All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
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
Mommy & Me Princess Etiquette Tea Party in Orange
SATURDAY, MAY 7: Meet your favorite princess character, take part in an etiquette lesson, and enjoy tea sandwiches, scones, and pastries.
Westside Ballet Spring Performance at The Broad Stage
MAY 7-8: Spend Mother's Day weekend enjoying Westside Ballet's spring performance.
Moms Get in Free to Discovery Cube LA
MAY 7-8: Plan your Mommy & Me time at Discovery Cube Los Angeles for Mother's Day. Mothers are free with the purchase of child general admission ticket.
Antique Truck Show at Southern California Railway Museum in Perris
SATURDAY, MAY 7: See hundreds of restored, vintage trucks—from semis to pickups to delivery vehicles and farm and fire equipment – in addition to rolling locomotives and street cars. An incredible variety of antique transportation equipment will be on display for your viewing enjoyment.
Kibō Nobori Children’s Day Festival in LA
SATURDAY, MAY 7: Celebrate Children's Day in Little Tokyo. Children's Day is a day to celebrate and wish for health and good fortune for all children. Enjoy a fun-filled day with activities for the whole family.
Mother’s Day Paint and Sip Tea Party at Children’s Museum at La Habra
SATURDAY, MAY 7: Join for tea, cookies, and canvas painting to celebrate your family at The Children's Museum's Mother's Day Paint and Sip.
Family Tour at Sherman Gardens
SATURDAY, MAY 7: Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto and Tropical Conservatory amongst many others, with an expert Docent Tour Guide. This family friendly tour lasts about one hour and is free with garden admission.
Iris Blossom Festival at CSULB Japanese Garden
SATURDAY, MAY 7: Family fun activities to celebrate Iris Blossom Festival and Children's Day.
Mother’s Day Cruise with Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching
SUNDAY, MAY 8: Treat Mom to a relaxing two-hour coastal cruise aboard OCean Adventures Catamaran. Depart from Dana Point Harbor and cruise up the coastline to Laguna Beach. MOMosas, champagne, fresh fruit, juice, pastries and muffins will be served.
Mother’s Day Brunch in Lakewood
SUNDAY, MAY 8: Show mom how much you appreciate her with an unforgettable, all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day brunch experience.
Mother’s Day Party at CAMP Store in LA
SUNDAY, MAY 8: CAMP store will have crafts for kids to make, a Mother's Day photo op, and more.
Mothers Day Sew
SUNDAY, MAY 8: Spend the day embroidery/sewing with your mom and friends.
International Mother’s Day Festival at Bowers Museum
SUNDAY, MAY 8: Bring your mother to this special celebration where she will be serenaded by live music and performances. Make a red carnation hand bouquet and a gem brooch.
Movie Night Under the Starts at Long Beach City College
THURSDAY, MAY 12 & 26: See Shang-Chi and Moana for free in the quad to celebrate LBCC APID (Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi) Heritage Month!
Jurassic Trails and Tales in Laguna Niguel
MAY 13-15: Visit the Triceratops, Brachiosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Velociraptor, and T-Rex in their natural environment and enjoy prehistoric crafts, activities, and entertainment.
Rockin’ Geology Family Walk in San Juan Capistrano
SATURDAY, MAY 14: Discover the rich geological history of Rancho Mission Viejo and Nature Reserve lands on this, geologist-guided, family-friendly walk.
Cenicienta at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
MAY 14-15: Cenicienta is a modern, bilingual stage- adaptation of Cinderella that tackles culture, family, and the power of language.
Girls Empowerment Camp – Orange County Fire Authority
MAY 14-15: The free 2-day camp will feature hands-on stations for the campers (ages 14-18) to gain familiarity and experience with fire service functions. The activity stations will include but are not limited to: Ropes and Knots, CPR/First Aid, Ladder Climb, Confidence Course, and Hose Handling.
Scuba Show in Long Beach
MAY 14-15: Meet a real mermaid, help paint a mural, create sea-themed stickers, pose in a real shark cage, learn about kid-friendly dive programs, sea camps, and more.
Touch a Tuck in Newport Beach
SATURDAY, MAY 14: Enjoy a hands-on opportunity to get up close to heavy trucks and equipment -- and learn how they are used to keep Newport Beach maintained.
Spring Turtle Show at El Dorado Nature Center
SATURDAY, MAY 14: Visit with members of the California Turtle and Tortoise Club to learn about one of the Nature Center's favorite animals.
Music from the Movies & More at Segerstrom Center
SATURDAY, MAY 21: Enjoy live music from your favorites like “Frozen,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Lion King” and “Star Wars.” Dress as your favorite characters. Concert is designed especially for children 5-11.
Spring Fling at Tanaka Farms
SATURDAY, MAY 21: Join Tanaka Farms for a Barnyard Bash! Line dance in the barnyard, visit with farm animals, and play barnyard cornhole. Enjoy a farm-to-table BBQ cookout with lemonade. Fundraising activities include "Van Goat" paintings and photo ops. Reservations required.
Endangered Species Day at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
SATURDAY, MAY 21: Learn about endangered marine animals and explore life-sized inflatable whales.
Spring Party at MainPlace Mall
SATURDAY, MAY 21: Stop by to create your own flower crown made from beautiful fresh flowers. There will also be a springtime wooden craft for kids and a live musician!
Book Arts Patch Day for Girls at The International Printing Museum
SATURDAY, MAY 21 & JULY 23: The Book Arts Patch Day for Girls is designed for all girls (not just Girl Scouts) ages 10-18 to learn about the art of bookmaking, paper making, bookbinding, illustrating covers/pages, and more. Advanced registration required.
Animal Adventurer: Do You Want To Be A Vet? Workshop in Pasadena
SUNDAY, MAY 22: In this 75-minute workshop, kids will get the opportunity to speak with a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and learn about the field of medicine.
Family Game Night at Lakewood Parks
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25: Kids versus parents, family versus family, trivia, charades and more, are sure to make this an action-packed evening of fun!
Taste of Brea
THURSDAY, MAY 26: Enjoy a delicious mix of food, drinks, and fun in Brea Downtown. Spend the eventing tasting samples from local restaurants and dancing to live music.
Long Beach Seafood Festival
SATURDAY, MAY 28: Celebrate Long Beach's delicious seafood and unique recipes from local chefs and restaurants. Ticket includes access to all vendors, live music and DJ, cooking demos, giant bubbles, and life-size games.
Santa Anita Carnival
MAY 28-30: Bring the family out to enjoy thrilling rides, delicious carnival snacks, challenging carnival games and more!
Borderlands Fest at The Huntington
FRIDAY, JUNE 3: Inspired by The Huntington’s “Borderlands” exhibition, this family-friendly event shows how the art and culture of this multicultural history created today’s beautifully diverse community. Engage in nature activities, watch traditional dances, meet animals, and more.
Family Matinees at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
JUNE 4 - JULY 30: This summer, the Academy Museum is offering $5 matinee tickets. Every Saturday, the Academy Museum screens films for families of all ages.
Scandinavian Festival in Thousand Oaks
JUNE 4-5: Celebrate Nordic cultures with music, dancing, cooking and craft demonstrations, specialty Nordic craft vendors, and activities for all ages. Visit an authentic Viking village, see Norwegian Elkhounds, decorate head wreaths, puppet shows, and more.
Archery Instruction at El Dorado Park in Long Beach
SATURDAYS: Get pointers to improve skills, and consistent shooting technique. Equipment provided. Saturday classes include, advanced, 9 a.m. and beginner 10:30 a.m. Safety class required.
City of Irvine’s Studio Arts Festival
JUNE 4: 100 local artists showing their handmade works of art from hand-blown glass, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, and much more!
Getty + Long Beach Summer Festival
JUNE 4-5: Celebrate the Getty Center's 25th Anniversary at Houghton Park in Long Beach with live music, dance performances, marching bands, interactive workshops, live artmaking, skate demonstrations, food trucks, and an artisan marketplace.
Taste of the Town in Fullerton Downtown Plaza
JUNE 4: Enjoy an evening of food, beverage, music and entertainment benefitting local philanthropic programs and featuring the Fullerton community's finest. Restaurants include The Old Spaghetti Factory, Roman Cucina, Polly's Pies, and more!
Liars, Thieves and Chocolate – An Evening of Storytelling at El Dorado Nature Center
June 4: Come delight both your stomach and your mind! Local storytellers will bedazzle you with stories and chocolate delicacies.
Mini Pop Kids in Anaheim
SUNDAY, JUNE 5: This jam-packed concert features songs by Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, BTS, Harry Styles, and Olivia Rodrigo alongside throwback favorites that EVERYONE will love. This isn't just a show, it's an experience for the whole family!
2022 Super Pet Adoption & Fundraiser in Irvine
JUNE 5: Irvine Animal Care Center's 16th annual Super Pet Adoption will feature gourmet food trucks, bake sales, vendors and services for pets, and more!
Patchwork Show Modern Makers Festival in Long Beach
JUNE 5: This show features 250+ makers, our biggest Patchwork Junior section, live music, artisan food vendors, 10+ food trucks, DIY crafting, special activities and more.
Dinos in the City at Pretend City
NOW - SEPTEMBER 5: Learn how paleontologists unearth dinosaur bones, dig in the dinosaur pit, and get a chance to collect several dinosaur trading cards.
June Events at Pretend City Children’s Museum
World Oceans Week (June 8-12) • Flag Day (June 14) • Juneteenth (June 17) • Father's Day Celebration (June 18) • Ecology Week (June 22-26)
Disney’s Aladdin Jr. in Westminster
JUNE 8-9: Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and a hilarious Genie who has the power to grant three wishes.
Parks After Dark: Parks Trivia Night in Huntington Beach
THURSDAY, JUNE 9: Join Bolsa Chica State Beach for a night of themed trivia by the beach! Prizes will be awarded to the highest scoring team.
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!
