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Springtime at South Coast Plaza
Now - April 19: Celebrate Springtime at South Coast Plaza with beautiful décor, Easter Bunny photos, springtime crafts, and the limited-time Bunny Carousel.
International Children’s Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
March 29-30: A special festival celebrating the amazing talents of children of many cultures, this festival features cultural presentations and performances by children.
Egg Bowl at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena
March 29: Free egg hunts, crafts, inflatables, and family fun—tickets required for entry.
Holi on the Beach in Redondo Beach
March 29-30: A vibrant beachside Holi celebration with Bollywood DJs, color play, food vendors, and complimentary drinks from Sprite. All ages welcome!
Easter Egg-stravaganza at MainPlace in Santa Ana
March 29: Enjoy face painting, crafts, treats, a bunny dance party, and a scavenger hunt at this festive Easter celebration!
Cherry Blossom Festival in Torrance
March 30: Enjoy entertaining cultural performances—plus an array of crafts by local artisans, a variety of tasty cuisine, and more! Bring your friends, pack a blanket, and delight in the blossoming cherry trees!
Skatedogs Spring-Break Camp – Irvine
MARCH 31 - APRIL 4: Make new friends, advance your skills, play games, and most importantly, have fun! From games, competitions & prizes to quarter pipes, launch ramps, fun boxes, rails, and other fun obstacles Skatedogs will work with your individual skill level to ensure you have fun and help you be the best skateboarder you can be! Ages 5-13.
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.
Lil’ Chef April Spring Break Camp, Workshop, Parent’s Night Out
April 2025: A fun, exciting atmosphere for kids to develop hands-on skills and techniques in the kitchen. Spring Break Camp, Workshops, and Parent's Night Out.
April Events at Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine
April 2025: Join Pretend City this month for plenty of fun events like Kidstock Music Festival (4/16-4/19, 4/23-4/27), Good to Go Fair (4/5), Cooking in the City (4/10), STEM Up to the Challenge (4/12), World Dolphin’s Day Celebration (4/13), and more.
iLUMINATE at Cerritos Center of the Performing Arts
April 1: Go on a mesmerizing journey with iLuminate, a groundbreaking spectacle where technology and dance intertwine! As the lights dim, dancers adorned in custom LED suits transport you to another dimension, delivering dynamic routines and illusions set to an eclectic musical backdrop from rock to pop to hip-hop.
OC Japan Fair
April 4-6: Celebrate one of the largest Japanese cultural festivals in Southern California. Enjoy shopping, tasting, and learning about Japanese culture.
Sawdust Festival Spring Fling in Laguna Beach
April 4-6: Shop handcrafted art by local artisans and experience live music, complimentary festival classes, art demos, and more.
Corgi Beach Day at Huntington Dog Beach
April 5: Corgi Beach Day is a pet-centric, family-friendly festival that welcomes corgis and all dogs. Enjoy a day of contests, entertainment, vendors, food trucks, photo ops, and more.
El Dorado Frontier Easter Event in Long Beach
April 5-6, 12-13, & 19: Celebrate spring with train rides, Easter egg hunts, and a special meet & greet with Sheriff Hopper the Easter Bunny!
Monster Truck Wars & Ride Alongs in the City of Industry
April 5: Monster Truck Wars puts on America's wildest monster truck show. Kids can also be part of the action by participating in their own Powerwheels Race (bring your own Powerwheel) or get the chance to ride in a real monster truck.
Santa Ana Family Game Night with LA Clippers at Intuit Dome
April 5: Santa Ana residents can cheer on the LA Clippers with your teen through the Teen Excursion Program—includes tickets for up to four family members!
The Paper Escaper at The Wallis in Beverly Hills
April 5: A puppet’s journey to escape a pop-up book and follow their dreams—full of heart, humor, and friendship.
Spring Fling & Egg Hunt at Gilchrist Farm in Santa Clarita
April 5/6, 12/13 and 19: Join Gilchrist Farms for a celebration of Spring with baby animals, spring farm crafts, photo ops with the Easter Bunny or real bunnies, pony rides, train rides, wagon rides, and egg hunts.
Bunka-Sai Japanese Cultural Festival in Torrance
April 5-6: Enjoy Japanese cultural performances, Bonsai and Ikebana demos, kids’ art, hands-on origami and calligraphy, games, food, and Asian-themed crafts for sale.
Spring Carnival at Santa Anita Park
April 5-6: Two days of rides, inflatables, games, crafts, pony rides, face painting, and more.
Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Irwindale
April 5 - May 18: Step out of the modern world and join a different time in history. Dress up and join the festivities including plays, music, magic, skills of glassblowing and blacksmithing, jousting, and activities like archery and axe throwing.
Easter Wonderland Tea Party at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
April 5: Enjoy a morning tea party with the Easter Wonderland special characters and the Easter Bunny. Come Tea-Party ready and enjoy a special experience and menu from the Noble Bird Rotisserie.
Good to Go Fair at Pretend City
April 5: Participate in free health screenings, educational activities, and resources for early childhood development at Pretend City’s Good to Go Fair!
Pet Expo in Brea
April 5: Check out pet products and services, educational opportunities, K-9 demonstrations, and the chance to adopt a new family member from local rescues and shelters.
Long Beach Saṅkrānta – New Year Celebration
April 5: Saṅkrānta is the New Year celebration that is observed in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and some parts of India. Enjoy a diverse lineup of musical entertainment, traditional dances and games, food and merch.
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).
Easy Mornings at Gloria Molina Grand Park in LA
April 5 and 19: Relaxing weekend mornings with puppetry, crafts, storytelling, and playful fun for all ages.
Spring Harvest Festival at Tanaka Farms
Weekends, thru April 20: Join in for Spring and Easter inspired food, games, and activities.
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.
Egg-A-Pool-Looza in Irvine
April 5: Throw on your swimsuits and celebrate spring with a poolside egg hunt, Easter bunny photos, bounce houses, family splash time, spring crafts and games, and face painting.
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.
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at Bowers Museum
April 6: Celebrate spring with Japanese dance, taiko drumming, candy sculpting, art projects, and mochi samples.
Cambodia Town Parade and Cultural Festival
April 6: Parade commences at 10am followed by cultural festival at MacArthur Park. Celebrate Cambodian customs, art, cultural activities, and performances.
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.
View Darkstar and Nasa X-38 at Palm Springs Air Museum
April 7-20: Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works DARKSTAR and NASA’s Crew Return Vehicle Prototype X-38 are on view inside one of the hangars.
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.
Full Moon Festival in Joshua Tree
April 11-12: Celebrate the desert under the full moon with telescope viewing, youth S.T.E.A.M. workshops, desert stories, crafts, music, dance, and more!
Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
April 11-13: Three-day festival, combining world-class racing with a wide variety of activities for the whole family. The Family Fun Zone features rock climbing walls, games, video games, and racing simulators.
LA Spring Fair in South El Monte
April 11 - May 4: LA Spring Fair is the largest spring festival in Los Angeles County! Enjoy 12 acres of carnival amusement rides, live music on the weekends, games, local artisans, food court, and more!
Spring Break Camp at My Gym
APRIL 11, 15, 16 and 17: Dive into a world of non-stop excitement with Spring Break Camp, where every day is a thrilling journey! Immerse yourself in a dynamic blend of high-energy games, awe-inspiring gymnastics, imaginative arts and crafts, and a plethora of other activities. Each day brings a fresh wave of themes and programs, ensuring a uniquely captivating experience for all.
Egg Hunt & Spring Fun on the Farm in Pomona
April 12: Enjoy an egg hunt, petting farm, hay rides, children's garden, cow train, antique tractors, and more.
Caterpillar Adoption Event at Children’s Museum at La Habra
April 12: Learn about the importance of pollinators, walk through a mini butterfly pavilion filled with live butterflies, check out special conservation booths, and more. Then, take home a live caterpillar kit and watch the metamorphosis process.
Bunny Hop at Westminster Parks
April 12 & 19: Visit with the Easter Bunny, enjoy spring crafts, games, treats, Egg Hunt, and activities!
Cowboy Festival in Santa Clarita
APRIL 20-21: LA County's premier western musical festival. Enjoy blacksmith demos, rides and attractions, trick ropers, see horses, shop Sutler's Row with vendors showcasing western wares, learn new dances, and grub on a Dutch oven peach cobbler, soda pop, and smoked BBQ.
Imaginology at OC Fair & Event Center
April 12-13: 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.
Easter Eggspress & Storytime at San Diego Model Railroad Museum
April 12-13: More info TBA
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.
Native American Pow Wow at CSUDH
APRIL: California State University, Dominguez Hills' 10th Annual Native American Pow Wow honors the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Enjoy traditional dance and drum performances.
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!
