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Free First Fridays | Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena
March 6: Explore interactive exhibits, outdoor play, and hands-on fun during this FREE monthly museum afternoon. FREE!
55th Annual Festival of Whales | Dana Point Harbor
MARCH 7-9: Whale watching, carnival, crafts, music, and more - enjoy a weekend of coastal fun at the Festival of Whales! FREE-ish!
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.
Disney Pixar’s Hoppers Fan Event | El Capitan Theatre, Los Angeles
March 6: Attend a special Hoppers Fan Event at 7 PM featuring a live animal showcase before the movie and themed ticket packages. Admission required.
Lil’ Chef – March Cooking Workshops
MARCH 6, 7, 13 & 27: Kids will enjoy learning how to make Japanese Cuisine, Vegan Baking, Lucky Charm Crispy Treats and Irish Food. Ages 3+. Sign up early!
First Fridays: Honoring Women’s History Month | Bixby Knolls, Long Beach
March 6: Celebrate Women’s History Month from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at First Fridays in Bixby Knolls. FREE!
Noche de Estrellas | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
March 6: Dance to live Latin music, explore the Aquarium after hours, and enjoy cultural performances and ocean encounters. Admission required.
Dinosaur Express | Southern California Railway Museum, Perris
March 7-8: Meet Buddy the Dinosaur, ride the train with resident dinos, and explore Lego build zones and STEAM activities during this two-day Dinosaur Express event.
Dragon Boat Festival | Burton Chace Park, Marina Del Rey
March 7: Features 40 local and out-of-state dragon boat teams and clubs competing to be the fastest on the water. Enjoy arts and crafts, entertainment, and food trucks. FREE!
Mermaid Month | Ventura Harbor Village
March 7 & 21: Meet real mermaids, enjoy bubble shows, pirate encounters, crafts, and ocean-inspired fun along the waterfront. FREE!
Kite Party | Huntington Beach Pier
March 7–8: Watch professional kite demonstrations and colorful open flying along the Huntington Beach Pier. FREE!
Katie Wheeler Library Grand Opening | Katie Wheeler Library, Irvine
March 7: Celebrate refreshed library spaces with lawn games, hands-on activities, and live music during this community grand opening. FREE!
Basketball Bonanza: Adaptive Sports for Every Body | Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena
March 7: A day of basketball-themed fun designed for all ages and abilities. Families can participate in skills workshops, free play sessions, and hands-on opportunities to try wheelchair basketball.
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck | The Shoppes at Chino Hills
March 7: A one-day pop-up filled with adorable treats and exclusive limited Hello Kitty merchandise.
Free Saturday Family Theatre: Aesop’s Fabulous Fables | Beverly O’Neill Theater, Long Beach
March 7: Enjoy a free performance of Aesop’s Fabulous Fables at 11 AM as part of the Free Saturday Family Theatre Series. Reservations required. FREE!
RHC STEAM Festival | Río Hondo College, Whittier
March 7: Join the free RHC STEAM Festival for hands-on science, arts, and engineering activities, exciting demos, and prizes—fun for students of all ages. FREE!
STEAM Festival 2026 | Río Hondo College, Whittier
March 7: Enjoy hands-on science experiments, arts demos, and interactive STEAM activities for kids ages 5+ during this FREE family festival. FREE!
The Inland Empire Strikes Back | North Park, Riverside
March 7: A one-day Star Wars fan celebration with celebrity guests, vendors, cosplay, and hourly collectible raffles.
Holi & The Beach | Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach
March 7: Throw vibrant colors on the beach with Bollywood DJs, live entertainment, and nonstop spring festival fun. Admission required.
Stars in the Park | Whittier Narrows Nature Center, South El Monte
March 7 & April 5: Observe planets through telescopes and learn about the night sky during this FREE community stargazing event. FREE!
Holi | Victory Park, Pasadena
March 8: Families and community members are invited to gather outdoors for an afternoon of music, color, and cultural celebration. FREE!
Happy Holi Festival | Artesia Park
March 8: Celebrate Holi with live music, DJs, color play, and authentic Indian cuisine in this vibrant spring Festival of Colors. Admission required.
52nd Annual Festival of the Kite | Redondo Beach Pier
March 8: Watch colorful kites soar above the pier with live music, face painting, and family-friendly fun. FREE!
Beetlejuice | Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles
March 10–22: Experience the hilarious Broadway musical based on Tim Burton’s film, packed with outrageous humor and spectacular stage effects. Admission required.
Mary Poppins | Rose Center Theater, Westminster
March 12–14: Enjoy a student-led production of the beloved Broadway musical filled with classic songs, choreography, and heartwarming family themes. Admission required.
Cherry Blossom Festival | Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, San Diego
March 12-15: Stroll beneath blooming cherry blossoms, enjoy cultural performances, family activities, food vendors, and a festive beer and sake garden in Balboa Park. Admission required.
Game Night: Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour | Birch Aquarium, La Jolla
March 12: Explore the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour during a special after-hours Game Night with character meet-and-greets, a stamp rally, gaming lounge, and themed photo spots. Tickets required.
Dragon Ball Pop-Up Tour | The Shops at Santa Anita
March 13–15: Explore themed zones, photo backdrops, game demos, and Dragon Ball collectibles during a limited-time pop-up at The Shops at Santa Anita. FREE!
The SpongeBob Musical | Cypress College Campus Theater, Cypress
March 13–22: Watch SpongeBob and friends try to save Bikini Bottom in this colorful stage adaptation of the Nickelodeon series. Tickets are $25 general admission or $15 for students and seniors.
Springtime | South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
March 13 – April 4: Celebrate spring and Easter with character photos, springtime crafts, and a seasonal carousel experience. Meet the Easter Bunny at two locations, and hop on the Bunny Carousel featuring larger-than-life bunnies and floral carriages.
Butterfly Season | Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena
March 13–May 17: Dress up with monarch wings, explore bug safaris, and adopt live caterpillars during this spring pollinator celebration. Included with admission.
Little Explorers | Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge
March - April: Explore, play and create under the oaks on the Main Lawn. Families with young children (ages 2-5) will enjoy doing arts and crafts and nature exploration together each month.
Sounds of Santa Monica: Kids Club Edition ft. Twinkle Time | Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
March 13: Santa Monica Place hosts a free Kids Club performance in Center Plaza featuring Twinkle Time. Enjoy a bilingual pop-rock-hip hop concert for families. Enjoy singing, dancing, crafts, and giveaways. Activities are suitable for kids of all ages. FREE!
Astronomy Night | Columbia Memorial Space Center, Downey
March 13: Attend Astronomy Night from 7:00–9:00 pm with a guest speaker, telescope viewing, and space science talks at Columbia Memorial Space Center. FREE!
KCRW PieFest & Contest | The Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles
March 14: Celebrate Pi Day with a massive pie festival featuring 25+ vendors, baking demos, a pie contest, celebrity judges, and free museum access. FREE!
The OC Super Show | Great Park Live, Irvine
March 14: A one-day Orange County music festival featuring Story of the Year, LIT, Fenix TX, MEST, Tunnel Vision, and more, plus an optional craft beer festival experience for guests 21+.
A Fast & Furious Legacy Exhibit Opening | Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
March 14: Celebrate the opening of a Fast & Furious exhibition with a multi-level car show, Tokyo Drift–inspired vehicles, special guests, and legendary movie cars on display.
Doodle POP | Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa
March 14-15: Doodle POP is a playful, non-verbal show that uses live musicians who perform the accompanying score and sound effects, stunning interactive animation projections and live whiteboard drawings, and an abundance of theatrical imagination.
Pow Wow at Puvungna | California State University, Long Beach
March 14–15: Experience one of Southern California’s largest American Indian gatherings with traditional dancing, cultural presentations, Native foods, and artisan vendors. FREE!
Fairy Fest | Old World Village, Huntington Beach
March 14–15: Step into a whimsical fairy festival with crafts, storytime, author talks, magical games, and a Saturday night market with live music. FREE!
Overland Expo SoCal | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
March 14–15: Explore a massive overlanding expo with 300+ gear exhibitors, adventure travel classes, vehicle demos, and a kids RC driving course.
Bubblefest | Discovery Cube OC, Santa Ana
March 14 – April 12: Discovery Cube OC in Santa Ana celebrates 30 years of Bubblefest during Spring Break. The Mega Bubblefest Laser Show runs 40 minutes and blends bubble artistry with lasers and music. Special days include a Sensory-Friendly Morning on March 15 and an after-hours Family Night on April 10.
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!
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!
