, March 22 | Singin' in the Rain, April 12. FREE!
Springfest in Redondo Beach
April 16-19: Enjoy a carnival and community festival with carnival rides and games, live music, food trucks, and a kid's zone.
Art Days at the Japanese Garden | CSULB
Third Thursdays: Japanese Garden hosts self-led art evenings with monthly themes including Suminagashi (Japanese marbling) in February, pastel/crayon in April, and color pencil in May. Bring water-soluble art materials and create in the living museum setting. Registration opens 20 days in advance. $2.
Free Miniature Train Rides at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa
THIRD WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH: The Orange County Model Engineers offer public ride days every third full weekend of each month. To ride the trains, children must be able to walk and be at least 31" tall. A typical trip takes about 12 minutes and covers two loops of the park.
Lowe’s Kids Workshops
MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Workshops are free, hands-on DIY experiences designed just for kids. Feb 21: Birdhouse / Mar 21: Lawn Mower / Apr 18: Terrarium / May 16: Garden Basket / Jun 13: Trophy Cup / Jul 18: Mini Toy Box / Sep 12: Haunted House / Oct 17: Firefighting Plane / Nov 14: Holiday Engine / Dec 12: Holiday Trolley Car / Jan 16, 2027: Winter Play Lodge
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!
Grand Opening Party | Sender One, Aliso Viejo
April 18: Celebrate the grand opening of a new climbing gym with a DJ, raffles, vendors, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and shortened Sender City sessions. Day passes are $20.
CMA Grand Opening | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
April 18: Celebrate Earth Day at the grand opening of a newly renovated Exhibit Hall and new Collections Room. Join a beach cleanup, ribbon cutting, tours, puppet shows, films, and food trucks throughout the day. 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!
FUN-Tastic Family Night | The Centre, Lakewood
February 20, March 20, April 24: FUN-Tastic Family Night at The Centre in Lakewood includes a light dinner and themed show.
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.
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!
Lele’s World | Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
April 26: Families can enjoy a cultural carnival with live entertainment, animal encounters, activity zones, and a makers market from 1:00–6:00 pm at the Heritage Museum of Orange County.
Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
Third Saturday: Explore a hands-on space where kids can touch feathers, match animal tracks, build food webs, and learn how wetlands support plants, animals, and people. Through simple science activities and real marsh artifacts, young explorers discover why protecting nature matters. FREE!
Orange County Children’s Book Festival
September 20: Come join the fun at Orange Coast College! Meet and get autographs from some of your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, FREE admission and parking, and so much more.
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!
