All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Cherry Blossom Festival at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
APRIL 27-28: The festival features anime mascots, Japanese cultural performances, crafts and treats and handcrafted goods from local vendors.
Spring Fling & Fireworks Spectular in Cerritos
APRIL 27: Enjoy a day filled with entertainment, food trucks, performances and fireworks show at night. There will be games and crafts for the kids!
Long Beach Touch-A-Truck Event
APRIL 28: Explore about 100 large trucks, tractors, military, public safety, and construction vehicles.
Family Celebration Day for Kids’ Mental Health in Glendale
APRIL 28: Kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with a fun, impactful, purpose-filled day. The festival will feature games, crafts, brand activations, live entertainment, raffles and more. They will also offer resources for parents, teachers, and coaches to help everyone understand and support mental health for little ones.
Lightsaber Training, Family Force Experience & Star Wars Fun at Cerritos Library
MAY 1-4: Enjoy a Darth Vader scavenger hunt, register for Star Wars crafts, painting party, lightsaber training, and drawing class. Bring the family for The Force Experience to watch a live-action show by Jedi and Sith (registration not required).
Build a LEGO Star Wars Character at the LEGO Store
MAY 1-3: Visitors to LEGO stores during May 1-3 may have the chance to build a mini model of a Star Wars character. A limited quantity will be available and only one character will be available each day.
Party on Pine in Los Alamitos
THURSDAYS, MAY 2 - JUNE 6: The community can enjoy a variety of scheduled events such as live music, social entertainment, inflatables, movies played on a large screen, local and popular eateries and so much more!
Anaheim 5 de Mayo Fiesta
MAY 2-5: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music, dance performances, carnival rides, games, and lots of delicious foods.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in Theaters – 25th Anniversary
MAY 3-9: Experience the heroic action and unforgettable adventures of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace when the film returns to the big screen at AMC Theatres. After the feature, get a special first look at Star Wars: The Acolyte series.
May the Fourth Be With You at Pretend City
MAY 4: Join Pretend City for a spaced-out day of Star Wars activities.
Star Wars Events at Long Beach Libraries
MAY 4: Participate in special Star Wars themed activities at Billie Jean King Main Library and Mark Twain Library.
Star Wars Events at Orange County Libraries
MAY 4: Local Orange County libraries are hosting a variety of fun Star Wars themed events!
Wheels on the Bus at the Pasadena Playhouse
MAY 4 - JUNE 9: An interactive musical adventure for toddlers and preschoolers to explore and examine the world around them.
The Skywalker Saga – May the 4th Marathon at El Capitan Theatre
MAY 4: All nine movies, one epic saga. May the 4th Marathon includes an exclusive poster, all-you-can-eat popcorn, plus food and more.
Bricks & Minifigs Pasadena Grand Opening
MAY 4: Celebrate the opening of Bricks & Minifigs in Pasadena. Meet actor and sci-fi icon, Ahmed Best (Star Wars Episodes I-III, The Mandalorian). The first 100 customers will receive their choice of a free Light Side or Dark Side minifigure.
May the 4th Celebration at the Academy Museum
MAY 4: Join the Academy Museum for a Star Wars–inspired May the 4th Celebration! The fun-filled day includes a chance to meet and take photos with R2-D2 and participate in Star Wars–inspired hands-on activities for all ages.
Star Wars LEGO Build at Barnes & Noble Marina Pacifica
MAY 4: Join Barnes & Noble for Star Wars Day! Dress up in your favorite Star Wars gear, enjoy fun activitiy sheets, and take home your very own mini X-Wing. Quantities limited. Sign up in store to save your spot.
Star Wars Storytime at Barnes & Noble Fashion Island
MAY 4: Join Barnes & Noble in Fashion Island for a Star Wars themed storytime, crafts, and enjoy a treat.
Bridge the Gap Tennis: Star Wars Edition at El Dorado Park Long Beach
MAY 4: Celebrate May 4th - Star Wars Day - for a fun-filled day with tennis, music, fun, and food. Kids will have fun playing tennis, hitting for prizes, enjoying games, face painting, balloon art, and free food.
Star Wars Day in Mission Viejo
MAY 4: Celebrate Star Wars Day with this fun, free event open to all ages. Enjoy Star Wars trivia, crafts, activities, game demos, photo ops with Star Wars characters, community art showcase, and more.
Star Wars X-Wing Build Event at Barnes & Noble Aliso Viejo
MAY 4: Join Barnes & Noble in Aliso Viejo for a special Star Wars LEGO Make-and-Take Event to celebrate May the 4th be with you. Call the store to RSVP and sign up.
Soka Peace Festival in Aliso Viejo
MAY 4: Enjoy eclectic programming of musical performances from contemporary artists, delicious food, and a variety of exciting activities for the whole family.
Cinco De Mayo Festival in Downtown Downey
MAY 4: Join Downtown Downey for a night with delicious food, live DJ, mariachi, craft vendors, festive floral photo booth, and live cultural festivities.
Rivian Presents Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – Trivia, Displays, & Film Screening
MAY 4: Visit the new Rivian theater space in Laguna Beach for a special screening of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. See never before seen sketches and photos from the original trilogy, plus trivia and raffle.
Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Making at Dig It in Torrance
MAY 6-9: Come in, play and create a hand made gift for mom!
Disney’s Aladdin at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
MAY 7-12: Discover a whole new world at Disney’s ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. Features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony® and Academy Award® winner Alan Menken.
Imaginarium in Lakewood
MAY 10 - SEPTEMBER 2: A mesmerizing walk-through event featuring millions of lights, enchanted forests, larger-than-life creatures, your favorite storybook characters, a free circus, infinity rooms, photo boxes, and more.
Toddler & Me Mother’s Day Tea at Dig It in Torrance
MAY 10: Join Dig It for light refreshments, special crafts, photo booth, activities, and more!
Mother’s Day Celebration in Artesia
MAY 10: Come to the park for a day of celebration, enjoy entertainment from Mariachi Folklore and foods available for purchase.
Sail on ‘Spirit of Dana Point’ with Ocean Institute
2nd Saturdays, May-December: Set sail aboard the Spirit of Dana Point and experience California from the perspective of an early tallship explorer. Join the crew to help raise sail, handle lines, and steer the ship, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the majesty of sailing the seas aboard a tallship.
Mother’s Day Music Session & Movie at South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach
MAY 11: Join Rivian with Sunnyside's early childhood educators for a musical adventure of singing, dancing and celebrating mother figures. There will also be a screening of Pixar's The Incredibles in the evening.
The Pa’akai We Bring at Segerstrom Center
MAY 11-12: The show follows a family with multiple generations of salt farmers on Kauai, mixing in ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served up with aloha.
Mother’s Day Tea at SkyPark at Santa’s Village
MAY 11-12: Celebrate Mother's Day with afternoon tea at SkyPark with Mrs. Claus. Tea times will be 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm.
Fire Service Day at LA County Fire Museum
MAY 11: Join the Museum to celebrate the Department's Centennial Fire Service Day. Bellflower Blvd. will be closed and full of active and antique fire equipment, plus demonstrations, explorations, and flyovers.
Art Walk at MainPlace in Santa Ana
MAY 11: Enjoy listening to live music, interacting with local artists, and participating in hands-on workshops. Workshops include wooden-shaped boxes and drawstring bags.
Moms Free on Mother’s Day at Wild Rivers in Irvine
MAY 12: Enjoy a day at the water park, moms get in free on Mother's Day and there will be special food and beverages available for purchase.
Mother’s Day Classic Car Rides at Automobile Driving Museum
MAY 12: Take a chauffeured ride in a classic car, with champagne and chocolate tasting. Children must be over 48" or 10 years old to ride in the vehicle.
Cinderella the Musical at Santa Monica Playhouse
MAY 12: A special showing of Cinderella added for Mother's Day with photo opps and surprise goody bags for all moms.
Field of Honor in Newport Beach
MAY 17-27: See 1,776 U.S. flags fly in honor of all military service members, firefighters, lifeguards, police, medical personnel, and other first responders.
Funbox Bounce Park in Buena Park
MAY 18-19: This multi-zone bounce park features attractions and area for the whole family including: Mountain Challenge, Battle Beam, Gumball Gallop, Obstacle Course, Ninja Wall, 23 Foot Slide, Chill Zone.
Touch-A-Truck in Downey
MAY 18: The City of Downey is hosting the annual Touch-A-Truck event featuring emergency rescue demonstrations, Public Works trucks, police patrol vehicle, K-9 Unit, fire engines, construction equipment, and more.
Buddha’s Birthday Celebration at Bower’s Museum in Santa Ana
MAY 18-19: Explore the teachings of Buddhism through interactive board games and performances. Enjoy family friendly activities, guided meditation, Sutra transcription, floral arranging, tea ceremony, and more.
Star Wars Event at Yorba Linda Public Library
MAY 18: Over 2,000 attendees are expected to visit the library to enjoy crafts, games, and photos with your favorite Star Wars character.
Public Works Family Event in Santa Ana
MAY 18: Free community event featuring free tacos to the first 500 guests, prizes, tours of the state-of-the-art water pump station, a water pipe connection competition, various exhibits, large equipment displays, exhibits, and musical performances.
Parent’s Night Out at Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica
SELECT SATURDAYS EVERY MONTH, APRIL - AUGUST: Enjoy a night out while kids play at the Cayton after-hours! Three hours of play time including games, activities, and free play along with dinner, snack, and drink is a great play date for all.
Party for the Planet at the Santa Ana Zoo
MAY 19: Celebrate Earth Day and Endangered Species Day with a scavenger hunt and special activities.
Villa Family Festival
MAY 19: Enjoy a daylong family festival inspired by the exhibition Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, Moche Pottery. Listen to Greek folk music, watch Peruvian dances, explore the Mayan calendar and take part in fun, interactive activities.
Annual Memorial Day Carnival in Norwalk
MAY 23-27: Enjoy rides, games, food, music, and history!
Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary: A Live-to-Film Concert at Hollywood Bowl
MAY 24-25: Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of "The Lion King" with live orchestra, fireworks, celebrity guests, and select performances from the Broadway musical.
Fancy Nancy, the Musical at Chance Theater in Anaheim
MAY 24 - JUNE 9: Bring the family and watch as Fancy Nancy and her friends get ready to perform in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” When Nancy doesn't get the role she wants can she bring a fancy flair to it?
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!
