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Lil’ Chef School Mini Spring Break Camp
APRIL 5-7: Lil’ Chef School has a Cooking Day Camp available while Irvine Schools & CUSD are celebrating Spring Break.
Circus Caballero at Del Amo Fashion Center
MARCH 31 - APRIL 10: The circus is back in town! See talented acrobats, brilliant dancers, motorcyclists, and more!
Top Gun Movie Night on USS Midway Flight Deck
FRIDAY, APRIL 8: Calling all Top Gun movie fans! Don't miss a very special showing of this famous classic high-flying action film on the flight deck of the USS Midway. Tickets on sale March 23rd.
Play at Palms Car Show in Lakewood
APRIL 8, MAY 13, and JUNE 10: A variety of cars will be displayed along with a food truck, vendors and a kids’ fun zone.
City of Hawaiian Gardens Anniversary Carnival
APRIL 8-10: Celebrate the City of Hawaiian Gardens with carnival rides, live music, special performances, food, and games.
Bear Awareness Day at OC Zoo
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: Activities include crafts for kids, special keeper chats about bears, and a learning station where you can find out more about bear conservation and research, how to "bear proof" camping sites, and what to do if you see a bear.
Gnarly’s Birthday Carnival in Irvine
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: Join Orange County Soccer Club in celebrating their new mascot, Gnarly! Enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, craft booths, face painters, and more. OCSC vs. San Antonio match ticket also included.
Chumash Day Powwow in Malibu
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: The community is encouraged to attend the festive cultural celebration honoring Malibu’s original residents and First Americans, the Chumash.
Mermaid School at Dream Come True Tea & Party Room in Long Beach
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: It's time to make a splash! Class includes dress up, face painting, mermaid crafts, snacks, games, and diploma.
Eggstravaganza at Birch Aquarium
APRIL 9-10 and 16-17: At Birch Aquarium, spring is all about eggs — shark eggs, fish eggs, even penguin eggs! Explore the diversity of eggs in the ocean, create an egg-themed craft, and go on an underwater egg hunt.
Family Festival: Persia in Getty Villa
APRIL 9-10: Experience the sights and sounds of ancient Iran through music, dance, storytelling, hands-on workshops, and interactive events
Easter Egg Hunt in Long Beach
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: Come join in all the fun with a free photo op with the Easter Bunny and search for hidden eggs throughout the park and face painting.
Kids Fun Day & Easter Egg Hunt at OC Street Market
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: An afternoon of family fun with Easter Egg Hunt, bunny photos, face painting, arts and crafts, vendors, food and treats, live music, raffles, and more.
The Circus Science Spectacular at La Mirada Theatre
SUNDAY, APRIL 10: Presenting science, circus-style! Using juggling, balancing, magic and more to illustrate concepts of science, this interactive, educational show entertains and amazes audiences of all ages.
Easter Egg Hunt at Old World Village in Huntington Beach
SUNDAY, APRIL 10: Hop on by and hunt for Easter Eggs, placed throughout the Marketplace. Bring your own baskets.
Spring Break STEAM Academy at Scholars Collective
APRIL 11-22: A full day of STEAM activities for ages 4-14. All supplies included. Only $35 per day.
Little Mermaid Academy with Once Upon an Island
APRIL 11-15: Earn your mermaid fins this spring at Little Mermaid Academy. Get a mermaid makeover, make crafts, and enjoy plenty of outdoor fun on the beach.
Spring Break Camp at Newport Sea Base
APRIL 11-15: Campers, ages 7-15, can spend spring break sailing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding––even participating in a robotics workshop!
Disney on Ice: Mickey and Friends in Long Beach
APRIL 14-17: Mickey Mouse is joined by Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy on a journey to discover his favorite memory of all time. Sail away with Moana, journey to Arendelle with Anna and Elsa, experience the magic of Fantasia, hang out with the Toy Story gang, get all the feels with Joy, just keep swimming with Dory, and see Disney Princesses.
TASTE FESTIVAL: Eat the Rainbow at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, APRIL 15 - MAY 14: Celebrate the colorful abundance of spring with this immersive, multi-sensory experience of art, music, flavor, and fun.
Schoolhouse Rock Live! at La Mirada Theatre
SATURDAY, APRIL 16: Schoolhouse Rock Live! explodes onto the stage updated for a whole new generation. Subjects will never seem boring again when presented through mega-hits like Conjunction Junction, Just a Bill, Interplanet Janet, or Three is a Magic Number.
Gallery Games at the Hammer Museum
SATURDAY, APRIL 16: These 45-minute guided sessions combine family-friendly tours of the gallery with easy-to-play games. Recommended for ages 7+.
Bubble Run at OC Fair & Event Center
SATURDAY, APRIL 16: Participants run, walk, dance and play across 3 miles of rad real estate. Foam Bogs of colored suds are encountered along the course, bringing back memories of car washes and bathtub bubble beards.
Foam Glow 5K in Costa Mesa and Irvine
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 & 23: Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun-filled experience exposing runners to Glowing Foam and a ton of blacklights all over the course. Glowing runners come from all different ages, shapes, sizes and speeds.
Easter Eggstravaganza at Anaheim Indoor Marketplace
SATURDAY, ARPIL 16: Magic shows, games, egg hunts, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, and live entertainment.
Easter Egg Hunt at Newport Dunes
SATURDAY, ARPIL 16: Hunt for eggs at Newport Dunes from 9-10am. Bring your own Easter basket. Hunts are organized by age group.
Spring Camp with City of Long Beach
APRIL 18-22: City of Long Beach will offer in-person day camps at 22 different parks. Youth ages 5-12 will enjoy crafts, physical fitness, enrichment activities and more. The fee is $30 for campers attending from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and $50 for those attending from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Southern California Dance Academy Spring Break Camp
APRIL 18-22: Ballet dance classes, musical theatre, acrobatics, lyrical dance, arts and crafts activities, and dance games.
Reimagine Pine Street in Los Alamitos
APRIL 21 - MAY 14: Reimagine Florista and Pine St. with Thursday Live Concerts, Friday Night Flicks, and Sidewalk Saturdays with vendors and entertainment.
Eco-Challenge and Earth Day Events at Discovery Cube
APRIL 22-24: Eco Challenge is a fun educational program aimed to inspire everyone to adopt eco-friendly practices that help our environment, sponsored by OC Waste & Recycling in Orange County. Visit the Cube on Earth Day Weekend or activities, daily programming, and special vendor tables, exhibits, and giveaways.
Cirque for Kids with the Pacific Symphony
APRIL 23: Symphony + Circus = a spectacular show, created especially for kids! Experience a jaw-dropping fusion of fliers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers and strongmen who perform their cirque acts while Pacific Symphony provides a soundtrack of classical masterpieces and contemporary favorites.
Earth Day Family Class at Sherman Gardens
SATURDAY, APRIL 23: Learn how to protect the natural environment, walk around the garden, and take home a wildlife-friendly plant that you can put in your own garden.
Earth Day Celebration at Aquarium of the Pacific
APRIL 23-24, 2022 During the festival weekend, visit The Art Miles Mural Project on the Aquarium's front plaza and take part in painting ocean animals and seascapes. Participate in a mini art class in the Ocean Science Center. Hear performances by the Long Beach Symphony. Meet artists, hear from poets, and see fashions created from... View Article
Earth Day Fun at 2ND & PCH
SATURDAY, APRIL 23: Activities include entertainment and meet and greets with Tinkerbell, crafts, and complimentary face painting.
Fossils Are Fun at Black Star Canyon
SUNDAY, APRIL 24: Make your own fossil, then take a 2-3 mile hike looking for fossils. Ages 8 and up.
Touch-A-Truck at Westfield Topanga
SUNDAY, APRIL 24: Children can explore, climb, and touch vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Meet the people who build, protect, and serve Los Angeles County and get creative with arts and crafts.
Power Princess Ball at Play & Parties
SUNDAY, APRIL 24: Come dressed as your favorite princess and enjoy a special performance from all your favorite princesses singing their songs, playing fun princess games and teaching you how to be a proper princess.
Blacklight Bug Catching at Rancho Los Cerritos
SATURDAY, APRIL 30: Observe and document wildlife with a black light setup to attract nocturnal insects. Reservations required.
Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo in Old Town San Diego
APRIL 30 - MAY 1: Grab your familia and head over to historic Old Town to spice up your weekend for Fiesta Old Town Mercado—a Cinco de Mayo artisan mercado and dining extravaganza! Enjoy restaurant specials, celebrations, and live entertainment.
Farfalle at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
APRIL 30 - MAY 1: Farfalle, Italian for “butterflies,” is an interactive visual feast that follows the exciting journey of a caterpillar as it morphs into a beautiful butterfly. From composing songs and lullabies with their feet, to chasing caterpillars, to painting the air, this performance blurs the lines between art and play, creating a brand-new experience that ignites all the senses!
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in Anaheim
APRIL 30 - MAY 1: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music, dance performances, carnival rides, games, and food.
THRIVE Teen Expo in Los Alamitos
SATURDAY, APRIL 30: Development conference for teens in middle school and high school focusing on special interest topics including Life Skills, Self-Confidence, Self-Care, Safety and Real-Life Adulting 101.
Long Beach Airport Community Open House
SATURDAY, APRIL 30: Long Beach Airport is commemorating the opening of its brand-new ticketing lobby. Enjoy family-friendly activities, music and light refreshments.
Teen Climate Fest at Aquarium of the Pacific
SUNDAY, MAY 1: Teens (ages 14-18) hear from career professionals and business leaders about climate change, career paths, sustainability, and paths of study.
Hawaiian Music & Crafts at The Muck in Fullerton
SUNDAY, MAY 1: Enjoy this free, family-friendly event on the grounds of The Muck. Live music, free arts and crafts, and more.
May Events at Pretend City
May the Fourth be With You (May 4), Celebrate Mother's Day (May 7), Dance Like a Chicken Day (May 14), Gilby the Gecko (May 21), and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Mother’s Day Succulent Wooden Box Workshop
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4: Bring your mom, friends, daughters, mother in laws, or mom groups and come create.
The Lavender Festival in Cherry Valley
MAY 6 - JULY 31: Wander the 20 acres of organic lavender fields and view sample garden which is the home of more than 90 varieties of lavender.
Family Aquatics & STEM Adventure Day in Newport Beach
SATURDAY, MAY 7: Enjoy kayaking, dissection art lab, and plankton microscope lab. Bring the entire family and enjoy the outdoors safely.
Lil’ Chef School May Events
MAY 20 & 27: Lil' Chefs will enjoy a Mother's Day Celebration, Baking 101 Workshop and Parent's Night Out
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