Valentine’s Vase Kids Workshop at Home Depot

FEBRUARY 4: Join your local Home Depot store the first Saturday of every month from 9am - noon for a free, in-person Kids Workshop. This month, make a Valentine's Vase for Valentine's Day.

Dates:
Location:
Home Depot Locations CA
Cost:
Free

Valentine’s Day Meet & Greet with Mr. & Mrs. Mouse in Rossmoor

FEBRUARY 11: Valentine's Day is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than snapping a photo with your favorite couple, Mr. & Mrs. Mouse?

Dates:
Location:
The Shops at Rossmoor 12201 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Engineers Week Celebration at Columbia Memorial Space Center

FEBRUARY 25: Panel discussion with experts from The Aerospace Corporation, NASA, writer and producer of the film Asteroid Hunters, and hands-on activities all afternoon.

Dates:
Location:
Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA
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Cost:
Free

Black History Month Festival in Santa Ana

FEBRUARY 25: Visit various educational exhibits, support local vendors, and enjoy live performances.

Dates:
Location:
Third Street Promenade Santa Monica 1200 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica
Cost:
Free

Kids Workshop: Zines at Hammer Museum

FEBRUARY 26: In this workshop, participants become zinesters! Making zines together, they will create their own paper-folded zine booklet of writing and creative collage—art in the palm of their hand.

Dates:
Location:
Hammer Museum 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Cost:
Free

Meet the Music Family Day at The Wallis

FEBRUARY 26: Explore classical instrumental music with free interactive activities including an instrument petting zoo, instrument demonstrations, musical games, and Baroque concerts.

Dates:
Location:
The Wallis 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA
Cost:
Free

International Cultural Festival at Cypress College

FEBRUARY 28: World dance, fashion show, live music, poetry, cooking demos, free food samples, face painting, Chinese calligraphy, plus an astronomy telescope observation.

Dates:
Location:
Cypress College 9200 Valley View St., Cypress, CA
Cost:
Free

Kids Workshop: Pinball at Home Depot

MARCH 4: Join your local Home Depot store the first Saturday of every month from 9am - noon for a free, in-person Kids Workshop. This month, make a Pinball game. Register your spot online.

Dates:
Location:
Home Depot Locations CA
Cost:
Free

Drones Day at Columbia Memorial Space Center

MARCH 4: Watch drones fly and race, participate in drone-based activities, learn how to fly a drone, spectate a drone soccer games, learn about the engineering design process, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Columbia Memorial Space Center 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA
Cost:
Free

Family Festival: Nubia at the Getty Villa

MARCH 4-5: Discover the rich traditions of Nubian culture in this free, interactive festival for all ages. Immerse yourself in the sounds and dance of the region and create your own amulets and jewelry.

Dates:
Location:
Getty Villa Museum 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA
Cost:
Free

Girl’s Day at CSULB Japanese Garden

MARCH 5: Girl's Day or "Doll Festival" is celebrated every March 3 in Japan to pray for the health and happiness of young girls in Japan.

Dates:
Location:
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Kids & Cops Bowling in Lakewood

MARCH 10: Kids (ages 5-17) can bowl alongside deputy sheriffs and Community Safety Officers who serve the City of Lakewood and enjoy free pizza. Lakewood residents only.

Dates:
Location:
Cal Bowl 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA
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Cost:
Free

Public Fish Dissection with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

MARCH 11: Join the Education Team to investigate the internal and external anatomy of fish through a dissection demonstration.

Dates:
Location:
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA
Cost:
Free

St. Pawdy Day Parade in Long Beach

MARCH 11: Doggy parade, free vaccine clinic, plus shopping, food trucks, Celtic music, animal communicator, pet first aid and CPR training, adoptable pets, and Aquarium of the Pacific on wheels!

Dates:
Location:
Los Cerritos Park - Bixby Knolls 3750 Del Mar Ave., Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Grand Opening: Ultimate Ninjas in Anaheim

MARCH 11: Ultimate Ninjas will celebrate the grand opening of its new Anaheim Hills gym with a free, public event. Enjoy free open gym and try iconic obstacles!

Dates:
Location:
Ultimate Ninjas 5462 E La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA
Cost:
Free

Festival de la Primavera in Los Angeles

MARCH 12: A cultural and family event where guests can enjoy the colors of the state of Oaxaca through music, traditional dances, gastronomy, and crafts.

Dates:
Location:
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles, 90012
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Cost:
Free

ESPNLA Pickleball Madness in Fountain Valley

MARCH 18: Cheer for your favorite host, get pickleball demos and lessons, Kid's Zone, beer garden, complimentary food and drinks, live entertainment, NCAA tournament watch party, and more!

Dates:
Location:
Agape Pickleball Center at Mile Square Park 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, CA
Cost:
Free

Community Celebration at Lazy Acres Long Beach

MARCH 18: Free sampling throughout the store, games and giveaways, plus an in-store Bee Scavenger Hunt for kids with a free cookie upon completion.

Dates:
Location:
Lazy Acres - Long Beach 2080 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Bowers Museum

MARCH 19: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with popular Celtic band, Craic in the Stone. Enjoy a special bagpipe presentation and lively folk dances.

Dates:
Location:
Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA
Cost:
Free

Celebrate Downtown in Long Beach

MARCH 23: Celebrate Downtown Long beach with an exciting lineup of music, food, drinks, and activities for all ages.

Dates:
Location:
Lincoln Park - Long Beach Pacific Ave. & W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Artful Storytelling Day at Rancho Los Cerritos

JUNE 10: Drop in for family-friendly crafts, activities, and bilingual stories in celebration of the art of storytelling!

Dates:
Location:
Rancho Los Cerritos 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Moiola Park Grand Opening in Fountain Valley

MARCH 25: Come out to Moiola Park for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting. Come dressed in a jersey of any kind for a chance to win a prize. There will also be an Over-the-Line wiffle ball contest.

Dates:
Location:
Moiola Park - Fountain Valley 9790 Finch Ave., Fountain Valley, CA
Cost:
Free

Dodgers Season Opener Watch Party at Union Station LA

MARCH 30: Watch the game live surrounded by family-friendly activities such as face painting and a make your own baseball card photo station. Enjoy music, prizes and giveaways with fan-favorite branded mini bats, iconic baseball themed snacks, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Union Station Los Angeles 800 N Alameda St., Los Angeles
Cost:
Free

Kids Workshop: Poolside Birdhouse at Home Depot

APRIL 1: Join your local Home Depot store on the first Saturday of each month for a free, in-person Kids Workshops from 9am - noon. This month, make a Poolside Birdhouse for spring. Register your spot online.

Dates:
Location:
Home Depot Locations CA
Cost:
Free

Art in the Park Celebration at Crystal Cove State Park

APRIL 1: Shop the arts and crafts bazaar, enjoy live performances, participate in workshops, learn to play the guitar, and go on a guided tour of the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District.

Dates:
Location:
Crystal Cove State Park 8471 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach
Cost:
Free

Egg Hunt for Children with Special Needs

APRIL 1: Join Grace City Church and Revival Church for an egg hunt for children with special needs. Quiet Hunt (sensory needs), Magnetic Hunt (mobility needs), Beeping Hunt (visibility needs), General Hunt (special needs), and a Sibling Hunt (for siblings without special needs). There's also face painting, inflatable games, live bunnies, train rides, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Jeffrey Trail Middle School 155 Visions, Irvine, CA
Cost:
Free

Floating Easter Egg Hunt at Goldfish Swim School

APRIL 1: Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt in a 90-degree heated pool, plus water safety presentation and free swim assessments.

Dates:
Location:
Goldfish Swim School - Aliso Viejo 24381 El Toro Road, Aliso Viejo, CA
Cost:
Free

Easter Festival in Anaheim

APRIL 2,: Join the Anaheim Hills Rotary Club for an Easter Festival with photo ops, crafts, games, face painting, egg decorating, silent auction, and raffle.

Dates:
Location:
Ronald Reagan Park - Anaheim 945 S. Weir Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA
Cost:
Free

Eggstravaganza at Heritage Museum of Orange County

APRIL 2: Enjoy fun activities, crafts, vendors, music, eggs hunts, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Heritage Museum of Orange County 3101 W. Harvard Steet, Santa Ana
Cost:
Free

Kids Club Egg Hunt at Bella Terra

APRIL 3: Kids can enjoy an Easter Bunny photo op, bunny petting zoo, egg hunt and crafts. Registration required.

Dates:
Location:
Bella Terra 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Egg Hunt in the Heights – Belmont Heights

APRIL 8: Join the Belmont Heights Community Association and Port of Long beach for an egg hunt and special guest, Belmont the Bunny.

Dates:
Location:
Red Car Greenbelt Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity at Bowers

APRIL 8: Drop in and draw for free! Watch cartoons and learn how to draw a Looney Tunes character taught by skilled teaching artists from the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity. All ages welcome. A ticketed art class for kids (ages 8-16) will be held after.

Dates:
Location:
Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA
Cost:
Free – $20

Lowe’s SpringFest Egg-Venture

APRIL 8: Join Lowe's for a fun-filled Easter-themed Egg-Venture, full of tasty treats, photo ops, and activities. Register online to guarantee your little one a spot to fill their basket with candy and eggs.

Dates:
Location:
Lowe's Locations CA
Cost:
Free

Springfest in Costa Mesa

APRIL 8: Join the City of Costa Mesa for Springfest: A Pirate Adventure featuring games, treasure egg hunt, face paint, food trucks, photos with the bunny, and entertainment.

Dates:
Location:
Lions Park Event Lawn - Costa Mesa 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
Free

Easter Egg Hunt at The Proud Bird in Los Angeles

APRIL 9: Enjoy an egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, kids craft station, plus tasty bites from the food bazaar and explore the airplane playground and park.

Dates:
Location:
The Proud Bird Food Bazaar & Events Center 11022 Aviation Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Cost:
Free

Earth Day Festival at Cerritos College

APRIL 22: Open to all, the free event will feature carnival games, giveaways, crafts, and refreshments.

Dates:
Location:
Cerritos College 11110 Alondra Blvd., Cerritos, CA
Cost:
Free

Earth Day Celebration at Wallis Annenberg Petspace

APRIL 22: Meet scaly friends up close and personal, learn about conservation efforts, and hear from guest speakers.

Dates:
Location:
Wallis Annenberg PetSpace 12005 Bluff Creek Dr., Playa Vista
Cost:
Free

Free Children’s Workshop: Earth Day at MOLAA

APRIL 23: Work on projects that represent local environmental issues or those impacting people and communities around the world.

Dates:
Location:
Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach, CA
Cost:
Free

Maker Faire & STEAM Expo in Long Beach

APRIL 29: Enjoy a day full of STEAM projects, demonstrations, family challenges, visual and performing arts performances, and robotics competitions.

Dates:
Location:
Long Beach Convention Center 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach
Cost:
Free

50th Anniversary Celebration at OCC Aquarium

APRIL 29: Explore the wonders of the ocean with walk-in tours, touch tank experience, planetarium reef show, ocean-themed information booths, marine and aquarium science activities, kids games for raffle tickets, and exciting prizes.

Dates:
Location:
Orange Coast College - Dennis Kelly Aquarium Lewis Center for Applied Sciences, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA
Cost:
Free

Cinco de Mayo Block Party at Petersen Automotive Museum

MAY 6: Join the Petersen and Mission Foods for a family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring one-of-a-kind cars, music, vendors, educational activities, and more!

Dates:
Location:
Petersen Automotive Museum 600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Cost:
Free

Asian & Pacific Islander Fest at Bowers Museum

MAY 7: Enjoy a full day of fun for the entire family! In addition to live performances, this month's festival includes fish prints and shell necklace art projects, an Island fruit treat, and the Mobile Learning Adventure.

Dates:
Location:
Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA
Cost:
Free

Silk Road Unity Festival in Anaheim

MAY 7: Celebrating the cultures along the Ancient trade route through their art, performance cuisine, and more. Enjoy presentations, food court, bazaar, and kids crafts zone.

Dates:
Location:
Brookhurst Community Center 2271 W. Crescent Ave., Anaheim, CA
Cost:
Free

Abominable – Movie in the Park in Fountain Valley

MAY 12: In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Month, enjoy a movie screening of 'Abominable' at Fountain Valley Sports Park. Plus, free snowcones, popcorn, crafts, costume contest, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park  16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley
Cost:
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!


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