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Justin Roberts at Soka Performing Arts Center
MARCH 3: Four-time Grammy Nominee Justin Roberts is one of the founders of the modern family music scene. For 25 years, Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to familiesโ lives, helping kids navigate the joys and sorrows of growing up, while inspiring parents to remember their own childhoods.
Bring Your Own Baby Tour & Tea at Orange County Museum of Art
MARCH 6: Monthly tour for new parents of tots one and under to connect with each other and explore exhibitions.
Disney’s Wish Experience at Astra Lumina
MARCH 8-9: Stargazers are invited to sing along to Disney's Wish, capture the moment with stellar photo ops, participate in themed activities, win spectacular prizes, and make a wish upon a star.
Shamrocks & Shenanigans at SkyPark in Sky Forest
MARCH 9-17: Enjoy St. Paddy's Day themed festivities, food and beverage, special prizes, entertainment, Seamus the Leprechaun, live music, and more.ย
Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
MARCH 9 - SEPTEMBER 8: See the largest ever selection of original artworks from Asian comics, displayed alongside their printed, mass-produced forms. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese manga and beyond.
PANDAmonium Party at Harkin’s Theatres in Cerritos
MARCH 9: Watch Kung Fu Panda 4 and enjoy black-belt level photo-ops, a Po plush toy, Kids Combo or small popcorn and Kung Fu reflex and speed training included in admission.ย
Art in the Park in Garden Grove
MARCH 9: Enjoy a day of arts in at Village Green Park, activities include painting on a classic car, ceramics, ukulele lessons, build your own LEGOยฎ creation, listen to live music, and view art installations.ย
Dinosaur World Live at La Mirada Theatre
MARCH 9: Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for the entire family.
Movies in the Garden: Jurassic World at The Arboretum in LA
MARCH 9: Enjoy a movie night featuring the film Jurassic World. Meet Blue from โJurassic WorldโThe Rideโ from Universal Studios Hollywood. The event will include activities and themed foods available for purchase.ย
Butterfly Season & Caterpillar Adoption at Kidspace in Pasadena
MARCH 14 - MAY 19: Bring your family to a celebration of the habitat and life cycle of butterflies and other pollinators. Go on a bug safari, dress up like a butterfly, view live insects, create your own caterpillar out of clay, and adopt a caterpillar.
Star Wars & SDI: Defending America and the Galaxy at the Reagan Library
MARCH 15 - SEPTEMBER 8: This new exhibits tells the story of SDI and the pop culture phenomenon of Star Wars. See props, costumes, and concept art from the Star Wars franchise, including a Landspeeder, master replicas of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, and Princess Leia's dress.
Carnival of the Animals at Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa
MARCH 16: Experience children's classics with colorful puppets, music, and playful storytelling. Watch a puppet artist whose work has been seen in SpongeBob SquarePants and Captain Underpants. Special activities in the lobby include coloring, craft, photo, and S.T.E.A.M. station.ย
Girls in STEM Days at Natural History Museum
MARCH 16-17: Join the Natural History Museum for Girls in STEM Days, an opportunity for girls (ages 8-18) to participate in STEM activities and explore future career paths in a fun and engaging way.
Paper Planet at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
MARCH 16-17: Let your imagination run wild in a world made of paper! Children and families are invited to create a beautiful world inside a forest of tall cardboard trees, using only paper, tape, and their imaginations.
Family Fun Event at Lucky Art Crayonlogy in Montclair
MARCH 16: Entry ticket includes soft play area access, games, face painting, digital photobooth with balloon backdrop, food, drinks, and 1 raffle ticket.
Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles
MARCH 17 - AUGUST 25: Walk among hundreds of butterflies in NHM's outdoor, open-air netted enclosure. The experience also features colorful native plants and plenty of natural light to help you see these creatures flutter and fly.
Free Tuesday at Descanso Gardens (and Ticket Release Dates)
THIRD TUESDAYS: Visit Descanso Gardens for free on the third Tuesday of each month. Free Tuesday tickets will be released on the first day of each month (or first Monday if the first day falls on a weekend).
Disney Princess โ The Concert in Anaheim
MARCH 22 & 23 For generations, the music of Disney's princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of Broadway and television stars.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater presents Magic Strings
MARCH 22 - APRIL 7: Enjoy a show full of magic and journey through the history of Bob Baker Marionette Theater. You'll see a whole crew of marionettes like Jack Frost and Chili Dog who haven't performed in several decades!
Bubblefest at Discovery Cube Orange County
MARCH 22 - APRIL 7: Bubblefest is an immersive science inspired festival with scientifically sudsy activities for kids of all ages.
Kids Day at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad
MARCH 23: A full day of fun featuring BMX stunt riders, yoyo masters, and more!
Ballet Folklรฒrico de Los รngeles in Long Beach
MARCH 23: A joyful mix of folklorico, dance, and storytelling from both sides of the border. Set to traditional songs, as well as celebrating the music of Selena and Jenni Rivera.
International Children’s Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific
MARCH 23-24: The International Children's Festival at Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the amazing talents of children of many cultures. The festival features cultural presentations and performances by children. Plus, meet and greets with favorite ocean characters.
The University of Wonder and Imagination at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
MARCH 23-24: Take part in this interactive theater experience with Professor Bamberg who'll be your guide on a magical learning journey. The choices the audience makes will create a unique course. You'll engage with lecturers, choose choose your study subjects, enter themed rooms, solve puzzles, and unlocking your magical powers as you go.ย
Family Fun: Wordplay at OCMA
MARCH 23, 2024: Create your own comic strips playing with words and drawings to discover your own personal comic style.
Wonka Movie Night at San Diego Air & Space Museum
MARCH 23: Experience the magic ofย Wonka, enjoy various Wonka candies at the concession stand, receive a complimentary bag of popcorn, free water and lemonade.
Open House at Art Backyard in Irvine
MARCH 24: Join Art Backyard for an Open House event and explore a showcase of students' projects featuring a captivating Cardboard City. Enjoy a presentation and participate in hands-on workshops for kids.
Sheep Shearing Day & Fiber Arts Festival at Hana Field in Costa Mesa
April 5: Watch and learn as demonstrators shear sheep and goats. Learn about spinning, creating, and crafting with wool and other fibers.
Art Steps Spring Break Camps
March 25-29, April 1-5, April 8-12: Start each day of Spring Break with the joy of ART! The Art Steps Classic Clay camp allows students to both draw and learn foundational sculpting methods that transform materials. Hours: 9 am - 12 pm each morning Monday - Friday, during this weeklong workshop.
Tuff Nutterz Bounce Course in South El Monte
MARCH 29 - APRIL 7: Tuff Nutterz obstacle courseย is a 1000-foot-long supersized inflatable maze packed with more than 30 fun and challenging obstacles to complete, including numerous slides, climbing walls, hanging rails, balance balls and more.
Dinosaurs Dynamite at the Palos Verde Performing Arts
MARCH 30: Enjoy a family musical that will take you back in time with to adventure with the dinosaurs! The 75-minute live show starts with singing paleontologists and then the theater will transform into a glow-in-the-dark puppet theater.
Sheep Shearing Festival at 123 Farm in Cherry Valley
MARCH 30-31: Get a close-up view of how sheep are shorn and how wool is processed. Guests can learn about natural dyes, how to wash wool, visit the farm to feed the sheep, see sheep dog herding demos, make crafts, and enjoy lamb-themed dishes.
Spring Camp at Los Alamitos Community Center
APRIL 1-5: Campers (ages 5-12) may sign up by the day or week. 9 a.m. โ 4 p.m., with extended care, 7 a.m. โ 6 p.m.
Berry Bonanza at Tanaka Farms in Irvine
APRIL 6-7: Join them for a day filled with juicy strawberries and blackberries. Talented chefs craft culinary delights featuring Tanaka Farm strawberries and blackberries. Enjoy berry-infused desserts and savory dishes with a berry twist.ย
Central Valley Pet & Reptile Expo at OC Fair & Event Center
APRIL 6-7: Enjoy a day of exotic reptiles including lizards, snakes, arachnids, frogs, and more. Vendors will be displaying some of these animals and providing information about them.
Grand Reopening at Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro
APRIL 6-20: Discover exciting free events for all ages, explore our renovated gift shop and visitor center, dive into our interactive exhibits, and meet our 50+ seal and sea lion patients.
Garden Adventure & Spring Fling in Long Beach
APRIL 6: Join Adventures to Dreams Enrichment for a free garden adventure with hands-on gardening enrichment activities Lunch & snacks will be provided.
Family Festival: Celebrating Getty Gardens
APRIL 7: Explore the Getty Center during the interactive family festival. Decorate crowns with cardboard flowers, participate in live model drawing workshops, and enjoy Hawaiian music and dance through the Center.ย
Twinkle Time at Soka Performing Arts Center
APRIL 7: Twinkle is coming to Soka Performing Arts Center to perform her bilingual pop/rock/hip-hop family concert!ย Performing her original songs from her award winning albums in both English and Spanish, Twinkleโs distinct vocals, dazzling costumes and high-energy dancing create a fun-filled Kidzapalooza extravaganza for the entire family!
Laguna Playhouse Acting and Improv Camp – Spring Break
APRIL 8-12: Students, ages 4-19, will learn to play and build self-confidence using text and improv games. The camp will culminate in a showcase for friends and family.
Cool Crafts Roundup at Rancho Los Alamitos
SECOND THURSDAYS, APRIL 11 - AUGUST 8: Families are invited to get creative at Rancho Los Alamitos! Drop-in for a craft project and story time.
Movie Fridays at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica
APRIL 12: Enjoy a free outdoor film series every second Friday of the month from April through June. Event includes photo ops, complimentary popcorn, and DJ before the film starts.
Movie Fridays on Third Street Promenade: High School Musical in Santa Monica
APRIL 12: Enjoy a night of sign-along fun and nostalgia. Dress up as your favorite High School Musical character and snap some photos at themed booths, enjoy complimentary snacks and goodies. Before the movie starts watch a Q&A with Bart Johnson (aka Coach Bolton from the movie)!
Kids Krazy Krafts Day at International Printing Museum in Carson
APRIL 13: Join the Printing Museum for a creative day of printing and crafts for the whole family including paper marbling, letterpress printing, screen printing, and more.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater: Hooray LA
SELECT DAYS, APRIL - JUNE: See the people and places of the City of Angels come to puppet life during this performance. The production features marionettes that showcase the history of LA, from the 1933 earthquake to Griffith park, as well as a revised set to more accurately represent the culture and community of LA.
Kids Fun Zone 2.0 at Anaheim Town Square
APRIL 13: Enjoy a Spring afternoon with activities, performances, face painting, storytelling, and more. Let kids craft gardening pots, listen to Cool Beans Band, and transform into springtime creatures with painting artist!
Family Workshop Ceramic Making at the Getty Center
APRIL - JUNE: Create and decorate your own clay vessel using ancient techniques.
Dinosaur Encounters Sensory Friendly Show at the Natural History Museum in LA
APRIL 13: Fun, educational, and interactive, 20-minute presentation featuring life-size dinosaur puppets. Each presenter focuses on a different topic, including theories on dinosaur behavior, extinction, adaptation, and the relationship between birds and dinosaurs.ย
Gyotaku at the Birch Aquarium
APRIL 13: Practice this traditional Japanese art technique and scientific practice! Since the 1800s, Japanese fishers have used gyotaku (pronounced Gee-oh-tak-oo) to record the size and species of their catches.
Robo-Tech Fest in Long Beach with Shared Science
APRIL 14: Shared Science is hosting their annual Robo-Tech Festival in celebration of National Robotics Week at Long Beach City College (LAC Campus). Parents and children of all ages are invited to participate in short, fun workshops that explore STEM topics.
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