All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
Cooking Classes at Chef Tech Cooking School in Long Beach
SELECT DATES, APRIL 7-22: Join Chef Tech for hands-on or virtual classes to learn about Dumplings Around the World! Explore dumplings from around the world—every country has their own unique versions.
Garden Sprites Preschool Dance Class at Sherman Library & Gardens
FRIDAY, APRIL 23: A creative dance class in the garden inspired by butterflies, birds and flowers. Children will move, dance, and go on a creative journey through the garden.
Kayak Harbor Tour with Ocean Institute
SATURDAY, APRIL 10 & 24: Join the Ocean Institute for a 2-hour interactive kayak tour around the Dana Point harbor. Learn about the history of the harbor and its unique ecosystem from one of their expert Naturalists.
The Rose Outdoors Concert Series – Cinderella, & The Music Man
MARCH 26-27 & APRIL 23-24: The Rose Outdoors is a one-hour concert series presented outside and under the stars in accordance with health and safety guidelines. Enjoy highlights and iconic songs from hit musicals.
Kids Art Lesson, Contest, & Free Whale Watching with Dana Wharf Whale Watching
SATURDAYS, JANUARY 23 - APRIL 24: Kids receive an art lesson (via video feed) from renowned environmental artist, Wyland, and a free 2-hour whale watching adventure!
Drive-Through Cherry Blossom Festival in West Covina
SATURDAY, APRIL 24: This year, the West Covina Cherry Blossom Festival will be a socially-distanced, contactless, drive-through event by appointment only in 30-minute time slots. Food and craft items available for pre-order only.
Behind the Scenes & Food Truck Fest at Southern California Railway Museum in Perris
SATURDAY, APRIL 24: Go “Behind the Scenes” at the Museum and see what goes into maintaining the West’s largest collection of rail cars, enjoy exciting food truck cuisine, and end your day with a unique night photoshoot experience.
Spooksieboo at The GardenWalk
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 17, and 24: Enjoy Halloween-themed pop-up shops, artwork, and food trucks in themed sections: Halloween Town, Artist Alley, and Fantasyland Art Gallery.
Parent & Me Bookmaking Class at Sherman Library & Gardens
SATURDAY, APRIL 24: In this family workshop you will create your own ‘Garden Book.’ Learn to make an accordion book with covers and a hidden page, then customize and decorate the inside of your book with colorful cut paper and drawings to create a bountiful garden.
Beachfront Vintage Car Cruise in Seal Beach
SATURDAY, APRIL 24: View 200 vintage cars as they cruise through Seal Beach. The car cruise will begin on Seal Beach Blvd. and will wind its way through The Hill and Old Town in Seal Beach.
Orphan Car Show at Automobile Driving Museum
SATURDAY, APRIL 24: Come and enjoy rare and discontinued cards. Food trucks, awards, prizes and more! This is a free car show for the public and participants.
Flying Demo: T-28 “Trojan” & P-51D “Mustang” Warbirds – Planes of Fame Air Museum
SATURDAY, APRIL 24: Enjoy a flying demo event of two powerful warbirds—the North American T-28 "Trojan" trainer and the North American P-51D "Mustang."
Creative Communal Makers Market at 2nd & PCH
SUNDAY, APRIL 25: Come out and enjoy some fun and shop small from your local community. Pet-friendly, kid-friendly, live music, photo ops, and food.
Whole Family Yoga – LA County Arboretum
SATURDAYS, JANUARY 16 - MAY 1: This gentle, all-levels yoga series explores a nature-based theme each week with a correlating technique. Bring your own mats and blankets.
Star Wars Weekend at Pretend City Children’s Museum
MAY 1-2: Join Pretend City for a spaced-out day of Star Wars activities as we celebrate May the Fourth Be With You! Discover the force at play in the Art Studio as guests combine science and art to create out-of-this-world designs using magnets and motion. Enjoy meet and greets from Stormtroopers from the 501st Legion. Train and use lightsaber skills in the Junior Jedi Academy. Dress in your best Star Wars outfit and receive $1 off admission.
Grand Reopening Cruise-In Celebration at Automobile Driving Museum
SATURDAY, MAY 1: Enjoy classic and vintage cars, musical entertainment, live pinstriping demos, vintage fashion sale, food trucks, and Hot Wheels giveaways for kids and teens, limit one per child/teen.
Flying Demo: “Avenger” Torpedo Bomber at Planes of Fame Air Museum
SATURDAY, MAY 1: Enjoy a Flying Demo of the Museum's General Motors TBM "Avenger" torpedo bomber.
Taste of Boysenberry Festival – Knott’s Berry Farm
SELECT DATES, MARCH 5 - MAY 2: While the theme park remains closed, the food and merchandise-focused outdoor event offers over 80 boysenberry-infused food and drink items. You'll also find handmade and personalized gifts from over 20 artisan local crafters offering unique boysenberry items.
Build ‘N Play Days at LEGOLAND
SELECT DATES, MARCH 5 - MAY 2: Enjoy LEGOLAND's most popular outdoor playgrounds, including Hideaways in Castle Hill and DUPLO Playtown. Young builders can take part in special building activities, design their own LEGO minifigure cut out, or test their luck in the I-Spy Miniland U.S.A. Scavenger Hunt.
Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld San Diego
SELECT DATES, MARCH 5 - MAY 2: Sip and sample your way around the world of international flavors, craft beers and wines, and enjoy live musical performances along the way. Enjoy over 125 food and drink options from around the world.
Taco Tuesday Workshop @ Lil’ Chef School
Kids, ages 5 and up, learn how to make tacos three different ways: Carne Asada, Chicken Fajitas & Cheesecake Tacos with fruit compote!
Cinco de Mayo Picture Pony in Lakewood
APRIL 30 - MAY 2 and MAY 5: Cinco de Mayo picture pony and photo booth. No appointment needed.
Cinco de Mayo Fair in Fountain Valley
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5: Enjoy free tacos and drinks, live music and DJ, raffle, giveaways, carnival games, barnyard animals and more. Sponsored by Rosy Dental, open to the whole community.
Drive-Thru Art Kit Kiosk at The Muckenthaler
THURSDAY, MAY 6: Drive through The Muck parking lot to pick a free art kit with everything you need to create your own quilt square. Recommended for adults, teens, and kids 10+.
Fancy Nancy Tea Party To-Go with Huntington Beach Public Library
MAY 6-8: Purchase a Tea Party To-Go bag online and pick up at the library. Bag includes instruction sheets, paper tea cup craft, mermaid crown craft, pearl bracelet craft, ocean slime craft, bingo game, scavenger hunt game, decorations, mermaid punch drink mix, gift cards, and more!
Mother’s Day Dinner Workshop at Lil’ Chef School in Irvine
FRIDAY, MAY 7: Come cook with mom! This fun workshop teaches Lil' Chefs to follow a recipe, learn knife skills, and how to make yummy food while having fun and cooking with Mom. On the menu is Pizza on a Stick (with homemade pizza dough), Anti-Pasta Salad, and Strawberry Trifles.
Mommy & Me Princess Etiquette Tea Party in Orange
MAY 1 & 8: Meet and greet with a princess, take part in etiquette lessons, and enjoy a tea party with tea sandwiches, scones, and savory pastries.
Mother’s Day Celebration at Ravensview Ranch in LA
SATURDAY, MAY 8: Spend a day on the ranch for Mother's Day. Enjoy pony rides, ranch tour, pet goats and chickens, roses for mom, fun games and activities.
Mother’s Day Brunch Workshop at Lil’ Chef School
SATURDAY, MAY 8: Come cook with mom! This fun workshop teaches Lil' Chefs to follow a recipe, learn knife skills, and how to make yummy food while having fun and cooking with Mom. On the menu is Blueberry Angel Food Cupcakes, Fruit Salad Trifles with Honey Yogurt, and Bacon Breakfast Empanadas.
Modern Makers Mart in Long Beach
SATURDAY, MAY 8: Shop for locally crafted goods, enjoy tasty treats, and live music on the newly closed Pine Ave. pedestrian walk. Enjoy a flower bouquet station, photo back drop, and more.
Free Princess Ariel Meet & Greet in Ladera Ranch
SATURDAY, MAY 8: Come meet Princess Ariel at Town Green in Ladera Ranch. Event is free, but tips for the performer are appreciated.
Mother’s Day Picnics at Mission San Juan Capistrano
SUNDAY, MAY 9: Enjoy a picnic in the Central Courtyard of Mission San Juan Capistrano. Book a picnic space and bring your own meal -OR- book through Pacific Picnic Company to create a picnic experience that includes seating, decor, and a meal.
Mother’s Day Extreme Feed at Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Phelan
SUNDAY, MAY 9: Mothers will receive a free Extreme Feed, where you get to feed one of the many big cats at Forever Wild.
Hoods Up, Cowlings Off at Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana
WEEKEND, MAY 15-16: Take a peek at the inner workings of vintage aircrafts and automobiles.
Parent & Me Painting: Sunflowers at Sherman Library & Gardens
SATURDAY, MAY 15: Create a pretty painting of a sunflower. You will work together to observe the colors and qualities of a beautiful sunflower and use simple step by step watercolor techniques to create your own botanical portrait
Make Believe Pop-Up at Muzeo in Anaheim
SATURDAY, MAY 15: Muzeo is welcoming guests back for a soft opening and pop-up event with the magical Museum of Make Believe! Enjoy booths with creative crafts, activities, and tasty treats. Gather around the stage for live entertainment and stories told by local authors, shadow puppetry, magicians, and an otherworldly demonstration of a magic lantern.
Special Dog Walking Hours – South Coast Botanic Garden
EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: Grab your leash and your fur babies and head to the Garden! During special dog walking hours, you’re invited to bring your four-legged friends to the 87 acres of the Garden.
Reaching for the Cure Virtual Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run
SUNDAY, MAY 16: Join Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation virtually for the 23rd Annual Reaching for the Cure event! Voted #1 in Orange County, this “must-do” event will feature new ways to engage outside the limits of an in-person experience through a mobile application, movement challenges, and more.
Spring Carnival at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
SUNDAY, MAY 16: Watch live performances and enjoy springtime activities on the Argyros Plaza. Activities include springtime-themed cookie decorating, create your own mini herb garden, decorate and wear a pair of butterfly wings, and more!
Outdoor STEM Education at Rancho Los Cerritos
THURSDAY, MAY 20: Learn how adobes are maintained and how to repair sun-dried bricks. Students will also explore how water can lead to erosion and experiment with different ways of minimizing that type of environmental damage.
PCH Movies & Moonlight “The Secret Life of Pets” in Long Beach
THURSDAY, MAY 20: Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating is available on a first come first serve basis. Seating will be limited due to social distancing. Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and your four-pawed friends.
Monarch Butterfly Garden for Kids at Sherman Library & Gardens
SATURDAY, MAY 22: Learn about the life cycle of monarchs and which plants they depend on in your garden. Pot up these special plants to take home and start observing monarchs in your own garden.
Animal Trackers Family Walk at The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo
SATURDAY, MAY 22: Investigate the mysterious tracks left by wildlife on the Reserve. Learn the basics of animal tracking, including basic track shapes and sizes. Make and take your own animal track plaque.
Self-Guided Wildflower Walk at Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach
SUNDAY, MAY 23: Tour the grounds in search of blooming natives. Bring a camera or your nature journal to capture their beauty, but please stay on the trail!
Story Walk at Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach
MONDAY, MAY 24: This self-guided Story Walk combines physical activity and literacy! Pages from a book are posted at stations along the route. As you walk through the Center, you are directed to the next page in the story.
Newport Dunes’ Inflatable Water Park Opens Memorial Weekend
MEMORIAL WEEKEND, MAY 28-31: Newport Dunes' Inflatable Water Park is home to more than 15 large inflatables including a 17-foot slide, two trampolines, two climbable icebergs, monkey bars, bouncers, and teeter-totters. The park will be open from 10am - 6pm during the holiday weekend.
Outdoor Movie Screening: Fantasia at Bowers Museum
FRIDAY, MAY 28: Don’t miss this screening of Walt Disney’s masterpiece, Fantasia. Arrive early for after-hours access to the limited-time exhibit, "Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic" and the Bowers Gallery Store.
Aquarium-on-the-Beach with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
SATURDAYS, MAY 1-29: Learn about tidepools, whales and grunion, then hatch your own baby grunion, all while wiggling your toes in the sand! Sessions begin at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am. Reservations recommended.
Free General Admission to Ocean Institute for Active Military & Veterans
MEMORIAL WEEKEND, MAY 29-30: Active Military & Veterans get free general admission all weekend. Learn about Moon Jellies, encounter live animals and sharks in the touch tank, and join in on hands-on activities.
Corvette Car Show at Automobile Driving Museum
SATURDAY, MAY 29: Cruise over to ADM for the Corvette meeting of the year. Enjoy live musical entertainment and food vendors.
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!
