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.

Dates:
Location:
Huntington Beach Pier 325 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach
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Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Industry Hills Expo Center Grand Arena 16200 Temple Ave., City of Industry, CA
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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.

Dates:
Location:
Ken Miller Recreation Center 3341 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA
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Cost:
Free

Spring Carnival at Santa Anita Park

April 5-6: Two days of rides, inflatables, games, crafts, pony rides, face painting, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Santa Anita Park 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia
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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.

Dates:
Location:
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area 15501 E. Arrow Hwy., Irwindale
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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.

Dates:
Location:
2nd & PCH 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
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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.

Dates:
Location:
Brea Community Center 695 E. Madison Way, Brea, CA
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Cost:
$3

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.

Dates:
Location:
Long Beach City College - Pacific Coast Campus 1305 E Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach
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Cost:
Free

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).

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

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. 

Dates:
Location:
El Salvador Community Center 1825 W Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA
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Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
William J. Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center 4601 Walnut Ave., Irvine, CA
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Cost:
$12

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.

Dates:
Location:
Expo Arts Center 4321 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
Cambodia Town Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

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!

Dates:
Location:
Joshua Tree Joshua Tree, CA
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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.

Dates:
Location:
Acura Grand Prix 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA
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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!

Dates:
Location:
Whittier Narrows Park 1600 Rosemead Boulevard, South El Monte, CA
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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.

Dates:
Location:
The Children's Museum at La Habra 301 S Euclid St., La Habra, CA
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Cost:
$20

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.

Dates:
Location:
Old Town Newhall 22400 13th St., Santa Clarita
Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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Cost:
Free

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. 

Dates:
Location:
March Air Reserve Base Riverside, CA
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Cost:
Free

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.

Dates:
Location:
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson, CA

Touch-a-Truck at Discovery Cube Los Angeles

April 12-19: Kids can climb inside vehicles to explore and learn about what it takes to provide essential services to our community. They'll also have the opportunity to test their endurance for the job with fitness games and inflatable obstacle courses.

Dates:
Location:
Discovery Cube - Los Angeles 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar, CA
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Peeps & Pedals in Alhambra

April 12: Live entertainment, magic show, character performances, petting zoo, food trucks, and more family fun at the Alhambra park

Dates:
Location:
Alhambra Park 500 N. Palm Ave., Alhambra, CA
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City of STEM + Los Angeles Maker Faire in Los Angeles

April 12: Enjoy SoCal's largest celebration of science, making, creativity, invention, and fun. The day will include hands-on activities, experiences, workshops, lectures, and special appearances.

Dates:
Location:
Expostion Park 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
Free

Rivian Kids: Earth Explorers in Laguna Beach

April 12: Enjoy an environmental science lesson and get the opportunity to build your own water filter.

Dates:
Location:
Rivian South Coast Theater 162 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Annual Mayor’s Egg Race in Newport Beach

April 12: Join the City of Newport Beach for the annual Mayor's Egg Race! Enjoy photo ops, bounce houses, train rides, crafts, snacks, movie screening, and more.

Dates:
Location:
Newport Beach Civic Center 100 Civic Center Dr., Newport Beach
Cost:
Free

Bunny Bonanza – City of Laguna Niguel

April 12: Crafts, games, entertainment, face painting, touch-a-truck, and an appearance from Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny.

Dates:
Location:
Crown Valley Park 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel
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Cost:
Free

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. 

Dates:
Location:
Sanitation Districts' Joint Administration Office 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier
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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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