All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
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.
Santa Ana Family Game Night with LA Clippers at Intuit Dome
April 5: Santa Ana residents can cheer on the LA Clippers with your teen through the Teen Excursion Program—includes tickets for up to four family members!
The Paper Escaper at The Wallis in Beverly Hills
April 5: A puppet’s journey to escape a pop-up book and follow their dreams—full of heart, humor, and friendship.
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.
Spring Carnival at Santa Anita Park
April 5-6: Two days of rides, inflatables, games, crafts, pony rides, face painting, and more.
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.
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.
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.
Downey Unified Mariachi Music Festival
April 5: Join Downey Unified School District for a vibrant day of live mariachi performances, Folklorico dancers, and cultural celebrations at the Mariachi Music Festival! Enjoy incredible talent from students across Southern California, plus delicious eats from local food trucks. Don’t miss this free, family-friendly event!
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).
Spring Harvest Festival at Tanaka Farms
Weekends, thru April 20: Join in for Spring and Easter inspired food, games, and activities.
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.
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.
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.
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at Bowers Museum
April 6: Celebrate spring with Japanese dance, taiko drumming, candy sculpting, art projects, and mochi samples.
Rainbow Vision: Family Workshop at Getty Center
Select Sundays: Make a spectroscope and bend white light into the seven different colors of the rainbow while exploring the art and science of prisms, light diffraction, and the visible color spectrum.
View Darkstar and Nasa X-38 at Palm Springs Air Museum
April 7-20: Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works DARKSTAR and NASA’s Crew Return Vehicle Prototype X-38 are on view inside one of the hangars.
Cool Crafts Roundup at Rancho Los Alamitos
Second Thursdays: Drop in for a craft project and story time themed around the Rancho's great horned owls.
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!
Spring Break Camp at My Gym
APRIL 11, 15, 16 and 17: Dive into a world of non-stop excitement with Spring Break Camp, where every day is a thrilling journey! Immerse yourself in a dynamic blend of high-energy games, awe-inspiring gymnastics, imaginative arts and crafts, and a plethora of other activities. Each day brings a fresh wave of themes and programs, ensuring a uniquely captivating experience for all.
Egg Hunt & Spring Fun on the Farm in Pomona
April 12: Enjoy an egg hunt, petting farm, hay rides, children's garden, cow train, antique tractors, and more.
Easter Eggspress & Storytime at San Diego Model Railroad Museum
April 12-13: More info TBA
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.
Festival Ballet Theatre: The Sleeping Beauty at Irvine Barclay Theater
April 12-13: A magical ballet of fairies, curses, and true love’s kiss—The Sleeping Beauty enchants audiences of all ages.
Marina Del Rey’s 60th Anniversary Celebration at Fisherman’s Village
April 12-13: Harbor tours, live DJ, face painting, balloon art, cupcakes, photo ops, and anniversary specials all weekend at the Marina!
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.
Rivian Kids: Earth Explorers in Laguna Beach
April 12: Enjoy an environmental science lesson and get the opportunity to build your own water filter.
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.
AnaCon: Comics & Sci-Fi at the Anaheim Central Library
April 12: The event will feature special guests, artist vendors, performances, and a cosplay contest!
Kids Play Day in Downtown Anaheim
April 12: Come on down to the Center Street Promenade as we bring you a good 'old fashioned day of play! Enjoy free activities in the realms of art, sports, literature, science, and more.
Spring Soirée at the Americana at Brand in Glendale
April 12: Spring Soirée with live music, petting zoo, crafts, face painting, balloon art, and tasty treats from local restaurants.
Cherry Blossom Festival in Monterey Park
April 12-13: Experience Japanese culture through taiko drums, martial arts demonstrations, participating in the ancient art of the tea ceremony, tasting foods and other cultural displays, like origami and mochi demonstrations. Festival also includes games & crafts for children.
Bob Baker Day in Los Angeles
April 13: Celebrate puppets, art, and community healing with free activities, a parade, and special guests SpongeBob and Patrick!
Getty Drawing Day
October 26 - December 7: Sketch costumed models, explore figure drawing, and learn from guest artists—materials and guidance provided.
Annual Open House at Little Parrot in Rowland Heights
April 13: Earth Day open house with farm animals, bee tours, composting demos, vegetarian food, and eco-friendly fun for all ages.
Spring Spectacular at Long Beach Towne Center
April 13: Visit the Regal Promenade for free photos with the Easter Bunny, kids crafts, balloon twisters, face painters and more.
Bright & Bold Bunny Bash at LBX Hangar
April 13: Shop from 50+ vendors and makers, kids can enjoy slime, bunny meet & greet, face painting, and more.
Free Port of Long Beach Harbor Tours – Registration Dates
April - August: Go aboard a 90-minute narrated excursion and get close to operations at one of the busiest ports in the nation. Tours are held on select Saturday mornings and select Wednesday evenings. Due to extremely high demand, registration is on a lottery basis.
Skatedogs Spring-Break Camp – Long Beach
APRIL 14-18: 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 they 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.
Lakewood Sheriff’s Station Tour
4/16, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9: Join public safety personnel for a free tour of the Lakewood Sheriff's Station.
Easter Egg Hunt at Dig It in Torrance
April 17-18: Easter egg hunt for toddlers (ages 5 and younger) at 10am and all ages at 5pm.
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus at Westminster Mall
April 17-20: A 100-minute action packed performance with special effects, concert style sound and lighting. Featuring a theatrical 5-ring setting, human cannonball, aerial artists, the wheel of death, motorcycles in the sphere of fear, and more!
Puppy Pals at Palos Verdes Performing Arts
April 18-19 Enjoy an action-packed show with adopted and rescued dogs performing stunts filled with surprises and laughs!
Wild for the Planet ft. Big Bunny at the LA Zoo
April 18-20: Celebrate Earth and spring with Big Bunny photos, honey tastings, story times, live shows, and family-friendly conservation activities.
Star Wars Weekend at Angels Stadium
April 18-19: Enjoy a Star Wars–themed weekend at the ballpark and a Saturday night drone light show featuring 800 drones illuminating the sky.
Earth Day at Cabrillo Aquarium
April 19: Beach cleanup, recycled crafts, native garden restoration, local artisan market, and food trucks—celebrate Earth Day with fun and purpose!
Free Entrance Day to National Parks
Come experience the national parks! Mark your calendar for these free entrance days in 2025!
Spectrum Spring Cinema at Irvine Spectrum
April - May: Family-friendly movies on the Giant Wheel Lawn, every other Saturday in April and May. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks for an evening of movie magic. The Wild Robot (4/19), Inside Out 2 (5/3), Moana 2 (5/17)
Baby Shark at SeaWorld in San Diego
April 19 - June 22: Meet Baby Shark and Pinkfong, catch a short live show, and find themed food and merch on select weekends.
The Big Bounce America at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park
April 19-20: Explore over 900 feet of inflatable fun—space zones, sports arenas, ocean adventures, and more with unlimited access!
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!
