Earth Day Celebration | Teaching Zoo Moorpark College

April 18: Meet animal ambassadors, explore conservation booths, and celebrate Earth Day. Kids can see wildlife up close and take home free trees and seeds.

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Location:
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark
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Riverside Tamale Festival

April 26: A vibrant celebration of culture, community, and cuisine. It features a wide variety of delicious tamales, live music, artisan vendors, cultural performances, kids zone, and family-friendly activities. 

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Location:
White Park (Riverside) 3936 Chestnut St., Riverside, CA
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Children’s Day Fun Fair | Barton Park, Anaheim

April 18: Enjoy games, crafts, and a fun-filled community fair at the park. Kids can grab popcorn, win prizes, and play all afternoon. FREE!

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Location:
Barton Park - Anaheim 800 S. Agate St., Anaheim, CA
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Cost:
Free

DTLB Live! | The Promenade North, Long Beach

April 18: Build and race Pinewood Derby cars while enjoying live music and vendors. Kids can compete for prizes and explore a lively downtown event. FREE!

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Location:
The Promenade - Long Beach 170 The Promenade N, Long Beach, CA
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Cost:
Free

Touch-A-Truck™ | Westfield Fashion Square, Sherman Oaks

April 19: Explore fire trucks, construction vehicles, and hands-on play zones. Kids can meet local heroes and take photos with Paw Patrol characters.

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Location:
Westfield Sherman Oaks Fashion Square Mall 14006 Riverside Dr., Sherman Oaks, CA
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Avocado Festival in Fallbook

April 19: Celebrate all things avocado with food, contests, and festival fun. Kids can race in the Avo 500 and explore hands-on activities. FREE!

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Location:
Avocado Festival in Fallbrook Fallbrook
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Cost:
Free

Earth Day Celebration | Wilmington Waterfront Promenade

April 19: Enjoy live entertainment, a birds of prey show, and waterfront fun. Kids can do crafts, get face painting, and explore eco activities. FREE!

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Location:
Wilmington Waterfront Promenade 301 S. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA
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Cost:
Free

Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro | Huntington Beach

April 22-26: Catch pro surfers, beach vibes, and 50+ vendors at this surf competition. Families can enjoy food, activities, and a lively coastal festival. FREE!

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Location:
Huntington Beach Pier 325 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach
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Cost:
Free

WOW Festival | UC San Diego, La Jolla

April 23–26: Explore immersive art, interactive performances, and walk-through installations across campus. FREE-ish!

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Location:
UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA
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Universal Fan Fest Nights | Universal Studios Hollywood

Select nights, April 23–May 16: Step into Harry Potter, ONE PIECE, Nintendo, and more with immersive shows, themed food, cosplay, and after-hours park access.

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Location:
Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA
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Mothing Night | Fairview Park, Costa Mesa

April 24: Explore bugs after dark with lights and live observation. Kids can discover moths and help document local biodiversity.

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Location:
Fairview Park - Costa Mesa 2501 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA
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Cost:
Free

Panda Fest | Waterfront Park, San Diego

April 25-26: Explore over 300 Asian street food options at this large outdoor festival. Live performances like K-pop and traditional acts throughout the day as well as marketplace, live demonstrations, and 15-foot inflatable panda.

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Location:
Waterfront Park - San Diego 1600 Pacific Hwy., San Diego, CA
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Whale of a Day Festival | Point Vicente Interpretive Center, Rancho Palos Verdes

April 25: Celebrate the Pacific Gray whale migration at this free, cliff-side festival on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Watch for whales, tour the Point Vicente Lighthouse and Interpretive Center, and enjoy kids' games, crafts, inflatables, face painting, live music, and food trucks. FREE!

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Location:
Point Vicente Interpretive Center 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Cost:
Free

Spring Fest | Chinese American Museum, LA

April 25: Enjoy cultural performances, crafts, and family activities like paper lanterns and jade magnets celebrating AAPI heritage. FREE!

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Location:
Chinese American Museum 425 North Los Angeles St., Los Angeles
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Cost:
Free

Cambodian Culture Show | CSULB

April 25: Celebrate Khmer culture at the Annual Cambodian Culture Show with traditional and modern Khmer dance performances, live music, Kun Khmer kickboxing, and a Khmer fashion showcase.

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Location:
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) 6000 E. Atherton St, Long Beach, CA
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