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Sparkling Watercolor Creations at Bower’s Museum in Santa Ana
March 16: Make your own art inspired by the colorful flowers and playful animals in The Eternal Garden: Titanium Art by Aka Chen.
Holi: Festival of Color at Carlsbad Flower Fields
March 16: A vibrant Holi celebration with music, dancing, food vendors, and color throwing at The Flower Fields!
Purim Celebration in Long Beach
March 16: Celebrate Purim at the Alpert Jewish Community Center with music, bounce houses, games, prizes, sing-along and more.
Joyful Celebration of Holi in Artesia
March 16: Enjoy music, color throwing, and festive fun at this lively Holi celebration.
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Day at SCCM in Pasadena
March 16: Meet Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse at this magical event featuring open play, themed crafts, and unforgettable moments.
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.
Kiddle Karoo’s Monster House Party at Soka Performing Arts Center
March 16: A high-energy musical puppet show filled with catchy songs, comedy, and interactive fun. Kids sing, laugh, and join in on the playful antics of rock and roll monsters!
LAZERDOME- Mousical Movie Magic at OCC Planetarium
March 18: A laser light show featuring songs from The Lion King, Star Wars, Encanto, Frozen, Moana, and more.
St. Joseph’s Day and Return of the Swallows Celebration at Mission San Juan Capistrano
March 19: Celebrate the return of swallows to Capistrano. Hear the ringing of historic bells, enjoy live Mariachi music, Native American storytelling, Flamenco dance performances, and activity stations for kids.
Game Night at Sports Basement in Long Beach
March 19: A monthly game night featuring trivia, puzzle challenges, board games, prizes, and free snacks. Family-friendly and open to all!
El Otro Oz at La Mirada Theatre
March 20-21: A bilingual musical blending The Wizard of Oz with Latin music as Dora navigates tradition, self-expression, and a magical journey.
LAZERDOME – Taylor Swift: Party Playlist at OCC Planetarium
March 21: A laser light show featuring Taylor Swift’s biggest hits, including Love Story, Anti-Hero, and Shake It Off.
Noche de Estrellas at Aquarium of the Pacific
March 21: Dance under the sea stars to the sounds of salsa, rock en Español, mariachi, cumbia, and other rhythms. Enjoy live bands, DJ, Mexica drumming and dance, and educational programming in English and Spanish.
Swallows Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano
March 22: Enjoy the parade and Mercado Street Fair with family-friendly activities including a kid's play zone, live entertainment, vendors and merchants, food, and more.
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live at The Music Center in LA
March 22: A 2.5D musical adaptation of Sailor Moon with live performances, dynamic choreography, and an immersive anime-inspired stage experience!
The Venice Fest in Venice Beach
March 22: Shop local artists, enjoy live entertainment, hands-on workshops, and great food during this community festival.
Spring Spectacular at America’s Teaching Zoo
March 22-23 and 29-30: Enjoy wildlife presentations, meet and greets, and exploration stations. The main show is silly, fun scripted show meant for all ages to enjoy.
Spring Fling at L.A. Zoo
March 22-23: Celebrate spring with live music, animal feedings, crafts, and hands-on activities exploring pollinators, butterflies, and nature at the Zoo!
Easter Eggstravaganza at Irvine Park Railroad
March 22 - April 19: Ticketed activities include Easter egg hunts, train rides, paint party, egg basket toss, face painting, cookie decorating, moon bounce, hay rides, mini diggers, and more. Event entrance is free, however park entrance fee applies. Easter bunny visits also available for purchase.
Elmo’s Eggstravaganza at Sesame Place San Diego
March 22 - April 20: Join Sesame Place for an Easter Celebration. Take photos with the Easter bunny, participate in a scavenger hunt, and enjoy a Bunny Hop dance party.
Springtime Easter Festival at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark
March 22 - April 21 Celebrate springtime on the farm with more than 50 acres to visit and numerous activities. Enjoy photo ops, entry to the animal center, tractor-drawn wagon rides, hay pyramids, barrel horses, country store and more.
The Magic of Jen Kramer at the Carpenter Center in Long Beach
March 22: Experience award-winning magician Jen Kramer as she brings mind-blowing illusions, sleight of hand, and jaw-dropping fun for all ages.
Rivian Kids Craft Session in Irvine
March 22: Enjoy storytelling and “stained glass” art project using contact paper, spring colors, and natural elements.
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!
Girls in STEM Day at La Brea Tar Pits in LA
March 22: Girls in STEM Day invites girls ages 8-18 to explore hands-on STEM activities, meet professionals, and enjoy live music, exhibits, and inspiring talks at this interactive celebration of science and innovation!
Golden Dragon Lunar New Parade in Los Angeles
March 22: This colorful celebration along North Broadway in Chinatown has become the premiere cultural event in the Southern California Asian-American Community.
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.
César Chávez Family Day in Los Angeles
March 23: Enjoy music and dancing, workshops, and guest performances like the Folklorico Y Arriba, Folklorico Tierra Blanca and more. Celebrate and learn about the activist leader César Chávez.
Omnium Circus presents I’m Possible at La Mirada Theatre
March 23: A thrilling, inclusive circus experience featuring breathtaking performances, diverse talent, and family-friendly fun!
Eggstravaganza at Downtown Disney District
MARCH 25 - APRIL 21: Celebrate spring with a special "egg" search around Disneyland Resort. Pick up your map and stickers ($9.99), search for hidden "eggs" and place corresponding stickers on your map
Fairest One of All Tea at The Cookie Element in Yorba Linda
March 26: Enjoy snacks, treat making, and a special guest appearance. Princess attire is encouraged!
Into the Woods Musical at the Carpenter Center in Long Beach
March 28 - April 13: A darker twist on classic fairy tales in this PG-13 musical exploring wishes, consequences, and storytelling.
WonderCon at the Anaheim Convention Center
March 28-30: A massive pop culture convention with comics, exclusive merch, panels, autographs, gaming, and the fan-favorite Masquerade!
Fancy Nancy the Musical at Chance Theater
March 28 - April 13: Bring the family and watch as Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel get ready to perform in their very first show.
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.
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!
