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Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival in Venice
May 3: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Venice with a festive parade, live performances, food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family.
Free Saturday Family Theatre in Long Beach
March 1, May 3, June 21, September 13, October 25: A free opportunity for kid of all ages to experience the magic of theatre. These free shows are open to all. Reservations are required.
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.
Very Special Arts Festival Community Day at The Music Center
May 3: This free, inclusive one-day festival is perfect for children of all abilities and their families to enjoy free performances and art making activities.
Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park
May 3: Celebrate the rancho era with cultural performances, Charro demonstrations, historic tours, and hands-on crafts at this free, family-friendly fiesta.
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.
Cinco de Mayo at Citadel Outlets
May 3-4: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with hourly folklorico performances, tacos, aguas frescas, and community fun.
Family Rave: Star Dance in Santa Ana
May 4: Glow sticks, confetti, and cosmic beats—this all-ages family rave is going to space!
Hug & Groom Horses with Free Rein Foundation
FIRST SUNDAYS: Come learn, hug and groom rescue and therapy horses. You may meet playful mustangs, a feisty thoroughbred, or a big white mule.
Children’s Day at CSULB Japanese Garden
May 4: Join Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden for Children's Day with free activities and fun.
¡2025 Cinco de Mayo on the Promenade in Santa Monica
May 4: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend with live mariachi, folklórico dance, Latinx vendors, and delicious outdoor dining.
Annie at the Dolby Theatre
May 7-8: Little Orphan Annie returns in a fresh production of the beloved musical, reminding us that brighter days are always just ahead.
Pan American Fiesta | Mayfair Park, Lakewood
May 8-10: Enjoy carnival rides, live music, cultural booths, food trucks, and more during this four-day community celebration.
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.
Open Farm Tour | Oasis Camel Dairy, Ramona
May 9 & 23: 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.
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!
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.
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.
NCL Sea Craft Hour | Roundhouse Aquarium, Manhattan Beach
May 9 & 23: Get crafty with free hands-on projects for kids and families during this creative afternoon at the aquarium. All supplies provided!
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.
Antique Aircraft Display Days at Fullerton Airport
2nd Sunday of the Month: Owners of classic aircrafts are invited to display their aircrafts and visitors are invited to view the displays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Touch A Truck in Newport Beach
May 17: Explore heavy trucks and equipment including trash trucks, backhoe, loader, street sweeper, and more.
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.
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.
Monster Jam at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood
May 17: Massive trucks, jaw-dropping stunts, and high-energy fun for all ages.
Family Night Hike: Super Plants at The Arboretum & Botanic Gardens in LA
May 17: Hike and discover the super world of plants that inspired super heroes in our favorite comics to plants that have extraordinary powers.
Balboa Island Artwalk
May 18: Enjoy art exhibits, hand-crafted jewelry, blown glass, photography and more art along with music throughout the day.
CicLAvia Car Free Day in LA
May 18: CicLAvia turns city streets into car-free public spaces filled with biking, art, games, and community connection.
Shrek-Themed Market at Lakewood Barnyard Buddies
May 18: Shop local vendors, meet Donkey, ride a unicorn, and score a free Shrek enamel pin at this themed market.
LA Fleet Week | LA Waterfront & Los Angeles
May 22–25: Tour Navy ships, enjoy live entertainment, and explore exhibits at LA Fleet Week. FREE!
Living Seas Opening at Birch Aquarium
May 22: Living Seas Opening! Explore the wonders of our ocean planet, from the vibrant Pacific Northwest and scenic Coastal California to the enchanting Tropical Pacific. Living Seas will feature expanded, sweeping views into habitats along with next-generation digital signage and projections that will immerse you into the world of our dynamic coast.
Koroneburg Renaissance Festival in Eastvale
Weekends, May 24 - June 22: Watch a live trebuchet demo, get knighted, and meet a magic bubble pirate at one of SoCal’s only permanent Renaissance faires.
Scottish Fest at OC Fair & Event Center
May 24-25: Explore and enjoy two packed days of family fun with bagpipes, drums, highland dancing, Scottish clans and genealogy, Scottish athletics, shopping, food and so much more!
Family Memorial Day Camp Out & Barbecue | Gilchrist Farm, Santa Clarita
May 24–25: Camp overnight on a farm with animals, activities, BBQ, and a campfire experience.
Grand Opening – Coastal Kids Playspace in Long Beach
May 24-25: Explore the new indoor playspace featuring unique playhouses, Montessori-inspired toys, and a dedicated area for babies and crawlers.
Groove & Gather: AANHPI Dance Fest at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa
May 24: Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with dance performances and workshops for all ages.
Memorial Candle Lighting in Irvine
May 25: In partnership with Northwood Memorial Committee, a special candle lighting ceremony will be held at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial.
Family ArtMaking Workshop at Long Beach Museum of Art
May 25: Family ArtMaking Workshops provide free family-oriented art-making activities. Parents and children (5+) participate together to create an art project. Workshops are free and no sign-ups are required. Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MAINopoly: “A Taste of Main Street” in Santa Monica
May 25: Sample 20+ Main Street eateries at this board game-inspired tasting event.
Memorial Day Pizza Party: The History of Skateboarding
MAY 26: A fun way to help your child gain some knowledge, find an appreciation, and develop a passion for skateboarding. The day will also be filled with skateboarding lessons, games, prizes, and pizza!
Memorial Day Remembrance & Celebration at Fairhaven Memorial
May 26: Honor Memorial Day with a patriotic ceremony featuring a flyover, live music, and a special tribute to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Phineas and Ferb Ice Cream Truck Stops – Multiple SoCal Locations
Now - June 8: Various Locations. Fans visiting the ice cream truck can get free frozen treats inspired by the series. The Phineas and Ferb Ice Cream Truck Tour will make over 40 stops at popular L.A. spots including the Griffith Park Observatory, the Santa Monica Pier Beach, and the El Capitan Theatre.
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