All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Kids Fishing Derby | Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Brea
March 14: Supervisor Doug Chaffee hosts a Kids Fishing Derby at Carbon Canyon Regional Park for Fourth District residents. Kids ages 6–15 can fish from 8:00–11:00 AM, with prizes for top catches, free bait, and loaner rods available. A free hot dog lunch is provided and a food truck will be on site. FREE!
Monarch Day of Action | Willow Springs Park, Long Beach
March 14: Willow Springs Park hosts the Monarch Day of Action, a community event focused on Monarch Butterfly habitat expansion. Attend a bilingual storytime with the Long Beach Public Library, a Monarch Habitat Introduction with the Xerces Society, and a Narrowleaf Milkweed planting. Registration is available on the City of Long Beach website. FREE!
Earth Walk | Lakewood
March 14: Visit Monte Verde Park in Lakewood for a fun and educational Earth Day celebration. Enjoy hands-on learning stations, meet Woody the Tree, and enjoy a nature walk lead by a knowledgeable guide.
Orange County Fire Authority Open House | Irvine
March 14: Enjoy junior firefighter activities, live demos, fire engine rides, and more! FREE!
Open House | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
March 14-15: Visit Tanaka Farms for wagon rides, barnyard animals, local vendors, games, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Admission policies may apply.
Symphonies for Youth: The Conductor with Ana María Patiño-Osorio | Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles
March 14: Enjoy a 45-minute family concert exploring how conductors guide the orchestra, with lively classics and pre-show art activities. Admission required.
Walk ‘n Roll Festival | Jesse Brewer Jr. Park at Exposition Park, Los Angeles
March 14: Enjoy a community bike festival with a kids skills course, free helmets and tune-ups, skateboard demos, music, and bike-themed prize drawings. FREE!
Truck-A-Palooza | Mission Ave., Downtown Riverside
March 14: The Junior League of Riverside hosts Truck-A-Palooza, a free, hands-on vehicle event in Downtown Riverside. Kids of all ages can climb on and explore fire trucks, police cars, trash trucks, street sweepers, and more service vehicles. Meet the crews who operate them on Mission Inn Avenue between Orange and Lime Streets. FREE!
Spring Jam | Mountain High, Wrightwood
March 14: Mountain High in Wrightwood hosts Spring Jam 26, a snow party open to all ages. The day includes a snowball toss, rail jam, tug of war, frozen t-shirt contest, and live DJs from 11am–3pm. Win swag from Vans, Raskals, PSD, One Ball Jay, and more at the rail jam — helmets required.
Comics Art and Literacy Expo (CALE) | Natural History Museum, LA
March 14: Celebrate comics and creativity with free books, art workshops, live screen printing, raffles, and appearances by local artists and organizations. FREE!
Tomatozania | CPP Kellogg Ranch, Pomona
March 14: Enjoy a day of gardening, farm animals, artisan vendors, and family activities at CPP Kellogg Ranch. FREE!
Planetarium and Aquarium Open House | OCC Planetarium & Dennis Kelly Aquarium, Costa Mesa
March 14: Explore aquariums, touch tanks, feeding demos, free planetarium shows, and the premiere of a Polynesian navigation planetarium film during this hands-on science open house. FREE!
10th Annual Montebello ArtFest | St. Benedict Parish, Montebello
March 14: Browse 75+ vendors, watch live art, explore Artist Alley, enjoy food trucks, music, a car show, and family activities at this community art festival. FREE!
Spring Break Camp | Ultimate Ninjas, Anaheim Hills
March 16 – April 10: Ultimate Ninjas Anaheim Hills runs a spring break camp for kids ages 5–15. Campers rotate through coached obstacle stations by age group, enjoy open play, and finish with a full course run-through. Morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions are available, with a 20% sibling discount.
Free Spring Events Across LA | LA Recreation & Parks
March - April: Join free spring egg hunts, arts & crafts, games, jumpers, face painting, and more at recreation centers across Los Angeles. Events run citywide through all 15 council districts. FREE!
St. Joseph’s Day and Return of the Swallows Celebration | Mission San Juan Capistrano
March 19: Celebrate the annual return of the famous swallows to Capistrano with live Mariachi music, Flamenco dance, Native American storytelling, and a lecture by swallows expert Dr. Charles Brown. Ring the historic bells, tour Serra Chapel, and enjoy crafts including bracelet and trucker hat making.
BrickCentric LEGO® Fan Convention | LA Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel
March 20-22: A three-day LEGO fan convention with panels from LEGO Masters builders, live build competitions, workshops, a swap meet, and a LEGO film festival.
Swallows Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano
March 21: 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. FREE!
Cirque Kalabanté | CSULB Carpenter Performing Arts Center
March 21: Vibrant and energetic show with acrobatics, live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and kora that is inspired by the daily life in Guinea, West Africa.
Spring Spectacular | The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark
March 21–22 & 28–29: Watch student-created wildlife shows, meet guest animal experts, and enjoy up-close animal presentations and zoo exhibits.
Spring Fling & Egg Hunt at Gilchrist Farm in Santa Clarita
March 21 - April 4: Celebrate spring at Gilchrist Farm with egg hunts divided by age group, baby animals, pony and horseback rides, and pig races. Add-on activities include farm crafts, gem mining, gold panning, archery, axe throwing, and more
San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival
March 21-22: Experience lantern displays, live performances, street food, shopping, and more!
Elemeno Kids Vintage Market | West Hollywood
March 21–22: Shop a curated kids vintage market featuring sustainable fashion, a kids zone, and a clothing customization station for young creators.
KASSO Fest Skate & Sound | Old Hall Plaza, Long Beach
March 21–22: Watch pro skaters tackle the legendary Railcoaster course while live music, art, and festival experiences bring skate culture to life.
Tanaka Strawberry Festival | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
March 21 - April 26: Enjoy free admission to Tanaka Farms' annual Strawberry Festival. Free activities include wagon rides, Easter Bunny photos, barnyard animals, and a 30-minute all-you-can-eat Strawberry Feast. U-Pick Strawberry Tours are also available with paid reservations. FREE!
Venice Oceanview Playground Grand Opening | Venice Beach, Venice
March 21: Celebrate the grand opening of the Venice Oceanview Playground with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Venice Beach. Enjoy food, games, crafts, live music, a caricature artist, and more. FREE!
Hello Kitty & Friends Pop-Up | Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos
March 21: Meet Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll, snap photos, and enjoy this limited Sanrio pop-up experience at Los Cerritos Center.
Hello Kitty & Cinnamoroll Meet & Greet | Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos
March 21: Meet Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll at MINISO's first-ever Hello Kitty and Friends Pop-Up in North America.
Rancho Days | Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum, Rancho Dominguez
March 21: Try butter making, leather crafting, gold panning, and watch blacksmith demonstrations during this hands-on rancho history festival. FREE!
Spring Bark Bash | TeWinkle Park, Costa Mesa
March 21: Head to TeWinkle Park for a free pet adoption event with music, K9 Unit demonstrations, face painting, a caricature artist, a photo booth, food truck, and pet supply vendors. Dogs are welcome on a non-retractable 6-foot leash. FREE!
Venice Love Fest | Venice Beach, Los Angeles
March 21: A beachside community festival under the Venice sign featuring live music, food trucks, art, a kids stage, fitness classes, and shopping. FREE!
STEAM Family Day | La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles
March 21: Explore hands-on STEAM activities, meet scientists, see fossils, and enjoy live presentations and storytime at this interactive museum event.
March Madness Basketball Event | Santa Monica Place
March 21: Shoot your shot with interactive basketball games, DJ music, and snacks at this high-energy March Madness event. FREE!
LAZERDOME: K-Pop Demon Hunters & Mousical Movie Magic | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
March 21: A planetarium laser show pairing favorite movie songs with a high-energy K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack and immersive dome visuals.
Star Party | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance
March 21: Join Paul Livio and the Riverside Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing, including a lecture, telescope viewing of double stars and deep sky objects, and a constellation tour. FREE!
Cirque Kalabanté | The Soraya, Northridge
March 22: Cirque Kalabanté performs Afrique en Cirque, a gravity-defying acrobatic show inspired by daily life in Guinea, West Africa. Acrobats are accompanied by live kora, percussion, and Afro-jazz music.
Egg-Citing Easter Family Celebration | El Dorado Frontier, Long Beach
March 22 – April 4: Snap festive photos at Easter-themed photo ops and explore Wild West fun throughout the park. VIP Easter Experience includes unlimited rides, meet and greet with Sheriff Hopper, printed photo, egg hunt, and more.
Bump to Baby Expo | The District in Tustin
March 22: Celebrate pregnancy and motherhood at the Bump to Baby Expo with expert resources, prizes, samples, and more for expecting and new parents!
Free LEGO Star Wars Pop-Up Experience | Target, Los Angeles
March 22: Explore a free LEGO Star Wars pop-up featuring a giant SMART Brick installation, life-size Star Wars builds, and hands-on demos of LEGO's new SMART Play™ technology. Kids make and take home their own LEGO Star Wars mini-build. FREE!
Ebell + LA Festival: Powered by Women | The Ebell, LA
March 22: Celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances, puppet theatre, crafts, flower crown making, art exhibits, and a Girl Scouts scavenger hunt. FREE!
SpringFest | Westpark Plaza, Irvine
March 22: Visit a live butterfly garden, shop 50+ small businesses, take Easter Bunny photos, and enjoy food vendors and live performances. FREE!
Art Jam | Boomtown Brewery, Los Angeles
March 22: Watch a teen Battle of the Bands while kids create art on glow walls, try temporary tattoos, and explore youth-designed installations. FREE!
Sesame Place Reopening & 4th Birthday Celebration | Chula Vista
March 27: Celebrate Sesame Place San Diego’s reopening with character meet-and-greets, a birthday dance party, storytime, rides, and spring activities.
L.A. Zoo Bloom & Big Bunny Weekend | L.A. Zoo, Los Angeles
March 27–29 & April 4–5: A spring celebration with live performances, spring story time, honey tasting, screen printing demos, seed bomb activities, special animal feedings, and photo ops with Big Bunny. Walk through the Mission Safari Maze, a bilingual interactive maze focused on biodiversity and conservation.
WonderCon | Anaheim Convention Center
March 27-29: A massive pop culture convention with comics, exclusive merch, panels, autographs, gaming, and the fan-favorite Masquerade!
Spring Carnival & Egg Hunt | The Promenade, Rolling Hills Estates
March 27–29: Ride carnival rides and hunt for eggs hidden throughout an entire mall. The Super Egg Hunt (March 28 only) features a map-guided search through participating stores, with golden tickets tucked inside random eggs for prize redemption.
Jurassic Beach | The Camp Store, Carlsbad
March 27–April 19: Walk among animatronic dinosaurs and learn about them and marine reptiles that once lived in SoCal.
Easter Fun Weekends | Golf N’ Stuff, Norwalk
March 28–April 5: Enjoy Easter-themed fun at Golf N' Stuff including free face painting, balloon art, and a free Easter Egg Hunt (March 28 only) with age-grouped sessions for kids 10 and under. A free mini chocolate bunny comes with every 2-Hour Unlimited Wristband purchase while supplies last.
Bunny Hop at Westminster Parks
March 28 & April 4: Hop into spring at this free family event with games, crafts, music, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunts are held throughout the event for children (ages 12 and under).
STEM from Waste | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
March 28: Turn recyclables into bird feeders, planting pots, and creative projects while learning hands-on STEM skills in this eco-friendly workshop.
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!
