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Free Soccer Fun in Long Beach
March 16: ids ages 2-10 can enjoy a free, fun-filled soccer session with skills training, games, and character-building activities.
Summer Camp Fest at Sports Basement OC
March 16: Meet local camp providers, enjoy kids’ crafts, enter giveaways, and get discounts on summer gear at this family-friendly summer camp fest!
International Peace & Diversity Festival & Concert in Long Beach
March 16: Celebrate music, culture, and community at this free, family-friendly festival featuring live performances, crafts, and treats. Enjoy a diverse lineup of performances.
The Venice Fest in Venice Beach
March 22: Shop local artists, enjoy live entertainment, hands-on workshops, and great food during this community festival.
Celebrating 65 Years at Neff Park in La Mirada
March 22: Celebrate La Mirada’s 65th anniversary with historic tours, exhibits, a craft fair, food vendors, and family fun at Neff Park!
Neighbor to Neighbor Spring Kickoff Event in Long Beach
March 22: Celebrate community and connection at the Neighborhood Spring Kickoff with arts, crafts, games, and family-friendly activities—free for all to enjoy!
Summer Camp Fest at Sports Basement in Long Beach
March 22: Meet local camp providers, enjoy kids’ crafts, enter giveaways, and get discounts on summer gear at this family-friendly summer camp fest!
Mermaid Month at Ventura Harbor
March 22: Meet mermaids, enjoy live music, dance parties, and ocean-themed activities at the Mermaid Festival! Free admission, with select experiences available for a fee.
Earth Day Presentation at OC Public Libraries
April 1-22: Enjoy activities and demonstrations with OC Waste & Recycling. Earth Day Kits are available at all branches *while supplies last.
Downey Unified Mariachi Music Festival
April 5: Join Downey Unified School District for a vibrant day of live mariachi performances, Folklorico dancers, and cultural celebrations at the Mariachi Music Festival! Enjoy incredible talent from students across Southern California, plus delicious eats from local food trucks. Don’t miss this free, family-friendly event!
Family Fest at The Wallis in Beverly Hills
April 5: A free day of family fun with live music, puppetry, interactive performances, and a ticketed puppet show (The Paper Escaper).
Spring Fest: Open House in Santa Ana
April 5: The city of Santa Ana is having their annual Spring Fest at the El Salvador Community Center, learn about their recreation classes, programs, and resources. There will be activities, food trucks, kid zone, scavenger hunt, raffle prizes, and more. Pre-register to receive additional raffle tickets.
Art is Education Festival in Long Beach
April 5: A community-wide showcase demonstrating the power of learning through arts. Each Spring children and families have the opportunity to share their process that are expressed in works of art.
Rainbow Vision: Family Workshop at Getty Center
Select Sundays: Make a spectroscope and bend white light into the seven different colors of the rainbow while exploring the art and science of prisms, light diffraction, and the visible color spectrum.
Cool Crafts Roundup at Rancho Los Alamitos
Second Thursdays: Drop in for a craft project and story time themed around the Rancho's great horned owls.
SoCal Air Show at March Air Reserve Base
April 12-13: See aerial performances from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, C-17, Canadian Skyhawks Parachute Team, F-18F Super Hornet, and more.
Marina Del Rey’s 60th Anniversary Celebration at Fisherman’s Village
April 12-13: Harbor tours, live DJ, face painting, balloon art, cupcakes, photo ops, and anniversary specials all weekend at the Marina!
Rivian Kids: Earth Explorers in Laguna Beach
April 12: Enjoy an environmental science lesson and get the opportunity to build your own water filter.
Earth Day Community Festival with LA County Sanitation Districts
April 12: Celebrate Earth Day with us! Learn from the many ways you can help the environment, take a behind-the-scenes tour of our facilities, and see how we convert waste into resources.
AnaCon: Comics & Sci-Fi at the Anaheim Central Library
April 12: The event will feature special guests, artist vendors, performances, and a cosplay contest!
Kids Play Day in Downtown Anaheim
April 12: Come on down to the Center Street Promenade as we bring you a good 'old fashioned day of play! Enjoy free activities in the realms of art, sports, literature, science, and more.
Cherry Blossom Festival in Monterey Park
April 12-13: Experience Japanese culture through taiko drums, martial arts demonstrations, participating in the ancient art of the tea ceremony, tasting foods and other cultural displays, like origami and mochi demonstrations. Festival also includes games & crafts for children.
Bob Baker Day in Los Angeles
April 13: Celebrate puppets, art, and community healing with free activities, a parade, and special guests SpongeBob and Patrick!
Getty Drawing Day
October 26 - December 7: Sketch costumed models, explore figure drawing, and learn from guest artists—materials and guidance provided.
Annual Open House at Little Parrot in Rowland Heights
April 13: Earth Day open house with farm animals, bee tours, composting demos, vegetarian food, and eco-friendly fun for all ages.
Spring Spectacular at Long Beach Towne Center
April 13: Visit the Regal Promenade for free photos with the Easter Bunny, kids crafts, balloon twisters, face painters and more.
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.
Earth Day at Cabrillo Aquarium
April 19: Beach cleanup, recycled crafts, native garden restoration, local artisan market, and food trucks—celebrate Earth Day with fun and purpose!
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)
Earth Day at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana
April 19: Free Earth Day fun with mini terrariums, seed ball giveaways, and a recycled-material selfie station—perfect for the whole family!
Egg-Citement in Costa Mesa
April 19: Join Torelli Realty for an egg-citing event with egg hunts, face painting, bounce houses, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more.
Brunch with the Bunny – City of Downey
April 19: Free community activities include carnival games, photo booth, information booths, prize walk, and family fun.
Earth Day Celebration at Roundhouse Aquarium
April 19: Enjoy Earth Day activities to like fish feeding observation, plankton races, search for dolphins, Shark Shack, face painting, crafts, and more!
Sow, Grow, Celebrate! Earth Day at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach
April 19: Celebrate Earth Day with crafts, live music, plant potting, giveaways, and eco fun for the whole family—free and open to all!
Orange May Parade in Historic Old Towne Orange
The parade began in 1933 to mark the beginning of the Valencia orange packing season. It has now evolved into a showcase of the many organizations that call the City of Orange home.
Earth Day Celebration at reDiscover Center in LA
April 20: Make art using recycled materials with us to celebrate Earth Day!
Earth Day Celebration at Pacific City in Huntington Beach
April 22: Picnic with ocean views, live music, marine life presentations, Earth Day crafts, and healthy bites—RSVP for craft supplies!
Children’s Water Education Festival at UC Irvine (for School Groups)
April 23-24: Orange County 3rd-5th grade teachers and their students are invited to attend the Children's Water Education Festival to learn about local water issues and the environment.
OC Día del Niño in Fullerton
April 26: Día del Niño features fun and interactive activities and performances by professional artists, arts organizations, schools and community groups that can be enjoyed by the whole family and children of all ages and skill levels.
Earth Day at the Bay in Newport Beach
April 26: This free, family-friendly event features environmental-themed exhibits, booths, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, and educational information.
SoCal API Festival at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza
April 26: Celebrate 20+ ANHPI cultures with live art, martial arts, hands-on activities, community vendors, and family fun at this free all-ages festival.
Festival of Nations in La Palma
April 26: Parade, cultural performances, carnival rides, games, petting zoo, and food trucks—celebrate La Palma’s diverse community!
Earth Day Celebration at the District in Tustin
April 26: Celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, a planting station, and live garden bugs with Doodlebugs Animal Adventures.
Kite Festival at Ascot Hills Park in Los Angeles
April 26: Enjoy a kite festival with free kites (while supplies last), tree giveaway, kids crafts and activities, DJ sets, and eco-friendly booths.
Cambodian Heritage Month Market Pop Up at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
April 26: Celebrate Cambodian culture with traditional dance, crafts, live music, and more family fun at this festive community event.
AMP Festival at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica
April 26: Celebrate art, music, and community with live performances, an interactive kids' Paint Lab, and a public art installation on the Promenade.
Cherry Blossom Festival in West Covina
April 26: Celebrate spring with Japanese food, music, taiko drums, shopping, and giveaways at this Cherry Blossom Festival.
The Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl in Pasadena
April 26: Enjoy a day of music, featuring 8 stages, over 50 musicians! The festival includes interactive experiences & activities, a kids zone, photo ops, artisans alley, and food trucks.
Fiesta Broadway in LA
April 27: 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.
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!
