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.

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Location:
Mountain High Resort 24510 State Highway 2, Wrightwood, CA
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Tomatozania | CPP Kellogg Ranch, Pomona

March 14: Enjoy a day of gardening, farm animals, artisan vendors, and family activities at CPP Kellogg Ranch. FREE!

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Location:
Cal Poly Pomonoa Kellogg Ranch 4102 University Dr., Pomona, CA
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Cost:
Free

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!

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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.

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Location:
Mission San Juan Capistrano 26801 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA
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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.

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Location:
Burbank Airport Marriot 2500 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA

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!

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Location:
Downtown San Juan Capistrano - Historic Town Center 31872 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Cost:
Free

San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival

March 21-22: Experience lantern displays, live performances, street food, shopping, and more!

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Location:
San Gabriel Mission District 320 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA
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Cost:
Free

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.

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Location:
West Hollywood 1020 N La Brea Ave., Hollywood, CA
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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!

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Location:
Tanaka Farms 5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine
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Cost:
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!

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Location:
Venice Beach 12257 Venice Blvd., Venice Beach, CA
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Cost:
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!

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Location:
TeWinkle Park 970 Arlington Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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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!

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Location:
Venice Beach 12257 Venice Blvd., Venice Beach, CA
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Cost:
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.

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Location:
La Brea Tar Pits 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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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!

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Location:
Madrona Marsh Preserve 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA
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Cost:
Free

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.

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Location:
El Dorado Frontier 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach
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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!

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Location:
The District at Tustin Legacy 2437 Park Ave., Tustin
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Cost:
$10

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!

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Location:
Target Los Angeles 3535 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
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!

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Location:
The Ebell of Los Angeles 741 S Lucerne Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
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!

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Location:
Westpark Plaza Irvine 3735 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA
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Cost:
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!

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Location:
Boomtown Brewery 700 Jackson St., Los Angeles, CA
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Cost:
Free

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.

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Location:
Los Angeles Zoo 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA

WonderCon | Anaheim Convention Center

March 27-29: A massive pop culture convention with comics, exclusive merch, panels, autographs, gaming, and the fan-favorite Masquerade!

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Location:
Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA
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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.

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Location:
Promenade | PV 550 Deep Valley Dr., Rolling Hills Estate, CA
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Big Feelings Weekend | Cayton Children’s Museum, Santa Monica

March 28–30: Explore emotions through hands-on play, creativity, and imagination at this special long-weekend series themed around "Curiosity and Wonder." Activities include interactive art, building challenges, experiments, storytelling, and collaborative play for children and caregivers to enjoy together.

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Location:
Cayton Children's Museum 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, Ca
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Peeps & Pedals | Alhambra Park, Alhambra

March 28: Head to Alhambra Park for Peeps & Pedals 2026, featuring live entertainment, a kids concert, character performance, petting zoo, inflatables, crafts, food trucks, and police and fire vehicle displays. A waiver registration is required at the event for Peeps Playground activities.

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Location:
Alhambra Park 500 N. Palm Ave., Alhambra, CA
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Mayor’s Egg Race | Civic Center Park, Newport Beach

March 28: Roll into spring with egg roll races across the lawn, inflatables, train rides, crafts, snacks, and photo ops. FREE!

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Location:
Newport Beach Civic Center 100 Civic Center Dr., Newport Beach
Cost:
Free

Spring Eggstravaganza | Los Rios Park, San Juan Capistrano

March 28: Hunt for eggs, enjoy crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, puppet shows, and photos with the Bunny. Egg hunts are divided by age group for children (ages 2–12). FREE!

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Location:
Los Rios Park 31781 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Cost:
Free

Eggstravaganza | Franklin Park, Redondo Beach

March 28: Bring a basket and join age-group egg hunts, games, and music at this community spring celebration in Redondo Beach. FREE

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Location:
Franklin Park - Redondo Beach 807 South Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Easter Fun | Lido Marina Village, Newport Beach

March 28: Visit a waterfront petting zoo, enjoy balloon art and face painting, and take photos with the Easter Bunny on the Lido Deck. FREE!

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Location:
Lido Marina Village 3434 Via Lido, Newport Beach
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Cost:
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!