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Panda Fest | Waterfront Park, San Diego
April 25-26: Explore over 300 Asian street food options at this large outdoor festival. Live performances like K-pop and traditional acts throughout the day as well as marketplace, live demonstrations, and 15-foot inflatable panda.
Earth Day Teen Climate Fest | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
April 25–26: Explore a giant Earth globe, see teen-led exhibits, and learn how to help the planet.
Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet | Check N’ Play, Brea Mall
April 25: Meet Bluey and Bingo, snap photos, and enjoy a special character experience.
Pet Adoption Expo | Mile Square Park, Fountain Valley
April 26: Find pet products, live demos, and adoptable animals at this pawsome expo.
12th Annual Arts & Literacy Festival | Virginia Avenue Park, Santa Monica
April 25: Collect stamps for a free book, enjoy storytime, and create puppets in the Pollinator Play Lab. FREE!
Day at the Rocks | Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, Agua Dulce
April 25: Enjoy storytelling, hikes, crafts, and cultural activities outdoors. FREE!
Whale of a Day Festival | Point Vicente Interpretive Center, Rancho Palos Verdes
April 25: Celebrate the Pacific Gray whale migration at this free, cliff-side festival on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Watch for whales, tour the Point Vicente Lighthouse and Interpretive Center, and enjoy kids' games, crafts, inflatables, face painting, live music, and food trucks. FREE!
Riverside Insect Fair | Main Library, Riverside
April 25: Explore the world of insects at this free, family-friendly fair featuring cockroach races, a bug collection workshop, storytime, art, and 50+ vendors. FREE!
Keep It Green, Keep It Clean Earth Day Celebration | Roundhouse Aquarium, Manhattan Beach
April 25: Spot dolphins, race plankton, and explore ocean-themed activities. FREE!
Fiber Arts Festival & Shearing Day | Hana Field, Costa Mesa
April 25: Watch sheep shearing and explore fiber arts demos and crafts.
Nature Festival | Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, Torrance
April 25: Go on bug tours, see puppet shows, and make seed balls at this nature fest. FREE!
Long Beach Pet Fair | Long Beach Exchange – The Hangar, Long Beach
April 25: Meet adoptable pets, shop vendors, and enjoy a pet-friendly day.
OC Día del Niño Festival | Hunt Branch Library & Event Center, Fullerton
April 25: Enjoy live music, performances from Twinkle Time, Kiddle Karoo and more. Explore 25+ hands-on art workshops like piñata making and painting for kids. FREE!
A Tribute to Dairy Valley | Cerritos Civic Center, Cerritos
April 25: Celebrate a public art dedication that honors Cerritos' agricultural roots with farm animals and kids activities. FREE!
Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros | Main Library Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana
April 25: Enjoy live performances, music, magic, and family activities. FREE!
Festival of Nations & Parade | Central Park & Walker Street, La Palma
April 25: Watch a parade, enjoy rides, games, and cultural performances. FREE!
Youth Day in the LBC | Long Beach City Hall, Long Beach
April 25: Hear Mayor Rex, try a branding workshop, and explore youth resources and activities. FREE!
Orange County Arts & Disability Festival | MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
April 25: See live performances, explore art exhibits, and see Dani Bowman from Love on the Spectrum as MC. FREE!
Long Beach Cambodian Heritage Celebration | 2nd & PCH, Long Beach
April 25: Experience Cambodian dance, music, food, and cultural activities. FREE!
Pedal for the Planet Playdate | ROW DTLA, Los Angeles
April 25: Ride bikes through ROW, make crafts, see butterflies, and build your own binoculars. FREE-ish!
Spring Fest | Chinese American Museum, LA
April 25: Enjoy cultural performances, crafts, and family activities like paper lanterns and jade magnets celebrating AAPI heritage. FREE!
Día de los Niños Celebration | Ontario Town Square
April 25: Enjoy folklórico dance, books, crafts, and games for families.
SFS Art Fest | Heritage Park, Santa Fe Springs
April 25: Explore art, live music, food, workshops, and a drone show. FREE!
Spring Fling & Fireworks Spectacular | Cerritos Sports Complex
April 25: Enjoy live music, dance, food trucks, and a fireworks finale. FREE!
Irvine Nights: Be Like Blippi Tour | Great Park Live, Irvine
April 25: Sing, dance, and explore with Blippi and Meekah live on stage.
Cambodian Culture Show | CSULB
April 25: Celebrate Khmer culture at the Annual Cambodian Culture Show with traditional and modern Khmer dance performances, live music, Kun Khmer kickboxing, and a Khmer fashion showcase.
Fiesta Broadway in LA
April 26: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Fiesta Broadway - listen to live music and entertainment and watch lucha libre wrestling. Enjoy Latin food and culture, vendors, and kids play zone.
Orcas: Our Shared Future (Opening Day) | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
April 26: See life-size orcas, immersive exhibits, and Indigenous art displays.
Earthchella Clean Up | Elysian Park, Los Angeles
April 26: Clean up the park, enjoy games, grab food, and connect with community. FREE!
CicLAvia—West LA | Santa Monica Blvd & Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles
April 26: Bike, skate, walk, and explore car-free streets across West LA. FREE!
City of STEM Festival & LA Maker Faire | Exposition Park South Lawn, Los Angeles
April 26: Explore SoCal’s largest science festival with hands-on exhibits, demos, and maker experiences. Kids can build, experiment, and meet real creators. FREE!
Holland Festival (Dutch King’s Day Celebration) | P.O.A. Gemmrig Park, Long Beach
April 26: Eat Dutch treats, shop crafts, enjoy music, and browse a kids flea market.
Cinco de Mayo Family Day | LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Los Angeles
April 26: Make art, plant seeds, enjoy mariachi, and try hands-on cooking activities.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
April 26: Get active with sports, games, and hands-on activities at a stadium-wide playground. Kids can run, play, and explore wellness programs. FREE!
Annual Kitten Shower & Open House | Kitten Rescue Sanctuary, Atwater Village, LA
April 26: Meet baby kittens, watch bottle feeding demos, and tour a rescue. FREE!
Skirball Puppet Festival | Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
April 26: Discover puppetry performances, live music, and playful characters across the campus. Kids can design their own puppets and explore Noah’s Ark experiences.
Lele’s World | Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana
April 26: Families can enjoy a cultural carnival with live entertainment, animal encounters, activity zones, and a makers market from 1:00–6:00 pm at the Heritage Museum of Orange County.
Big Fish, Little Fish – Family Rave: Jungle Edition | Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co., Long Beach
April 26: Dance to live DJs, explore crafts, and dress up in jungle-themed fun.
SummerFest: Children, Youth & Families Open House | Alpert Jewish Community Center, Long Beach
April 26: Jump in bounce houses, make crafts, and enjoy live music with The BeatBuds. FREE!
Viva Tustin Celebration | Frontier Park, Tustin
May 1: Play Lotería, enjoy live entertainment, games, food trucks, and a vibrant cultural celebration. FREE!
Hooray LA! | Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Los Angeles
January 24–May 3: Celebrate Los Angeles through handcrafted marionettes in this whimsical city-inspired puppet show. Admission required.
Rialto International Festival | Rialto City Park
May 1: See live shows, critter encounters, crafts, and a 360° photo zone. FREE!
Saber Guild Performance | Cerritos Library, Cerritos
May 1: The Cerritos Library hosts a live Saber Guild performance featuring choreographed lightsaber shows by a Star Wars costuming group, starting at 5:30 p.m. FREE!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration | San Gabriel Mission District
May 1: Watch folklórico, mariachi, join a grito contest, play Lotería, and enjoy food trucks and kids activities. FREE!
Cinco de Mayo at the UCLA Spring Game | Rose Bowl, Pasadena
May 2: Enjoy Pasadena’s rich Latino culture and traditions through music, sports, art, and film.
40th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival | Mas Fukai Park, Gardena
May 2: Gardena's 40th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Gardena Blvd. & New Hampshire Ave., wrapping up at Mas Fukai Park with an all-day festival featuring entertainment, dancing, crafts, and food. FREE!
Annual Mariachi Festival | Veterans Park, Long Beach
May 2: Hear live mariachi, see folklórico dancers, and celebrate culture at this community festival. FREE!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration | Citadel Outlets, Commerce
May 2–3: Citadel Outlets celebrates Cinco de Mayo with cultural performances, face painting, balloon twisting, and live music over two festive days in Commerce.
Wings, Tracks & Wheels | Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino
May 2–3: Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino hosts Wings, Tracks & Wheels 2026 with flying warbirds, military vehicles, reenactors, a V-1 Pulse Jet demo, and hands-on activities for kids. Adults $30; kids 11 & under free.
Star Wars Day Weekend | Bricks & Minifigs, Orange
May 2–3: See Captain Rex, meet the 501st Legion, and hunt for hidden characters.
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!
